First Dates & Soulmates: A Romance Podcast

We all know Nikki read her first romance novel ( Born in Ice by Nora Roberts ) when she was around 10 years old - but what about Meg’s first romance read?! In this week’s episode, Meg and Nikki are doing a read-along of Meg’s first romance novel (that she read in 2018!!), Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren. We talk: ❤️ whether your first trope is really the best trope❤️ Nikki...

Given our love of himbos, heroes (and villains) in spandex, and random ho-stuff, we knew there was but ONE PERSON who we could invite to the show this week. We're fangirling *just a bit* over this week's episode where we welcome author C.Rochelle to #FirstDatesAndSoulmates ! In this slightly bonkers episode we talk about: 🦸‍♂️ chaotic plot gremlins and how C "plans" her stories🦹‍♀️ the epic fans...

In this last episode of First Dates and Soulmates’ “Christmas in July” series, Meg and Nikki are doing a read-a-long of a Christmas novella, An Alien Mate for Christmas by Melody Beckett. Warning: this episode is not for the weak when it comes to graphic depictions of alien peens. If you like a good sci-fi holiday romance, this episode (and book) is for you Meg and Nikki discuss the fated mate tro...

In this week’s episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Nikki is interviewing soon-to-be-famous author, Bailey Seaborn. Bailey Seaborn (Meg Casebolt’s pen name) is the author of the romance novel you may have heard the first handful of chapters of on this podcast, Peppermint Bark, No Bite. And she’s here to answer all of your questions about herself as a romance novelist, author, and entrepreneur. She...

Get a sneak peek of Meg Casebolt's (written under the pen name, Bailey Seaborn) debut romance novel, Peppermint Bark, No Bite, a witty heartwarming, romantic comedy about a woman who recruits the grinchiest man alive to be her stand-in for Santa, and then she melts his frosty facade. The novel will be released on July 25th in celebration of Christmas in July. Pre-order your copy so it'll go right...

When Love, Actually came out in November of 2003, so many critics hated it. Meg and Nikki are here today, continuing with Christmas in July to talk about the Love, Actually, which many people consider a Christmas movie. Although there were many iffy parts to this film, it did spark a cultural phenomenon. In this episode, Meg and Nikki discuss their favorite and least favorite romantic storylines,...

Meg and Nikki are kicking off the month by celebrating Christmas in July. In this week’s episode of First Dates & soulmates, Meg and Nikki talk about holiday romance novels as they discuss their favorite Christmas tropes and the ones they think lack originality. This episode is packed with lots of great holiday book recommendations, as well as holiday microtropes they LOVE, and the four ways Chris...

Season 3 of Bridgerton is out and Meg and Nikki have THOUGHTS. In this week’s episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Meg and Nikki discuss their favorite moments from Season 3, as well as some of their biggest disappointments. If you’re not caught up with parts 1 and 2, beware - there ARE spoilers in this episode. You can also expect from this episode: * Meg and Nikki’s thoughts on the way the season...

In this week’s episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Meg and Nikki are doing a deep dive of one of the most popular romance tropes, enemies to lovers. In this episode, you can expect: * What exactly IS the “enemies to lovers” trope? Including Nikki’s five different types or subcategories of the trope * The history of the trope * Class, power, and privilege within the trope * What Meg and Nikki like...

Get a sneak peek of Meg Casebolt's (written under the pen name, Bailey Seaborn) debut romance novel, Peppermint Bark, No Bite, a witty heartwarming, romantic comedy about a woman who recruits the grinchiest man alive to be her stand-in for Santa, and then she melts his frosty facade. The novel will be released on July 25th in celebration of Christmas in July. Pre-order your copy so it'll go right...

Meg and Nikki sure do, but in the case of Their Last Resort by R.S. Grey, they were left a little disappointed with the execution of some of these tropes. In this week's episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Meg and Nikki discuss the things they liked in this novel and the things they think could've been implemented differently. You can also expect to hear: * Is this REALLY an "enemies to lovers" no...

In this week's episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Meg and Nikki are diving into the Bridgerton universe. Written by Julia Quinn and brought to T.V. by Shonda Rhimes, The Bridgerton series is an epic Regency romance tale, set throughout eight novels. In this episode, you can expect: * Meg and Nikki's experience with Bridgerton and why they love Regency romance * How the show differs from the books...

Get a sneak peek of Meg Casebolt's (written under the pen name, Bailey Seaborn) debut romance novel, Peppermint Bark, No Bite, a witty heartwarming, romantic comedy about a woman who recruits the grinchiest man alive to be her stand-in for Santa, and then she melts his frosty facade. The novel will be released on July 25th in celebration of Christmas in July. Pre-order your copy so it'll...

Can you remember the very first romance novel you've ever read? For Nikki, it was Born In Ice by Nora Roberts. And in this episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Meg and Nikki are going all in on their favorite tropes, the clashing of plots, some romance "no-no's", and more from Born In Ice. And don't worry - if you've never read this novel, Nikki and Meg give a very...

In the first official episode of First Dates & Soulmates, Meg and Nikki talk about where their love for romance and reading began and why they're making it into a passion project. You'll also hear about Meg and Nikki's favorite genres (there may be some controversy here), the genres they tend to stay away from, what you can expect to hear in episodes going forward, and, as Nikki...

Premieres Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024. Join Meg Casebolt and Nikki Mcknight for their weekly conversations on their latest romance reads. Each week, listen in to get Meg and Nikki's takes on their favorite (and most cringey) romance stories. Plus, hear from authors and get sneak peeks of Meg's upcoming releases. Follow the show on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/firstdatesandsoulmates/...