Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group discussion

Just for fun and out of curiosity, do you have a preference for the hero's description? Do you ever read a book and think the hero is exactly your type or get disappointed when the hero doesn't do it for you? Does that change over the course of the book?

1. Height
2. Build
3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?
4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians?
5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted?
6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged?
7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray?
8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys?
9. What makes a hero push your happy button?

No wrong or right answers here.

If you want to post pictures of your hero types that you like, feel free. Please try to keep the naughty bits covered up. :)

Hmmm, I have a thing for tall dark handsome cajuns:-) or crazy dangerous Russians, you know ex army types. Rugged, broad shoulders, controlled and dominant.
Jealous and protective, also have a thing for nerds, but manly nerds.
Also don't mind a southern drawl, give me a cowboy in some buttless chaps please hahahahahah.

An author can make me love just about anyone if written correctly. But I tend to like the dark mysteriously brooding men more. I love a scottish or british accent but I really love those western cowboys. Cajuns are cool too Lucky's Lady ☺ Love that Lucky. I absolutely love those military men. Also cops and bodyguards and FBI and PIs. Those men to serve and protect in their own way.

I am sorry, I do not know who this is, but I love his smile and fun loving attitude. Depending on his line of work, the tats may add or subtract from the hero.

Okay, this is the second time I've tried to post this.

1. Height
At least 6ft tall

2. Build
Not overly muscular. Lean and toned is preferred

3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?
Anything but red head. Not a fan.

4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians?
All is good.

5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted?
Extroverted

6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged?
All of the above.

7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray?
All of the above

8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys?
Alphas all the way!

9. What makes a hero push your happy button?
ALPHA males who are not afraid to show they have a heart and care.

I tend to go for alphas more but sometimes a geek like Sam comes along and I swoon.

Picture says a thousand words.....

Mine!

Serious!


Sweet!

It's my Barron's!!!! Well this is how I see him, the picture at the top, its David Gandy isn't it?

1. Height: up to 6ft3"

2. Build: Lean muscle

3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?

Color doesn't matter. No long hair. Bald :), it doesn't matter.

4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians?

It doesn't matter.

5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted? Extroverted


6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged?

He can be either. I don't care for a pretty boy.


7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? It doesn't matter


8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys? It depends on the hero. He can wear all those shoes.


9. What makes a hero push your happy button? When he's not afraid to be true to who he really is.

1. Height At least 5'8" or taller
2. Build lean not too muscly
3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly? Don't like blondes much for some reason - brunette, red or black, shortish, either straight or curly
4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians? Married to an Italian so love them, Latinos are sexy too
5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted? Middle
6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged? rugged, cutish but not too cute - I do not like vain men
7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? Any will do
8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys? A little aggressive with nerdy tendencies
9. What makes a hero push your happy button? Sense of humor

Just for fun and out of curiosity, do you have a preference for the hero's description? Do you ever read a book and think the hero is exactly your type or get disappointed when the hero doesn't do it for you? Does that change over the course of the book?

1. Height: 6 feet is the magic number. Doesn't have to be much taller, but I prefer at least 6 ft.
2. Build: Muscular and athletic, but not skinny or super-bulky. Anything bigger than Vin Diesel is too big.
3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly? I love dark hair, especially black hair. I like long hair if it's thick and wavy and well-groomed. I prefer curly or wavy hair. I'm not big on baldness, but some guys have helped me rethinking that (like Cop, Vin Diesel, Bruce Willis)
4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians? I have a weakness for Brits and Asians. I'm not that into Latin/Greek/Italian. I have a thing for Russians of late.
5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted? I like a guy who's a bit on the introverted side. Thoughtful.
6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged? Rugged is good. I don't care much for pretty boys or drop dead gorgeous/model good looking unless his personality shows that he's deep.
7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? I'm a sucker for either dark hair and blue eyes or dark hair and dark eyes. I'm not big on light brown eyes for some reason.
8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? I like an aggressive alpha if he's well done and he's not a chest-thumper. I have a soft spot for betas.
Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys? I love nerds! I like soldier/warrior types.
9. What makes a hero push your happy button?
A hero who is very deep. He has a tremendous capacity for love and shows it throughout the book. He can handle his business, but he isn't about posturing. I love the strong silent, but demonstrative on his feelings type.

Some examples:

Cerebral, Nerdy/Geeky (still waters run deep)

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Rugged, lived in, not pretty but hot!

