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The 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.
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Welcome to Ready to be Romanced! Host Torry (she/her), from the sassy pop culture hit Ready to be Petty: A Pop Culture Podcast brings her signature wit to discuss and dissect the latest romance novels including: reviews, recaps, and #BookTok trends. Whether you’re a die-hard romance novel enthusiast or a casual reader looking for your next escape, Ready to be Romanced is the podcast that will keep you entertained, informed, and laughing out loud!
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Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets is a weekly romance novel podcast reviewing some of the best (and worst) romance stories out there. Hosted by Erin, Dani, and Liz - 3 college friends and ex-theatre kids that think filters are a waste of time and will let you know the good, bad, and otherwise.
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Each week on Smart Podcast, Trashy Books, Sarah Wendell interviews authors, readers, reviewers, bloggers, publishing professionals, editors, and librarians about romance novels, which are among the most popular genres in fiction worldwide. Popular guests include: Ilona Andrews, Robin Bradford, NPR's Barrie Hardymon, Chuck Tingle, Sarah J. Maas, and Rachel Aaron. Amanda Diehl, co-pilot of the SS Smart Bitches, makes regular appearances with maximum silliness, especially during our Romantic Ti ...
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Every other week host Erin Leafe is joined by a fellow romance lover, newbie or author to discuss all things romance and romance novels.
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Shelf Love is about romance novels and how they reflect, explore, challenge, and shape desire. Host Andrea Martucci invites experts from a variety of perspectives to critically engaging with romance novels. Listen for discussions of individual books, genre discourse, and scholarly topics.
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No Smut Shaming is a 3 Season, 50 Episode Series Podcast Co-Hosted by 2 Friends, Kristen and Cristal, with an Unapologetic Love for Steamy Romance Books. Check us out on Instagram!
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A Real Bodice Ripper explores the delicious, guilty, and sometimes problematic pleasure that is found in romance novels. Join Jesse and Rachael as they explore some of their favorite stories in the genre. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/arealbodiceripper/support
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Wild and wicked romance novels for those who love serious historical romance . Whole books read chapter by chapter. Find more great books by Andreya Stuart on Amazon.com and Audioiron.com.
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It’s finally time us men had our own romance novels. St. James St. James is the greatest sexual icon in the history of the world. He bones hard, is completely unapologetic, and probably f**ked your grandma. These stories are just as horrific and awe-inducing as you can imagine. You’re welcome.
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Romance Me Up!: A Visual Novel & Otomate Podcast is a bi-weekly book-club style discussion aimed at a female audience from a female perspective. Hosted by Jessica from Level Down Games, each episode will have you wanting to crack open a bottle of wine and get romanced with the latest visual novel being discussed.
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642. Books Journalism and Social Media with Sophie Vershbow
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Sophie Vershbow is a freelance journalist who writes a lot about books, reading, and the publishing industry. You might have seen her article about celebrity book ghost writers and about DNFing without guilt. We talk about her experience with social media strategy for authors and publishers, and with writing about publishing. We also discuss how mu…
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The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel
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In chapter 37, Torry (she/her) and Sam (he/him) from The Bitter Jurors Podcast recap The Trouble with Hating You by Sajni Patel (8:06). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (58:15).Content Warning: Discussion about sexual assault and physical abuse throughout the episode. Take care!Spoiler W…
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S07:11 Best Romance Novels of 2024
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The Best Romance Novels of 2024! This is our favorite episode of the year, where we get to shout at you about the terrific books we read this year, and tell you all the ways romance continues to excite us. It's the best and worst job, because we get to shout about books we love, but we are limited to only ten! And choosing ten favorites is very dif…
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This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're discussing the hit book, Lights Out by Navessa Allen. Aly has a secret obsession. She's obsessed with masked men thirst traps. Specifically by one creator, The Faceless Man. And when she drunkenly sends a screenshot of one video to her boink buddy, his roommate Josh, aka The Faceles…
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Wedding Bones: A Regency Mystery Romance Chapter 09
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Wedding Bones, a Dark Regency Mystery Romance by Andreya Stuart, continues. Find more great dark romances on the Dark Romance & Stories Podcast, or check out many more Andreya Stuart Romances and Mysteries on Amazon.com.Av Nancy Fulton
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641. RT Rewind: November 2015 Ads & Features
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It’s time for the Ads & Features from the November 2015 issue of Romantic Times magazine! Our cover story is…the 10th anniversary of Samhain publishing. We’ve got articles on series bibles and rugby romance – and a lot of ads when YA covers were all White Girls in Giant Dresses. Come back in time with us – we had a lot of fun chatting about this is…
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This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're discussing the British romcom The Decoy Bride. Lara and James are trying to have a quiet wedding, but the paparazzi keep crashing the ceremony. So, they head to a remote Scottish island. Only they get found out again, and so they hire a local girl, Katie, to stand in for Lara and ha…
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S07:10 Comfort Reads and Finding Solace in Romance
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Like many people, we don't have much to say this week, and whatever we might have said probably wouldn't have been very eloquent, so we've decided to talk about something we know about: Comfort reading and the way romance provides us solace, peace and hope. This week's books are our old reliables--books that we turn to again and again for a reminde…
