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The Clean Romance Podcast
by Sarah & Tiffany
Clean romance lovers, this one’s for you. Sarah and Tiffany open the door to real conversations about five-star books, swoon-worthy tropes, faith, and what keeps us coming back to stories that feel pure, hopeful, and deeply romantic. If you love romance that leaves you smiling instead of blushing, you’ve found your people.
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Wait, is that romance trope clean?!
Can any romance trope be written clean?This week, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are joined by author Lindsay Rochester to talk about romance tropes that might sound spicy but can absolutely work in clean romance. From one bed and not his baby to accidental pregnancy, morally gray heroes, and protective MMCs, we’re talking about where the lines are, how clean romance creates romantic tension without explicit content, and why finding authors you trust matters.Plus, Tiffany and Lindsay are celebrating the release of their brand-new clean romance, Promise You the Moon! We talk about their co-writing experience, marriage of convenience, and how they tackled the “not his baby” trope while keeping the story completely clean.🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:• Promise You the Moon by Tiffany Noelle Chacon & Lindsay Rochester https://link.amazon/B07dZHAZN• Our Dark Romance episode with Latisha Sexton & Tawni Suchy https://youtu.be/qotqZEsJLR0?si=LDjNOveUST9z7mCW• Tiffany Noelle Chacon on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/authortiffanynoellechacon?stkn=MXcwcDk4dmdvazNhNQ==• Lindsay Rochester on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lindsayrochester.writes?stkn=azBwdm91bXpocmZ3• Clean Romance Getaways Book Club pick: Love in the Storm by Mandy Blake https://link.amazon/B01Dt4Rum 🌟 THIS WEEK’S SPONSOR: Supernova by Mimika Cooney 🌟She’s used to the world watching her. He’s the first man who truly sees her. 💕 Supernova follows famous fashion influencer Tia Ambrosia and photographer Leo Langley as an international campaign takes them from London to Paris to the shores of Greece all while their professional distance slowly turns into something more.📚 Supernova is a clean, closed-door celebrity slow-burn romance featuring forced proximity, he falls first, international travel, a quiet observant hero, and a faith-touched happily ever after.🔗 LINK: Supernova by Mimika Cooney https://link.amazon/B0icOS4n6⭐ FIVE-STAR READS:• Lindsay: Desperate Vows by Kess Avalon — closed-door mafia romance with a morally gray hero and redemption https://link.amazon/B0excAcGf• Sarah: Dominion by Julie Hall — Book 3 in the Life After series, featuring a protective hero and shared-room situation https://link.amazon/B09kmQzAD • Tiffany: Meant to Be Mine by Becky Wade — a faith-based accidental pregnancy romance with a beautiful redemption story https://link.amazon/B0fAmsZuc🚢💕 CRUISE WITH US! Join us for the first-ever Clean Romance Getaways Cruise—an unforgettable getaway where clean romance readers and authors can connect, talk books, make new friends, and have a whole lot of fun at sea! 📚🌊👉 Get all the details at CleanRomanceGetaways.com#CleanRomance #ClosedDoorRomance #ChristianRomance #RomanceBooks #RomanceTropes #BookRecommendationsJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Is Choosing Clean Romance "Purity Culture"?
Is clean romance part of “toxic purity culture”? And what’s the difference between sexual purity and purity culture?In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon tackle a difficult and timely conversation happening across BookTok, Bookstagram, and the romance book community. They discuss the backlash against fantasy romance author Elizabeth Wheatley after she decided to remove explicit sex scenes from her previously published books and move toward closed-door romance.Sarah and Tiffany talk about purity culture, sexual purity, censorship, and why Christians believe God’s boundaries around sex are ultimately for our good. They also discuss redemption after sexual sin and why choosing clean books isn't about judging readers who make different choices.Plus, they talk about supporting clean and Christian romance authors with your dollars and the new Clean Romance Getaways Book Club!📚 BOOK CLUB PICKOur Clean Romance Getaways Book Club pick is Love in the Storm by Mandy Blake, a Christian romance with suspense. Mandy will be joining us on the podcast to talk about the book on October 20! https://link.amazon/B0bhT0mMa📚 THIS WEEK'S EPISODE SPONSOR: The Hike to Higher Ground by Alyssa FelicianoLooking for a clean Christian romance novella you can finish in just a few nights? The Hike to Higher Ground by award-winning author Alyssa Feliciano is part of the Short & Sweet Novella Series and has all the tropes we love: strangers to lovers, forced proximity, one tent, hiking, small town romance, and he saves her life. 🙌 The Hike to Higher Ground is available on Kindle Unlimited, Kindle for $1.99, and paperback for $7.99 https://link.amazon/B0glrn8YY ⭐ FIVE-STAR READSTiffany's Five-Star Read: Autumn on My Mind by Gracie Ruth MitchellA fun, quirky romance about two exes who decide to break up their parents after their parents start dating. Think an adult version of The Parent Trap! https://link.amazon/B0hlc2NIz Sarah's Five-Star Read: Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth MitchellA marriage-of-convenience romance that's part of the Falling for Summer series, complete with meddling grandparents and plenty of community charm. https://link.amazon/B04KqAtMzIf you love clean romance books, Christian romance, closed-door romance, book recommendations, BookTok, Bookstagram, romance tropes, and conversations about faith and books, you're in the right place.Subscribe to The Clean Romance Podcast for five-star reads, hot-button topics, author interviews, and everything that makes clean romance shine!#CleanRomance #ChristianRomance #ClosedDoorRomance #RomanceBooks #BookTok #Bookstagram #CleanBooks #PurityCulture #BookRecommendationsJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Why We Love Sports Rom-Coms with author Savannah Scott
Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon welcome romcom author Savannah Scott to talk all things sports romance! Savannah shares the story behind her new Tennessee Thunder football series (spun off from her Firemen of Waterford, TN books), the unique challenges of writing romance around a pro sports season, and her predictions for the next big trend in the genre (hint: cowboys and cozy fantasy). Plus, porch geese, jerseys, and a whole lot of laughs.⭐ Five-Star Reads* A Not So Fictional Fall by Savannah Scott — a marriage-of-convenience romcom where the heroine discovers her favorite romance author is actually a handsome Frenchman * Just Don't Fall by Emma St. Clair — a never-been-kissed hockey romance between a team's PR/social media manager and one of the players * The Rom-Com Remake by Jen Atkinson — a soccer romance about a heroine whose idea of love comes straight from the movies * Check out Savannah Scott’s new book Tangled with the Tight End (Tennessee Thunder Football, Book 1) — a forced-proximity, opposites-attract, closed-door football romcom, and the perfect entry point for readers who don't know a thing about football. Tiffany also has an incredible sports series (Sarah is writing this and Tiffany has no idea I'm including this. Ha!) For a football romance with a SMART and sassy female main character and a male main character that will make football your favorite sport, check out Off the Bench If you're a hockey romance fan, you'll love her book Pucks and Pranks! Connect with Savannah Scott* Instagram: @savannahscott_author* Facebook (reader group — Savannah Scott Sweet Shippers, plus author page): facebook.com/pattyscottauthor* All links / newsletter: linktr.ee/savannahscottauthorJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Pack Your Bags!!! We're going on a bookish cruise!
