Danielle The Book Huntress ’s Comments (group member since Jan 27, 2010)

Danielle The Book Huntress ’s comments from the Dangerous Hero Addict Support Group group.

I read a lot of Harlequin Presents (contemporaries) and revenge is a huge subgenre in that line.

Sonia, I like a grovelling hero.

I think that there are plenty of people with formal degrees but they aren't thinkers or intellectuals. I like to see a hero who uses what he's got. I'm a nerd, so I find nerds highly attractive. So it's a plus if the hero has some nerdiness to him. :)

Susan wrote: "Curiosity, wit and intellect are huge turn-ons for me. If he doesn't have a formal education, he's self-taught. A man's brain is his second sexiest part."

Agree!

PepperP0t wrote: "I've watched it several times since the first viewing"

I'll buy it when it goes down in price. I love Keanu Reeves. :)

Arch wrote: "I want to see it. I hope it does not have cursing in it."

A little, but not to a degree that it's distracting that I remember.

It's all good, Erin!

Susan wrote: "An unusual aspect of Brockway's McClairen's Isle series is that the featured family - two brothers and a sister - are on the side that would traditionally be the bad guys in a Highlander tale. They..."

Good series, for all you mentioned. Big fan of hers as well.

Erin, I am glad that you have read and understand the rules and it is good that we need to keep in mind showing other members respect. The rules state we need to respect other's differences. I don't think there is anything wrong with questioning the actions of a real life person. Susan is not out of line by saying that Vlad the Impaler is sick and twisted in her opinion. She did not say anything disrespectful about readers on this group.

I will let the discussion stand as is, but let's leave it here.

As moderator, I'm stepping in to cool things off. I think that we're all entitled to our opinions. I don't think it's out of line for Susan to express why she's not interested in this book and it's fine for others to state why they are interested. However, we need to leave it at that and respect other's differences. There is no reason for people to leave this group or to feel unwelcome just because they disagree on topics.

Clearly there are topics in this forum that aren't for everyone. That's okay.

PepperP0t wrote: "well you know there are two things you can't mess with that belong to John"

Indeed. I'm wondering if he will start working in the industry again. I thought the whole subculture was very interesting.

Sönïa wrote: "You need to be clear if you want extreme revenage books which go into the dark genre or just mild rate revenge. Plus do you prefare a specific genre."

I am personally squeamish about dark erotica/BDSM/sexual violence. It's fine if you just note that if you post a book title.

PepperP0t wrote: "I liked it too. I don't know how I feel about a sequel that they just announced."

I think it could be cool. Take his character in a different direction. We would get to see how he is when he's not so set on revenge.

I love the revenge theme. List some books where the H/h are intent on getting revenge and fall in love in the process.

I wouldn't say it makes you shallow, Sandy. I think that we all have things we love to read about. I love escapism reading.

For me, it's not so much about looks but about that spark between characters. a guy can be hot without being necessary Adonis good looking. I think some people grow on you the more you spend time around them. I like when an author can convey this reality.

My goodness, April will be a tough month to pick a favorite hero. Too many!

Trehan from Shadow's Claim--just about everything I love about a hero!

James from Consumed by Fire--lethal hero in love, but fighting it.

Adam from Bone Crossed --my book soulmate!

Sam from Samurai Game--sweet and lethal. Who knew?

Pamela(AllHoney) wrote: "Deputy Carter LeBlanc (ex-marine) of Louisiana Longshot is my pick. Though I wouldn't technically call this series a romance. Especially the first book. Though it seems like a hint ..."

This is free on Kindle. Thanks for the heads up!

I watched this last Sunday. I really liked it! Keanu Reeves was a serious kickbutt artist in this movie. It's pretty violent, but not in a gross way. I think that dangerous hero lovers will definitely get a kick of John Wick. The world was pretty interesting, kind of like a subculture build around hired killers.

Looking forward to it. I don't know if I will see it at the movies, but I will definitely watch it. Kind of hard for me to miss an assassin lead character. :)

I do agree beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I tend to prefer heroes with character rather than extremely good looks. If the writer can make the hero about something more than his looks, that works more. If he's just an Adonis type with nothing else to offer, I find that quite boring.

Pretender to the Throne has a heroine who is quite disfigured/scarred.

The Ultimate Seduction has a heroine who is also quite scarred physically.