Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People

It’s the holidays, and whether you’re the type to hole up on the couch and read, or go for a long walk to escape, we’ve got you covered. Get ready; we’re talking about horns. Show Notes - Update: Jen got THREE books for Christmas this year! These two from her brother, and her best friend gives perfect, #onbrand books . Sarah got Thomas Madden's Venice and the Great British Bake Off coloring book....

It’s the Holiday Season™️, which means it’s time to talk about Holiday romances! Get ready because there are A WHOLE LOT of books in this show. Also, get ready, because next week, on December 26th, instead of releasing our Dark Needs at Night’s Edge episode, we’re releasing a bonus Ask-us-Anything episode as a special holiday present to you! Our official IAD reread will resume January 2nd, with Né...

We’re three books into IAD this week, and  it is happening ! We're joined by the brilliant  Adriana Herrera  to talk  Wicked Deeds on a Winter's Night , starring Bowen (the werewolf trapped in a tunnel of fire) and Mariketa the Awaited (the witch who is going to run him ragged)! Adriana, Jen & Sarah cover everything from Snow White to trauma survivors, jungle warfare to May...

Next week we’re going to get into Werewolves and Witches with Wicked Deeds on a Winter’s Night , but this week, we’re so excited to talk best friend’s sibling/sibling’s best friend romances with one of our favorite people: Kate Clayborn ! Show Notes Kate Clayborn  writes awesome books, but her romance  think   pieces  at  Frolic  aren't too be missed. There's nothing...

We’re two books in this week, reading No Rest for the Wicked , starring Kaderin the Cold-hearted and Sebastian Wroth, participating in the Talisman Hie…Kresley’s version of The Amazing Race. Sarah & Jen cover everything from pop-culture in romance novels to the lengths we’ll go for the people we love, and the immense trust required when we fall in love…all while marveling at the way Kresley se...

We know you’re getting excited for No Rest for the Wicked , but before we talk about vampires and Valkyries, let’s talk about escort romances! Show Notes Sarah and Jen have both loved  The Kiss Quotient . Sarah reviewed at for  The Washington Post . Jen's been turning her friend Ernie into an occasional romance reader, and  live-tweeted his read of TQK . Escorted  by Claire Ken...

Sarah & Jen talk A Hunger Like No Other , why reading Alphas in 2018 is a tricky situation, how Kresley instantly changed the game with Lachlain MacRieve, and why Emma's bite sets the standard for the whole series. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast in your favorite podcasting platform — and while you’re there, a like would be awesome! Our next read (in two weeks) will be No Rest for the...

While you're reading  A Hunger Like No Other , we're bringing you off-week romance recommendations, on themes! Join us this week for Rock Star Romances. Kristen Callihan Idol  (VIP Series #1) Managed  (VIP Series #2) Fall  (VIP Series #3) Sarah’s first Kristen Callihan book,  Evernight Kylie Scott Lick  (Stage Dive Series #1) Play  (Stage Dive Series #2) Lead &nb...

Welcome to Fated Mates! Author Sarah MacLean and critic Jen Prokop launch their fan podcast about Kresley Cole’s Internationally bestselling paranormal romance series, Immortals After Dark. Sarah and Jen introduce themselves and the series, and talk about its place in the romance genre. Topics include feminism, patriarchy, modernity and Moonstruck. Yes, the one with Cher. Also included, an introdu...