What happens when you put a bunch of clean romance authors, Bookstagrammers, and readers on a cruise ship together? We’re about to find out. In this special episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we’re sharing all the details about the Clean Romance Getaway—a five-day bookish cruise created especially for clean romance readers!We’re talking about where we're going, who’s joining us, what you can expect onboard, and why this might just be the ultimate vacation for anyone who would happily spend five days talking about books with their favorite authors and fellow readers.This episode, you're hearing from our featured cruise authors and Bookstagrammers:Amy KingDrew TaylorMaggie BlankenshipMandi BlakeMary MechamPepper BashamWhether you’re already planning to join us or you’re thinking, Wait… a clean romance CRUISE exists?!—this episode has everything you need to know.Grab your TBR, your sunglasses, and maybe an extra suitcase for books. We’ll see you at sea! Want to learn more about the Clean Romance Getaway?Head here for cruise details, pricing, and booking information: https://cleanromancegetaways.com/2027cruise/And don’t forget to follow The Clean Romance Podcast so you never miss an episode. Until next time, happy reading! Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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What Makes Us Fall in Love With a Book? Plus, Book Speed Dating.
What makes us fall head-over-heels for a book? Sarah is joined by special guest co-host Rosie from Reading.Rosie to talk about the things that turn a good book into a five-star favorite—from characters who feel like family and stories that make us laugh out loud to authentic faith, hard things, and books that leave us wanting to open our Bibles.Plus, they play Book Speed Dating, sharing books they'd swipe right on, including Meet Me in the Margins, A Brute Awakening, The Enemies Island, My Phony Valentine, Not What We Pictured, and Sarah's own All the Things We Can't Have (coming soon!).And, of course, they wrap up with their recent five-star reads—including Miss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of Dragons, The Enemies Island, and All the Things That Come Between Us.Five-star readsMiss Percy's Pocket Guide to the Care and Feeding of Dragons — Quinby Olson Sarah's recent five-star read: a quirky, funny story featuring a 40+ unmarried woman, a dragon, British humor, and a vicar. https://amzn.to/465Q9Ap The Enemies Island — Jessica King Rosie's pick—and she is obsessed. Expect laughs, a germaphobic hero, banter, and a Survivor-like adventure. https://amzn.to/4xXExLx All the Things That Come Between Us — Sarah Ruth Hickner Rosie gives Sarah's book a five-star-worthy rave, especially praising its marriage-in-crisis/rekindling romance, humor, mystery, and characters she couldn't stop listening to. https://amzn.to/4cHdI61 Follow Rosie on Instagram and other social channels @reading.rosy for more great clean, closed-door, and Christian five star reads!Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Our Current Projects, Writing Challenges, and More
Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon pull back the curtain on their current works in progress! From co-writing a small-town romance series to tackling marriage restoration, infertility, baseball, redemption, and even a nonfiction book about biblical resilience, they share what they're writing, what's challenging them, and what they've learned along the way.What does the writing process really look like behind the scenes? How does co-writing work? And how do you balance humor and hope when your characters are dealing with hard things? Join Sarah and Tiffany for a candid, funny look at the books they're currently writing—and why sometimes the hardest part is simply letting the first draft be a first draft.Plus, find out what they're reading, writing, editing, and dreaming about next on The Clean Romance Podcast!Snag one of Tiffany’s newest books, Shoot the Moon - the free prequel novella for the Love in Starlight Valley series that Tiffany wrote with Lindsay Rochester: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/nkviqnxhlePromise You the Moon by Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Lindsay Rochester - a clean marriage of convenience romcom - out September 22. Pre-order at a discount here: https://amzn.to/4xE9TGWThank you to Kim Griffin for sponsoring today’s episode with her novel, More Than Fine. Two wounded hearts must find the courage to believe they deserve more than just fine or their pasts will keep them from the future they both secretly long for. AVAILABLE ON KU! https://amzn.to/4wAuvyPFive Star Reads:All That Glitters by Annah Conwell: https://amzn.to/4gpLgqCWithout a Clue by Melissa Ferguson: https://amzn.to/4gn3skFCheck out our website for more five-star book recs: www.TheCleanRomancePodcast.comJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Cancel Culture in the Book Community: Where should clean romance readers draw the line?
In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon talk about clean romance, social media boundaries, cancel culture, and the challenges of navigating the publishing world today. They discuss the difference between setting personal boundaries and “canceling” someone, the role of AI in publishing, and why book covers don’t always tell the whole story. Plus, they share clean romance book recommendations and talk about the importance of community and finding books that fit your personal content preferences.Thanks to our book sponsor this week: Francesca Spencer Fake Dating for Summer! Go download this clean beach read with a retired pro football player and a sassy veterinarian here: https://amzn.to/4z8zFEK5 Star Reads for the week: Sarah’s Rec: the words we lost by Nicole Deese: https://amzn.to/45hQZJK Tiffany’s rec: A Court of Midnight and Deception by KM Shea: https://amzn.to/4z8MlLSAnd don’t forget to check out these episodes we mentioned:FOMO episode (“Read This Not That, AKA: No More BookTok FOMO”): https://youtu.be/646v1hShd0E?is=noyKoJr_AgydIW3vAge Episode (“Age is Just a Number…Or Is It?”): https://youtu.be/7JxaiqqMQMU?is=KwtYByUDqTvJYSmLJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Read This Not That (No more Booktok FOMO)
Skip the BookTok FOMO: Clean Romance Dupes You'll LoveLove seeing everyone's BookTok recommendations but wish there were more clean romance options? The Clean Romance Podcast has you covered! In this episode, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are sharing some of their favorite clean (and mostly clean) alternatives to BookTok's biggest hits.But first, thank you to this episode’s book sponsor, Yours Blindly: An Enemies to lovers office romanceby Rose Fresquez. It’s available on Kindle Unlimited and in paperback. https://link.amazon/B0bqy5qFFHere are some of our favorite clean romance replacements for popular booktok books:Instead of Bridgerton...Read (and watch!) Sarah M. Eden's The Lancaster Family series: https://link.amazon/B03GlRvy2and The Jonquil Family series: https://link.amazon/B07JDp24Pfor witty Regency romance with all the swoon and none of the spice. To watch the Seeking Persephone mini series (based on book 1 in The Lancaster Family series by Sarah M Eden), head here: https://amzn.to/4q052gIInstead of Fourth Wing...Try:The Aurelian Cycle by Rosaria Munda (closed-door, but not fully clean) https://link.amazon/B08ZCP2im K.M. Shea's fairy tale retellings https://link.amazon/B0eUKGI1M Brigid Kemmerer's Cursebreaker series https://link.amazon/B0aQoQR5Z Instead of Ali Hazelwood's STEM romances...Read The Friendship Variable by Marie Soleil for a sweet STEM romance: https://link.amazon/B0aoBv4MxInstead of A Court of Thorns and Roses (ACOTAR)...Pick up Court of Midnight and Deception by K.M. Shea for fantasy romance with clean chemistry. https://link.amazon/B050bDijZ Instead of the Off Campus series or other steamy hockey romances...Try:The Appies series by Emma St. Clair and Jenny Proctor https://link.amazon/B09WqVTc6 The Dating a Denver Dragon multi-author series: https://link.amazon/B0gh5H5dZHockey romances by Ann J. David https://www.closeddoorromancebooks.com/products/from-ice-to-home-paperback-editionInstead of trending cowboy romances...Read:Birch Creek Ranch by B.E. Baker https://link.amazon/B0f72xdMy Matchmaking the Cowboy by Emily Conrad: https://link.amazon/B0ghGt4DVWhich BookTok books would you like us to find clean dupes for next? Let us know—we're always looking for more great recommendations!Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Why Does YA Need Spice Anyway? The argument against explicit content in young adult books with guest host, ReadingRosy