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Not my usual type, but works for me!

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Very pretty, but there is something about them that makes me want to keep looking and fall deep

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All I can say is dang!

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My favorite, and my virtual husband

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My favourite out of that group would have to be Mr Bale, he's had me since he was Laurie in Little Woman. Although Vin Diesel and Keanu Reeves would come a tied second place.

I forgot a couple of pics:

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1. Height

At least 6 feet

2. Build

Muscled. The bigger the better, baby

3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?

Long and no red heads and not curly. Gotta be able to run your fingers through it.

4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians?

NO SOUTHERN BOYS! Brit, Scot, Italians. Latino's and Asians are usually too short.


5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted?

Dont care


6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged?

All of the above except ugly

7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray?

Dont care


8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys?

ALPHA ALPHA ALPHA


9. What makes a hero push your happy button?

Smell good, rippling muscles, they dont talk, workout, they can cook, tattoo's and for some reason I like them to wear necklaces.

My dream man would be something of a mixture of these guys

As long as the author writes them well, I can pretty much fall in love with any type of her! But the ones that I tend to obsess over the most are the big Asia in over 6ft guys, who are rugged and manly looking. I also love them to be pierced to tattooed as well, I find that incredibly sexy! So yeah, ideal gut, really tall and muscled with longish hair, tats and piercings, rugged looking, protective with a quiet but intense personality!

Jill wrote: "It's my Barron's!!!! Well this is how I see him, the picture at the top, its David Gandy isn't it?"

Sure is.

Kim-wilts-for-kilts wrote: "1. Height"

Love all of them too.

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress wrote: "3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly? I love dark hair, especially black hair. I like long hair if it's thick and wavy and well-groomed. I prefer curly or wavy hair. I'm not big on baldness, but some guys have helped me rethinking that (like Cop, Vin Diesel, Bruce Willis)"

Cop is in that list. Thanks. :)

Like I said, Cop has me rethinking the bald thing!

Kim, you don't like them to talk? :)

1. Height - Has to be 6 feet and over

2. Build - Muscular arms and back, but a little meaty in the middle (I like a little cushion but not a pregnancy, lol)

3. Hair - Bald preferably or buzz cut

4. Nationality or region that you prefer - Hmmm...I tend to like Caucasians or Southern boys in general but I also like Irish or Slavic heroes as well

5. Personality - Introverted? Extroverted? - Both would actually do for me

6. Looks - Rugged for me with a hint of plain I think

7. Eye color - Brown or Green

8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas - All about the Alpha types for sure

9. What makes a hero push your happy button? - Well the main thing has to be their wit and sense of humor, particularly their dialogue(s) with the heroine or other characters. Usually if a hero can make me gasp, laugh, curse, cry, swoon, or all of the above in one story, I am totally in love!

Lady Danielle "The Book Huntress" wrote: "Like I said, Cop has me rethinking the bald thing!

Kim, you don't like them to talk? :)"

Hehe I dont like them to talk much except in bed. LOL

You know what you want. That's great, Kim. :)

1. Height: 6ft at least.

2. Build: Fit, they don't have to be ripped or anything just toned.

3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?: I prefer Dark hair. It doesn't matter if it is long or short and long as it fits the character. For example, a viking would have long hair but a modern soldier would have short.

4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians? Northern European, my favorite being Scottish. I am a sucker for their accents.

5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted? I guess extrovert, I really like a take change sorta man. Some who is cool and confedent under pressure. But, I have also been known to like a tortured soul type character. As long as they aren't whiney.

6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged? Rugged. I like them a little dirty, just from battle warrior type.

7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? Light colored eyes, green and blue, with green being my fav.

8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys? Alphas all the way. lol

9. What makes a hero push your happy button? the best way to describe what gets me going is "an asshole with a heat of gold". They may not like many people but they are loyal to their friends and loved ones. I also an a sucker for someone with a dry sense of humor. Think, Eric Northman in the Sookie Stackhouse Novels.

Suzanne the Mighty ~Satin Seductress~ wrote: "As long as the author writes them well, I can pretty much fall in love with any type of her! But the ones that I tend to obsess over the most are the big Asia in over 6ft guys, who are rugged and m..."

I have to agree. If they're written well that's all that truly matters.

Though I like the bad boy with tatts, a few peircings, and dark leather.

Though I like the bad boy with tatts, a few peircings, and dark leather.

