What does "physical intimacy level one" mean?
• Holding hands/Affectionate touching
• Compliments/confessing love
• Low-description kissing
• Tender embraces/cuddling
• Blushing and sighing
• Non-descriptive discussions of sex
• Established relationships
• Fade to black if married
• Any sexual encounters from past only referred to, not described or on-screen
*These guidelines were originally created by Michelle Pennington of "The Writing Gals," and have been accepted by most of the no spice romance book community. Every book listed below may NOT fit perfectly within these guidelines, but each participating author of this event has done their very best to choose an intimacy level that aligns closely with their books.*
• Holding hands/Affectionate touching
• Compliments/confessing love
• Low-description kissing
• Tender embraces/cuddling
• Blushing and sighing
• Non-descriptive discussions of sex
• Established relationships
• Fade to black if married
• Any sexual encounters from past only referred to, not described or on-screen
*These guidelines were originally created by Michelle Pennington of "The Writing Gals," and have been accepted by most of the no spice romance book community. Every book listed below may NOT fit perfectly within these guidelines, but each participating author of this event has done their very best to choose an intimacy level that aligns closely with their books.*
Midnight Prince by Aisha Urooj
A witch's curse. Frog by day. Prince at Midnight.
Keywords: Fairytale, royalty
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
A witch's curse. Frog by day. Prince at Midnight.
Keywords: Fairytale, royalty
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Mathilda by Sarah Lamb
Her escape on the Titanic will either bring her a fresh start or a sudden end.
Keywords: Clean historical romantic suspense, kisses only, Titanic adventure, mail-order bride, runaway bride, lawman, girl with no means
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Part of this book takes place on the Titanic. No graphic descriptions of the lives lost.
Class Act by Aspen Hadley
A sweet teacher, a grumpy single dad, and one small town determined to play matchmaker.
Keywords: Contemporary Romcom, School Teacher, single dad, millionaire, small town, friendship sisterhood, opposites attract, family meddling
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Death of spouse in past tense
A Problem Like Maria by Jade Behr + Blue Huxley
Maria travels to Mint River, Wyoming to avoid a marriage arranged by her Russian immigrant parents, and falls head over heels for a mysterious Army captain with ghosts in his eyes.
Keywords: Historical Western, grumpy sunshine, military veteran, PTSD rep, bookish MMC, age gap, slow burn
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: non-explicit memories of war and violence
Just Write For Me by Amy Edsanders
Coming home means facing the past… and finding a second chance at love
Keywords: enemies to lovers, single dad, return to hometown, small town, slow burn, dual POV
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Eleanor's Travels by Aisha Urooj
Ready for some adventure in her life, aspiring actress Eleanor sets out on an epic journey across the globe, and her year-long trip will be filled with love, secrets, and self-discovery!
Keywords: Travel romance, adventure, beach reads
Explicit Language: mild (up to 10 biblical swear words)
Content Warning: n/a
If We Say Goodbye by Jasmine Little
Becca falls in love while navigating the death of her brother.
Keywords: Reverse Grumpy Sunshine, Boy Next Door, He falls First
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Grief, Depression, Car Accident
The Unhappiest Place On Earth by Jade Gonzalez
Can one day change everything?
Keywords: YA romance, contemporary romance, High school romance, unrequited love, nerd vs jock, graduation, teen romance, first person, dual pov, present tense
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: This novel contains themes of anxiety, panic attacks, and mentions of parental physical abuse. Reader discretion is advised, as these topics may be distressing to some. Please take care while reading.
Ariel's Choice: Courting Chaos by F. Tilly Brownne
When three men—no wait, now there are four—ask to court her, she issues a challenge: if she is to court four men all at the same time, then each of them must simultaneously court four women! Let the chaos begin.
Keywords: historical romance, clean & sweet, Her/His POV, Forced Proximity, Arranged date, Christian, HEA
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Surprised by Love by Jessica Wakefield
She’s risking everything for one perfect wedding. He’s the last person she expected to show up. Falling in love again? Absolutely not.
Keywords: sweet small town romance, clean beach romance, clean contemporary romance, beach town romance, second chance romance, clean
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Death of parents is mentioned.
Her Cowboy Champion by Tabitha Bouldin
Sage Rhett knows better than anyone that money can't buy happiness, but working at the biggest horse training facility in the US might bring her a little peace...too bad the job includes working with the man who broke her heart.
