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Carina Press MATURE CONTENT

A project of Harlequin (see other related projects).

About

Carina Press is one of Harlequin’s digital-first adult fiction single-title imprints, publishing first in digital, with releases in audio and print as well. Our mission is to connect readers with authors who write the stories they want to read, and the stories they want to talk about and recommend. Though Harlequin is mainly known as a romance publisher, Carina Press publishes a wide range of romance and mystery genres and features books from talented authors in many subgenres, including contemporary romance, science fiction and fantasy romance, romantic suspense, thriller mystery and more. But Carina Press is interested in more than just the traditional genres. We’re also willing to go beyond the boundaries and mix it up. If the book of your heart fits into a niche that has very little shelf space in a traditional bookstore, Carina Press is eager to read and potentially publish your story.

Country of Publication

United States

Publication Medium

Electronic Publication Electronic Publication

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Fiction Open

Audience:

Adults, New adults, All genders, All sexual identities.

Genres:

Romance Open to all/most Subgenres, including: Chick Lit, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, Historical, Paranormal, Romantic Comedy, Romantic Fantasy, Romantic Mystery, Romantic Science Fiction

Lengths:

Novel: 50,000 - 125,000 words.

Styles:

Open to all/most Styles, including: Mainstream.

Topics:

Open to all/most Topics.

Payment:

Unknown advance + Unknown royalties Unknown advance. Unknown royalties.

Submissions:

Method: Submittable submission manager.
Reprints: Reprints are NOT allowed.
Simultaneous submissions: Simultaneous submissions are allowed.
Media: Text.

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Carina Press Submission Statistics

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We have received 2 reports from 2 different members within the past 12 months. The more responses reported, the more accurate the information.

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The editors will try to make a decision within 84 days.
Do not query on the status of your submission before 84 days have passed.
Most recent response reported was received on 17 Feb 2026.
Responses have been received for submissions sent as recently as 14 Jan 2026.
Date compiled: 12 Sep 2026 06:06 UTC (1 hour, 1 minute ago).

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Dates

Last Updated: 01 Sep 2026

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