Literary agents for contemporary romance

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want contemporary romance, based on what they say on their public websites. “contemporary romance” is a genre tag; its identifier is contemporary-romance. 66 agents currently want it. Agents whose websites say they are closed to submissions are omitted. The quoted evidence for each tag is on the agent's profile. How it works.

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Agents (1–25 of 66)

Julia Churchill
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
Says: “a charming contemporary romance”
I run the children’s books department at AM Heath and I’m always on the lookout for new storytelling talent. I represent writing for all ages from 3+, and I’m especially keen to find new writers for middle grade and you…
Maggie Cooper
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “smart, feminist romance”
Maggie Cooper represents adult fiction and nonfiction, with an emphasis on books that make our world weirder, kinder, more joyful, or all three. Maggie is actively seeking imaginative, genre-bending literary fiction; ca…
Maria Cardona Serra
Aevitas Creative Management · US
Says: “modern love stories”
She focuses in upmarket and literary fiction by authors who write in English and Spanish. Maria is an editorially minded agent that works closely with her authors with a long-term career plan. She is passionate about in…
Lauren Gardner
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Says: “real world romance elevated by unusual circumstances”
Lauren represents authors and illustrators across Children's and Young Adult Fiction, New Adult/Crossover and Commercial Women's Fiction, and Adult Non-Fiction. She does not represent Science Fiction, Crime Fiction or Pi…
Jo Bell
Bell Lomax Moreton · GB
Jo really enjoys reading a strong voice in a story packed with passion and intrigue across adult crime, thrillers & suspense, contemporary romance, women’s fiction spanning commercial, literary, historical, and humour.…
Rebeka Finch
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “high-concept, emotionally engaging commercial romantic fiction”
Rebeka is building a dynamic list specialising in commercial romance and romantasy, representing New York Times, USA Today, Sunday Times, Kindle, Apple Books, and Audible bestselling authors from around the world. Begin…
Sara Langham
David Higham Associates · GB
Says: “(un)happy love stories updated for the 21st century”
I am building a list of literary and upmarket fiction and non-fiction. I am particularly drawn to writing which combines elements of other genres. I love strange concepts and wild ideas, stories that play with form and…
Hannah Sheppard
Hannah Sheppard Literary Agency · GB
Says: “contemporary teen/YA romance with a gorgeous, unique and hooky meet-cute and an eye on popular tropes”
I represent both adult and children’s fiction (as well as a small amount of non-fiction) and, more than anything, I want to be entertained by a great story while caring deeply about your characters. In general I love bo…
Hannah Schofield
LBA · GB
Across all the below genres, I particularly welcome submissions from writers from communities that have been underrepresented in mainstream publishing, including LGBTQ+ authors, disabled and neurodivergent authors, and a…
Alice Caprio
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
Says: “contemporary YA romance featuring relatable and authentic characters by writers from underrepresented backgrounds”
I am actively building a list that spans middle grade, YA and crossover fiction across all genres and selective adult fiction in the SFF space. My taste skews more commercial than literary, and I love fiction with a dis…
Daisy Chandley
Peters Fraser & Dunlop · London
I represent a wide range of authors, including prize-winners and Sunday Times and USA Today bestsellers, and am actively building a list of both fiction and non-fiction across a variety of genres. With fiction, my wishl…
Isabel Lineberry
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
I represent YA and New Adult and am particularly interested in Contemporary Romance, Romantasy and Fantasy. I am always attracted to the character and voice first, so give me romantic tension that has me giggling, a vil…
Nelle Andrew
Rachel Mills Literary · London
Literary/Commercial Crossover Fiction; Reading Group or Book Club Fiction; Love Stories; Smart Romance; Romantasy; Epic but accessible Fantasy; Gothic; Issue-led Horror; Historical Plus; Unpredictable Crime and Thriller;…
Rowan Lawton
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “high concept contemporary romance”
Rowan’s taste ranges from commercial well-written genre fiction – particularly rom coms, crime and thrillers – to accessible, page-turning literary and reading group novels, as well as narrative non-fiction (often, but n…
Sarah Stamp
The Soho Agency · London
Says: “very affirming commercial romances”
Speculative fiction – the real world, with a magical twist – in all its forms. From Natasha Pulley to Bobby Palmer to Kaliane Bradley to Cecilia Ahern to Caro Claire Burke. She wants to wonder: can this be explained by s…
Rachel Beck
Liza Dawson Associates · US
Says: “Smart contemporary romance and romcoms—Authors like Emily Henry, Curtis Sittenfeld, Kristan Higgins or Colleen Hoover are all great examples of pros at handling big emotions with empathy and humor.”
I believe that the right book can change or heal a life, and I want to find those. But I’m also interested in lighter fiction that helps me escape or simply makes me laugh after a tough day. Or nonfiction that teaches me…
Marisa Corvisiero
Corvisiero Literary Agency · US
Marisa will judge each story not just on the writing, but also with an eye toward finding creative stories with well developed plots and rich characters with unique voices. She is always hoping for stories with standout…
Michelle Jackson
Jackson Literary Agency · US
I represent books that evoke heartfelt emotions and fervent conversations among its readers. My mission is to mentor and develop authors, particularly those from underrepresented communities, and help them build a brand…
Cole LanahanReferral only
The Seymour Agency · US
Says: “all genres of adult romance”
Cole is actively looking for all genres of YA, all genres of adult romance, psychological suspense in the vein of The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liv Constantine, and thrillers in the vein of Verity by Colleen Hoover and I’m th…
Danielle Marshall
Jane Rotrosen Agency · US
Says: “Amy represents clients who write across a variety of genres including women’s fiction, historical fiction, grounded speculative, contemporary romance, thriller and psychological suspense.”
Christina Miller
Nancy Yost Literary Agency · US
Says: “romance set within competitive reality TV like The Amazing Race or Survivor”
She is looking for adult fiction in the following genres: domestic suspense, romance, historical fiction, and horror. Focusing mainly on romance, she is especially drawn to romantic adventure, suspense, and paranormal,…
Kathleen Ortiz
KO Media Management · US
Says: “contemporary romance novels”
Her focus is on books and media for adults and children, especially with a visual element. She loves media and books that bring humor and joy and inspire others in life. Kathleen represents content creators, authors, il…
Leah Pierre
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Says: “romance-leaning that highlights the struggles of today's dating culture”
I am exclusively looking for Black, Latinx, Indigenous, Asian, and Pacific Islander voices who are or are not LGBTIQA+—basically anyone underrepresented and/or marginalized. I love diverse and unique work that is fast-p…
Wendy Sherman
WSA | Wendy Sherman Associates · US
Says: “realistic love stories”
Wendy loves voice and story-driven fiction that hits that sweet spot between literary and mainstream. She has a passion for Southern voices, suspense with a well-developed protagonist, and has a weakness for family secre…
Uwe Stender
Triada US Literary Agency · US
With a keen eye for powerful storytelling, Uwe is dedicated to discovering manuscripts that showcase exceptional writing and compelling plot hooks. Uwe has a broad interest in both fiction and non-fiction, seeking compe…

Literary agents for contemporary romance

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