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 reads. Links to these books will be in the comments and (hopefully) added to our website www.thecleanromancepodcast.com

Tiffany: Betting on The Boy Next Door (Betting on Love series) by Melanie Jacobson
Lindsay: Seeking Persephone by Sarah M Eden
Susan: All the Things That Come Between Us by Sarah Hickner
Sarah: Strawberry Fields for Never by Kate Watson

You can find Lindsay Rochester @LindsayRochesterWrites - start with her newest book, Let's Pretend

You can find Susan Friedland @saddleseekshorse and www.saddleseekshorse.com - start with her first book Horses Adored & Men Endured
and listen to her on the Barn Banter Podcast!

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To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:

Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

Sarah’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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 married couple. Enjoy some behind-the-scenes thoughts on writing and marketing married-couple romances.
As always, we end with the five-star reads we can’t stop thinking about.

Tiffany's five-star read is All the Things That Come Between Us by Sarah Hickner
Sarah's five-star read is This Life by Jennifer Rodewald

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Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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 look at the creativity, encouragement, and connection that happens when like-minded creatives gather in one place.

In the second half of the episode, we shift gears and talk about starting this podcast—what’s been harder than we expected, what we’ve loved the most, and what we’re dreaming about for the future… including the possibility of a Clean Romance Podcast retreat.

If you’ve ever felt like you're climbing a mountain alone, this podcast might encourage you to find some people to climb with you.

Thank you to
Stacy Angell Curtis www.Stacyangellcurtis.com
SL Morales @slmorales.author on Instagram
Anna Kaye @annakayeauthor on Instagram
Jamie Foley www.Jamiefoley.com
for taking the time to chat with us!

Check our Five-Star Reads on Amazon
My Phony Valentine by Courtney Walsh
Juniper Bean Resorts to Murder by Gracie Ruth Mitchell

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To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:

Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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.

The heart of the episode is Tiffany’s writer origin story. She shares an incredible family history that led her to pursue a career as a creator of swoony clean romance stories.

Affiliate links to our Five-Star reads:

Tiffany's: The Super Big Favor by Nuria Munoz

Sarah's: King Arthur and Her Knights by K.M. Shea

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To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:

Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

Sarah’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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 the episode by sharing our latest five-star clean romance reads. Whether you’re navigating your own reading boundaries or simply curious about how books shape us, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.

Follow Madelyn Smith on Instagram here @madelynsmithauthor

Here are affiliate links to all our five-star reads from this episode:

Madelyn's five-star reads:

The Heart of the Matter

A Dragon Outside

Tiffany's five-star read:

Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend

Sarah's five-star read:

Creatures of Chaos

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To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:

Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

Sarah’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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-star clean romance reads that match every phase—from emotional and reflective to fun and flirty. If you’ve ever wondered why your reading tastes seem to change overnight, this episode might explain everything.

Here is the list of affiliate links to our five-star recs:

A Cross Country Christmas Courtney Walsh

Life After Julie Hall

Bounty Hunter Kaylee Jarvis

Reach O. McCarthy

Ambition Natalie Keller Reinert

Betting on the Boy Next Door Melanie Jacobson

The Lies of Vampires and Slayers K.M. Shea

Creatures of Chaos Julie Hall

{Insta}Kiss Jen Atkinson

Falling for Your Best Friend's Twin Emma St Clair

For links to other books we recommend, go to www.thecleanromancepodcast.com where Sarah may or may not have our reading lists updated.

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To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:

Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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: Dear Henry, Love Edith

Sarah's Five Star Read: Cole and Laila Are Just Friends

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Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

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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 into the books that carried us through, sharing our Top 10 Clean Reads of 2025, along with standout favorites and reading highlights from the year. Before all that, we kick things off with a fun round of Hit or Miss, breaking down current bookish trends and deciding which ones we’re loving—and which ones we’re ready to leave behind.

Thank you for listening, reading, and walking through this year with us. We’re so grateful for this community and can’t wait to see what 2026 brings.

Here are affiliate links to all books mentioned in this episode:

Tiffany’s top 5:

Sheppards in Love series by Martha Keyes: https://amzn.to/48XXYKE

The Cupid Chronicles by Courtney Walsh: https://amzn.to/4q4CtxW

Bram Baxter Marries the Wrong Sister by Latisha Sexton: https://amzn.to/4q7P7vK

Forget Me Knot by B.R. Goodwin: https://amzn.to/49vxlg7

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson: https://amzn.to/48YzTDv

Sarah’s top 5:

The one with the kiss cam: https://amzn.to/3KWkv1g

Paper Hearts by Courtney Walsh: https://amzn.to/49gNpB6

This Life by Jennifer Rodewald: https://amzn.to/4syF9FE

The Traitor Prince by CJ Redwine: https://amzn.to/3N6E0EO

Off the Bench by Tiffany Noelle Chacon: https://amzn.to/49kz0Ec

Also mentioned:

The Aurelian Cycle by Rosaria Munda: https://amzn.to/4sgrkv8

Theo of Golden: https://amzn.to/4phPFy6

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To find out more about Tiffany and Sarah’s books, check them out here:

Tiffany’s books can be found here: Amazon

Sarah’s books can be found here: Amazon

Thank you to RCC Music for letting us use your song! If you love Christian music, you will LOVE RCC Music. Check them out on Spotify