Mayhem Books

FEARLESS FICTION. BOUNDLESS IMAGINATION.

Dedicated to older teen readers (16+), Mayhem Books publishes gripping young adult fiction that defines limits— where high-stakes action, pulse-pounding adventure, and intense romance collide with the dark and the daring. 

Our stories don’t shy away from moral complexity, raw emotion, or the edges of human experience. 

Whether its antiheroes fighting their fate, love forged in chaos, or battles that demand everything, Mayhem Books delivers books for readers who crave stories as fierce and fearless as they are.

MAYHEM
 We are seeking novels in the following subgenres of romantic fiction:

• Contemporary
• Science Fiction
• Paranormal
• Fantasy
• Romantic Suspense and Thrillers

Guidelines:

• High-concept plots that leave us clamoring for more
• Romantic elements are a must!
• 16-19 year old protagonists that will appeal to crossover audiences
• 90k-120k words in length for all genres, except contemporary romance, which we prefer remain under 90k
• M/F, M/M, F/F, and multicultural characters are welcome!
• We accept both agented and unagented submissions.
• Please attach only the first 3 chapters of the manuscript. FULL MANUSCRIPTS WILL BE DELETED UPON RECEIPT.
• Please format your submission in the standard manuscript format: Times New Roman, 12 pt, double-spaced, with one-inch margins.
• All submissions materials will be deleted after 90 business days. If an author or agent has not heard back from an Entangled Team Member in 90 days, they are strongly encouraged to resubmit.
•  ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA SUMBMITTABLE RECEIVE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS: 
  • Rejection
  • Revise and resubmit
  • Request for additional time
  • Request for additional materials
  • Request to take to acquisitions board