Welcome to Bright Haven
Bright Haven was created for readers who love romance and want to find stories written for them.
If you’re searching for fiction that lifts you up and a place where you truly belong, Bright Haven is the place to fall in love with reading again.
Below you’ll find answers to common questions about finding the books you want, joining the Bright Haven Community, and using the app. If you do not see what you need, click on the chat bot for more information.
General Questions
Bright Haven exists to connect readers with uplifting, clean romance—and to champion the authors who create it—through a welcoming app, filters, and community that make discovering, enjoying, and discussing great stories simple, safe, and fun.
We advocate for the power and influence of clean romance across the wider book world. By partnering with authors, readers, bookstores, libraries, and industry stakeholders, we work to secure meaningful visibility—shelf space, discovery, and programming—so clean romance is recognized, celebrated, and easy to find wherever readers look.
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What is Bright Haven & How Does it Work?
Bright Haven combines the best clean/closed door romance stories with world-class filtering tools, an unlimited app of eBooks and audiobooks, and a community of dedicated readers and writers.
How Much Does it Cost?
Annual subscription: $99.99 for 12 months (less than $8.50 per month), includes unlimited access to all books, filtering tools, premium events, panels, podcasts, book clubs, and more.
Monthly subscription: $11.99 per month with no long-term commitment, includes the same features as the annual plan.
Free subscription: Access to over 300 free audiobooks and e-books, full access to the book search tool, and the Bright Haven Community.
How Long Does the Free Trial Last?
The Bright Haven free subscription is currently available as an unlimited trial and does not expire.
While we expect to keep it that way, Bright Haven reserves the right to change, pause, or modify free access in the future as the library and services evolve.
But any updates will be communicated clearly so you always know what to expect.
What Devices Can I Access Bright Haven eBooks & Audiobooks on?
Bright Haven books can be enjoyed in the Bright Haven app on both iOS and Android devices, and you can also read in our web-based reader from a computer or tablet—so your library is available wherever you like to read.
Does the App Really Offer Unlimited eBooks & Audiobooks?
Unlike many apps that advertise “unlimited” reading and listening but quietly add special rules behind the scenes, Bright Haven keeps it simple.
With a paid subscription, we do not restrict which titles you can access, how many eBooks and audiobooks you can enjoy, or throttle you service after you've used a certain amount of data.
The only limit is how many great stories you feel like diving into.
Are All Bright Haven books "clean romances?"
Yes. Every Bright Haven title is selected and rated to fit our clean, closed-door romance standard. That means you can expect romance that focuses on emotional connection and uplifting storytelling, without explicit on-page sex or graphic sexual content.
Each book also includes clear content ratings and tags (like pepper level, language, and sensitive-theme notes) so you can choose stories that match your comfort level and reading preferences.
Isn't That Censorship?
Bright Haven does not believe in limiting what anyone can read. Readers should always have the freedom to choose the stories that are right for them, and authors should always have the freedom to write the stories they want to tell.
What we do believe in is helping readers find what they are looking for without surprises—and creating a space where a specific kind of romance is easy to discover and enjoy.
While there are many wonderful places to find steamy romance and other genres, Bright Haven was built for readers who prefer their stories to feel uplifting, emotionally satisfying, and comfortable—romance that leans into heart, hope, and genuine connection, with clear boundaries and no explicit sexual content.
Our goal is not to judge anyone’s taste, but to serve a community of readers who have been looking for a reliable “this is for me” place to read.
I am a Clean Romance Author/Publisher. How Do I Add my Books to Bright Haven?
Bright Haven is a curated library, which means we carefully select the authors and titles we include so we can keep the reading experience consistently high for our members. At this time, we are not accepting new authors.
We do plan to open for new author submissions in the future. If you would like to have your books considered when we reopen, please fill out this questionnaire and we will keep your information on file: https://forms.gle/DqvbUVmqUL9kBPiv8.
Library and Search Tools
Bright Haven believes you have the right to find exactly what you do, and don't, want to read in our clean romance library.
