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Clean romance lovers, this one’s for you. Sarah and Tiffany open the door to real conversations about five-star books, swoon-worthy tropes, faith, and what keeps us coming back to stories that feel pure, hopeful, and deeply romantic. If you love romance that leaves you smiling instead of blushing, you’ve found your people.
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Authors Tawni Suchy and Latisha Sexton join us for a thoughtful conversation about dark romance—what it is and whether it’s something Christians should be reading. We also explore a deeper question: why are we drawn to stories with gritty, soul-stirring themes in the first place? You can find Latisha through her website https://latishasexton.com/ and on Instagram, @sincerely.latisha You can find Tawni on Instagram @authortawnisuchy and @tawnisbookshelf Thank you to our episode sponsor Olivia ...
Listeners asked, and Sarah and Tiffany delivered. If you’ve ever found yourself halfway through a book wondering, Should I even finish this? — this episode is for you. They share what makes them officially DNF a book (or skim to the end), and how they decide when it’s worth pushing through. This episode of The Clean Romance Podcast is brought to you by the clean romance book "No Small Dreams" by Katrina Lyman Jones, winner of the Christlit Book Award for 2025. "No Small Dreams" can be ...
Rosy from @reading.rosyyy joins us this week for an honest and heartfelt conversation about her journey as a clean romance reader, Bookstagrammer, and leader for Christian women. We start with a fun round of red flag/green flag before shifting into a deeper discussion that truly took us to church. We talk about questions that matter: +Should Christian women read whatever they want? +What does it look like to be bold about our faith in public spaces? +Is purity culture something to embrace,...
Tiffany and Sarah celebrate Galentines by inviting their book besties onto the show. Susan Friedland, author of multiple non-fiction horse books, and Lindsay Rochester, clean romance author, join the show for fun games and deep conversations. Whether it's Galentines or July, this is a conversation that's worth listening to if you have or wish you had more bookish friends. This episode is sponsored by the book Lilacs for Lucy by Amber Mae Weston. Thank you, Amber! Here are our five-star read...
In this episode of the Clean Romance Podcast, we settle in for a real, honest chat about how romance novels can shape our expectations, our hearts, and even our marriages. We share personal stories, talk about what romance reading looks like in different seasons of life (including singleness), and wrestle with finding a healthy balance in what we read. Since we're talking about romance and marriage, we discuss Sarah's romcom, All the Things That Come Between Us, which features an already mar...
Books have a funny way of leading us exactly where we’re meant to be. In this episode, we share what it was like attending a writers conference and how that experience compares to life as a solopreneur—not just for writers, but for anyone building something largely on their own. We talk about the joy of finding your people, why community matters so much, and just how much fun we had along the way. We’re also joined by four fellow authors for short interviews, giving you a behind-the-scenes ...
Snowstorms, hot takes, Tiffany's writer origin story, and a LOT of technical difficulties. This week on the Clean Romance Podcast, we’re starting cozy with snowstorms, reading plans, and how weather can completely derail (or inspire) a good reading mood. Then we respond to a recent social media post declaring clean romance “bad for Christians.” While the statement was intended to stop the scroll, it opened the door to a thoughtful conversation about what books are "good" for Christians. Th...
This week on the Clean Romance Podcast, we’re joined by clean romance author Madelyn Smith for an honest and thoughtful conversation about explicit content in books and how it affects the brain. Madelyn shares her personal story of overcoming a smut addiction and why she ultimately chose to write clean romance, all while sharing tips for readers with similar struggles. We also discussed the language we use—smut, spice, explicit content—and why the terminology matters. As always, we wrap up ...
Have you ever loved a book one week… and couldn’t stand something similar the next? You’re not crazy—your hormones might be in charge. In this episode of the Clean Romance Podcast, we talk about how a woman’s hormonal cycle affects the way we read, feel, and review books. Tiffany walks us through the four stages of the cycle, what’s happening in our bodies, how we typically feel in each phase, and which kinds of romance stories we’re most likely to love at each stage. We also share five-sta...
