15 March 2013

What Makes a Yummy Hero?



How can some authors write a handsome hero character that doesn’t push our Oh-la-la buttons and others write heroes that make us wish we were the heroine, pulsing and panting after the drop-dead-gorgeous hunk coming to life through pages?  I’ve read hundreds, thousands, of romances and yet there are only a handful of books I’ve kept because I want to lose myself within the pages time and time again.

"Ladies: An intelligent man will open your mind, a handsome man will open your eyes, and a gentleman will open your heart."  -Unknown

You can ask fifty different women what brand shampoo they use and you’ll get fifty different answers.  Heroes are no different.  I had an epiphany the other day about what makes a hero yummy…for myself.  

"I am as I am; whether hideous, or handsome, depends upon who is made to judge." -Herman Melville

The Bad Boy. Yes, that’s what I like.  A playboy, a man whore, a player…all who falls so in love with the girl that they are “reformed”.  Clichéd, I know, but what can I say?  My first bad boy love was Jason (#2) from the cartoon/anime Battle of the Planets when I was six years old.  I wanted Han Solo over Luke Skywalker because I loved every time he said something snarky to Princess Leia.  I love reading from the perspective of the man, going through his thoughts as he segues from self-depreciation to overwhelming need for his lady.  He’s still a bad boy…but just a fiercely devoted bad boy.

"Girls like bad boys because they think they can 'fix them', but they're not a broken car and you're no mechanic."    -Unknown

I’m still a relatively new author, one who really hasn’t found her niche.  But a nice yummy hero is what every author strives to present, one that grabs the read and makes some hearts swoon.  An unforgettable hero, heart stopping adventure…Yum. 
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Thanks for visiting me this weekend!  For a chance to win a free PDF ebook, winner's choice, of any of my titles, just leave a comment about what makes a hero yummy for you!  My trusty assistant (AKA: son) will pick a winner on Tuesday the 19th, so make sure to leave a way to contact you!  Also, please visit the others in the blog hop for a chance to win some great prizes!
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23 comments:

  1. Confidence. He has to have confidence


    xo_veronica16[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  2. I love my heroes Alpha, bad ass, loyal, damaged and redeemable.

    Happy St. Patrick's Day and thanks for the amazing giveaway!
    elizabeth @ bookattict . com

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  3. I love my heroes to be alphas but they turn to mush in thier lady's arms
    debby236 at gmail dot com

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  4. He has to be strong, loving, kind, and a great personality.

    MinDaf @aol.com

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  6. I goofed the first time! Let me try again:

    For me, a hero must have a sense of honor. Bad boys are fun to read about, but I agree that we women aren't "mechanics", lol.

    nona (at) nonaraines dot com

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  7. Yay! An author after my own heart. I ADORE badboys! My first badboy crush was Bankotsu from the anime Inuyasha.
    Second is Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries, and Klaus also from TVD He is the epitome of a perfect badguy. You hate what he does but can't help but care for the jerk. XD

    Another archetype I swoon over is the wounded warrior. Not physically wounded per say, but emotionally. Can't help but love them. :)

    Thanks for being part of the hop.
    bidelia78@yahoo.com

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  8. Being strong and protective.
    Thanks for the chance to win!
    natasha_donohoo_8 at hotmail dot com

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  9. he must be loyal, persistent and protective ( i do prefer han solo too;)
    happy St Patrick's day

    isabelle(dot)frisch(at)gmail(dot)com

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  10. Loyal, Personality, sensitive and protective

    BeckeyWhiteATgmailDOTcom

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  11. I love yummy hero's ;) They need to be a bit rugged, have a little bad boy, be protective and a bit witty!

    Happy St. Patrick's Day
    staceyprice(AT)gmail.com

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  12. he must be loyal, persistent and protective ( i do prefer han solo too;)

    parisfan_ca@yahoo.com

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  13. He's not afraid to show he's vulnerable.
    bituin76 at hotmail dot com

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  14. He is loving, caring and protective!
    Happy St. Patrick's Day!
    verusbognar (at) gmail (dot) com

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  15. I love dominant alpha men who know how to go after their women.

    susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com

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  16. Love dominate, alpha male bad boys that go for what they want and take it! But that might be because I'm really a Submissive at heart lol
    Thanks for the great giveaway and for joining the hop!!!!
    Ashley A
    ash_app(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  17. lucky in love mrsbrinius@comcast.net

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  18. A blog hop! Count me in!
    anne.j2(at)gmail(dot)com

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  19. Thanks for being in the Happy St. Patrick’s Day blog hop.
    Hope ya’ll St. Patrick’s Day was great!
    Keep writing so I can keep reading.
    roya-clan@sbcglobal.net

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  20. intelligence

    bn100candg(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  21. He has a brain and brawn :)
    Thanks for the chance to win. Happy Saint Patty’s Day!

    Morganlafey86(at)aol(dot)com

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  22. What a great giveaway hop! I have yet to be lucky in love but I'm working on it. My favorite love book is "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon. Jamie Fraser is amazing and beautiful. I enjoy St. Patty's Day and this year I'm spending it with my best friend. We're going to two Irish Pubs and also some dance clubs. I am also wearing green and am not a fan of getting pinched. I'm not Irish either, but many people think I am because my hair is red, my eyes green and my name is Meghan, but I'm not at all. I won't be telling anybody that, however… let them believe I'm Irish.
    Thanks for the giveaway!

    mestith at gmail dot com

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  23. I have not been Lucky in love so far but have not given up yet. Happy St Paddy’s Day! And may your life always be golden!

    Judy Peterson
    strawberryrose@earthlink.net

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