Why is there spice in YA books? Has young adult fiction changed over the years, and… who is the YA category really for anyway?In this episode, we’re discussing the rise of explicit content in young adult books, how BookTok and publishing trends have influenced the genre, and the debate surrounding books for teens. We also explore why some books are removed from school libraries and how parents can help protect their kids from explicit content.Whether you’re a reader, parent, teacher, librarian, or author, this conversation dives into one of the biggest debates in publishing today.Many thanks to our clean young adult book sponsor this week: Love, Sax and All That Jazz by Amy C. Shaw! Check out this rivalry to love story between two high school saxophone players here: https://amzn.to/4fBWJmuDon’t forget to follow Rosie on Instagram, where she features closed door/no-spice and clean books here: https://www.instagram.com/reading.rosy/And while you’re there, follow The Clean Romance Podcast on IG too: https://www.instagram.com/thecleanromancepodcast/Links & info from this week’s episode:Guess the tropes game, books featured:The Enemies' Island by Jessica King: https://amzn.to/4vVQccuPack of Dawn and Destiny by KM Shea: https://amzn.to/4xbwVopFirst Love, Second Draft by Becca Kinzer: https://amzn.to/4fBXITINo Match Found by Martha Keyes: https://amzn.to/4fEHF7qBookmarked for Love by Sarah Monzon: https://amzn.to/3TnH0jnHow Smut Affects Your Brain: https://youtu.be/_xOBxUV7ZXg?si=NiLwo7Je79r_inJE“Falling for You” by Becky Wade: https://amzn.to/4yGra3oResources for finding Young Adult books with NO explicit content:Closed Door Romance database (with detailed content guides): https://closeddoorromance.com/database-preview/https://www.romance.io/No Spice YA Fantasty Database with detailed spice rating system: https://authorbrittanywang.wixsite.com/nospiceyafantasyCommon Sense Media: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/Good Pictures Bad Pictures, Jr (ages 3-6): https://amzn.to/4fBWuI6Good Pictures Bad Pictures (ages 6+): https://amzn.to/4fGQFZWThis week’s clean YA book recommendations:Brittany Wang, On the Wings of Dust and Ash (fantasy): https://amzn.to/4vQ1xKUFlameheart by Dalton and Emily Bequette (fantasy): https://amzn.to/4vQ1xKUOlivia McCarthy, Reach (sci-fi/dystopian): https://amzn.to/3RZ1DlBMy Refuge and My Way by Ashley Al Saliby (contemporary Christian, international setting): https://amzn.to/4yJrb6IKasie West, By Your Side (contemporary romance): https://amzn.to/4hAi564Sarah Sutton (contemporary romance): https://amzn.to/4bAi12LJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Closed Door Romance Authors We Love
At The Clean Romance Podcast, we're passionate about sharing clean romance, but this week Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are stepping just outside their usual lane to talk about some of their favorite closed-door romance authors.These books keep the romance behind closed doors but may include occasional mild language or LGBTQ side characters. If you're a regular listener, don't worry—we're not abandoning our clean romance roots! We're simply taking an episode to celebrate a few authors whose books don't quite fit our usual definition of "clean," but have still earned a spot on our favorites shelf.A huge thank-you to our Christmas in July episode sponsor, Miracle on 30 Woof Street: A Sweet Holiday RomCom (Holiday Rivals Book 1)! Below you'll find the authors we discussed, along with one of our favorite five-star reads from each. (Truthfully, we could have recommended several books by every author on this list!)Jenny Proctor When Alec Met Evie Katherine Center The Rom-Commers Cindy Steel That Fine Line Marissa Meyer Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles Book 1) Genny Carrick One Small Spark Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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It's Christmas in July! Escape the heat with Christmas clean romance books
It’s Christmas in July! This week Tiffany is chatting with Lindsay Rochester about clean Christmas reads, Hallmark movies and fake dating practice kisses. Thanks so much to Jackie Q. Roe for sponsoring this week’s episode! If you love fake dating, small town charm and youth camp, check out The Facts and Fictions of Love for FREE this week (June 14-17th): https://amzn.to/4fuwnDSLetters to Mrs. Claus giveaway link: https://byjbmpublishing.com/giveaway/A Christmas Court(ship) by Tiffany Noelle Chacon: https://amzn.to/4pe0CSICozy by Fire(man) by Lindsay Rochester: https://amzn.to/4ftSTNbThe Clean Romance Podcast Christmas in July reads: https://books.bookfunnel.com/tcrppresentschristmasinjuly/ap7jl08t8yOur five star Christmas in July reads: Host for the holidays by Martha Keyes: https://amzn.to/3Tcss5YActing Merry by Martha Keyes: https://amzn.to/4aHEKtgMy merry mistake by Courtney Walsh: https://amzn.to/4eUjYZNPlanes reins and automobiles by kate Watson: https://amzn.to/4yg5RFOHighland holiday by Kasey Stockton: https://amzn.to/4h6wOpaSilent heist by Janessa Fayeth: https://amzn.to/4gx06gAAnd don’t forget to check out Highland Stars by Lindsay Rochester, releasing July 30th: https://amzn.to/44qXtphJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Books That Celebrate America: Clean romance reads with sports, heroes, and holidays
Join Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Ruth Hickner as they celebrate America's 250th birthday with a story about a very American adventure in a kayak before diving into a collection of clean romance books that capture the heart of the nation. From soldiers to sports (and some girl bosses), these stories remind us why we love this country. This week’s Christmas in July book sponsor is Terms and Traditions: A Sweet Fake Dating Rom-Com (The Reluctant Romantics) by Morgan Taylor Giesbrecht.Snag it on Amazon in ebook or paperback here: https://amzn.to/4p6D965Here are Sarah and Tiffany's picks for books that celebrate America:True to You (A Bradford Sisters Romance)by Becky Wade. https://amzn.to/4gUXmcTDiamonds Are a Girl's Best Friend: A Marriage of Convenience Sports Romance (Catching Feelings)by Kate Watson. https://amzn.to/4y7NnqXThe Grump's Bodyguardby Latisha Sexton. https://amzn.to/4f2h04n Off the Bench: A Clean Football Romantic Comedy (Sports in the Sunshine State RomComs)by Tiffany Noelle Chacon. https://amzn.to/3NuE665 Falling for Summer (7 book series)Link for book one: https://amzn.to/4gZok37A Season to Fall by Amber Nicole https://authorambernicole.com/products/a-season-to-fall Stars, Stripes, and Hockey Nights: A patriotic multi-author serieshttps://amzn.to/4bv6EsyJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Age Is Just a Number...Or Is It? A discussion about the age of main characters in romance
In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, Sarah Ruth Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon dive into the role age plays in today's romance and fantasy books. Why are so many protagonists in their late teens and early twenties? Do readers want more stories featuring characters in their thirties, forties, and beyond, or are we happy escaping into worlds filled with twenty-year-olds saving kingdoms and finding love? Join us as we discuss age representation, reader expectations, and whether it's time for romance and fantasy to broaden the age range of their heroes and heroines.If you love this discussion, you'll want to check out our episode, "Is Reading Romance Good for Your Marriage?" On Youtube https://youtu.be/a8muMtFjj1QApple Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-clean-romance-podcast/id1853708300?i=1000749075389Spotify https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Wqz17qWpiYfXEwO6nGUhM?si=w-kyx2ysRnqVH1-yJlUvgQCheck out our Five-Star Reads:Tiffany: All the Things That Come Between Us by Sarah Hickner https://amzn.to/4eQJqhFSarah: The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner https://amzn.to/4bgtfJfOther books of older main characters by friends and friends of the show:Meet our friends of the show and snag a free ebook (or 3) here! www.thecleanromancepodcast.com/friendsOf Song and Darkness by Jessica Spruill https://amzn.to/4vDnvS0The Risk She Takes by Ella Marie https://amzn.to/4gcz51UYours Temporarily by Rose Fresquez https://amzn.to/3SP0TiYAmong the Kingdoms Jacqueline Vaughn Roe https://amzn.to/4vFMIeKJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Has Bookstagram Changed How We Read Romance? a conversation with Emma St Clair
