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 have to admit I really have a chokepoint when it comes to cheating. I hate it. I especially dislike marital cheating in the story. If I know a book will have cheating, I try to avoid it.

I will admit there are a few books I did like despite the adultery aspect, but that's pretty unusual for me.

I feel that even if it's a marriage of convenience, knowing that one of them wasn't faithful to their vows ruins the story for me. I feel that if I was the person being cheated on, I'd have a hard time getting past my spouse being unfaithful, even if it was in the past. I know you're supposed to forgive, but I think it's even harder to forget.

There is a book I'm considering reading where the hero was supposed to be deeply in love with the heroine, but he was sleeping with other women during the period before they could be together. Just hearing that about the story makes me less inclined to read it. I like when the hero's love makes him faithful to the heroine no matter what. Maybe that's not realistic, but I don't read romance for realism.

I know we've asked this before, but I'd be curious to see what people are thinking right now.

How do you define cheating?

If you are against cheating in a romance story, do you ever make an exception?

A related question. Does it make you doubt the character's love for another person when they are having sex with other people while they claim they are in love with one particular person?

Natalie wrote: "Hiya, sign me up for 25 books!"

Done!

JoNell, It took me years to finally read Feehan. I was hooked. The GhostWalkers were my first reads by her and now I am a huge fan of hers. I did a major glom of her. I'm not caught up with the Carpathians, but all her other series I am. She's autobuy for me. GW will always be my special favorites by her.

Jonell wrote: "Im JoNell~
I joined this group because like all of you I LOVE DANGEROUS DARK COMMANDING MANLY MEN! Also becuase as I read through my favorite authors series over and over Im hoping to get suggesti..."

Welcome, JoNell. I love the GhostWalkers and Feehan. New GW book on the 27th. Oh yeah!!!

Has anyone read The Accidental Assassin by Nichole Chase? It's $2.99 on Kindle.

I'm curious if it's dark or light and if the assassin part feels credible. I don't mind humor, but I don't want a silly assassin type story.

I appreciate any feedback you can give me.

Danielle's DHASG 2015 Mega-Challenge
Update: 1/11/15

Challenge Options:

Option A--Spell Out Your Love!:

Instructions: For this Option, you can choose to spell out a dangerous hero-related phrase using only books with dangerous hero characters. You can use:
1. The first or last name of the author
2. The first letter of the book title (not including A, An, And, or The)
3. If you choose your own acronym and it contains the letter X, the word can have X anywhere in its spelling. Other letters much be used in the specified manner.
4. You can even use the hero’s first or last name, but only once.
Here are your choices (you can do however many you like throughout the year).


9. SMOOTH TALKING STRANGER (21 letters)

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S-Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10
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Option B--Dangerous Hero League of Nations:

Instructions: Let’s shake up our location part of the challenge this year. We’ll create a United League of Nations. Pick a hero from (place of birth or where he calls home) a minimum of thirty different places on the globe. You could also use a location where the majority of the book takes place. A book can only be used once. No location can be repeated. For the North American section, any US state qualifies, but the state can only be used one time. Just to add a level of difficulty, you can only use a maximum of 15 different United States locations. The rest must be from other countries. The same applies for each country in that particular region. It can be a made up country, but list the continent/region it’s located in.

Regions:

1. Stefan Ziakis, Greece, from Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10
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Option C--ABCs of Dangerous Hero-osity:

Instructions: This is a hold-over from last year's challenge. Spell out A to Z using the character names of only dangerous heroes from books you read in the year of 2015. You can use a minor or side character or even a villain. They must be bad/edgy/dangerous. You will have 26 different books when you are done. For the letter X, you can use any name that has X anywhere in its spelling. You can use the first, middle, last or an official nickname for the character used in the book.

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Z-Ziakis, Stefan, Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10

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Option D--Paranormal Dangerous Heroes:

Instructions: Read ten to thirteen books with a main character/hero who is in each of the below categories. One book per category. The books can be from romance, urban fantasy, fantasy, or science fiction novels.

1. Angel or demon
2.god or demi-god
3.Werewolf or shapeshifter
4. Sorcerer/Wizard/Magician or Magic-User
5.Immortal Warrior
6.Alien/From Another World or Dimension
7.Vampire
8.Faerie (any Fae creature)
9.Genetically-Enhanced or altered hero (powers are not magical but scientific)
10.Time-Traveler
11.Superhero (caped crimefighter with powers)
Bonus: Psychic/Telekinetic Abilities (doesn’t fit in above categories)
Bonus: Other (doesn’t fit into above categories)

Option E--Dangerous Hero Scale :

Instructions:

Rank the heroes from ten books with dangerous heroes that you read in 2015 from 1-10 according to their dangerous hero quotient.

Dangerous Hero Quotient Key:

10: Completely lethal, seemingly remorseless, has no problem killing to get the job done, or killing as the job. Killing someone doesn't faze him. It's either him or them and don't let someone be after someone he loves. More or less amoral-except when it comes to things that have true value to him (like his heroine or his family). The mission is all that matters to him (at least until he falls for his heroine).
9: Not the guy to mess with. He has few boundaries he won't cross.
8: He can be ruthless. Not above doing almost anything for self-promotion. Has and will betray those close to him if needed. He has a code, but it's his own code--not necessarily in line with established laws, rules, or mores.
7: Most people would probably consider him insane or crazy, or just kinda whacked in the head. A scary guy.
6: Ruthless to get the job done, or to get what he wants/needs/or to protect others.
5: A hero who still has the aura of a bad boy, but is more laid back and open and not necessarily quite as ruthless. Any hero who has stalkerific tendencies is automatically a 5. He's not the type that is completely unpredictable.
4: He has shown that those who mistake him for a ordinary, nice guy are wrong. He'll surprise you!
3: He will do 'bad' things for reasons he feels is necessary, and not feel too much regret about it. He has no problem claiming, kidnapping, or taking his heroine when the situation calls for it.
2: Slightly more volatile than a 1. Most of the time he is very well behaved, you just don't want to get him riled up!
1: Mild-mannered most of the time, but when his fuse gets lit, watch out. He becomes the most dangerous man in the room.

