Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

For those who like these themes, why do you like it?
What are some good books with this theme.
Again, no judgments! It's just fiction. Not real life.

I like this theme because the captive is more at the mercy of the captor. There's just something I enjoy about that. The vulnerability, the Alpha Male at his finest.

But then, I'm ok with some not too kinky bondage stuff, too. *blushes and hides head in shame*

Also the humor that can come from this is really something.

i like this theme! Yes, I admit it! I don't know why I do but I do. Some of the novels I think qualify for this are as follows
The Wolf and the Dove by Kathleen E Woodiwiss
Fires of Winter by Johanna Lindsey
Prisoner of My Desire by Johanna Lindsey
Untouched by Anna Campbell
Lone Rider by Lauren Bach
Unlawful Contact by Pamela Clare
Perfect by Judith McNaught
Cold As Ice by Anne Stuart

Kiss of Midnight - Lara Adrian

I love it too..i like the vulnerability factor as well..but it forces them to be together constantly. YOu know there won't be much time spent apart.. in regards to this theme, I also love it when the heroine escapes...only to be brought back again.


is one of my favs. its very yummy!

Don't hide your head in shame, I'm right there with you on this one!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I like this theme because the captive is more at the mercy of the captor. There's just something I enjoy about that. The vulnerability, the Alpha Male at his finest.

But then, I'm ok with some ..."

Black Ice by Anne Stuart
Ice Blue by Anne Stuart
Ice Storm by Anne Stuart
Smoke Screen: A Novel by Sandra Brown
Play Dirty by Sandra Brown
The Hostage by Susan Wiggs
Enslaved by Virginia Henley
Thief of Hearts by Teresa Medeiros
Velvet Angel by Jude Deveraux

Danielle, you always come up with the best threads and questions, getting us to talk about things we might be embarrassed to ask outselves. Thank you and thank you ladies for all the book recommends!

Oooh, Velvet Angel is good too!

Good topic! Don't be embarrassed, UM, I'm right there with you. ;)

I think part of it is the tension that's generated when the reader is not sure whether or not the hero is a danger or not, and the fact she's in his power is very compelling. Here are some really good ones with this theme:



They are, from left to right, romantic suspense, historical romance, paranormal historical romance, and paranormal romance. They are all definitely captive/kidnap.

Another one is On a Highland Shore. The captive scene is towards the end and involves many women taken at once.

Bekah wrote: "I love it too..i like the vulnerability factor as well..but it forces them to be together constantly. YOu know there won't be much time spent apart.. in regards to this theme, I also love it when t..."

Good book, Bekah!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "Danielle, you always come up with the best threads and questions, getting us to talk about things we might be embarrassed to ask outselves. Thank you and thank you ladies for all the book recommends!"

Thanks for joining this group and participating, ladies. I don't feel so weird with my taste for edgy, dangerous, scary heroes now!

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "For those who like these themes, why do you like it?
What are some good books with this theme.
Again, no judgments! It's just fiction. Not real life."

I like the edge of danger in my romance. The unpredictability factor, as NU said. It takes me out of my mundane life and into an exciting world. There is an edge of untamed passion there, with this storyline. I love that intense, fiery, edge of your seat feeling with that kind of romance. Probably why I like the stalkerific heroes too.

new_user wrote: "Good topic! Don't be embarrassed, UM, I'm right ther with you. ;)

I think part of it is the tension that's generated when the reader is not sure whether or not the hero is a danger or not, and the..."

I'm so picking up the Virginia Kantra book after your recommendation and Sherri's glowing review. Thanks!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I like this theme because the captive is more at the mercy of the captor. There's just something I enjoy about that. The vulnerability, the Alpha Male at his finest.

But then, I'm ok with some ..."

--NO need to feel shame. Hey, I admit I love stalkerific heroes!

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I'm so picking up the Virginia Kantra book after your recommendation and Sherri's glowing review. Thanks!..."

He is totally our kind of hero, Danielle. So romantic. Hope you like it! :D

Ooh. Sounds great. I will have to hit the ubs this weekend to find it. Thanks, NU!

Np! :)

I remembered a couple of highlander ones:

The Witch and the Warrior by Karyn Monk. The hero kidnaps the heroine who is reported to be a witch, in order to cure his dying son and claims he'll kill her if she fails.

Laird of the Mist by Paula Quinn. Hero kidnaps the heroine who is his arch-enemy's niece.

I'm sure there are many medieval ones with this theme, but my mind is stuck right now.

Lol, I feel so at home here. :D I would normally be embarrassed to admit this as well, but I love the kidnap/captive/bondage theme too. The only problem is that when I'm reading it, I want to actually BE the heroine in distress, which can get a bit frustrating. Does anyone else feel this way too, or am I just weird?!?

I haven't had time to go through every thread yet, but I haven't seen this mentioned... has anyone read The Story of O? It might be a little intense for some, but I rather enjoyed it. :)

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I like this theme because the captive is more at the mercy of the captor. There's just something I enjoy about that. The vulnerability, the Alpha Male at his finest.

But then, I'm ok with some ..."