Start by selecting a genre, then use the filters on the left to narrow the catalog to your preferences. You can filter by access, romance intensity (peppers), audience, format, content levels, sensitive themes, and worldview/representation.
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How do the Bright Haven Filters Work?
You can use as many or as few filters as you like to zero in on the kind of book you are in the mood for. Each time you select another option, the list updates and the results get more specific, so it becomes easier to find your perfect match. As the results narrow, you may notice some filter choices disappear—this simply means there are not any books in the current results that match those options. If you want to start fresh, you can clear your selections at any time by scrolling back to the top and unchecking the options you chose.
How do I Read the Books I Have Selected?
Once you find the books you want to read or listen to, you can head over to the Bright Haven app, search for those titles, and download them to your library so they are ready whenever you are.
And we're working on making it even easier—soon you will be able to download books directly from the website search tool, too.
What if I Can't Find a Specific Book or Author?
Bright Haven is built around a curated collection of clean romance we genuinely love—handpicked from some of the best authors we can find, with new titles being added regularly.
That said, there may be a favorite author or book you are looking for that we do not have yet.
If there is an author or specific title you would love to see in Bright Haven, please email our president at Jeff@Brighthavenbooks.com and he will do his best to explore adding them the next time we are open to welcoming new authors.
Search, Show, and Sort
Use the Search tool at the top of the page to search titles by category, author, title, keywords, and more. Show sets the number of titles listed per page. Sort allows you to order the books by title, author, pub date, and others.
Subscription Access
Trial users can can access more than 300 eBooks and audiobooks. Monthly and annual subscribers may download all titles.
Subscription Access
Trial users can can access more than 300 eBooks and audiobooks. Monthly and annual subscribers may download all titles.
Peppers (Closed-Door Romance Intensity)
Choose the level of romantic heat you prefer while staying within Bright Haven’s closed-door standard.
One pepper is the gentlest (hugs, hand-holding, brief kisses), two peppers adds stronger chemistry (longer kisses, cuddling, light touch), and three peppers is the most intense while still clean (passionate kissing; intimacy remains off-page).
Subgenre
Narrow by the story flavor you are craving—tropes, settings, and romance “vibes” like Small Town, Billionaire, Holiday, Regency, Romantic Suspense, Paranormal, Time Travel, Workplace, and more.
Try combining genres and one or more subgenres to find things like Historical Western Time Travel.
Audience (Reader Age Category)
Filter by life stage and general tone. Young Adult and Upper YA focus on teen protagonists (YA is typically the mildest), New Adult centers on ages 18–25 and early adulthood themes, while Adult generally features older protagonists and more mature life circumstances.
Content Levels (Profanity, Violence, Substances)
Filter by life stage and general tone. Young Adult and Upper YA focus on teen protagonists (YA is typically the mildest), New Adult centers on ages 18–25 and early adulthood themes, while Adult generally features older protagonists and more mature life circumstances.
Sensitive Themes (Include / Exclude)
Control heavier topics.
“Exclude” steers clear of triggers you want to avoid, while “Include” can help you find stories that handle sensitive themes in a thoughtful way.
Worldview and Representation (Include / Exclude)
Use the include and exclude tools to find the characters, beliefs, tropes, and themes you're looking for, while avoiding the ones you aren't interested in.
The Bright Haven Community
The Bright Haven Community is a place where clean romance readers can connect with other readers who love the same kinds of stories. Chat about favorite books, authors, characters, and memorable quotes, and join in fun events like monthly book clubs, online panels, and author Q&As.
Find the latest news on upcoming releases, cover reveals, and occasional ARC giveaways. Participate in challenges to earn badges and points—making your reading life feel a little more social, a little more rewarding, and a lot more fun.
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The Bright Haven App
The Bright Haven app puts thousands of clean closed-door romance stories in the palm of your hand. Download unlimited eBooks and audiobooks to your library, read online or offline, and pick up right where you left off.
Whether you are on your phone, tablet, or using the web-based reader. You can adjust the reading experience with adjustable margins, fonts, and backgrounds. notes, bookmarks, highlighters, and more.