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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 1m

We also talk about how governess books are some of the only books in which we will suffer a child, and yes, we shout out the nannies, too!

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 1m

We talk about Jane Eyre, The Sound of Music and other primordial governesses, and discuss exactly what kind of buttons these books installed--almost entirely thanks to old school historicals.

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 1m

How is it possible we've never done a governess episode? And how is it possible Louisa Darling hasn't been a guest on the pod yet? We're rectifying both of these injustices this week.

Governesses with Louisa Darling — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

How is it possible we've never done a governess episode? And how is it possible Louisa Darling hasn't been a guest on the pod yet? We're rectifying both of these injustices this week on the pod. We ta...

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 1d

Adriana Herrera recommended this when she joined us for the Feminism in Romance episode. By last week’s episode, we’d both read it. So glad we did! amzn.to/43i935K

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 1d

So we read Rebecca Kinkade's STREAMS AND SCHEMES.
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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 7d

Thanks to Jamie Varon, Lindsay Barrett, and Vedentro for sponsoring this week's episode!

SAVANNAH ROYALS
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CHARLIE QUINN LETS GO
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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 7d

To that end, this week, we're recommending books that feature Chicago, Washington, DC & Los Angeles as settings. We're also sharing resources and ways you can stay informed, help communities of immigrants, and get involved in whatever way possible.

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 7d

We're thinking about Chicago, DC, and LA this week, and standing in solidarity with the people living and resisting in those cities. While reading isn't action, it can supplement it, and keep us joyful as we do the hard work of standing up.

S08.04: We Love You Chicago, Dc, and LA — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

We're thinking about Chicago, DC, and LA this week, and standing in solidarity with the people living and resisting in those cities. While reading isn't action, it can supplement it, and keep us joyfu...

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 8d

October is for manimals.
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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 8d

Great audiobooks for $5!

Angelina M. Lopez's LUSH MONEY
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Kate Clayborn's GEORGIE, ALL ALONG
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Elizabeth Stephens's THE BONE KING AND THE STARLING www.awin1.com/cread.php?aw...

Lisa Kleypas's DREAMING OF YOU
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JuliaEdits @juliaedits.bsky.social · 12d

So many books in here & many are new-to-me authors. Thank you, discoverability buddies!

#Romancelandia

Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile.

Fall 2025 Preview — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile. Ther...

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amydesignsco.bsky.social @amydesignsco.bsky.social · 13d

Ooh, what a steal! This series is so great

Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 13d

We've recommended Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters series multiple times on the show. You can get all three in audio for $8 at @libro.fm!

Libro.fm is DRM-free, doesn't require a membership, and supports your favorite indie booksellers.

Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters Book Set Audiobook on Libro.fm

“A brilliant writer.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe bestselling and beloved Brown Sisters series, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert, now in a single volume!This bund...

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Avery Flynn @averyflynn.com · 19d

Fellow Virginians! Check this out. Also, consider reaching out to your county Democratic party. Many are looking for folks to help phone bank, knock on doors, hand out sample ballots at early voting sites and more.

Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 24d

Virginia state elections are November 4th. Virginia is our opening electoral salvo against the administration--a place where control of the State House of Delegates was decided in 2023 by just 975 votes.

If you can, please join us in contributing. www.grapevine.org/giving-circl...

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 12d

We've raised nearly 50% of our Virginia 2025 goal. If you can afford it, please donate to our States Project Giving Circle today. www.grapevine.org/giving-circl...

Fated States | Join and Donate | The States Project

Learn more about Fated States on Grapevine.org

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Claire Loves Stories @c4claire.bsky.social · 13d

These are all delightful. It is a rare contemporary romance that makes the cut for me, but all of these are terrific.

Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 13d

We've recommended Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters series multiple times on the show. You can get all three in audio for $8 at @libro.fm!

Libro.fm is DRM-free, doesn't require a membership, and supports your favorite indie booksellers.

Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters Book Set Audiobook on Libro.fm

“A brilliant writer.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe bestselling and beloved Brown Sisters series, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert, now in a single volume!This bund...

www.awin1.com

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TJ Alexander (they/them) @tjalexandernyc.bsky.social · 13d

The book from the hero image, The Earl That Got Away, is SO good. I got to read an arc and Diana Quincy kills it. Victorian era Palestinian-American heroine + a surprise! he's a British peer now, second chance, a real treat

Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile.

Fall 2025 Preview — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile. Ther...

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 13d

We've recommended Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters series multiple times on the show. You can get all three in audio for $8 at @libro.fm!

Libro.fm is DRM-free, doesn't require a membership, and supports your favorite indie booksellers.

Talia Hibbert's Brown Sisters Book Set Audiobook on Libro.fm

“A brilliant writer.” — New York Times Book ReviewThe bestselling and beloved Brown Sisters series, from New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Talia Hibbert, now in a single volume!This bund...

www.awin1.com

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 13d

Over 50 recs!

Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile.

Fall 2025 Preview — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile. Ther...

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

Thanks to Jaylee Austin, BL Lucas, Tegan Lleuad, Brie Blackmore, RM Fire, & Natasha Wilco, authors of Monsters in Moonlight series, for sponsoring this week's episode! amzn.to/3It68A9

Monsters in Moonlight

Visit Amazon's Monsters in Moonlight Page and shop for all Monsters in Moonlight books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Monsters in Moonlight

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

Thanks to Avon Books, Pippa Grant, and Jamie Varon for sponsoring this week's episode!

THE EARL THAT GOT AWAY
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THE SPITE DATE
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CHARLIE QUINN LETS GO
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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

There’s something here for everyone — historicals, contemporaries, a splash of magic, princesses, superheroes, time-travel, widows, F1 drivers...a real ideal dinner party roster.

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 14d

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile.

Fall 2025 Preview — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

It's October, which means we're thinking about fall, which comes with spice, heat and hanging out under the blankets! Today, our Fall 2025 romance novel preview, guaranteed to fill your TBR pile. Ther...

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Ren @renboyle.bsky.social · 18d

I'd also recommend the @fatedmates.net Omegaversity episode.
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Omegaversity: Class is Now in Session with AH2

Podcast Episode · Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People · 12/31/2022 · 2h 4m

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Fated Mates @fatedmates.net · 21d

Adriana Herrera is with us this week to talk about feminism, romance, and how the two intersect. We talk about the history of the genre, about the evolution of feminism within it, and about what we want from the texts we're reading now, as the world does whatever it is it's doing.

Feminism in Romance with Adriana Herrera — Fated Mates: Romance Books for Novel People

Our fave, Adriana Herrera, is with us this week to talk about feminism, romance, and how the two intersect. We talk about the history of the genre, about the evolution of feminism within it, and about...

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