Keywords: Cowboy romance, inspirational romance, horses and cowboys
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Wild Card Valentine by Ash Keller
A florist done with love and a football player off his game—this Valentine’s Day, they’re each other’s wild card.
Keywords: Closed-Door Romcom, Romantic Comedy Short Read, Small Town Romcom, Valentine's Novella, Clean & Wholesome Romance, All Grown Up, Forced Proximity, Celebrity Athlete Hero, Just Kisses, Second Chance Romance, Dual POV
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Landing the Billionaire by Stephanie Faris
They have it all...except the one thing that matters most.
Keywords: billionaire romance, workplace romance, enemies to lovers
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
The DIY Kissing Project by Ellie Hall
He's her longtime crush. She's off-limits. Will they stick to the rules or DIY it?
Keywords: small town romance, brother's best friend, age gap romance, romantic comedy, forced proximity
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Snowflakes and Sparks by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
Uh-oh. I’m in trouble. My new neighbor is the gorgeous guy I shared my first kiss with ten years ago—right before I broke his heart... A feel-good Christmas romcom!
Keywords: romcom, Christmas, small town, second chance, bookstore manager, single POV
Explicit Language: mild (up to 10 biblical swear words)
Content Warning: n/a
Not a Fan by Shelbey Kendall
An author. A fanfiction writer. An unexpected plot twist.
Keywords: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, book tour chaos, slight suspense, dual pov
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: past parental abuse & neglect, current toxic family relationships, stalker
The Risks of Reuniting by Aspen Hadley
One fate-filled flight to Peru sparks a second chance for two hearts that never let go.
Keywords: Contemporary RomCom, Second Chance, Forced Proximity, Fate throws them together, Humanitarian Trip, Foreign Travel Romance, Dual POV, Destination Love Story, Heart and Humor
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Fear of flying, tender humanitarian situations done lightly
Dagmar: Rescue Me - (Mail Order Brides) by F. Tilly Brownne
Dagmar Larsson, a doppelganger for a rich heiress, accepts payment to lure danger away. But it might cost her everything.
Keywords: historical romance, clean & sweet, Her/His POV, adventure, Sweden, Fake Identity, Sailing ship, Christian, HEA
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Attempted kidnapping
When the Fairytale Begins by Madison Sheldon
Before the fairytale crumbled, it had to begin. Two women, two paths, one devastating connection.
Keywords: Dual POV, HFN, romantic suspense, women's fiction, emotional
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Mention of death, child illness, FMC makes terrible choice, Complex relationships
Scoring With My Brother's Best Friend by Gina Cooper
Treating the star striker for the Lions? He was the handsome teenage boy I never thought would make my heart race faster than his shots on goal.
Keywords: Brother's Best Friend, Soccer Romance, Sports Romance
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
When Stars Collide in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
Can fake dating a pop star turn into real romance?
Keywords: Fake dating, pop star romance, rock star romance, celebrity romance, friends to lovers, coming of age, YA romance, first person
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Talks about losing a friend in a car accident
Sure About You by Jaycee Weaver
She'd had her future perfectly planned. Now? She's not so sure.
Keywords: clean romantic comedy, romantic comedy, faith friendly, enemies to lovers, workplace romance, road trip, first person dual pov, reformed playboy, inspired by an 80s movie, forced proximity, hate to love, coworkers
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: FMC is exploring idea of dating someone long distance as she grows closer to MMC, but there is NO cheating!
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If We Say Goodbye by Jasmine Little
Becca falls in love while navigating the death of her brother.
Keywords: Reverse Grumpy Sunshine, Boy Next Door, He falls First
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Grief, Depression, Car Accident
The Unhappiest Place On Earth by Jade Gonzalez
Can one day change everything?
Keywords: YA romance, contemporary romance, High school romance, unrequited love, nerd vs jock, graduation, teen romance, first person, dual pov, present tense
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: This novel contains themes of anxiety, panic attacks, and mentions of parental physical abuse. Reader discretion is advised, as these topics may be distressing to some. Please take care while reading.
Ariel's Choice: Courting Chaos by F. Tilly Brownne
When three men—no wait, now there are four—ask to court her, she issues a challenge: if she is to court four men all at the same time, then each of them must simultaneously court four women! Let the chaos begin.
