We all have problems, but romance novel heroines often face a particular set of dilemmas that I daresay don't vex the rest of us. For example:
Their dresses keep falling off in pictures. Quick–someone send for the modiste!

They are frequently plagued by racing pulses, pounding hearts, delicious shivers, spine tingling, and lightheadedness. Also, it never occurs to them to see a doctor about that.
Heroines are outrageously attracted to men they simply cannot stand and yet with whom they enjoy sparring and trading witty retorts.
I imagine having to wash their long (down to the waist), wavy (not straight, not curly but wavy), silky and luxurious hair without running water or shampoo must be a nuisance.
Heroines are often caught in compromising position with devilishly handsome rogue. Oops!
Let's create an epic list! Can y'all think of any other heroine problems?
Published on March 28, 2012 00:00