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Wedding Bones: A Regency Mystery Romance Chapter 08 (Part 2)
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Wedding Bones, a Dark Regency Mystery Romance by Andreya Stuart, continues. Find more great dark romances on the Dark Romance & Stories Podcast, or check out many more Andreya Stuart Romances and Mysteries on Amazon.com.Av Nancy Fulton
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640. Cozy Witchcraft with Lucy Jane Wood
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Lucy Jane Wood’s debut book, Rewitched, is out, and we connected to talk all things cozy, witchcraft, all the different 90s witches in pop culture, and the big feelings around turning an age with a zero on the end. Ultimately, this is a book about a person who wants to keep her own power – a theme I could certainly celebrate! Lucy Jane is also a Ti…
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Wedding Bones: A Regency Mystery Romance Chapter 08 (Part 1)
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Wedding Bones, a Dark Regency Mystery Romance by Andreya Stuart, continues. Find more great dark romances on the Dark Romance & Stories Podcast, or check out many more Andreya Stuart Romances and Mysteries on Amazon.com.Av Nancy Fulton
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In chapter 36, Torry (she/her) and Laura (she/her) from Laura’s Library Card recap Outlander by Diana Gabaldon (9:27). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (2:08:41). Next they discuss season 1 of the tv show adaptation of Outlander (2:23:47). Finally, Torry and Laura get into their Internet…
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Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux
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We've got demons and cults and murder. Oh my! This week, we discuss Her Soul to Take by Harley Laroux. College girl and amateur paranormal investigator, Rae sets up a mock summoning to get views on social media. Only she accidentally summons a demon. And now he wants her soul. www.wrongdustjackets.com Socials TikTok- @wrongdustjackets Facebook- Wro…
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It’s just a very normal first Tuesday in November, and you need — and deserve — a distraction! We’re here to help with an episode that not only avoids discussing anything that might or might not be happening in the US today, but also lacks anything remotely of consequence (we promise 100% vibes!). Today, we’re releasing the November 2024 Bantr+, wh…
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S07:09 Mermaid Romance with Zoraida Córdova/Zoey Castile
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Today we're talking mermaids with our friend, Zóraida Cordova, an author of many genres who also writes romance under the name Zoey Castile. We talk about the appeal of mermaids, why we're so drawn to them as creatures, their history in mythologies around the globe, and yes, we get into biology, because we give the people what they want. If you wan…
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639. RT Rewind: November 2015 Reviews
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It’s time to take a look at the new books in November 2015 inside Romantic Times! We’ve got spanking and small towns, and a magazine that seems more targeted toward aspiring writers than readers. That yielded a mixed bag! But we have some books to talk about so let’s get to it! So many small town contemporaries, so many historicals, so many Four St…
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This week on Looking for Love in All the Wrong Dust Jackets, we're discussing the Guillermo del Toro movie Crimson Peak. In the aftermath of her father's death, Edith turns to the British nobleman, Thomas. The two quickly marry and return to his home in England. Only, not everything is happy or what Edith expected, especially Thomas's sister Lucill…
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Wedding Bones: A Regency Mystery Romance Chapter 07
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Wedding Bones, a Regency Mystery Romance by Andreya Stuart, continues.Av Nancy Fulton
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S07:08 I Read Dead People: Ghosts, Morticians, and the Dead in Romance
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This is a bit different than our usual Halloween adjacent episodes -- we're talking about the rise of romance centered around ghostly secondary characters (Jen) and funeral homes and mortuaries (Sarah). These two themes have become more and more prevalent in romance over the last few years, and we talk about how and why they've risen and what they …
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Tara Scott, staff writer at SBTB and co-host of the Queerly Recommended podcast, is in the interviewer’s chair, asking Amanda and me questions about Smart Bitches After Dark, our new community support wing. We talk about what After Dark is, and also about the larger enshittification of different parts of the internet, and how we navigate that as a …
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The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (and TV Adaptation Review)
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In chapter 35, Torry (she/her) and Jenn (she/her) recap The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han (8:56). Then get into their Internet Investigation, Wonder Whys, Gripes and Grumbles, and Sequel Scoop (1:21:09). Next they discuss the tv adaptation of The Summer I Turned Pretty (1:26:46). Finally, Torry and Jenn get into their Internet Investigation, …
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S07:07 The Seven Deadly Sins: Let's Fire Up Wikipedia
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Happy anniversary, Firebirds! Seven years ago this week, we launched Fated Mates with our first Episode, "A Wolf Without a Foot," in which we planned a tight 18 episode series, here and gone before you'd know it. Seven years later, we're still here, and we're celebrating by doing the obvious: Talking about Sin! We've taken the seven deadly sins and…
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I'll Come Back for You by Charish Reid
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We're coming at you with another spooky read, I'll Come Back for You by Charish Reid. Whitney and Helen are trying to run their grandmother's B&B. Only there's been some unfortunate occurrences that can only be blamed on the supernatural. To try to get rid of the ghost in the attic, they reach out to Ghost Punters, a ghost hunting TV show. Only the…
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637. RT Rewind October 1988 Ads & Features
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It’s time for the Ads & Features of the October 1988 (!!) issue of Romantic Times Magazine. Y’all. We’ve got: Vintage gossip! Blind items that are very easy to guess! Danielle Steel’s two blue Mercedes! Fuchsia covers with giant flowers and startled animals! Riverboat gambler romance heroes! And a truly paltry obituary for an extraordinary author. …
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