Clean romance author Emma St Clair joins Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Ruth Hickner to chat about how social media has changed the way we read.This episode is brought to you by Off the Bench: a clean football rom-com with an off-limits love and reverse grumpy/sunshine main characters! This week it’s on sale for $0.99 on Kindle. You can also read it in Kindle Unlimited or on paperback. Go check out its brand new cover and read it here: https://amzn.to/4eX3XlGFive-Star Reads:Emma St. Clair - Managing the Vampires Mansion by KM Shea https://amzn.to/3SiS6pqSarah - If All Else Sails by Emma St Clair https://amzn.to/4eVvALUTiffany - Heidi Lucy Loses Her Mind Gracie Ruth Mitchell https://amzn.to/43NZY4QFollow Emma hereA great place to start reading Emma St Clair is her free ebook on her website, www.EmmaStClair.comYou can also follow her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/kikimojoJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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If She Writes It, I'll Read It - Clean Romance Edition
Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner share some of their favorite clean romance authors. These are authors that we consider "auto-buy." No matter the cover, title, or subject matter, we're all in!If you need more clean romance book recommendations in your world, this is your episode!Thank you so much to this week's episode sponsor: Mind Reader by Mimika Cooney - a slow burn work-place romanceFive-Star Recommendations from our auto-buy authors:TiffanyAlls Fair in Love and Blackmail by Gracie Ruth Mitchell Bounty Hunter, book 1 of the Black Tulip Chronicles by Kaylee JarvisMemory Lane, book 1 of the Sons of Scandal series by Becky WadeSarahMeet Me in the Margins by Melissa FergusonCrown of Shadows: Court of Midnight and Deception Book 1 by K.M. SheaFalling for Your Best Friend from the Love Cliche series by Emma St Claire Don't forget to register for our Five-Star Workshop for Authors on June 19, 2026. Go here to register: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com/webinarJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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The Value of a Light-Hearted Read with Author Courtney Walsh
Award-winning author Courtney Walsh joins Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner for a conversation about light-hearted romances and why we need them. If you aren't a fan of Courtney Walsh yet you should check out her books. They are the bees knees (according to Sarah), and her newest book, Brighter Than Before, is a great place to start!Today's book sponsor is All the Things That Come Between Us - a Christian romantic comedy about marriage, friendship, and a horse. The e-book is on sale for .99 from June 9-16, 2026! Snag your copy here: https://amzn.to/49NrbYIThis episode's Five Star Reads:Courtney Walsh: Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell https://amzn.to/4odXyG1Tiffany: The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh https://amzn.to/4ezi13JSarah: Brighter Than Before by Courtney Walsh https://amzn.to/4euixASThe Clean Romance Podcast FIVE STAR WEBINAR (but think of it as an online workshop), is fast approaching! Be sure to sign up while you can still get the early bird rate at https://www.TheCleanRomancePodcast.com/webinarGrab a free ebook from Courtney Walsh at https://www.CourtneyWalshWrites.comYou can also follow her on Instagram at @CourtneyWalshJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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ROMANCE AUTHORS: How to turn your book into a 5-star read workshop
Have you ever wondered what it takes to write a book that Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon dish about in their weekly roundup of five-star reads? They're going to share that and so much more in their Five-Star Author Workshop on June 19. Part teaching, part building community--get ready for a two-hour workshop that will up your game as an author.Register at www.thecleanromancepodcast.com/webinar.Early bird rate ends June 12, 2026.Spaces are limited!Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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What to do when your favorite author goes spicy…
It can feel like a betrayal when a favorite closed door romance author starts writing explicit content. Grab a cup of coffee and sit down with Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon as we discuss what to do—and not do—when your fave author turns spicy. This week, will you join us in prayer for your favorite authors who have started writing explicit content? “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). And don’t forget to request a clean romance (or five 🤪) in your local bookstore or library!Five Star Reads:📚 Forget Me Knot by B.R. Goodwin: https://amzn.to/43d1OMa📚 Forget Me Not by Sarah M. Eden: https://amzn.to/4dImAJJClean romance authors: register today for our Five Star Webinar on Friday, June 19th from 6:30-8:30pm. This webinar is a hands-on workshop where we’ll discuss five things that might be keeping your book from becoming a five star read on The Clean Romance Podcast! Register here: www.TheCleanRomancePodcast.com/webinarJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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The Clean Romance Pod Summer Reading Guide
If the days after Memorial Day count as summer, then summer has officially arrived! In this episode, Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon share their top summer reading recommendations—from books they couldn’t put down to exciting upcoming releases. If you love clean romance with just a touch of fantasy, this list will keep you swooning all summer long.Visit The Clean Romance Podcast for the full blog post with links to all the books mentioned in this episode.A special thanks to Drew Taylor for sponsoring this episode with her novel, Reverie! It’s the perfect summer escape for readers who love traveling vicariously through characters visiting dreamy destinations like Bora Bora. Grab your copy in ebook, paperback, or audiobook format!Reverie: a novel (Daydreams & Disasters) by Drew Taylor https://amzn.to/4wTjkCQHere's a recap of our book recs with links:Beauty and the Beach by Gracie Ruth Mitchell https://amzn.to/3RYSCIKLove on Deck: A Fake Dating Romance (Arcadia Creek Book 1) by Kasey Stockton https://amzn.to/4wPut7BShip Fate: A Sweet Coastal Kisses Novel by Dulcie Dameron https://amzn.to/49mRaWGThe Setup Man: A Forbidden Dating Sports Romcom (Catching Feelings) by Kate Watson https://amzn.to/4uv30GFThe Happy Life of Isadora Bentley: A heartfelt and humorous story of overcoming loneliness and finding yourself by Courtney Walsh https://amzn.to/3RsClM5Lights of Sugarberry Cove by Heather Webber https://amzn.to/4dR8aG6By Darkness Hid (Blood of Kings, book 1) by Jill Williamson https://amzn.to/4tSvtFeClaire Holloway Is Winging It: A High-Flying Romance by Angela Ruth Strong https://amzn.to/3RLedV3Spies, Lies, and Alibis: A low-spice, thrilling spy romance by Natalie Walters https://amzn.to/3RpHogoPREORDER AVAILABLE! Brighter than Before: A feel-good novel about finding yourself and falling in love again by Courtney Walsh https://amzn.to/3RqVrSRPREORDER AVAILABLE! Movers and Fakers: a sweet college romance (RomCom University Book 3) by Annah Conwell https://amzn.to/4v91dXOJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Who Says Suspense Needs Spice to Sizzle?
