Rhian Parry

Associate Agent

Rhian is not currently accepting submissions

I’m seeking commercial fiction with a primary focus on romance, including contemporary romcoms, romantasy, paranormal romance, and dystopian romance. I am also open to some horror, but specifically horroromance that’s more of the gothic ilk than anything super gory.

I’m most interested in the new adult space, and I’m particularly keen to receive LGBTQ+ submissions across all genres. When it comes to romcoms, I love anything with lots of banter and tropes – bonus points if a book has a speculative edge (think Ashley Poston) and male love interests who reject ideas of toxic masculinity. I especially love anything in the fantasy, paranormal, and dystopian space that has a humours edge to its tone akin to the Emily Wilde series. My taste veers towards more grounded fantasy, so epic fantasy isn’t likely one for me (Godkiller by Hannah Kaner is probably my limit)! In horroramance, an atmospheric and immersive setting is key and I’m particularly interested in dark academia, both in the literal sense and aesthetically.

Spice at all levels is welcome, but no erotica.

I’m open to some YA fiction, but specifically romantasy, paranormal romance, or dystopian romance (i.e. no contemporary YA). I’m generally closed to non-fiction, but am happy to receive submissions that explore the LGBTQ+ and/or neurodivergence experience. I am always looking for books from marginalised authors.

Some of my favourite books include:

  • Emily Wilde series by Heather Fawcett
  • Elements of Cadence series by Rebecca Ross
  • A Dark and Drowning Tide by Allison Saft
  • The Temptation of Magic by Megan Scott
  • Book Lovers by Emily Henry
  • The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston
  • Seven Days in June by Tia Williams
  • Strong Female Character by Fern Brady

I’m not interested in children’s books (below YA), crime, thrillers, epic fantasy, poetry, short stories, extreme body horror, literary fiction, or upmarket/literary women’s fiction.