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Option F--Dangerous Historic Heroes:

Instructions: For the historical romance or historical fiction readers on the group, the purpose of this challenge is to read one book for a minimum of eight of the most common dangerous historical hero types.

1. Scottish/Highlander warrior--Conall from A Jewel in the Vaults from The Scrolls of Cridhe, Volume 1 by Lily Baldwin 1/4
2. Knight
3. Archer/Bowman
4. Emperor/King/Duke/Earl/Titled Hero
5. Gunslinger or Outlaw
6. Lawman, Sheriff, Marshal
7. Native American Warrior
8. Gambler or Rogue
9. Ninja/Samurai/Warrior of Eastern Martial Arts Disciplines
10. Historical Spy
11. Mountain Man
12. Pirate/Buccaneer/Privateer/Brigand of the High Seas
13. Highwayman or Thief
14.Mercenary, Warlord or Assassin
15.Legendary Swordsman (not any of the above)
Bonus: Other historical dangerous hero (not listed above)

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Option G—Create Your Own Dangerous Hero

Instructions: List a minimum of ten traits that you desire in your own dangerous hero and read a book with a hero who embodies that trait.
Phrase this part of the challenge as below (using your own particular traits. I’ve provided some of mine as an example).

My ultimate hero is:

1. Very possessive and jealous
2. Faithful
3. Lethal
4. Black Hair, Blue Eyes
5. Over Six Feet Tall
6. Excellent Marksman
7. Military Background
8. Morally Flexible
9. Honorable to the Extreme--Conall from A Jewel in the Vaults from The Scrolls of Cridhe, Volume 1 by Lily Baldwin
10. Virginal or less sexually experienced
11. Criminal Background
12. Assassin

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(Those are just examples. You can choose your very own list of traits. Just note the book and the date read next to them.)

Option H—Dangerous Hero Archetypes
Instructions: The following are different characters from literature/history/tv/pop culture. Read a book to match a minimum of ten different characters to complete this part of the challenge. You may read the original book or a direct adaptation if you like, but you could also use a different book with a character who fits the qualities of the listed characters.

1. Robin Hood
2. Prince Charming
3. Doctor Who
4. Sherlock Holmes
5. Buck Rogers /Han Solo/Captain Malcolm Reynolds
6. Big Bad Wolf--Stefan Ziakis from Sold to the Enemy by Sarah Morgan 1/10
7. James Bond/007
8. Fitzwilliam Darcy
9. Wyatt Earp
10. King Arthur
11. Merlin
12. Captain Hook
13. Phantom of the Opera
14. Professor James Moriarty
15. Bruce Wayne “Batman” or Oliver Queen “Green Arrow”
16. Clark Kent “Superman”
17. “Logan” James Howlett “Wolverine”
18. Casanova or Don Juan
19. Spock
20. The Beast (as in Beauty and the Beast)
Bonus: Up to two characters of your own choice

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Tammy wrote: "Simon from (this was probably one of my fave books of 2014)

Picnic from (he's a biker)"

Wow. Simon is getting a lot of love!

Lauren wrote: " Danielle The Book Huntress (Angels Weep For Goodreads) wrote: "Ooh, I love Bruiser! "

Me too! Jane really needs to wake up where it comes to him."

I totally agree!

You still did a good job, Natalie!

Thanks, Dina!

Danielle's DHASG 2015 My Favorite Genres Yearly Series Challenge

Duration: 1 January to 31 December, 2015

Level 1: Series Maniac

I will spell my favorite genres are:

Historical & Paranormal Romance & Fantasy (34 letters)

Update: 1/9
Completed: 3/34

H-Hart, Regina, Wishing Lake (Finding Home Series) 1/8
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E-Ellis, AD, For Nicky (Torey Hope series) 1/4

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S-The Scrolls of Cridhe: Volume 1 Highland Winds by Various Authors 1/4
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I'm so excited to read Heart of Obsidian. I still have one book before that!

Kate wrote: "Hi Danielle,
I would like to sign up for the yearly challenge with a goal of 150 books."

Got it!

100sweet wrote: "1. Lucca - from Nero by Sarah Brianne
2. Nero - from Nero by Sarah Brianne
3. Michael - from In for a Surprise by C.M. Steele
4. Damian - from Rule's Obsession by Lynda Chance
5. Elijah - from Obse..."

I do love a stalkerific hero myself!

I'm excited to hear that Thronos is on your best list, Kryptonite. I'm looking forward to reading Dark Skye, but I am waiting for the paperback. I still need to read Lothaire though.

Pamela, you must be really impressed with the Lucky Harbors series if all your favorites from 2014 are in those books. I'll have to give it a try.

I'm going to go with Thane from To Claim His Heir by Christmas because he was just about everything I love in a hero. Celibate/used to be a virgin, completely in love with his heroine, possessive/jealous, intense, honorable, but dangerous. Sigh!

I edited your title so members would know what kind of book you're looking for, Buket.

Lauren wrote: "Best Read of 2014 - Written in Red by Anne Bishop
Best Hero - Levi Cooper in The Best Man by Kristin Higgins
Best Heroine - Jane Yellowrock in [book:Death's Rival|12..."

Ooh, I love Bruiser!

That is funny, Pamela!