Are you a bookworm that wants to read amazing books, but without the spicy scenes? And you aren’t sure where to find them? This post will cover 3 different ways you can find CLOSED DOOR, NO SPICE, CLEAN books!

What is a “closed door” book?

A closed door book means the sexual content happens behind closed doors, so the reader does not have a view into what’s happening. Explicit sex scenes are not described. (“Clean” means mild content in all areas)

1. Look up books on busymomsreadtoo.com to vet for content

Before you dig into a book, search if a FREE content guide is available on busymomsreadtoo.com – This free resource provides book content guides that gives insight into sexual content, cursing, violence, substance use, prejudices, and more. It also tags all closed door books under “closed door”. Click here for that list.

2. Find publishers that only publish closed door books

The following publishers will only publish books without open door sexual content:

• Baker Book House (Christian fiction & nonfiction)
• Bethany House (Christian fiction within Baker)
• Enclave Publishing (YA speculative fiction with a Christian perspective)
• Whimsical Publishing (Speculative fiction)
• Shadow Mountain Publishing (Clean fiction & nonfiction)
• Dragon Bone Publishing (Cozy fiction)
• Quill & Flame (Closed door fiction)
• Tyndale (Christian fiction & nonfiction)
• Scrivenings Press (Clean fiction)
• Immortal Works (Fiction without explicit material)

3. Follow your favorite closed door book reviewers on social media

Closed door Bookstagram & Facebook are great places to follow your favorite book reviewers! Here is a list to get you started.

• Busy Moms Read Too
• Blossoming Through Books
• Reading Rosy
• Brit’s Cottage Library
• Paris Mae Reads
• Closed Door Romance
• Amy Lynn’s Library

…and more! Follow these accounts for more book reviewer recommendations.

What are other ways you find closed door, no spice books? Comment below & happy reading!