What makes a hero hot to me? Well, I love flawed heroes. I want my characters like normal people, so I always give my characters some not-so-great traits. When I'm reading about that "perfect" hero, I don't find it believable because nobody is perfect. Even with flaws, they have to have some redeeming qualities or must change over the time of the story.
Here are some flaws you'll find in the heroes of my books:
Jesse's Brother:
Noah is secretive and doesn't trust himself to open up to people. He also turned his back on his family and doesn't regret it. His redeeming quality? Once he loves, he does so with his whole heart. He is also honest and loyal to the heroine.
Confessions:
Jordan tried to fake a relationship with another woman when the heroine ran away. He lived a lie for many years. Once the fake relationship ended he waited for Chelsea. What makes this okay? He had unfailing love for Chelsea and knew she'd return some day.
Midnight Secrets:
Miguel did something bad in his past and doesn't want to tell Allison. The guilt he has hinders the relationship with Allison.
Dreaming of Him:
Trace is in Amber's life for his own selfish purposes and she falls in love with him while he is there. His redeeming quality is that he helps Amber while he is there.
You can win a copy an ebook copy of Dreaming of Him! Leave a comment on the blog to tell me what makes a hero hot to you. Subscribe to my blog to be entered twice!
The grand prize is a $100 B&N gift card!
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a hot hero is someone gorgeous but is hot on the inside. someone who will protect you til the ends of the earth, who is there for you when you need them.
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A hero is hot when he's got that tender heart on the inside (the one where it's completely obvious to everyone but him that he's in love and wants to be loved in return) but on the outside he's Alpha and strong, kind of a bad ass attitude sort-of look. :)
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Hey Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI'll fall all over myself for the big and tough alpha, tattoos, scars, and a big ol soft spot for his woman :)
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Liz
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I like flawed heroes, too...they seem more noble because they're more human. Overconfidence is a turnoff!
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i also adore flawed heroes. for me if there's no flaws they don't seem real
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I like a hero is strong loving and funny Thanks for the giveaway.
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Hi, Wendy!
ReplyDeleteI'm going through the hop just for fun and to see how all the different authors handled the 'Hot Heroes' theme! I really like that you shared the flaws of your heroes!
Hope all is well with you!
Caris
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I like all the same above mentioned character traits in a hero, but I'm going to add a physical one that really gets me going - tattoos :)
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Woohoo! Loving this hop!
ReplyDeleteA HOT hero has to be an alpha; tall; handsome, sexy; have a sense of humor; be faithful, loyal, and be a BAD ASS! He doesn’t want anyone to know that he is soft on the inside, especially for his woman.
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A hot hero to me is one that is rough around the edges but has a heart of gold (sometimes deeply buried but its there). Also a fierce protectiveness with those he cares about.
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vampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
A hot hero to me is a little bit of softness with a little bit of roughness.
ReplyDeleteI'm a follower now.
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What makes a hero especially hot for me? A uniform. Give me a military man, police officer, fire fighter...I jut swoon for those heroes.
ReplyDeletecatherinelee100 at gmail dot com
I agree I love the flawed tormented heros. They are so easy to love and it does not hurt if they are sporting a couple tattoo's and have an accent, lol. Thx for giveaway.
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love a flawed hero who will put his woman first.
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kim
Hi following you on GFC!!! I love a guy that thinks about me just as much as himself! I hate guys that think being romantic is not manly! Thanks for the contest!
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I love a flawed hero that the love of a good woman can help fix! I love an alpha who is not afraid to appreciate and show that appreciation to the woman he loves.
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My hot hero is a cowboy. The rough, tumble good looks, with a devil-may-care attitude and a sense of humor. Deep down, though, he's gentle and kind and fiercely protective of those he loves. Sigh... Oh, he can get into all kinds of trouble, but when things get serious, he's the first man to step up and take control. Give me a cowboy any day.
ReplyDeleteMy ideal hero is someone that is more dominate! I like a guy that knows how to take charge! I love Cabal from Lora Leigh’s series Breeds.
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Hi forgot to say I am following now and subscribed with google
DeleteI like my heroes to be honest, honorable and hot as hell! Carin mawmom at gmail dot com
ReplyDeleteGFC Carin
Besides the obvious, great sense of humor, honest, sexy gravelly laugh, protective of what's his, strong willed, maybe an accent. Goes after what he wants, doesn't run away from problems...
ReplyDeleteGFC follower- Christine Sheets
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I love an alpha hero but one who is intelligent, respectful, & caring, and who has a great sense of humor (can be wicked/twisted)
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A hot hero to me is one who is loyal and honorable in his heart. Who would go above and beyond to protect something or someone he holds dear to his heart.
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A hero for me was tall, dark, mysterious, have a kind heart and loyalty :)
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A hero to me is a Take Charge Alpha!
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A hot hero is strong in mind and body, that has strength as well as compassion..
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My hero is someone that is very masculine but still romantic. My favorite hero is Nathan (KGI series)! I loved that he never gave up on his love! Great contest! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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A hero who is not afraid to show vulnerability is hot to me.
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I love a hero with a soft spot and isn't afraid to show it.
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thanks for the contest, i would say my hero would be someone like butch from BDB lol i just him hehe so yea that would be what my hero would be like like him
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A hero is someone that knows what to do when it gets tough! I like when they are somewhat protective and gorgeous…of course!
ReplyDeleteLucan rom Kiss of Midnight is my absolute favorite hero… and a vampire to boot! SO SEXY!
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For me, he needs to be tall, strong and kind.
ReplyDeletemagic5905 at embarqmail dot com
heros can be any one it can be vamp or the cop or the cowboy and then it could be women or fae
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Thank you very much for the great giveaway this sounds like a great book! I really love Alpha males that are protective too!
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I really go for the guy that has just a little too much testosterone LOL but has the lady that he allows to kick his ass back inline! Kresely Cole is great at those characters! Conrad is all badass in her book but Neomi kicks back! Love them! Great contest! Thanks!
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Thanks for the great giveaway. I like those stong alpha males who are also considerate and caring.
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I I love alpha heroes who are strong but are gentle with the person they love.
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I like my heroes Alpha, protective, intelligent, amusing, damaged and redeemable!
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I really like Alpha males as my Hero’s! My ALL time favorite hero’s are Blay and Quinn in BDB. They have not had their “HEA” YET but it’s soon!!!!!! AND I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!
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Sexy, strong, loyal and fearless! Ian from Killer Secrets by Lora Leigh emobodies this. He fought for what he wanted and would not give up! Ian is one of the best hero’s that I’ve ever read. He had flaws but used them for good. His courage was inspiring.
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A hot hero is someone who is honest, handsome, and puts others needs before his own.
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My ideal hero is willing to die for the people he loves and above all he is faithful.
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Feirce protectivnes, loyalty, honor and willingness to show his love without shame! Right now I am reading Kresley Cole’s IAD series. There are some amazing men in that series! Bowen and Lachlain are my favorite two. Thank you for the amazing contest!
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A hero to me is kind and protective. Thanks for the giveaway!
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An alpha hero
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