S07.45: Reading Down Under: Australian Romance Novelists

<p>By request (and because Sarah needed books for her upcoming trip), we're talking about romance novels by Australian authors this week, with a nod to some New Zealanders as well. We discuss how historical romance has much maligned Australia, recommend some absolutely terrific books, many of which we've actually done deep dives on, and we talk about why so many Australian romances hit the spot with American readers. </p><p>If you want more Fated Mates in your life, please join our Patreon, which comes with an extremely busy and fun Discord community! Join other magnificent firebirds to hang out, talk romance, and be cool together in a private group full of excellent people. <a href="https://www.patreon.com/fatedmates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Learn more at patreon.com</a>. </p><p>Our next read along (next week!) is Susan Elizabeth Phillips's <em>Natural Born Charmer</em>. You can get it at <a href="https://amzn.to/4lGNfbc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Am...