Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People
Fated MatesThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 407 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentaryArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||
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We’re back with a deep dive on one of our favorite recent romances, Seven Days in June by Tia Williams! We talk about yearning in contemporaries, about books that have a powerful sense of place, about dual timelines, about secondary characters, about... more
This week, we’re visiting with Mary Kay Andrews, a longtime writer and certified badass who we adore for her WTAF Wednesdays and her delightful books. We talk about her writing journey, her decision to get publicly, vocally political, and about her n... more
We’re celebrating the paperback release of These Summer Storms this week, and that means we’re talking about the weather! We talk about rain and snow and wind and tempests and tornadoes and monsoons, and we talk about why we all like weather in books... more
AH2's Historical Trailblazers Romance Collection is inspired by the Fated Mates Trailblazers series, so we thought it would be good to rerun each featured author's Trailblazer episode. This time we've got Loretta Chase, author of Lord of Scoundrels. ... more
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- Something for everyone
I’m a longtime romance reader (GenX, started out by borrowing my Mom’s romances in the 80s) and what I love about this podcast is how inclusive it is. It has something for everyone: new books and authors for longtime readers not on TikTok (me!) and Old Skool Classics for newcomers. OH! And if you’ve heard about Derek Craven Day on social media, listen to one of the Derek Craven episodes!
Apple Podcasts5Bay Area Laura
United States2 months ago - The best podcast of all podcasts
This podcast is a master class in plot, character, writing romance, storycraft, and dirty jokes. The episodes are both hilarious and profound. I have a PhD in literature and I’ve still learned so much about writing and story from Sarah and Jen.
But above all, this podcast is *joyful*. It’s an antidote to the news and the world. Listen to the Santa Claus episode and just try not to giggle.
Apple Podcasts5Keeth InkUnited States2 months ago - Amazing
This podcast is for everyone who even just kind of likes romance novels - or is curious about what we all like about them. Jen and Sarah are such fun and so supportive of the whole community you’re guaranteed to have a great time.
Apple Podcasts5WitcherySociety
Canada2 months ago - Delightful
This podcast is a mood boost every week. I am constantly delighted by Sarah and Jen, and feel better about society for having them in it.
Apple Podcasts5S.W.S.W.United States3 months ago - Gleeful Joy
Listening to Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop freaking love on the Romance genre, prop it up, critique it, dissect it, cackle about it… it’s the perfect combination of brilliant nerdiness and gleeful joy.
Apple Podcasts5Giselle ABUnited States4 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #44 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #138 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #72 | Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #197 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
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What is Fated Mates about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Across recent episodes, the show consistently centers romance as a serious literary craft, featuring author interviews, read-alongs, and debates on how genre, publishing, and culture intersect. Themes include historicals, trailblazer projects that elevate diverse voices, editorial processes, and the evolving romance ecosystem, all delivered with joyful, witty banter from two hosts who bring deep industry knowledge and a keen eye for craft. A standout aspect is the ongoing blending of scholarly discussion with community-minded storytelling, making it accessible for new readers and valuable for industry insiders seeking trends, publishing insights, and author perspectives.
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Fated Mates launched 8 years ago and published 407 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Fated Mates include:
1. Mary Kay Andrews
2. Loretta Chase
3. KJ Charles
4. Veronica Roth
5. Beverly Jenkins
6. Ali Hazelwood
7. Ruby Dixon
8. Christopher Rice
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