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  Why Does YA Need Spice Anyway? The argument against explicit content in young adult books with guest host, ReadingRosy 28.07.2026 1Std. 1Min.

  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, librar...
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  Closed Door Romance Authors We Love 21.07.2026 24Min.

  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...
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  It's Christmas in July! Escape the heat with Christmas clean romance books 14.07.2026 21Min.

  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/4fuwnDS Letters to Mrs. Claus giveaway link: https://byjbmpublishing.com/giveaway/A Christmas Court(ship) by Tiffany N...
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  Books That Celebrate America: Clean romance reads with sports, heroes, and holidays 07.07.2026 19Min.

  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. ...
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  Age Is Just a Number...Or Is It? A discussion about the age of main characters in romance 30.06.2026 27Min.

  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 ...
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  Has Bookstagram Changed How We Read Romance? a conversation with Emma St Clair 23.06.2026 59Min.

  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/4eX3XlG Five-Star Reads: Emma St. C...
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  If She Writes It, I'll Read It - Clean Romance Edition 16.06.2026 33Min.

  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 romance Five-Star Recommendations from our auto-buy authors: Tiffany Alls Fair in Love and Blackmail&nbs...
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  The Value of a Light-Hearted Read with Author Courtney Walsh 09.06.2026 56Min.

  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 fo...
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  ROMANCE AUTHORS: How to turn your book into a 5-star read workshop 04.06.2026 18Min.

  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 f...
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  What to do when your favorite author goes spicy… 02.06.2026 36Min.

  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 f...
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  The Clean Romance Pod Summer Reading Guide 26.05.2026 20Min.

  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 Tay...
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  Who Says Suspense Needs Spice to Sizzle? 19.05.2026 57Min.

  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 ...
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  You're Obsessed with Jane Austen...Even if You've Never Read Her 12.05.2026 51Min.

  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/3RjGTnT Check out our Five-Star reads: Kim Griffin: ...
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  Free Books: Are they actually worth it? 05.05.2026 31Min.

  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 Pod...
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  Do Books Make You Hungry? (Clean Romance Edition) 28.04.2026 36Min.

  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: Scar...
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  From Dark to Light - How One Author Switched from Writing Spice to Christian Fiction 21.04.2026 35Min.

  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.david Thanks to our sponsor, Erin Chestnut, and her book, Fight for Me. Check out this clean small town romance here: https://amzn.to/4cD3jYe This week’s five...
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  Are We Dumb for Reading Romance? 14.04.2026 39Min.

  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/4mt5QsE This week’s five star reads: Sarah’s picks: Home Run Heart by Hailee Gardiner: https://amzn.to/4...
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  Do Deeper Themes Belong in RomCom? 07.04.2026 1Std.

  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 And...
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  What should you read when you want to grow closer to God? 31.03.2026 19Min.

  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.com This week's sponsor is The Game She Hates: An Opposites Attract Christian Romance (A Healing Kind Of Love Book 1) by E...
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  Do Politics Belong in Clean Romance? An interview with Drew Taylor 24.03.2026 53Min.

  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 empha...