I agree Shera! I love a well written bad boy.

I thought I answered this one but I guess not. Well here are my prefrences.

1. Height - At least 6 feet.

2. Build - Muscled, no larger than Arnold Schwarzenegger's build in Terminator 2 or Commando but larger than Orlando Bloom's build. My favorite build is probably Hugh Jackman's. I am a sucker for well toned/muscled arms and a strong back. Also a firm butt, that’s definitely important. :)

3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly? - Dark hair, no longer than shoulder length. It doesn't matter if it's straight or curly or right in the middle or shaved/bald.

4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians? I love heroes from the European countries, and I also love American heroes.

5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted? - I love both.

6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged? - Definitely rugged, I am not attracted at all to soft looking men. Gorgeous or plain, cute or unattractive doesn't matter much.

7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? - Doesn't matter.

8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys? - Alphas! But I don't mind some beta thrown in there. Nerdy/Sporty doesn’t matter, as long as they have some alpha-ness in them I’m happy.

9. What makes a hero push your happy button? - A hero with a sense of humor, a hero who doesn’t just look pretty, I need a hero with some brains, some personality, and kindness. I also can’t help but love protective, possessive, and sometimes jealous heroes. And a hero that has at least a little bit of a romantic side. Also when the hero is constantly touching the heroine, touch can be so many different things, comforting, sensual, playful, erotic, and I just swoon when the hero touches the heroine a lot. I'm also a sucker for a bad boy type. Troubled past (or present), leather, and tats (not too many but I like a few).

But in the end, as some have already mentioned, as long as he's a well written hero I'll love him.

@Wan pic #7 is sooooo HOT! Thank you so much. More Please!

1. Height
At least 6ft1

2. Build
lean but well-muscled

3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?
All colors- even redheads ;-)

4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians?
Italians, Greeks, Russians, Southern boys, etc!

5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted?
Extroverted

6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged?
ALL of the above

7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray?
Blue

8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys?
Alpha males all the way! Nerds too but must be manly.

9. What makes a hero push your happy button?
Russian Accent, sqaure jaw, well-dressed, tattoos, a few scars, lean muscles, and oh so POSSESSIVE and PROTECTIVE of me! ;-)

Ladies...for your viewing pleasure:

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Thanks for the pics, Fashionista! With you on the Russians. *swoon*

Desiree, I have to agree with you that I like a hero who is physically affectionate.

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Thanks for the pics, Fashionista! With you on the Russians. *swoon*

Desiree, I have to agree with you that I like a hero who is physically affectionate."

I absolutely love a Russian Man! Dmitry Medlov has spoiled me for other men! LOL

Yeah, I was into Russians before Dmitry, but it's worse now!

I think I am definately going to have to look in to this Dmitry Medlov. Since he seems to have you ladies all swooning. I am all for a good Russian accent. ;) Oh and thanks for the pictures, Fashionista. They are gorgous.

Jessica wrote: "I think I am definately going to have to look in to this Dmitry Medlov. Since he seems to have you ladies all swooning. I am all for a good Russian accent. ;) Oh and thanks for the pictures, Fashio..."

You're Welcome!

@Jessica - You should start with

Thanks.

Well, I have not chatted on this site yet this year but this topic drew me in. Nice choice!
For me, it's a little different.
1. Height...5'8" to 5'10" (Simon in Roselynde)
2. Build...running back, big muscles but supple, not musclebound. Giant biceps really do it for me. Greek statue, wide shoulders, narrow hips. Stocky without chubbiness.
3. Hair. Curly brunette, medium length (just past collar) or a silver fox (prematurely grey or not).
4. Nationality...Israeli/Jewish, but nobody has written one. Russian would be my second choice.
5. Personality... Extroverted to balance my introversion. Great sense of humor, on the dry/wry side. Able to laugh at himself. Not good at articulating or expressing feelings, does so through actions. Protective, just a touch possessive. Not given to romantic gestures, would feel silly picking flowers. Clueless guy when dealing with emotions.
6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous and Rugged. Gotta have expressive eyes, the rest does not count except I hate the cocky grin.
7. Eye color. Brown, the darker the better.
8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys?...All of the above, but there are a few Alpha nerds (Indiana Jones or Navy SEAL software warrior geeks like Karmody) whom I crave.
9. What makes a hero push your happy button? Different things. Considerate dominance, controlled power. A bit of a silly tease behind the deadly facade...think Indiana Jones again.
10. Things you did not ask...long eyelashes. The eyes determine good looks for me. Hair on the chest, arms, and legs, plenty but not ape.

