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Darley Anderson·UK

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Represents
fictiondark romancenew adultwomen's fictionromantasyromance
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Looking for
Cover Letter, Synopsis, First 3 Chapters or 50 Pages
How to submit
Online Form
Recently verified·Last verified: 8 May 2026

Rebeka Finch is a literary agent at Darley Anderson based in UK. Their list focuses on genres including fiction, dark romance, and new adult. Currently open to submissions, with responses usually within 8-12 weeks. Submissions via Online Form. For current guidelines, check the agent's own submission page linked below.

Age Categories

Adult, New Adult

Response Time

Usually responds within 8-12 weeks

Notes

Literary Agent. Taking submissions. She is looking for adult/new adult romance and romantasy rather than YA, epic fantasy or traditional sci-fi.

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