Natalie Walters, suspense author of nine novels including her newest release, Spies Lies & Alibis, joins Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner for a discussion about making romantic suspense sizzle without the spice. This week's episode sponsor is Whispers in the Dark by Holly Bowne. She can’t stand him. He can’t leave her alone. Especially when a sinister force threatens her safety. As they unite to solve the mystery will their fiery connection lead to love or plunge them into even greater danger?Find Whispers in the Dark on Amazon at https://amzn.to/4fuzpZhFive Star Reads:Natalie's: Lynn Blackburn's Gossamer Falls series starting with Never Fall AgainTiffany's: Spies, Lies, & Alibis by Natalie WaltersSarah's: Impelled by Sarah Welk BaynumBe sure to follow Natalie Walters and congratulate her on her new release, Spies, Lies, & Alibis! Find Natalie on Instagram at @NatalieWalters_Writerwww.NatalieWalters.comJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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You're Obsessed with Jane Austen...Even if You've Never Read Her
Author Kim Griffin joined Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner to chat about the surprising connection between modern romance and Jane Austen. If you love romance novels, there’s a good chance you’re already an Austen fan — whether you know it or not.The book sponsor for this episode is Love Beyond the Game: A later in life hockey rom-com with nods to Jane Austen written by Abby Greyson. Find Love Beyond the Game here: https://amzn.to/3RjGTnTCheck out our Five-Star reads:Kim Griffin:The Politics of Love by Drew Taylor https://amzn.to/4twaB6KEmma Jane's Guide to Matchmaking the Mayor by Drew Taylor https://amzn.to/3OWJXWtTiffany:Dear Mr. Knightly by Katherine Reay https://amzn.to/4tXQ0cmSarah:Husband Auditions by Angela Ruth Strong https://amzn.to/42tV2kLBe sure to check out our guest, Kim Griffin. Her Amazon page is: https://www.amazon.com/Kim-Griffin/e/B0CJ5WCFCD/ref=dp_byline_cont_ebooks_1And you can hang out with her on Instagram at:https://www.instagram.com/kimgriffinauthor?igsh=ZnczcDMxajNsZmc5Our website, www.TheCleanRomancePodcast.com has links to all our five-star recommendations, friends of the podcast, and free ebooks!Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Free Books: Are they actually worth it?
In this week's episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner discuss the value of free books. Is it really worth the space they take up in our Kindles? And how many of them are we actually reading?But on the flip side, as an author, is it worth investing in a free book to give away? Don't miss this conversation that will make you think twice before clicking download (but who's really not going to take a free book?!)This week's episode of The Clean Romance Podcast is brought to you by Not Quite Miss Austen by Kim Griffin. Step back to 1955 England in this heartwarming romance that blends friendship and faith with a note of mystery and echoes of Jane Austen. Check it out on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/4dnQ6nEIn the spirit of FREE BOOKS, Sarah and Tiffany are sharing five store freebies!Sarah's recs: Melanie Jacobson's The Fall Back Plan on YouTube https://youtu.be/bbADVoaE_Xs?si=8Zw-cBAFBgncLPWnTiffany Noelle Chacon's Pucks and Pranks https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/bonus-content-freebies/Tiffany's recs: Emma St Claire's Upping the Ante https://dl.bookfunnel.com/qh3tn7f2kpSarah Hickner's One Week to Fall https://www.liveridelearn.com/freeJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Do Books Make You Hungry? (Clean Romance Edition)
In this fun episode, Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon explore the very deep and important question: Do books make you hungry? They share favorite foodie reads, discuss how books influence their eating habits, and highlight their favorite series and recipes inspired by books.Thank you to this week's episode sponsor: The Design and Destiny of Love by Jackie Q Roe (A second chance small town rom com!) Be sure to check it out here: https://amzn.to/4tIU00q Five Star Reads: Scarlet Princess (The Lochlann Feuds Book 1) - Elle Madison & Robin D Mahle - https://amzn.to/4d9R6M3 Forget Me Knot - BR Goodwin- https://amzn.to/4cKf3rX Shall I Stay - Nuria Munoz - https://amzn.to/4tzzCOW The First Taste - Annah Conwell - https://amzn.to/4uxmmuD Sunshine and Cinnamon - Lindsay Rochester - https://amzn.to/4vPH2iV Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation @thecleanromancepodcast! Check out Tiffany's website and get one of her free books: https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/bonus-content-freebies/ Check out Sarah's website and snag a free ebook! https://www.liveridelearn.com/free Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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From Dark to Light - How One Author Switched from Writing Spice to Christian Fiction
This week, Sarah Hickner sits down with Ann J. David to discuss Ann’s switch from writing spicy romance to writing Christian romance.Ann writes Christian romance and her hockey series, Heart of a Ranger can be found here: https://www.payhip.com/AnnJDavidAuthor You can also follow her on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/annj.davidThanks to our sponsor, Erin Chestnut, and her book, Fight for Me. Check out this clean small town romance here: https://amzn.to/4cD3jYeThis week’s five star reads:Sarah’s pick:From Ice To Home by Anne J Davidhttps://www.payhip.com/AnnJDavidAuthorAnn’s pick:Who You Really Are (Really Truly Series Book 1) Kindle Editionby Kara Eriksson https://amzn.to/4tYwQCDFollow us on Instagram and join the conversation @thecleanromancepodcast!Check out Tiffany's website and get one of her free books: https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/bonus-content-freebies/ Check out Sarah's website and snag a free ebook: https://www.liveridelearn.com/freeJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Are We Dumb for Reading Romance?
