Reading Romances discussion

I'll start:
I have LOTS of favs.
I love Rhage in the BDB because of his commitment to Mary - that he threw himself on the mercy of the brothers to 'make it safe' for her.
He endured pain just for her - and some level of humiliation too.

How about you? Do you have a favorite you want to talk about here?

I can't pick one. I have a favorite for each series that I like. I always seem to like the tortured guys for some reason. Like Acheron in Dark Hunters, or Vishous in BDB, Shadow in Hell's Eight, those are the ones that come to mind at the moment. I don't have a favorite in the Immortals After Dark series, that's probably because all the heroes seem to be equally tortured souls. I'm not sure why I find that attractive. Maybe I should seek help about that, but luckily it doesn't impact my life in any negative way since I'm happily married to a man who is not a tortured soul.

My favorite romance hero of all time is: Jamie Frazier of (Diana Gabaldon's~OUTLANDER) A witty, scottish rogue with a true moral compass. There has never been such a vivid character written, for me, that has encorporated every element that a romantic hero should be comprised of.
Stands the test of time.
Jamie's a man who knows that love is not something to hide, but something to fight for. He's honest, true and courageous.
He believes in love.
I adore that in a man.

So many, but I think Gavin Ramsay from Celeste de Blasis's The Proud Breed. He fights to won his bride, Tessa, from another man; later on helps her recover from a brutal rape. Their love is tempestuous - during the rough times, he's unfaithful to her, and she learns to be so to him - but he forgives her and (rightly) blames himself, and even loves and wants the child of her affair.

Of course, Gavin hits the other tickmarks too - handsome, muscular, successful in his business.

I also love Jamie Fraser, from he is a true highland hero. He is loyal, fierce, and he puts up with a woman who travels through time... gotta love him...

Alastair from Sylvia Day's Seven Years to Sin is a great historical romance hero as well. He waits for his woman, he grows up a lot, and becomes a hero worthy of a Lady. Outlander

If I went into paranormal heroes, I would be here all day... but those 2 above are good starts :)

I agree - Jamie Fraser is a Keeper. He's been popping up quite a bit today in other places too. What's the universe saying about that I wonder?

Beverly, I am not familiar with The Proud Breed. This sounds like a very complex romance. I'll be sure to look out for it.

Heather - I've read Sylvia Day, but not this one. Another to look for. I like a hero who grows up and becomes worthy. I think that's one of the things that make us love romance - the character arcs and their lessons in morality and humanity.

There is a tie for my favorite hero. It's between Jamie Fraser (which a few of you seem to agree with) and Alexander from The Bronze Horseman Trilogy.

Um....Dain from Lord of Scoundrels.

Closely followed by Ian MacKenzie, Rupert Carsington, Cameron MacKenzie, Darius Carsington, Charming Mickey, Vere Mallory.....too many to mention.

This could be a long list, Loretta Chase's heroes are a big favourite, as are Jennifer Ashley's MacKenzies, I just love those tortured heroes.

Hi Sherrie,
Who writes this trilogy? Another new author &series for me to discover!

Wow Beebs! You love 'em all! A reader after my own heart- I hate letting them go too!

My favorite is Jamie Fraser from OUTLANDER (although I pretty much despise Claire LOL), followed by Dain from LORD OF SCOUNDRELS and Damarel from VENETIA.

so, basically, most of us here in this group would totally jump Jamie Fraser? woohoo! ;)

Heather wrote: "so, basically, most of us here in this group would totally jump Jamie Fraser? woohoo! ;)"

So far in my reading he can't be beat!

Here, Here! Let the jumping begin...form a line (BEHIND) me, please:)

Pamela wrote: "Hi Sherrie,
Who writes this trilogy? Another new author &series for me to discover!"

Paullina Simons writes The Bronze Horseman Trilogy. Just a word of advice, get all three books at once. Once you finish the first one especially, you will want to read the second immediately.

Diana Gabaldon. I have to say, love the first book the most. It has everything, and is a class-act delivery of a true romance. The others in the series didn't hold up.
But, Jamie Fraser is delicious.
Enjoy.

Sherri wrote: "Diana Gabaldon. I have to say, love the first book the most. It has everything, and is a class-act delivery of a true romance. The others in the series didn't hold up.
But, Jamie Fraser is delic..."

