Clean Romances discussion

Hi, My name is Anna Marie and I'm new to this group. I've recently written my debut novel, The Cottage on Lough Key. It's a good old-fashioned love story and I'm excited to share it with you. I'm also excited to learn more of what others are doing in the genre.
Looking forward to some goodreads! :)

Hi, Anna!

Hi, and thanks for the friendly welcome!

Hi Anna! Keep us posted about your book::)

Thanks, I will. :)

Hi everyone! New here too but glad to find this group. I'm just getting started in the world of sweet romance (first book coming out in a couple weeks) and looking forward to getting to know you all!

Hi Rachelle, and congratulations on your first book. It's a huge accomplishment!

Thanks!

Hello!

I'm a new author and just published my first clean romance.

Hope to learn lots from this group.

Congratulations, JC! We look forward to hearing about your ups and downs with marketing, reviews, etc.

Hello. I'm 29 and love reading. I like clean romances and though I am a practicing Christian, I'd appreciate some non-christian clean romances. Yes thery are hard to find.

What kinda books do you consider clean? Cuz I found some books on your shelf that I do not consider clean (more than kissing and even undressing scenes, or some sex sugested scenes) <--- though I usually skip those scene, I do not prefer reading them. So what does a clean romance means exactly?

Thank you for allowing me into your group. :)
Sarah

Hello Sarah and welcome to Clean Romances. Yes good ones can be hard to find. I write what readers have said are clean and I hope that lots of authors in this group will also write what you would call clean too.

Happy hunting! You've joined the right group.

When I want to read stories about romance that focus on the lives of the protagonists, not their bodies, I go back in time—to the work of British authors like Angela Thirkell, D. E. Stevenson, and Elizabeth Goudge; and of American authors like Emilie Loring. Any members of this group who have not read these authors, do a little searching and you’ll find treasure!

Hi Sarah, you might want to check out the Clean Romance Books web site - my books are there, along with many, many more. The site owner posts covers and blurbs from books that are "free of swear words, gratuitous violence, and sex". There are links to booksellers if you see something that appeals to you. Hope you find your next favorite read! http://cleanromancebooks.com/

Thank you all of you. I will check these out. :)

Welcome Anna, Rachelle, JC, and Sarah.

I love writing about true love and family, too. Also, like you, I'm a practicing Christian, but prefer books that are non-Christian wholesome. I know there are different levels of what's considered clean or wholesome, and I like romances that include passion and kissing.

When I'm done with my current projects, I plan to read some books by clean romance writers from here.

Hello everyone. I am new here. I look forward to connecting with the group. Here's to some good bookish convos!

Welcome, Steph! This is a nice, friendly group.

Welcome, Steph. And I agree with Abigail.

Welcome, Steph. And I agree with Groovy and therefore Abigail!

Hello Everyone! I'm new to the group and write PG-13 Contemporary Romance. I'm so glad to be here and to have found folks who share my vision for writing.

Hello! I'm Margaret. I've written and published many titles that should meet with approval by this group. In fact, some reviewers have actually commented that the books are noticeably clean. I'm an Australian writer, and I've been successful in two literary competitions Why not check out my titles?Margaret Lynette Sharp

Margaret wrote: "Hello! I'm Margaret. I've written and published many titles that should meet with approval by this group. In fact, some reviewers have actually commented that the books are noticeably clean. I'm an..."

Welcome, Margaret!

Petie wrote: "Margaret wrote: "Hello! I'm Margaret. I've written and published many titles that should meet with approval by this group. In fact, some reviewers have actually commented that the books are noticea..."

Thank you, Petie :)

Hi, I'm Tandie & I just joined the group. It's so hard to find recent, clean romances that aren't overly preachy or just cheesy. I also find that ratings are disproportionately high in Christian fiction - just because it has a good message doesn't automatically make it a great story. Looking forward to finding & sharing clean stories with you all!

Welcome Tandie. I'm sure you'll find lots of advice circulating in this group. There's also a thread for author promotions where you'll find recently published books and, something which is helpful - excerpts.

Hope you find lots!

Sarah wrote: "Hello. I'm 29 and love reading. I like clean romances and though I am a practicing Christian, I'd appreciate some non-christian clean romances. Yes thery are hard to find.

What kinda books do you..."

Hi Sarah, I have just what you're looking for,
and I am not an author, just an avid reader!

Please feel free to check out my group, and our bookshelf at ~
Clean,Non Religious-Reads
https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/..., and also my bookshelves on my Profile page~
https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
especially 'Clean Romances'. Several are Inspirational, but not Christian, and many are Secular. I also have quite a few Amish-themed, which vary on how preachy they are, but I love to read them, a few at a time, then have to take a break from them, lol!

Hi everyone! :)
I'm new to the group, and I would just like to say that it has really become difficult to come across good and at the same time 'clean' books! I look forward to learning from the members about newer and enjoyable books!

