Literary agents who want romantic writing

Phrasemill lists literary agents who want romantic, based on what they say on their public websites. “romantic” is a tone tag; its identifier is romantic. 28 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 28)

Rebecca Ritchie
A.M. Heath & Co. · GB
I represent authors of fiction and non-fiction. On the fiction side, my list spans the commercial spectrum: from contemporary fiction – be that funny, romantic, moving or high concept – to reading group, historical ficti…
Jade Kavanagh
Darley Anderson Literary, TV and Film Agency · London
Says: “romantic leads you can't help but root for”
Jade represents a list of thriller, horror and book club authors. She represents a growing list of authors writing book club fiction, suspense, thrillers and horror. Since then, Jade has continued to build a dynamic li…
Liza DeBlock
Greenstone Literary · GB
I am proud to represent a great list of both fiction and non-fiction authors. What all my authors have in common is great, exciting writing, that has brought me on adventures, and taught me something new. This is a huge…
Sharmaine Lovegrove
International Creative Agency · GB
At ICA, Sharmaine is actively building a list of fiction and non-fiction with international ambition, seeking distinctive voices, emotional resonance, and stories that broaden how we see the world. She is looking for li…
Maddy Belton
Madeleine Milburn Literary Agency · GB
Maddy is a Literary Agent specialising in SFF and romance Maddy joined Madeleine Milburn Agency in 2022 to build a list specialising in SFF and romance. She represents adult and YA fantasy, science fiction, horror and…
Kristina Pérez
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “strong romantic elements”
With my diverse background, my tastes in books are equally eclectic. Since I am lucky enough to represent many talented authors and publishers across many genres and categories, I have to be particularly strategic and se…
Isabel Lineberry
Pérez Literary & Entertainment · London
Says: “romantic tension that has me giggling”
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…
Hattie Grunewald
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “sweeping, romantic and timeless”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
Mark Lucas
The Soho Agency · London
And whether it be romantic or suspense fiction, compelling memoir, iconic history or edgy humour, story remains paramount. Opportunities across the broadening spectrum of the entertainment industry have never been riche…
Claire Draper
Au Literary Management · US
Claire represents adult romance, graphic novels, young adult, nonfiction, memoir, and select picture books. They prefer to work with books that are funny, lighthearted, romantic, and hopeful, with a fast pace, high stake…
Abigail Frank
Sanford J. Greenburger Associates · US
Abigail loves weird books that challenge people to see the world in new and expansive ways—with delight, empathy, indignation, curiosity, awe, and humor. She wants to read anything that could make someone think: “I didn’…
Eva Scalzo
Speilburg Literary Agency · US
Says: “stories that make readers feel like they're on an adventure while falling in love”
Eva is looking for voice-driven YA and romance that balances heart, humor, and hope—stories where falling in love helps characters discover who they are. Think high-concept setups with emotional depth: the summer that c…
Hattie Grünewald
The Blair Partnership · GB
Says: “sweeping, romantic and timeless”
I represent commercial and upmarket fiction, including book club fiction, crime and thriller, historical and contemporary fiction, and some non-fiction in the areas of lifestyle and personal development. I am currently…
Ashlee MacCallum
Howland Literary · US
Says: “dark, romantic, and emotionally charged”
She has a soft spot for speculative stories, mysteries, and anything delightfully weird, and is seeking high-concept, voice-driven adult fiction with strong emotional stakes, a clear hook, and broad commercial appeal. Sh…
Jennie Goloboy
Donald Maass Literary Agency · US
Says: “Romance and humor”
Jennie is particularly looking for fun, innovative, diverse, and progressive science fiction and fantasy for adults. She thinks that one of the most important jobs of science fiction is to imagine a future we want to li…
Suzie Townsend
New Leaf Literary & Media · US
Says: “anything with elements of romanticism”
Suzie represents all brands of children’s and adult fiction. She loves women’s fiction, speculative fiction, and particularly anything with elements of romanticism. On the children’s side, she is interested in select YA…
Valentina Sainato
JABberwocky Literary Agency · US
Says: “romantic elements or romance as a B-plot”
Horror: Horror is my favorite genre to read, and I’m looking for lots of different flavors here. Whether it’s gruesome, eerie, disorienting, thrilling, existential, or horror-lite, I want to read it. Blends with sci-fi/f…
Isabelle Rader
Codex Literary Agency · US
Actively looking for NA Books across all genres, she is also interested in Adult, Young Adult, and Middle-Grade Fantasy, as well as both Upmarket and Commercial Adult, all with never-before-seen worldbuilding, unique cha…
Haley Casey
Creative Media Agency · US
Says: “a romantic backbone”
Haley is actively building her list, and is ready to assist her authors in achieving their publishing goals. High-Concept Book Club Fiction (like Killers of a Certain Age or The Bandit Queens) This should be something y…
Lauren Spieller
Folio Literary Management · US
Says: “that make me swoon”
On the kidlit side, I represent MG and YA, along with crossover novels that walk the line between YA and Adult. Whatever the age category or genre, I’m passionate about representing diverse and underrepresented voices, a…
Tori Sharp
Jennifer De Chiara Literary Agency · US
Says: “angsty romantic subplots”
Tori represents all manner of children’s literature. As a graphic novelist myself, I am eager to represent magical, thrilling, adorable, and important comics for kids of all ages, including early readers. Send me deeply…
Katie Reed
Katie Reed Literary · US
Says: “Romantic tension and chemistry”
Across all genres, Katie is looking for what all readers want in a good story: characters that leap off the page, conflict and tension that grips her in the story, and strong prose that can compete with similar titles in…
Marrissa Childs
Ladderbird Literary Agency · US
Marrissa is a reader that values detailed narratives, intelligent and cool characters, lessons learned, and family gained in unlikely places. I grew up in a literary world that valued-highly-BIPOC pain and poverty. So m…
Courtney Paganelli
Levine Greenberg Rostan Literary Agency · US
Says: “make her swoon over budding relationships”
Courtney enjoys reading voice-driven commercial fiction, dark psychological fiction, and heartwarming romantic comedies. She particularly gravitates towards relatable adult or young adult novels that make her swoon over…
Suzannah Ball
William Morris Endeavor · US
She is a 2025 Bookseller Rising Star and is excited to be building her list with an emphasis on all things romance, horror, fantasy, and speculative fiction. She’s proud to work with authors who have a vivid imagination…

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