The Clean Romance Podcast

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  Is Choosing Clean Romance "Purity Culture"? 15.09.2026 35min

  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 towar...
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  Why We Love Sports Rom-Coms with author Savannah Scott 08.09.2026 35min

  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 Fiction...
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  Pack Your Bags!!! We're going on a bookish cruise! 01.09.2026 1godz 5min

  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 spe...
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  What Makes Us Fall in Love With a Book? Plus, Book Speed Dating. 25.08.2026 56min

  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 P...
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  Our Current Projects, Writing Challenges, and More 18.08.2026 27min

  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...
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  Cancel Culture in the Book Community: Where should clean romance readers draw the line? 11.08.2026 37min

  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 findi...
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  Read This Not That (No more Booktok FOMO) 04.08.2026 25min

  Skip the BookTok FOMO: Clean Romance Dupes You'll Love Love 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 romance by Rose Fresquez. It’s available on Ki...
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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 1godz 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: ...