Are we actually dumb for loving romance… or are we onto something?In this episode, Tiffany Noelle Chacon and Sarah Hickner tackle the “mindless drivel” stereotype head-on, sharing real talk about judgment, why clean romance matters, and how these stories might just make us happier, more empathetic humans.This week's episode sponsor is The Doctor's Nanny by Rose Fresquez https://amzn.to/4mt5QsEThis week’s five star reads:Sarah’s picks:Home Run Heart by Hailee Gardiner: https://amzn.to/4tIZesrThe Huntress by Carrie Cotten: https://amzn.to/48IdVnq Tiffany’s picks: Insta Kiss by Jen Atkinson: https://amzn.to/47V5ODRWuthering Heights by Emily Bronte: https://amzn.to/4t8f1B4 Follow us on Instagram and join the conversation @thecleanromancepodcast!Check out Tiffany's website and get one of her free books: https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/bonus-content-freebies/ Check out Sarah's website and snag a free ebook! https://www.liveridelearn.com/free Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Do Deeper Themes Belong in RomCom?
In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon are joined by clean romance author Annah Conwell as we discuss whether deeper and darker themes belong in rom-coms. Annah writes emotional rom-coms as well as romantasy under the pen name A.R. Conwell. You can find her on Instagram at @authorannahconwell or @authorarconwell as well as her websites https://www.annahconwell.com/ and https://www.arconwell.com/.Thank you to our episode sponsor, Lauren Andrew, and her book, The Transfer. Check out this clean college sports romance here: https://amzn.to/3PP6S65This week’s five-star reads:Sarah’s pick: Hope Like Wildflowers by Pepper Basham https://amzn.to/3NYRELbAnnah's picks: Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell https://amzn.to/4drB9BEand Even if it Hurts by Molly Barlowe https://amzn.to/4vjr7JmTiffany’s pick: But He’s My Roommate by Annah Conwell https://amzn.to/4tvadWgFollow us on Instagram and join the conversation @thecleanromancepodcast!Check out Tiffany's website and get one of her free books: https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/bonus-content-freebies/ Check out Sarah's website and snag a free ebook! https://www.liveridelearn.com/freeJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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What should you read when you want to grow closer to God?
With Easter approaching, Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon share the clean romance books that have encouraged their faith and stayed with them long after the final page. From historical fiction to contemporary fantasy, these stories have impacted us, and we think they’ll impact you, too.For links to these book recommendations, check out www.TheCleanRomancePodcast.comThis week's sponsor is The Game She Hates: An Opposites Attract Christian Romance (A Healing Kind Of Love Book 1) by Ella MarieIt's available on Kindle Unlimited and paperback and fits perfectly with our episode theme of books that get you closer to God. https://amzn.to/4bPXLt6Here are links to today's book recommendations.Tiffany's recs:- Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers - https://amzn.to/40ZumI3- Bram Baxter Marries the Wrong Sister by Latisha Sexton - https://amzn.to/481Eu6O- Falling for You (Bradford Sisters) by Becky Wade - https://amzn.to/4lZ8dDb- All the things that come between us by Sarah Hickner - https://amzn.to/4sGeEO1Sarah's recs:- also Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers - https://amzn.to/4dipQvB- A Million Little Choices by Tamera Alexander - https://amzn.to/4rXaaBn- The Life After Series by Julie Hall - https://amzn.to/4bXaOc8Check out Tiffany's website and take her quiz: What sport are you? https://tiffanynoellechacon.com/what-sport-are-you/Check out Sarah's website and snag a free ebook! https://www.liveridelearn.com/freeJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Do Politics Belong in Clean Romance? An interview with Drew Taylor
In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we’re joined by clean romance author Drew Taylor as we explore the nuanced role of politics in clean and Christian romance novels. Don’t worry—we’re not telling you who to vote for or endorsing a specific party!We discuss how worldview, morals, and political themes can be woven into storytelling—without it becoming an us vs. them mentality. We also talk about the importance of discernment, the impact of entertainment on worldview, all while emphasizing the centrality of Jesus in our lives.You can find Drew Taylor on Instagram @authordrewtaylor and online at www.drewtaylorwrites.com.Thank you to our episode sponsor, Sara George and her book, Wish Wrecked. Wish Wrecked is a clean, fast-paced, contemporary fantasy/romance. You can check it out here: https://amzn.to/3NIorUCThis week’s five star reads:Sarah’s pick: American Royals by Katharine McGee https://amzn.to/4t4ukdMDrew’s pick: What Remains by B.R. Goodwin https://amzn.to/4lJZ29wTiffany’s pick: Emma Jane’s Guide to Matchmaking the Mayor by Drew Taylor https://amzn.to/4rTPkmuJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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What Is Clean Romance? (And what 'clean' really means)
We’re the Clean Romance Podcast, but what exactly makes a romance “clean”? And no, it’s not books about vacuuming.In this episode, we unpack the four pillars of clean romance, talk about why these stories matter to us, and get a little vulnerable along the way (don’t worry—Sarah edited the worst of it out).Thanks to this week’s episode sponsor The Space Between Our Hearts by Hannah Stone. The Space Between Our Hearts is an award-winning contemporary YA romance for fans of Eleanor & Park and The Atlas of Us. You can grab your copy on Amazon and everywhere else books are sold!Check out our Five-Star ReadsTiffany Grits and Glamor by B.R. GoodwinSarah Meet Me In The Margins by Melissa FergusonAlso, Tiffany mentioned this article in the episode. If you're interested you can read it here: https://www.biblicallyresilient.com/post/what-does-the-bible-really-say-about-lgbtq-identityJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Should Christians Read Dark Romance?
Authors Tawni Suchy and Latisha Sexton join us for a thoughtful conversation about dark romance—what it is and whether it’s something Christians should be reading. We also explore a deeper question: why are we drawn to stories with gritty, soul-stirring themes in the first place?You can find Latisha through her website https://latishasexton.com/ and on Instagram, @sincerely.latishaYou can find Tawni on Instagram @authortawnisuchy and @tawnisbookshelfThank you to our episode sponsor Olivia McCarthy with her book, Off-Limits Love in Shenandoah.A little tease from our sponsor: He's her brother's best friend.She's seven years younger.They'll never work.So why can't she get over him?Be sure to check out Off-Limits Love in Shenandoah from the National Parks Rom-Com series!This week's Five Star Reads:Tawni: It's Always Been You by Rachel ChamberlayneTiffany: In the Midst of the Storm by Latisha SextonLatisha: Battle Charged by Hannah Hood LuceroSarah: What Love Washed Up by Catherine BruskJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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This is your sign to stop reading that book. An episode on DNF'ing
Listeners asked, and Sarah and Tiffany delivered. If you’ve ever found yourself halfway through a book wondering, Should I even finish this? — this episode is for you. They share what makes them officially DNF a book (or skim to the end), and how they decide when it’s worth pushing through. This episode of The Clean Romance Podcast is brought to you by the clean romance book "No Small Dreams" by Katrina Lyman Jones, winner of the Christlit Book Award for 2025. "No Small Dreams" can be found on Amazon and other book retailers.This Episode's Five Star Reads:Sarah: Just Don't Fall by Emma St ClairTiffany: The Golden Goal by Annah ConwellJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Why One Bookstagrammer Decided to be Bold in Her Faith
Rosy from @reading.rosyyy joins us this week for an honest and heartfelt conversation about her journey as a clean romance reader, Bookstagrammer, and leader for Christian women.We start with a fun round of red flag/green flag before shifting into a deeper discussion that truly took us to church.We talk about questions that matter:+Should Christian women read whatever they want?+What does it look like to be bold about our faith in public spaces?+Is purity culture something to embrace, rethink, or move beyond?This is one of those episodes you may want to listen to more than once.Thank you to JacQueline Roe for sponsoring today's episode with her fairytale retelling, Beyond the Tower. Amazon LinkBeyond the Tower is available pretty much everywhere books are sold! For the link to Beyond the Tower, along with our Five Star Reads, check out our website, www.TheCleanRomancePodcast.comHopefully, Sarah has it updated!FIVE STAR READSTiffany: Never With You by Kortney Keisel Rosy: Bound By Wishes by Jessica Spruill Take Me Back to Yesterday by Jasmine LittleSarah: The Scarlet Star by Jennifer Kropf Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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How to Make and Keep a Book Bestie!
