S08.26: Ballet and Opera in Romance

About this episode

The episode discusses romance novels related to ballet and opera, featuring various themes and recommendations.

Someone said something real stupid, and that means we get to hit back in the best way possible — with romance recommendations! Today we’re talking about the Opera and the Ballet in Romance! We’re talking about historicals and contemporaries, about mafia enforcers and exasperated dukes, about football players and yes, of course, our sweet baby Conrad Wroth. You’re going to have a great time. Congratulations to the movie-starrest of movie stars, Michael C. Jordan, on the occasion of his Oscar win. If you want more Fated Mates in your life, or you want to talk more about Opera and Ballet and romance novels, 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. Learn more at patreon.com. Our next read along is The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley. Get it at Amazon , Barnes & Noble , Kobo , Apple Books or wherever you get your books . Notes Tornadoes are scary , but the University of Michigan is keeping track of them for you. Chicagoans think that the city is tornado-proof ; it’s not. Daylight Savings Time…

People in this episode

Host: Fated Mates

Topics covered

• romance recommendations
• ballet
• opera
• historical romance
• contemporary romance

Keywords

• romance
• ballet
• opera
• historical romance
• contemporary romance
• Michael C. Jordan
• Timothee Chalamet

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: University of Michigan

Books & works: The Madness of Lord Ian MacKenzie

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