Yep, what Dhestiny said! I have to say Justin Vallarand in Only With Your Love
fits this again!!!! Gotta love him!

UniquelyMoi *~*Dhestiny*~* wrote: "I like this theme because the captive is more at the mercy of the captor. There's just something I enjoy about that. The vulnerability, the Alpha Male at his finest."

Glad to know I'm not the only one who has a weakness for this kind of theme. I do love my true Alpha Males :)

What about the heroine kidnapping the hero? Has anyone read a book like this?

Some women are bold!

You're not alone, Holly. I think I like the kind of un-PC storylines, just to be contrary. :)

Arch, I have read a few of these:

The Barefoot Princess and the story in
One Night With a Rogue by Christina Dodd have this theme.

I'll rack my brain and come up with more.

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "You're not alone, Holly. I think I like the kind of un-PC storylines, just to be contrary. :)

Arch, I have read a few of these:

The Barefoot Princess and the story in
[book:One..."

Thank you Danielle.

It would be nice to see the kidnapping role changed.

I'm sure I have read some others. Not coming to mind immediately, though.

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "I'm sure I have read some others. Not coming to mind immediately, though."

Whenever you think about them, just post them here.

Well do!

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Well do!"

Thanks! :)

That would be a good challenge theme. I know this is a different group, but I just thought it would make a good challenge theme.

We can do writing challenges on here. Feel free to start a thread for it. I'd be interested.

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "We can do writing challenges on here. Feel free to start a thread for it. I'd be interested."

You already have a original fiction for bad boy stories. Should the stories be under there?

It's a little different, since it's a writing challenge, don't you think?

Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "It's a little different, since it's a writing challenge, don't you think?"

Yes. Okay, I'll create a folder for it.

Cool! Great idea, Arch.

Arch wrote: "What about the heroine kidnapping the hero? Has anyone read a book like this?

Some women are bold!"


Bound and Determined (Sullivan, #1) by Shelley Bradley

In the books that you all have read. Why was the heroine or hero captured or kidnapped?

Arch wrote: "In the books that you all have read. Why was the heroine or hero captured or kidnapped?"

***Spoiler***In On a Highland Shore, the Scottish Highland shores were being attacked by a ruthless Norseman/Viking, Nor Thorkelson. He had launched attack after attack reducing the numbers of Highlanders. One night, while many of the Highlander men were away, he went ashore with his men and took as many women as he could hostage from this village/town/castle. He got quite a few actually, and the older ones he and his men raped and slaughtered. Anyway, so he took dozens (if I recall right) of women to his 'lair' where the hero, who had devised a brilliant plan, went and rescued them.***END SPOILERS***

Thanks UniquelyMoi.

Cindy wrote: "Arch wrote: "What about the heroine kidnapping the hero? Has anyone read a book like this?

Some women are bold!"


Bound and Determined (Sullivan, #1) by Shelley Bradley "

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks Cindy.

new_user wrote: "Taken by the Enemy, Claimed by the Courtesan, Once a Wolf, Sea Lord..."

That's a spoiler for Taken by the Enemy. But for Claimed by the Courtesan, he wants her. In Once a Wolf, it's revenge. In Sea Lord, he needs her.

I remembered another good one:

Oooo, NU I just read the blurb for Taken with the Enemy. That, combined with your review sold me! I'm downloading the ebook tonight!

Man I love this theme. I will buy a book just because it has a captive/kidnap scenario. Not sure what that says about me. :)

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Man I love this theme. I will buy a book just because it has a captive/kidnap scenario. Not sure what that says about me. :)"

That you have great taste in reading material ☺

Hehe!

Sorry for burging in (I'm new here), but if this is still relevent, here are a few that I read and liked (I'm a sucker for this ganre and am not ashamed to say it):

contemporary:
1. Fat Tuesday - Sandra Brown
2. Lethal - Sandra Brown
3. Unlawful contact - Pamela Clare
4. Reckless Angel - Maggie Shayne
5. Hawk O'toole's Hostage - Sandra Brown (although he's kind of a jerk most of the time and I'm still not sure why she fell in love with him. but it's still a nice read)
6. Standing Still - Kelly Simons (they don't fall in love per se, but they bond and it's a wonderfull book!!)
7. Held - Edith Ravel
8. Wild encounter - Nikki Logan
9. Crow's row - Julie Hockley
10. Perfect - Judith McCnaught

Scotish / English:
1. the "Beloved Trilogy" by Patricia Potter (3 books: Beloved Imposter, Beloved Stranger and Beloved warrior. only the 1st and 3rd have the theme, but you should read all 3 by order for maximum enjoyment)
2. The Diamond King - Patricia Potter
3. beware a Scot's revenge - Sabrina Jeffries
4. the devil wears Plaid - Teresa Mederios
5. the Perfect Princess - Elizabeth Thornton
6. The Beauty and the spy - Gayle Callen
7. So worthy my love - Katheleen Woodiwis

Western:
1. The Hostage - Susan Wiggs
2. The Outlaw and the lady - Lorraine Heath
3. Relentless - Patricia Potter

Hope I helped :)

Great list, Atalyonet!

:)