Hi, Seema

Welcome! I agree about finding 'clean' book forums. I hope you like it here.
Oh--If you open a thread of discussion or ask a question--they will come:)

Yes, thanks Groovy! :) I will try to keep up with everything!

I've officially been a member of this group for a few months now with nary a comment offered. So, I figured it would be good to start with a simple hello :-)

I'm probably in the minority here as a male member of a clean romance group, but I have always been and will always be smitten with a good clean love story.

My own writing (and first novel now in the hands of my editor) falls inside this same sub-genre. It is both refreshing and relieving to finally find somewhere that creates a comfy niche for exactly that type of clean romance. So, thank you all ~ and I look forward to jumping into some of the discussions in this group and getting to know everyone a bit better ;-)

So glad you're here, Dave. I've never met a male author who writes clean love stories. You are a rare one. All the best for your book. Can't wait to read about it.

Groovy wrote: "So glad you're here, Dave. I've never met a male author who writes clean love stories. You are a rare one. All the best for your book. Can't wait to read about it."

Thanks for the warm welcome, Groovy. I look forward to discovering some new authors and taking part in engaging conversations as I become familiar with the group. Have a great weekend!

Like Dave, I've been a (male) member of this group for a while, but only lurking - and reading comments, suggestions, and getting good leads on excellent books. Thought I had better stop in to properly say hello!

While I have read books that were "not so clean" to understand more about writing, in general, I mainly just love a good, clean, love story.

I feel fortunate to have taken my NaNoWriMo novel from last year all the way to hitting the publish button about a month ago. (shown below) It's a clean romance, even if it's a love story about two women. As a man, it felt only right to portray it as such.

I plan on doing another free download promo this coming Monday 9/26 on Amazon. If anyone would be interested, I will post a reminder this weekend as well as on Monday, if that's okay (?)

I look forward to getting more involved with group discussions. Right now, the whole "author" thing is new to me, so getting social media profiles set up, autoresponders, website, etc. - as well as starting the next book - has been occupying my time.

-All the best!

Welcome, M.J.

Thanks, Groovy :-)

Hi, my name is Tammy a little about me. I'm 56, a widow, with two grown sons, and even though I enjoy lots of different types of romance books, I have decided to write a series of historical "clean" stories. I am interested in getting your insight into what you like to read. It seems the historical, mail-order brides are a popular storyline. Is this a favorite among those who read clean romances?

Welcome, Tammy.

You can open your own thread and ask that very question. I'm sure you'll get some good input. I'd like to know what the replies will be myself.

Hi, I'm Jean Joachim and I think I'm new to this group. I have a l clean romance series. Moonlight and Roses, Sunny Days/Moonlight Nights, April's Kiss in the Moonlight and Under the Midnight Moon. I enjoy both clean and spicy books.

Hello! I'm T.K. Perry and brand new to the group. I just published a clean science fiction romance that I'm hoping you'll like, Elissa Blue: Book One of The Winged. It's free on Kindle Unlimited right now. :) https://smile.amazon.com/Elissa-Blue-...

Hello, I've just joined your group and am pleased to "meet" you. My tastes are varied when it comes to reading books.

I'm also an audio book narrator/producer for several genres, including (preferably) clean romances.

I shall post a few gift codes in the appropriate folder!

Melanie wrote: "Hello, I've just joined your group and am pleased to "meet" you.

Hi Melanie. Welcome! It's a pleasure to have you with us.

Kristin wrote: "Melanie wrote: "Hello, I've just joined your group and am pleased to "meet" you.

Hi Melanie. Welcome! It's a pleasure to have you with us."

Thank you Kristin

I'm so glad this group exists! I'm an avid reader and an author. I just published Elissa Blue: Book One of The Winged. It's a clean, new adult, science fiction romance. It's free on Kindle Unlimited or you can enter my Goodreads Giveaway for a paperback copy. :)

https://www.amazon.com/Elissa-Blue-Bo...

https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh...

Welcome, Everyone!

Hi All, I'm loving the sweet romances these days and am thrilled to find this group. Reader and writer. Reading Debra Hollands Wild Montana Sky and it's fantastic!

Hi,
I've just joined. My name is D.V. Stone. I write sweet fantasy romance. I'm happy to find a group that seems to fit. I just self published Felice the first book in my Shield-Mates of Dar series and trying to find my niche.

Thanks for being here.
D.V.

Hi, Ramona, Jen, and Donna

WELCOME! I love reading and writing them, too. Otherwise, I wouldn't be on this forum, would I? LOL! Harlequins of the 80's got me hooked to reading sweet romances.

Hi my name is Veda and I love reading and writing clean romances. I joined this group to meet persons who have the same love as me. I also just wrote my first novella.

Hi, my name is Jann, I just joined the group. I love reading romance books. I too am an author, but of children's books. I look forward to getting to know you all.