Are Goodreads goals helping readers or hurting them? In this episode, we kick off the new year by questioning reading goals, New Year’s resolutions, and the pressure to turn joy into a number. We talk about whether we set Goodreads goals (or rebel against them), what we want to see change in our reading lives this year, and how to read with more freedom and intention. If you’ve ever felt behind, burned out, or boxed in by book goals, this conversation is for you. Tiffany's Five Star Read: Dea...
As we close out 2025, we’re taking time to reflect on a year that was both hard and beautiful—in life and in books. In this final episode of the year, we look back on the moments that shaped us, including being in New Orleans during a terrorist attack, navigating major health-driven changes that led Tiffany to move away from family, and the unexpected healing and gratitude that followed. This year stretched us, but it also reminded us why stories—and community—matter so much. We also dive in...
In one of our very first episodes, we dreamed up a Christmas romance—and now it’s finally here. In this episode, we reveal the finished story and announce the winner of our Christmas book title contest! We’re also getting festive with a round of Christmas This or That (play along in the comments on YouTube), and wrapping things up by sharing YOUR latest five-star reads based on our live viewers comments. Grab a cozy drink (hot chocolate, cocoa, or eggnog?), join the fun, and don’t forget to...
What do clean romance, closed door, fade-to-black, open door, low spice, and no spice actually mean? If romance book terms leave you feeling confused, you’re not alone. In this episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we’re joined by Rachel Parker of @ClosedDoorRomance for a fun game of Two Tropes and a Lie, followed by a deep dive into romance spice levels and reader expectations. Rachel breaks down popular romance terminology you’ll see on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Goodreads, explaining how th...
Let’s just say FML and FMC are very different things. In this episode, we break down the most common bookish terms you’ll spot on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Goodreads. If you’ve ever wondered what DNF or HFN actually mean—or you just love hearing us rant and rave about them—this one’s for you. Plus, Tiffany shares her meet-cute, and when we say it was young love, we mean YOUNG. Prepare to swoon, giggle, and maybe even kick your feet… unless you’re completely heartless. For Sarah's five-star re...
It’s a Christmas romance extravaganza! In this festive episode of The Clean Romance Podcast, we dig into why holiday love stories have such a hold on us. Are we drawn to the coziness? The nostalgia? The mistletoe? Or do Christmas romances accidentally set us up for unrealistic expectations? Then we put our money where our mouth is and plot our own Christmas romance, written just for our listeners. Grab your hot cocoa and settle in as we build the characters, the meet-cute, the conflict, and ...
In episode 2 of The Clean Romance Podcast, we talk about the elephant in the room. Is Christian romance cringey? And what about clean romance? Tiffany and Sarah have a lot to say on this, and Tiffany's conclusion might rock your world. Pull up a chair, because Sarah shares her real-life meet-cute with her husband of almost 20 years. (I know, you thought we were in our 20's, but it's just good skincare and lighting). Check out the Five Star Reads here: Just Like Home by Courtney Wa...
Welcome to the first official episode of The Clean Romance Podcast! 🎧 Hosts Sarah Hickner and Tiffany Noelle Chacon kick things off with laughter, honesty, and heart. Get to know them as they play This or That, talk about their favorite kinds of love stories, and share what led them to choose clean romance over spice. Check out the Five Star Reads here: Let's Pretend by Lindsay Rochester The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson Join the conversation on your favorite social channel! ...
Get a sneak peek into the Clean Romance Podcast! In this short trailer, Sarah and Tiffany share what you can expect each week—five-star book recommendations, swoony tropes, meaningful conversations, and a whole lot of fun. If you love clean romance and stories filled with heart and hope, hit follow and join us for all the episodes to come! Join the conversation on your favorite social channel! Instagram Youtube TikTok Check out our website: www.thecleanromancepodcast.com to learn more ab...
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