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A pink graphic reads Billionaires Wanted! Harlequin Romance Pitch Day: April 10th 2025
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Harlequin Romance Pitch Day: Billionaires Wanted!

The editors at Harlequin Romance are on the lookout for exciting new voices! Do you love romances that transport you […]

Posted on: March 24, 2025
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Across the Globe with Harlequin Presents Author Chantelle Shaw

After 20 years of whisking readers away in stories for Harlequin Presents, author Chantelle Shaw is stepping away from her […]

Posted on: March 21, 2025
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Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship Opens for Submissions May 1

Harlequin is calling for submissions this May for its 2025 Romance Includes You Mentorship. We’re looking for romance novels by debut […]

Posted on: March 12, 2025
Promotional graphic in greens and red diamonds reads Celebrate Black-Led Romance, Delight in romance stories starring one of more Black or Black multiracial characters, Find them here. Four book covers are shown, Stuck in the Country with You by Zuri Day, Spontaneous by Brenda Jackson, His Hidden Son by Maya Black and Frenemies with Benefits by Synithia Williams.
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A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

Harlequin helps readers discover romance stories with Black characters all through the year on its Black-Led Romance page on Harlequin.com. Promotions continued during Black History Month with new books added to the web page from a variety of Harlequin romance lines.

Posted on: February 14, 2025
The Great Love Inspired Author Search: Submissions Close on March 17th 2025
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The Great Love Inspired Author Search 2025

Deadline Extension: We have learned there was a technical issue on Submittable last night and some people were not able […]

Posted on: January 13, 2025
A red and blue graphic reads Introducing Happily Ever After Writing Week: January 27-31 2025
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Introducing ‘Happily Ever After’ Writing Week 2025 – The Character Study!

We’re so excited to announce the next ‘Happily Ever After’ Writing Week!  If you’re looking to start the new year […]

Posted on: December 13, 2024
A pink and red graphic featuring an array of 4 book covers and reads Celebrate Black-Led Romance
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A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

Promoting Diverse Romance to Readers As part of its always-on promotions, Harlequin helps readers discover books with Black main characters […]

Posted on: November 11, 2024
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Harlequin Announces 2024 Mentorship Recipient

We are excited to announce that author Simone Sims is the recipient of the 2024 Harlequin Romance Includes You Mentorship. Her debut novel will be published by Harlequin Intrigue in spring 2026…

Posted on: October 8, 2024
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Authors Shortlisted for Harlequin’s Romance Includes You Mentorship

We are excited to announce the finalists for Harlequin’s 2024 Romance Includes You Mentorship. Ten finalists were selected from among […]

Posted on: July 24, 2024
An illustrated blog cover with 7 illustrated people across the gender spectrum, all eating popsicles the colours of various pride flags. It reads Harlequin Love Stories for All across the top.
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A Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Update from Harlequin

Harlequin editors are busy reading submissions for the 2024 Romance Includes You Mentorship and we marked Pride month with new […]

Posted on: July 15, 2024