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  • The most listened to romance novel podcast, Fated Mates is co-hosted by bestselling author Sarah MacLean and romance critic Jen Prokop. Weekly episodes include romance novel read-alongs and lively discussions of the work of the genre, highlighting the romance novel as a powerful tool in fighting the patriarchy…with absolutely no kink shaming.
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  • S07.17: Lionhearted Virility: The Proposition by Judith Ivory

    S07.17: Lionhearted Virility: The Proposition by Judith Ivory
    Jan 7 2025
    Happy New Year, Magnificent Firebirds! We don’t know what 2025 is going to bring, so we’re starting with a bang—the long awaited deep-dive of Judith Ivory's The Proposition, featuring that rakish rat catcher, that ferret-loving firebrand, the man himself, Mr. Mick Tremore! We’re talking sexual tension so overwhelming it makes a girl cry, horse-faced ladies who bring men to their knees, kissing on omnibuses and legs! All that, and Sarah and Jen disagree heartily on the issue of mustaches, but agree heartily that lionhearted virility is the energy we want this year. Get the book at your local independent bookseller, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or Amazon. If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.The NotesWe did some holiday movie watching, as one does: Moonstruck, Sleepless in Seattle, and some scenes in particular were great to watch with our kids, the bus scene in Almost Famous and the underwear scene in Bridget Jones’s Diary.Lil Romance and Jen also watched When Harry Met Sally. There’s a new book called Nora Ephron at the Movies you might like, and this TikTok is great. Sometimes I just find cool stuff when I’m working on show notes, like this 2014 article from The Cut about the visual storytelling in When Harry Met Sally. A rolodex, including Marie’s portable version. Sarah was wrong about Nightime radio host Delilah, but you know. We aren’t apologizing for anything in 2025. Judith Ivory published 6 historicals, and then another 4 as Judy Cuevas. The Proposition is a Pygmalion/My Fair Lady retelling with a side of Trading Places.Do we think the dormouse is Ravishing the Heiress was inspired by Mick?
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    1 hr and 44 mins
  • S07.16: Hear Me Out: New Year's Eve 2024

    S07.16: Hear Me Out: New Year's Eve 2024
    Dec 31 2024

    It's New Year's Eve, and we're ringing it in with our standard silliness, this year with brilliantly funny duo Adriana Herrera and Nikki Payne, playing the current internet sensation game, Hear Me Out, where we share the people, illustrations, and vibes that can get it in our respective corners of the world.

    While there is no specific call for headphones in on this episode, you may choose to wear them to save yourself having to explain what exactly you're listening to!

    If you are looking for something a bit more headphones in, you should try one of our past episodes!

    • Breeding Kink with Mila Finelli (2023)
    • Omegaversity with Adriana Herrera and Ali Hazelwood (2022)
    • Jessa Kane extravaganza with Andie Christopher, Alexis Daria, Adriana Herrera, LaQuette, Tracey Livesay, Nisha Sharma, and Joanna Shupe (2020)
    • Pegging in Romance with Sierra Simone (2019)

    In 2021 we released the Season 2 Ted Lasso Roy Kent lovefest on New Year's Eve, but we were still pandemic-ing, so please don't blame us for the detour in brand that year.

    The Notes
    • Nikki Payne and Adriana Herrera are friends of Fated Mates, but they are also the hosts of their own romance podcast, Unbound Pod. The first season was all about the Western and was six episodes. You can listen on all the podcasting apps. Preorder Adriana’s upcoming release, A Tropical Rebel Gets the Duke or go see her on tour. She will be at The Ripped Bodice in Brooklyn, NY with Sarah and Joanna Shupe on February 11th!
    • This TikTok thing, who knows what will happen!
    • Hear Me Out is a fun meme, but in our case, no cakes were involved.
    • That’s not my praxis is a funny thing to say in a text thread.
    • Sorry Bambi’s Dad, from Abe Froman, the sausage king of Chicago.
    • Listen, everyone was hot in Romeo + Juliet, so they aren’t in the photo array below. But the real ones know. Same with the NBA:
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    3 hrs and 7 mins
  • 07.15: Holiday Romances for 2024: Put It in the Lilly Library

    07.15: Holiday Romances for 2024: Put It in the Lilly Library
    Dec 18 2024
    It's the holiday season, which means holiday romance! This year, we're talking about Princes of Christmas falling for heirs to Halloween, Hanukkah treats, retellings ofThe Holiday, sexy cabins in the woods, second chances, Harlequin Presents, and yes, an online site called OnlySantas. It's truly something for everyone!We are taking next week off, but we’ll be back with some special guests for our annual New Years Eve episode, which promises to be a banger. In the meantime, we hope you get everything you want from whomever you believe in. After New Years, our first read along of 2025 is Judith Ivory's The Proposition, a terrific Pygmalion retelling and one of Sarah's favorites. Find it at your local independent bookseller, Barnes & Noble, Kobo, Apple Books or Amazon. If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. Learn more at patreon.com.The BooksThe Nightmare Before Kissmas by Sarah RaaschPregnant Enemy, Christmas Bride by Maisey YatesKingpin’s Nanny by Evie RoseFrom Meltdown to Mistletoe by Jessica TerryMerry Little Mishap by Vivian MaeSnowed In by Catherine WalshYou’re a Mean One, Matthew Prince by Timothy JanovskyI’ll Be Gone for Christmas by Georgia K. BooneThe Holiday Honeymoon Switch by Julia McKayGrounded for Christmas by Savannah J. FriersonReturn to Love by Tara PammiDeadlines, Donuts, and Dreidels by Jennifer WilckFortune’s Holiday Surprise by Jennifer WilckThe NotesIt’s the most wonderful time of the year. We’ve had lots of previous episodes around the winter holidays, as well. Rare book dealer Rebecca Romney was on the podcast back in season 4, talking about how to collect books. You an read the catalogue for her collection,
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    1 hr and 51 mins

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