Tiffany and Sarah celebrate Galentines by inviting their book besties onto the show. Susan Friedland, author of multiple non-fiction horse books, and Lindsay Rochester, clean romance author, join the show for fun games and deep conversations.Whether it's Galentines or July, this is a conversation that's worth listening to if you have or wish you had more bookish friends.This episode is sponsored by the book Lilacs for Lucy by Amber Mae Weston. Thank you, Amber!Here are our five-star reads. Links to these books will be in the comments and (hopefully) added to our website www.thecleanromancepodcast.comTiffany: Betting on The Boy Next Door (Betting on Love series) by Melanie JacobsonLindsay: Seeking Persephone by Sarah M EdenSusan: All the Things That Come Between Us by Sarah HicknerSarah: Strawberry Fields for Never by Kate WatsonYou can find Lindsay Rochester @LindsayRochesterWrites - start with her newest book, Let's PretendYou can find Susan Friedland @saddleseekshorse and www.saddleseekshorse.com - start with her first book Horses Adored & Men Enduredand listen to her on the Barn Banter Podcast!Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Is Reading Romance Bad for Your Marriage?
In this episode of the Clean Romance Podcast, we settle in for a real, honest chat about how romance novels can shape our expectations, our hearts, and even our marriages. We share personal stories, talk about what romance reading looks like in different seasons of life (including singleness), and wrestle with finding a healthy balance in what we read. Since we're talking about romance and marriage, we discuss Sarah's romcom, All the Things That Come Between Us, which features an already married couple. Enjoy some behind-the-scenes thoughts on writing and marketing married-couple romances. As always, we end with the five-star reads we can’t stop thinking about.Tiffany's five-star read is All the Things That Come Between Us by Sarah HicknerSarah's five-star read is This Life by Jennifer RodewaldJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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How Books Lead You To Your People
Books have a funny way of leading us exactly where we’re meant to be.In this episode, we share what it was like attending a writers conference and how that experience compares to life as a solopreneur—not just for writers, but for anyone building something largely on their own. We talk about the joy of finding your people, why community matters so much, and just how much fun we had along the way.We’re also joined by four fellow authors for short interviews, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the creativity, encouragement, and connection that happens when like-minded creatives gather in one place.In the second half of the episode, we shift gears and talk about starting this podcast—what’s been harder than we expected, what we’ve loved the most, and what we’re dreaming about for the future… including the possibility of a Clean Romance Podcast retreat.If you’ve ever felt like you're climbing a mountain alone, this podcast might encourage you to find some people to climb with you.Thank you to Stacy Angell Curtis www.Stacyangellcurtis.comSL Morales @slmorales.author on InstagramAnna Kaye @annakayeauthor on InstagramJamie Foley www.Jamiefoley.comfor taking the time to chat with us!Check our Five-Star Reads on AmazonMy Phony Valentine by Courtney WalshJuniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth MitchellJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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The Episode That Almost Didn't Happen
Snowstorms, hot takes, Tiffany's writer origin story, and a LOT of technical difficulties.This week on the Clean Romance Podcast, we’re starting cozy with snowstorms, reading plans, and how weather can completely derail (or inspire) a good reading mood.Then we respond to a recent social media post declaring clean romance “bad for Christians.” While the statement was intended to stop the scroll, it opened the door to a thoughtful conversation about what books are "good" for Christians.The heart of the episode is Tiffany’s writer origin story. She shares an incredible family history that led her to pursue a career as a creator of swoony clean romance stories.Affiliate links to our Five-Star reads:Tiffany's: The Super Big Favor by Nuria MunozSarah's: King Arthur and Her Knights by K.M. SheaJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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How Does Smut Affect Your Brain? With author Madelyn Smith
This week on the Clean Romance Podcast, we’re joined by clean romance author Madelyn Smith for an honest and thoughtful conversation about explicit content in books and how it affects the brain.Madelyn shares her personal story of overcoming a smut addiction and why she ultimately chose to write clean romance, all while sharing tips for readers with similar struggles. We also discussed the language we use—smut, spice, explicit content—and why the terminology matters.As always, we wrap up the episode by sharing our latest five-star clean romance reads. Whether you’re navigating your own reading boundaries or simply curious about how books shape us, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.Follow Madelyn Smith on Instagram here @madelynsmithauthor Here are affiliate links to all our five-star reads from this episode:Madelyn's five-star reads: The Heart of the MatterA Dragon OutsideTiffany's five-star read: Diamonds are a Girl's Best FriendSarah's five-star read:Creatures of ChaosJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Hormones & Reading: How Your Cycle Affects the Books You Love
Have you ever loved a book one week… and couldn’t stand something similar the next? You’re not crazy—your hormones might be in charge.In this episode of the Clean Romance Podcast, we talk about how a woman’s hormonal cycle affects the way we read, feel, and review books. Tiffany walks us through the four stages of the cycle, what’s happening in our bodies, how we typically feel in each phase, and which kinds of romance stories we’re most likely to love at each stage.We also share five-star clean romance reads that match every phase—from emotional and reflective to fun and flirty. If you’ve ever wondered why your reading tastes seem to change overnight, this episode might explain everything.Here is the list of affiliate links to our five-star recs:A Cross Country Christmas Courtney WalshLife After Julie HallBounty Hunter Kaylee JarvisReach O. McCarthyAmbition Natalie Keller ReinertBetting on the Boy Next Door Melanie JacobsonThe Lies of Vampires and Slayers K.M. SheaCreatures of Chaos Julie Hall{Insta}Kiss Jen AtkinsonFalling for Your Best Friend's Twin Emma St ClairFor links to other books we recommend, go to www.thecleanromancepodcast.com where Sarah may or may not have our reading lists updated.Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Goodreads Goals & Other Questionable Life Choices
Are Goodreads goals helping readers or hurting them?In this episode, we kick off the new year by questioning reading goals, New Year’s resolutions, and the pressure to turn joy into a number. We talk about whether we set Goodreads goals (or rebel against them), what we want to see change in our reading lives this year, and how to read with more freedom and intention.If you’ve ever felt behind, burned out, or boxed in by book goals, this conversation is for you.Tiffany's Five Star Read: Dear Henry, Love EdithSarah's Five Star Read: Cole and Laila Are Just FriendsJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Closing Out 2025: Life Updates, Bookish Hits & Misses, and Our Top Reads