I totally agree with you Sherri. I loved outlander, but the other books were just okay...and they are long.... I read books 2 and 3, and I'm kind of over the story, I'm happy just to re-read Outlander :)

Heather wrote: "Sherri wrote: "Diana Gabaldon. I have to say, love the first book the most. It has everything, and is a class-act delivery of a true romance. The others in the series didn't hold up.
But, Jamie ..."

I read the second book and was supremely disappointed but I'm told Voyager is worthwhile. I do intend to get to it eventually.

I saw a link on FB today that asked who you would want to be cast as: Jamie Fraser. Hmm. That's a tough one. The red hair is what makes it Hollywood actor choice, tough.
My only ideas are: Liam Niesen, though he did Rob Roy.
And, perhaps...now do NOT laugh, but Tori Spelling's husband (Dean) has a hellavu Scottish accent when he is asked to use it. Honest! He'd have to lose some weight, but he's tall enough, too.
What are your ideas, ladies?

So hard to choose! I absolutely unconditionally adore and worship Zsadist from The Black Dagger Brotherhood series. I think it's because he was introduced as this ruined man, totally destroyed by his past beyond recovery, but he does heal and we find out how gentle a soul he really is. I just love him.

The other one is Sebastian from Lisa Kleypas Wallflowers series. The reformed rake character has always captured my heart, but with Sabastian what I love is how flippant he is without ever being really cold or nasty. There's just so much about him that I get that I can't help but love him.

My absolute, hands down, all time, favorite is Tucker Longstreet from Carnal Knowledge by Nora Roberts. I have read the books several times over the years. I live in the South and maybe part of his appeal is that he is so authentically a Southern gentleman. But he is such a complex character. A charming bad boy but with honor, a man who people think is rich and lazy when he is in fact intelligent and diligent in his duty to his family. And, I like to see the way he evolves in the novel.

Mine has to be Mr Darcy from Pride & Prejudice, followed by Edward Cullen from Twilight... Both very different but both very romantic!
Any of the Jane Austen heroes would be on my list too :)

Both my heroes have been taken! Jamie and Darcy. I love that Darcy struggles with his heart and what he thinks is right. And then says screw being right, I want to follow my heart, but completely botches it. :). Though not the second time.

Jamie Frazer and Ruark (J. D. Robb) series.

Speaking of P&P, the romance between Bingley and Jane just melts my heart! He's not a romance hero, per se, or my favorite, but he is too sweet.

I did a blog here, where I tried to devise a 'rating' system for my favourite romantic heroes. It was just for fun, but it did work well.
https://www.arecafe.com/cafe-news/rat...
My favourites are all from 'older' literature and I'd love to find some newer heroes if anyone has any recommendations.

Like Giulia~Bubbles, Zsadist in Lover Awakened is my favorite ever. I love the really, really broken ones, the guys who are outwardly incredibly tough and strong, but inwardly need someone to rescue them.

Erin, I agree. I have a list of all my imaginary boyfriends on my blog.

Coming a bit late to this, but my romantic hero is the Dread Pirate Roberts from The Princess Bride. I love his dry sense of humour and of course, the pirate outfit...

As you wish

Beverly wrote: "So many, but I think Gavin Ramsay from Celeste de Blasis's The Proud Breed. He fights to won his bride, Tessa, from another man; later on helps her recover from a brutal rape. Their love is tempe..."

Wow, I thought I was the only one who remembered this book! My number-one, all-time favorite book, and yes, Gavin was a wonderful hero!

Erin wrote: "Like Giulia~Bubbles, Zsadist in Lover Awakened is my favorite ever. I love the really, really broken ones, the guys who are outwardly incredibly tough and strong, but inwardly need someone to rescu..."

YES! He was my absolute favourite. I did a blog post on my top tortured heroes a while back and he was at the top. I keep re-reading Father Mine. Like every month!

Yup :) you said it sister

I wasn't able to answer before now but I just fell head over heels in love with Robert Kemble from Julia Quinn's Everything and the Moon. He falls hard for the heroine right from the get go and being about 17 he acts like a silly fool yet it doesn't emasculate him. He's so sciencey that today he'd be a total nerd but he's also loyal and honorable. Of course the elopement goes wrong because both H&H are young and stupid and it's seven years before they find each other again. I love how his love for her makes him vulnerable at times and super protective at other times and once he realized where the misunderstanding lies he really busts his hump to win her back. I just love the guy :-D

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