Books that focus on the unique complexity of queer & trans lives & relationships. Tragic stories that center queer & trans realities.

Fated Mates is a romance novel podcast and recommendation machine from novelist Sarah MacLean and critic/editor Jen Prokop. Among the hundreds of episodes and thousands of recommendations are 76 (and counting!) deep dives, each devoted to a single book or series. Pick a book, read it, then listen to the episode (organized <b><a href='https://fatedmates.net/book-club'>here</a></b>) for an expansive reading experience.

Love, lust, blood, seduction...stories old and new centering literature's most (blood)thirsty women.

For when you're craving a good sapphic story, a collection of books that feature sapphic characters and/or a sapphic romance.

From small-town charm to high-heat rodeos, brooding ranchers to soft boys who call you darlin’—this Quest wrangles cowboy romance in all forms.

Where everyone knows your name (and love life) and gossip travels fast—these small-town romances start past the welcome sign.

For those ready to dive deeper into the genre, these books offer a range of authors and topics. Brand new to this genre? Check out Volume I for the most popular texts.

An introduction to the Romance genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

From stick handling to body checks, these adult hockey romances are hot enough to melt the ice.

An introduction to the Romantasy genre, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.

For those ready to dive deeper into the genre, these books offer a range of authors and topics. Brand new to this genre? Check out Volume I for the most popular texts.