Boy, I had to give that a lot of thought. I've enjoyed reading everyone else's responses.

Mollie, I really appreciate your thoughtful post. I think it would be very cool to read a romance book with an Israeli hero.

Message 4: He is just beautiful! My weakness for tattoos...whew!

I have also recently developed a true love for the beta male because of one great author: Pepper Pace. Her Heroes are flawed -usually having some type of physical disability, mental disability, or super angst!
Her series Wheels of Steel is great!

Fashionista wrote: "I have also recently developed a true love for the beta male...."

Nora Roberts writes some great beta heroes ... comic book authors, carpenters, farmers. One of my favorites is the clueless dog-owner dude in . My favorite tortured-psyche-in-recovery hero from her is in . You also might like the betas from Lisa Kleypas or Mary Jo Putney's Lost Lords . The best of all time was Putney's but it might seem dated to current readers.

Lady Danielle aka The Book Huntress wrote: "Mollie, I ... think it would be very cool to read a romance book with an Israeli hero."

Southern good ol' boys with compassion also do it for me.

Fashionista wrote: "@Wan pic #7 is sooooo HOT! Thank you so much. More Please!"

Sure. Can you imagine waking up to this?

1. Height - Over 6 ft definately
2. Build - muscle muscle muscle and... more muscle hehehe
3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly? Dark hair, short or long doesn't bother me
4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians? I like my boys with tanned skin and dark features, dn't need to specify where they are from.
5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted? Extroverted definately
6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged? Drop dead gorgeous or rugged and sexy. I like them brooding and scarred lol tattoes are a must and piercings a plus
7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? unusual colours - yellow, violet, one green one blue LOL anything but brown
8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys? Alphas all the way, totally into the whole 'MINE' thing ;-)
9. What makes a hero push your happy button? protective, possessive, aggressive and totally devoted. I also like them damaged from a difficult past (dark of me much?? lol)

Mollie *scoutrmom* wrote: "Well, I have not chatted on this site yet this year but this topic drew me in. Nice choice!
For me, it's a little different.
1. Height...5'8" to 5'10" (Simon in Roselynde)
2. Build...running back,..."

Didn't Lora Leigh have an Israeli hero in her Elite Ops series?

1. Height 6 foot minimum
2. Build muscular but not huge
3. Hair. Color? Short or long? Straight or curly?
any color, short, curly
4. Nationality or region that you prefer. Are you into Southern boys or Brits? Do you like Italians or Greeks? Latinos? Asians?
Southern boys! Also Italians
5. Personality. Introverted? Extroverted?
a little of both. I prefer the mysterious man
6. Looks. Drop dead gorgeous or plain? Cute-ugly? Rugged?
rugged works for me
7. Eye color. Blue, brown, green, gray? any
8. Do you like aggressive alpha types or betas? Nerdy/Geeky guys or sporty guys?
ALPHAS only
9. What makes a hero push your happy button?
Not being afraid to pursue the heroine.

1. height: tall is my preference
2. build: muscular but lean
3. hair: I think black is my favorite color, but after Jamie Fraser from "Outlander", I like red too. I don't have a preference for straight or curly, and only a slight preference for short hair.
4. Nationality: Southern boys, Australians, Scots
5. personality: noble (doesn't have to be perfect, and can be far from it, but must have a good heart), quiet and strong (not flashy or arrogant), altruistic (I like the guys that put the heroine before themselves, as opposed to the possessive overbearing types)
6. looks: rugged, gorgeous (can definitely include "flawed gorgeous" like a scar or something)
7. eyes: I like blue, but more important to me is the intensity of the gaze, the warmth that shines from within the soul.)
8. I like mysterious heroes, guys who are tough/ruthless on the outside either because of their job or life circumtances but they're sweet and vulnerable if they drop their guard. The ones with atortured past intrigue me, because you get to see them open up as they fall in love.
9. I LOVE it when authors will describe their hero's scent, "like wood smoke", "a combination of cologne, bourbon, and peppermint", whatever descriptors they use gives me a clearer picture of the hero in question.

I'm loving everyone's responses!

YUMMY!


Stuart Reardon

His eyes would get me every time - Amazing!

Ollie Edwards *swoons* - I love his scar!