Seven-timer Kate Clayborn returns to the Fated Mates studio (lol, jk there is no studio) to talk about about going home again in romance and to celebrate the launch of her new book, Georgie All Along, which you can get this week wherever books are sold! We talk about all the ins and outs of homecoming romances, what sends characters back to the beginning, wh ... Show More
Oct 3
RERUN: I Read Dead People: Ghosts, Morticians, and the Dead in Romance
Just revisiting an episode from last autumn. Enjoy!The RestFor even more info about this episode, and to explore everything Fated Mates has to offer, visit: https://fatedmates.net/episodes/2024/10/26/s0708-i-see-dead-people-grief-amp-the-pandemic-in-romance#books If you wish you ... Show More
1h 53m
Sep 30
S09.04: Fall 2026 Preview
It’s discoverabilibuddy time! We're dropping our Fall 2026 reads, in which we talk about an outrageous number of romance novels coming out in October, November and December. As a reminder, we have not necessarily read all these books, but they are on our TBRs — time to pour yours ... Show More
1h 39m
May 2023
Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the friend fic, family drama, and female friendships in Georgie, All Along by Kate Clayborn. Plus, a therapy session and anniversary. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Facebo ... Show More
1h 39m
Aug 2021
Love at First by Kate Clayborn
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the beloved neighbors, bathroom renovations, and bad parenting in Love at First by Kate Clayborn. Plus, we go over diverse stories and LGBTQ+ representation in our NoYoMo Beginners' Guide to Reading Romance! <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Tw ... Show More
1h 15m
Feb 2022
Sweet & Spicy Romance for Every Reader
In today's episode, Emma is joined by Maria and Kate to talk about their favorite romance reads of all time, recent romance they'd recommend, and books they're looking forward to reading. There's a sweet or spicy romance read for every kind of reader as they cover romance tropes ... Show More
52m 56s
Feb 2020
Fated Mates And Lots Of Romance
Amanda and Jenn are joined by Sarah MacLean and Jen Prokop of the Fated Mates podcast in this romance special episode!This episode is sponsored by Book Marks, a customizable journal to record your reading life, Sourcebooks, and Two Lines Press.Subscribe to the podcast via RSS, Ap ... Show More
57m 52s
May 2023
This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss the prison, plotting, and power dynamics in This Earl of Mine by Kate Bateman. Plus, true crime and fourth-grade correlations, per usual. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom's Fa ... Show More
1h 5m
May 2024
You, Again by Kate Goldbeck
<p>Ellen and Mom discuss Central Park, celebrating New Year's, and cinematic retellings in You, Again by Kate Goldbeck. Plus, roasting children and flipping burgers. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsrom<br/>Facebook Group: Not Your Mom&a ... Show More
1h 35m