As we close out 2025, we’re taking time to reflect on a year that was both hard and beautiful—in life and in books.In this final episode of the year, we look back on the moments that shaped us, including being in New Orleans during a terrorist attack, navigating major health-driven changes that led Tiffany to move away from family, and the unexpected healing and gratitude that followed. This year stretched us, but it also reminded us why stories—and community—matter so much.We also dive into the books that carried us through, sharing our Top 10 Clean Reads of 2025, along with standout favorites and reading highlights from the year. Before all that, we kick things off with a fun round of Hit or Miss, breaking down current bookish trends and deciding which ones we’re loving—and which ones we’re ready to leave behind.Thank you for listening, reading, and walking through this year with us. We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.Here are affiliate links to all books mentioned in this episode:Tiffany’s top 5:Sheppards in Love series by Martha Keyes: https://amzn.to/48XXYKE The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh: https://amzn.to/4q4CtxW Bram Baxter Marries the Wrong Sister by Latisha Sexton: https://amzn.to/4q7P7vK Forget Me Knot by B.R. Goodwin: https://amzn.to/49vxlg7 Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson: https://amzn.to/48YzTDv Sarah’s top 5: The one with the kiss cam: https://amzn.to/3KWkv1gPaper Hearts by Courtney Walsh: https://amzn.to/49gNpB6This Life by Jennifer Rodewald: https://amzn.to/4syF9FEThe Traitor Prince by CJ Redwine: https://amzn.to/3N6E0EOOff the Bench by Tiffany Noelle Chacon: https://amzn.to/49kz0EcAlso mentioned:The Aurelian Cycle by Rosaria Munda: https://amzn.to/4sgrkv8Theo of Golden: https://amzn.to/4phPFy6Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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The Christmas Book Reveal: Story, Title Winner & Holiday Fun
In one of our very first episodes, we dreamed up a Christmas romance—and now it’s finally here. In this episode, we reveal the finished story and announce the winner of our Christmas book title contest!We’re also getting festive with a round of Christmas This or That (play along in the comments on YouTube), and wrapping things up by sharing YOUR latest five-star reads based on our live viewers comments.Grab a cozy drink (hot chocolate, cocoa, or eggnog?), join the fun, and don’t forget to tell us what you’re reading and loving this season.Grab your FREE copy of our new Christmas novella at www.thecleanromancepodcast.comOR you can pay for it at The Closed Door Romance Bookstore or AmazonJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Clean Romance vs Sweet: Let’s Talk Labels with Rachel Parker from @ClosedDoorRomance
What do clean romance, closed door, fade-to-black, open door, low spice, and no spice actually mean? If romance book terms leave you feeling confused, you’re not alone.In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we’re joined by Rachel Parker of @ClosedDoorRomance for a fun game of Two Tropes and a Lie, followed by a deep dive into romance spice levels and reader expectations. Rachel breaks down popular romance terminology you’ll see on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Goodreads, explaining how these labels impact both readers and authors.Whether you love clean romance, prefer closed-door love stories, or are just trying to understand the ever-changing romance genre, this conversation will help you read—and recommend—romance books with confidence.Follow our guest, Rachel Parker, on instagram at @ClosedDoorRomance She also has a store, www.closeddoorromancebooks.com where all books are closed door.Here are the links to our five-star reads (we always use affiliate links, because every penny helps!)Tiffany's five-star read, Bounty Hunter by Kaylee JarvisRachel's five-star read, Sometimes Love Throws a Curveball by Laura HawkinsSarah's five-star read, Wooing Caddie McCaffrey by Bethany TurnerJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Bookish Terms and How We Really Feel About Them, plus Tiffany's Meet-Cute!
Let’s just say FML and FMC are very different things.In this episode, we break down the most common bookish terms you’ll spot on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Goodreads. If you’ve ever wondered what DNF or HFN actually mean—or you just love hearing us rant and rave about them—this one’s for you.Plus, Tiffany shares her meet-cute, and when we say it was young love, we mean YOUNG. Prepare to swoon, giggle, and maybe even kick your feet… unless you’re completely heartless.For Sarah's five-star read, click here: Amazon.comFor Tiffany's, click here: Amazon.comJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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The Christmas Romance Takeover: Why We’re Obsessed, The Crafting of Love + Our 5-Star Favorite(s)
It’s a Christmas romance extravaganza! In this festive episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we dig into why holiday love stories have such a hold on us. Are we drawn to the coziness? The nostalgia? The mistletoe? Or do Christmas romances accidentally set us up for unrealistic expectations?Then we put our money where our mouth is and plot our own Christmas romance, written just for our listeners. Grab your hot cocoa and settle in as we build the characters, the meet-cute, the conflict, and all the snowy vibes.To wrap things up, we share our 5-star read(s) of the season, perfect for filling your TBR with cozy holiday cheer.To enter the book title contest, drop a comment with your book title idea on our YouTube episode or you can comment on our Instagram post @thecleanromancepodcast.Check out the five-star read, Faking Christmas by Cindy Steel on AmazonJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Is clean romance cheesy? Real-Life meet-cutes, & more
In episode 2 of The Clean Romance Podcast, we talk about the elephant in the room. Is Christian romance cringey? And what about clean romance? Tiffany and Sarah have a lot to say on this, and Tiffany's conclusion might rock your world. Pull up a chair, because Sarah shares her real-life meet-cute with her husband of almost 20 years. (I know, you thought we were in our 20's, but it's just good skincare and lighting). Check out the Five Star Reads here:Just Like Home by Courtney WalshA Voice in the Wind by Francine RiversMemory Lane by Becky WadeThank you for tuning into episode 2 of our new show! Connect with us in the comments or on social media! We can be found pretty much everywhere @thecleanromancepodcastJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Why We Skip the Spice: Plus, meet the hostesses and play a bookish this or that!
Welcome to the first official episode of The Clean Romance Podcast! 🎧Hosts Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon kick things off with laughter, honesty, and heart. Get to know them as they play This or That, talk about their favorite kinds of love stories, and share what led them to choose clean romance over spice.Check out the Five Star Reads here: Let's Pretend by Lindsay RochesterThe Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa FergusonJoin the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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Meet Your New Favorite Clean Romance Podcast
Get a sneak peek into the Clean Romance Podcast! In this short trailer, Sarah and Tiffany share what you can expect each week—five-star book recommendations, swoony tropes, meaningful conversations, and a whole lot of fun. If you love clean romance and stories filled with heart and hope, hit follow and join us for all the episodes to come!Join the conversation on your favorite social channel!Instagram YoutubeTikTokCheck out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more about Tiffany and Sarah and for links to all the five star reads!To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:Tiffany’s books can be found here: AmazonSnag a free book by Tiffany at www.tiffanynoellechacon.comSarah’s books can be found here: Amazon Check out freebies from Sarah at www.sarahhickner.comThank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on ...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Clean romance lovers, this one’s for you. Sarah and Tiffany open the door to real conversations about five-star books, swoon-worthy tropes, faith, and what keeps us coming back to stories that feel pure, hopeful, and deeply romantic. If you love romance that leaves you smiling instead of blushing, you’ve found your people.
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