Keywords: historical romance, clean & sweet, Her/His POV, Forced Proximity, Arranged date, Christian, HEA
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Surprised by Love by Jessica Wakefield
She’s risking everything for one perfect wedding. He’s the last person she expected to show up. Falling in love again? Absolutely not.
Keywords: sweet small town romance, clean beach romance, clean contemporary romance, beach town romance, second chance romance, clean
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Death of parents is mentioned.
Her Cowboy Champion by Tabitha Bouldin
Sage Rhett knows better than anyone that money can't buy happiness, but working at the biggest horse training facility in the US might bring her a little peace...too bad the job includes working with the man who broke her heart.
Keywords: Cowboy romance, inspirational romance, horses and cowboys
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Wild Card Valentine by Ash Keller
A florist done with love and a football player off his game—this Valentine’s Day, they’re each other’s wild card.
Keywords: Closed-Door Romcom, Romantic Comedy Short Read, Small Town Romcom, Valentine's Novella, Clean & Wholesome Romance, All Grown Up, Forced Proximity, Celebrity Athlete Hero, Just Kisses, Second Chance Romance, Dual POV
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Landing the Billionaire by Stephanie Faris
They have it all...except the one thing that matters most.
Keywords: billionaire romance, workplace romance, enemies to lovers
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
The DIY Kissing Project by Ellie Hall
He's her longtime crush. She's off-limits. Will they stick to the rules or DIY it?
Keywords: small town romance, brother's best friend, age gap romance, romantic comedy, forced proximity
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
Snowflakes and Sparks by Sophie-Leigh Robbins
Uh-oh. I’m in trouble. My new neighbor is the gorgeous guy I shared my first kiss with ten years ago—right before I broke his heart... A feel-good Christmas romcom!
Keywords: romcom, Christmas, small town, second chance, bookstore manager, single POV
Explicit Language: mild (up to 10 biblical swear words)
Content Warning: n/a
Not a Fan by Shelbey Kendall
An author. A fanfiction writer. An unexpected plot twist.
Keywords: grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, enemies to lovers, book tour chaos, slight suspense, dual pov
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: past parental abuse & neglect, current toxic family relationships, stalker
The Risks of Reuniting by Aspen Hadley
One fate-filled flight to Peru sparks a second chance for two hearts that never let go.
Keywords: Contemporary RomCom, Second Chance, Forced Proximity, Fate throws them together, Humanitarian Trip, Foreign Travel Romance, Dual POV, Destination Love Story, Heart and Humor
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Fear of flying, tender humanitarian situations done lightly
Dagmar: Rescue Me - (Mail Order Brides) by F. Tilly Brownne
Dagmar Larsson, a doppelganger for a rich heiress, accepts payment to lure danger away. But it might cost her everything.
Keywords: historical romance, clean & sweet, Her/His POV, adventure, Sweden, Fake Identity, Sailing ship, Christian, HEA
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Attempted kidnapping
When the Fairytale Begins by Madison Sheldon
Before the fairytale crumbled, it had to begin. Two women, two paths, one devastating connection.
Keywords: Dual POV, HFN, romantic suspense, women's fiction, emotional
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Mention of death, child illness, FMC makes terrible choice, Complex relationships
Scoring With My Brother's Best Friend by Gina Cooper
Treating the star striker for the Lions? He was the handsome teenage boy I never thought would make my heart race faster than his shots on goal.
Keywords: Brother's Best Friend, Soccer Romance, Sports Romance
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: n/a
When Stars Collide in the City by Krysten Lindsay Hager
Can fake dating a pop star turn into real romance?
Keywords: Fake dating, pop star romance, rock star romance, celebrity romance, friends to lovers, coming of age, YA romance, first person
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: Talks about losing a friend in a car accident
Sure About You by Jaycee Weaver
She'd had her future perfectly planned. Now? She's not so sure.
Keywords: clean romantic comedy, romantic comedy, faith friendly, enemies to lovers, workplace romance, road trip, first person dual pov, reformed playboy, inspired by an 80s movie, forced proximity, hate to love, coworkers
Explicit Language: none
Content Warning: FMC is exploring idea of dating someone long distance as she grows closer to MMC, but there is NO cheating!
Book Title by Author Name
tagline OR one line description
Keywords:
Explicit Language:
Content Warning:
Book Title by Author Name
tagline OR one line description
Keywords:
Explicit Language:
Content Warning:
Book Title by Author Name
tagline OR one line description
Keywords:
Explicit Language:
Content Warning: