Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

Before Fifty Shades came out, I watched Secretary and thought, that would be a good book and wondered if I could find any that were similar. I also had the same thoughts about Painted Veil and most recently, Wild Orchid and Nine 1/2 Weeks. Unless I am not looking in the right places, they don't make movies with dangerous heroes very often. Unless you count action movies. But I would love to see more movies geared towards women that had less sappy men. But, anyway, before I go off track too much, I thought it would be cool to have a list of;

"If you liked [insert HOT movie] then you will definitely LOVE [insert list of HOT books]"

Thoughts?

I'm all for it!

The Specialist is one of my favorite Stallone movies because it reminds me of a good romantic suspense novel. I would love to find some books like that.

Close as I have come:

Iguana Bay by Theresa Weir
Reckless Lover by Carly Bishop

One of the reasons I love Anne Stuart is because her books feel like a good suspense novel. Pretty much all of them, but particularly the Ice series:

Black Ice
Cold As Ice
Ice Blue
Ice Storm
Fire And Ice
On Thin Ice

I actually like to write stories that feel like good romantic suspense movies.

Another good one is No Mercy, with Richard Gere and Kim Basinger. I love on the run RS (and when the hero kidnaps the heroine).

And the I-Team series by Pamela Clare definitely has a cinematic appeal of steamy romantic suspense with great action/suspense.

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Another good one is No Mercy, with Richard Gere and Kim Basinger. I love on the run RS (and when the hero kidnaps the heroine)."

No Mercy is definitely on my to-watch list. High Tide by Jude Deveraux is a good on the run romance.

High Tide was very good. I love the Montgomery/Taggarts!

Those books are easy to love and the need to collect them all is strong. I would say if you like Deveraux you will also love Johanna Lindsey and early (historical stuff) Julie Garwood. Also some Lisa Jackson.

I will make sure I check out your suggestions. Have you ever seen the Mickey Rourke films I posted above?


Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "The Specialist is one of my favorite Stallone movies because it reminds me of a good romantic suspense novel. I would love to find some books like that.

Close as I have come:

Iguana Bay by Theres..."

I've seen part of them. I was a bit too young to watch them when they came out, although I did sneak.

I really liked Year of the Dragon with Mickey Rourke. Have you seen that one?

*andrejcick* wrote: "Those books are easy to love and the need to collect them all is strong. I would say if you like Deveraux you will also love Johanna Lindsey and early (historical stuff) Julie Garwood. Also some Li..."

OH man, I cut my teeth on Deveraux and Lindsey, and later Garwood. I read a historical by Lisa Jackson I enjoyed as well.

No, I haven't seen Year of the Dragon. I don't recall seeing that one on Netflix, but now you got me curious.
Another good bad boy hero in a movie is George Clooney in Out of Sight, but that came from a book, so that one is easy. Others similar to that would also go on my to-read list.


Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "I've seen part of them. I was a bit too young to watch them when they came out, although I did sneak.

I really liked Year of the Dragon with Mickey Rourke. Have you seen that one?"

If you like the movie The Big Easy then you might like Lucky's Lady. Both are set in Louisiana.

Out of Sight does have a good RS novel vibe!

I haven't read Lucky's Lady yet, but that makes me want to read it very soon, Pamela.

It's a goodie!

Man, there are so many books I want to (and have to) read!

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "And the I-Team series by Pamela Clare definitely has a cinematic appeal of steamy romantic suspense with great action/suspense."

Agree. I really enjoyed reading the I-Team Series.

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "If you like the movie The Big Easy then you might like Lucky's Lady. Both are set in Louisiana."

Excellent! I have an ever growing list! I loved loved loved The Big Easy! So that is a suggestion I will be eager to check out. About to head out to the library.

I would love a series like The Transporter with Jason Statham. A great mix of action and romance. I thought part III was especially romantic, but also part one. Does anyone know of any books like this?

Thanks for the recommendations, Karen.

Karen L wrote: "Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "I would love a series like The Transporter with Jason Statham. A great mix of action and romance. I thought part III was especially romantic, but also ..."

I wasn't sure if I had read the Harmony books you spoke of until I read the pet dust bunny part. Hahaha. THAT is definitely unforgettable. :) Pretty good recommendation too.
I have seen all the movies you mentioned and books somewhat like Transporter would absolutely be cool!

Okay watching the newest retelling of the Three Musketeers and actor Ray Stevenson and the character Porthos is hot. He is a big tall brawler who is also very smart. So, books?

I like Ray a lot. He was great in King Arthur too.

I don't know if you'd find him appealing, but Colin in From This Moment On is described as big and loutish and loves fighting.

LOL I have that book. Yea! I will read it soon. My favorite hero of all time is Lock from Mane Squeeze. He is a big tall brawler who is also very smart. I like this type a great deal.

Please let me know if you find some other good ones. I hope you enjoy From This Moment On! Let me know what you think!

Wil do! right now I am reading and really enjoying it.

That sounds interesting!