Blending fantasy world-building with central romantic arcs, romantasy thrives on tension, chemistry, high stakes and emotional payoff. Think epic settings, dangerous alliances, morally grey love interests and slow-burn desire.
If you’re writing romantasy, the agents below are currently open to submissions and actively looking for fantasy with strong romantic elements.
As always, check each agency’s submission page before querying.
1. Juliet Mushens
Agency: Mushens Entertainment
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial fantasy and genre fiction with strong hooks and series potential, including romantic fantasy.
Submission method: Online or email as per agency guidelines.
Tip: Clarify the romantic arc in your pitch, not just the magical conflict.
2. Hannah Sheppard
Agency: D H H Literary Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Adult and crossover fantasy with emotional depth and strong character relationships.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: Position clearly whether your novel skews adult or YA.
3. Madeleine Milburn
Agency: Madeleine Milburn Literary, TV & Film Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: High-concept fantasy with strong female leads and cinematic scope, including romantic fantasy.
Submission method: Online submission form.
Tip: Emphasise both the fantasy premise and the emotional stakes of the romance.
4. Sarah O’Halloran
Agency: The Bent Agency (UK)
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial fiction including fantasy and romance with strong relationship arcs.
Submission method: Online portal.
Tip: Chemistry should be visible from your opening chapters.
5. Harry Illingworth
Agency: D H H Literary Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Speculative fiction with commercial appeal, including fantasy with crossover elements.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: If the romance is central, make that explicit in the query rather than implied.
6. Kate Evans
Agency: Peters Fraser + Dunlop
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Market-aware genre fiction including fantasy and romantic crossover stories.
Submission method: Email submission via PFD guidelines.
Tip: Comparable titles help here. Choose current romantasy successes carefully.
7. Becky Thomas
Agency: Johnson & Alcock
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Voice-led genre fiction with strong emotional through-lines.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: Distinctive narrative voice can elevate familiar tropes.
8. Millie Hoskins
Agency: United Agents
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Upmarket speculative fiction with strong character relationships and crossover potential.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: Highlight emotional transformation alongside external conflict.
9. Rob Dinsdale
Agency: The Soho Agency
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Romantic fantasy and emotionally driven genre fiction with commercial appeal.
Submission method: Email submission.
Tip: If blending historical or myth elements, clarify how they shape the romance.
10. Caroline Hardman
Agency: Hardman & Swainson
Open to submissions: Yes
Looking for: Commercial fiction with strong narrative drive, including romantic and speculative crossover.
Submission method: Email query with sample chapters.
Tip: Ensure pacing supports both the romantic arc and the fantasy stakes.
What romantasy agents are looking for in 2026
Across the genre, agents are particularly drawn to:
Slow-burn romantic tension
Morally complex love interests
Clear series potential
Distinctive magic systems that serve character growth
Emotional payoff that feels earned
Romantasy is competitive, but agents are actively looking. If your manuscript balances sweeping fantasy with compelling intimacy, there is space for it.
Be precise in your pitch. Clarify audience. And make sure your opening chapters deliver both heat and intrigue.
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