I Need a Hero

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

I was going through The Challenge Factory's archives and found a challenge that was first posted in September 2011. I thought it was an awesome challenge and that it deserved to be brought back. I did update it a bit.



For this challenge, read books for each Hero in the following list.
You set the amount of books of each type of Hero. Have fun!

This is a 6 month challenge.
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Easy: 1 - 2 books for every types of hero
Moderate: 3 - 4 books for every type of hero
Difficult: 5+ books for every type of hero


Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.

Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.

(hero types borrowed from http://literatureyoungadultfiction.com

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

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[JoAnne]

Sounds like fun - will give it a try starting 8/1

This is a 6 month challenge. No page limit.
8/1/18 to 1/31/19
Read 10/10

Easy: 1 - 2 books for every types of hero

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
Cottage by the Sea by Debbie Macomber 8/6/18 5stars (Keaton - wouldn't consider himself a hero at all)

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
Hard Sell (21 Wall Street #2) by Lauren Layne 8/18/18 4stars (Matt)

Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
Racked and Stacked (Blacktop Cowboys #9) by Lorelei James 8/1/18 4stars (Ike)

Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
Maybe for You (Whiskey and Weddings, #3) by Nicole McLaughlin 8/8/18 3.5stars (describes Jake to a T but he's in a contemporary romance and hates commitment)

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
A Love for Leah (Amish of Pontotoc #2) by Amy Lillard 8/3/18 5stars (Jamie - patient as a saint; kind)

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
I Flipping Love You (Shacking Up #3) by Helena Hunting 8/9/18 4stars (Pierce)

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
The Wild Mountain Thyme by Kathryn Scarborough 8/4/18 3stars (Jim)

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.
The Mysterious Lord Millcroft (The King's Elite #1) by Virginia Heath 8/17/18 4.5 stars (Seb - a spy)

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
Between You and Me by Susan Wiggs 8/7/18 5stars (Caleb)

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
Wild Game (Wilding Pack Wolves #1) by Alisa Woods 9/16/18 3stars (Owen)

(hero types borrowed from http://literatureyoungadultfiction.com

[Midniteillusion]

Sign me up for Easy please. :)

I Need a Hero
Duration: 8/01/18 - 1/31/19
Level: Easy (2 books per task)
Books read: 13/20


Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
1) Neighbor Dearest
2)


Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
1) The Triangle
2)


Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
1) To Sir Phillip, With Love
2) Wolf


Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
1)The Viscount Who Loved Me
2)


Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
1)
2)



Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
1) Captive for the Sheikh's Pleasure
2) Unexpected Gifts


The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
1) Semiautomatic Marriage
2) A Soldier's Christmas: I'll Be Home for Christmas\Presents Under the Tree\If Only in My Dreams


Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.
1) Lady Pirate
2) Cash


Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
1) Reign
2) Dark Mysteries


Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
1)
2)

[♛ Jarusauskas]

Sign me up for easy, too, please.

I Need a Hero
Duration: 7/28/18 - 1/27/19
Level: Easy (2 books per task)
Completed tasks: 0/10
Books read: 0/10+
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
1. Forget You, Ethan by Whitney G. | 3 stars.


Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
1. Possession by Jaimie Roberts. | 2 stars.


Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
1. In 27 Days by Alison Gervais. | 5 stars.


Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
1.
2.


Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
1. Lev by Belle Aurora. | 2 stars.

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
1. The Tycoon's Pregnant Mistress by Maya Banks. | 5 stars.


Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
1.
2.


Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.
1.
2.


Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
1.
2.


Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
1. Sweet Ruin by Kresley Cole. | 3 stars.
2. Come Moonrise by Lucy Monroe. | 3 stars.

[Agnieszka]

I'll start with easy - I have no idea if I find more than one PN hero or will be in a mood for the Rogue. I'll bump it up in case I'll manage more

I Need a Hero
Duration: 7/28/18 - 1/27/19
Level: Easy (1 - 2 books per task)
Completed tasks: 8/10
Books read: 22/10+ - last updated
No page limit, Re-reads are OK.


Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
The Hangman's Companion by Joseph Flynn 4* 7/31
Someone Else's Fairytale book 1 of Someone Else's Fairytale Box Set: Books 1-4 by E.M. Tippetts 5* 8/20
Special Agent Booker by Mimi Barbour 4* 8/20

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
Ten Big Ones by Janet Evanovich 3* 8/4 both of them
Gator Bait by Jana Deleon 5* 8/15
Soldiers of Fortune by Selena Blake 3* 8/17

Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen.
Entscheidung in Cornwall=Once More With Feeling by Nora Roberts 3* 8/6

Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
Brownies & Betrayal by Heather Justesen 3* 8/9
A Little Big Rock by Lauren Blakely 2* 8/13

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
Through Her Eyes by Alisha Jones 5* 8/11
Murder at the Courthouse by Ann H. Gabhart 4* 8/13

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
Im Tod vereint=Divided in Death by J.D. Robb 6* 8/10
Ein Gentleman in Moskau=A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles 3* 8/18

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
Twenty-Eight and a Half Wishes book 1 of Rose Gardner Mystery Box Set by Denise Grover Swank 4* 7/28
Twenty-Nine and a Half Reasons book 2 of Rose Gardner Mystery Box Set by Denise Grover Swank 4* 8/5
Mainhattan Blues by Andreas Schäfer 4* 8/7 (Mainhattan is a local term for Frankfurt/Main - especially if compared to New York City)
Ghost of a Chance by Matthew Costello & Neil Richards 3* 8/21
Bed, Breakfast & Bones by Carolyn L. Dean 4* 8/22
Dune, Dock, and a Dead Man by Carolyn L. Dean 4* 8/23

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
The Legacy Device by Rachel Amphlett 5* 8/2
Das Geheimnis von Orcas Island=The Welcoming by Nora Roberts 4* 8/14
At Her SEAL's Command by Selena Blake 3* 8/16

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.

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[Emerson]

Signing up for easy. Thanks.

[Sharon]

Oh this is going to be fun, my first challenge since retiring. I would like to join the easy group.

[Mariana]

I Need a Hero
08/01/2018 -->01/31/2019
Level: Moderate
Tasks: 10/10
Books: 24

Bad Boy Hero:
The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor

1. by Sally Thorne, read 08/05, 5 stars
2. by Lane Hayes, read 10/31, 4 stars

Alpha Hero:
Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine

1. by Thea de Salle, read 08/13, 2 stars
2. by Shannon Stacey, read 10/21, 2.5 stars
3. by S.E. Harmon, read 11/04, 4 stars
4. by Susan Wiggs, read 11/16, 4 stars

Brooding Hero:
Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

1. by Molly O'Keefe, read 10/24, 4.5 stars
2. by Lucy Parker, read 11/06, 4 stars

Rogue Hero:
The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.

1. by Cara Elliott, read 08/15, 3 stars
2. by K.J. Charles, read 09/30, 3 stars
3. by Joya Ryan, read 10/31, 3 stars

Nerd Hero:
Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!

1. by Colleen Hoover, read 08/29, 5 stars
2. by Taylor Jenkins Reid, read 10/15, 3 stars
3. by Nora Roberts, read 11/24, 4 stars

Tycoon Hero:
This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.

1. by Susan Mallery, read 08/25, 3 stars
2. by R. Scarlett, read 01/06, 4 stars

Protector Hero:
The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.

1. by Karin Slaughter, read 07/12, 4 stars
2. by Julie Garwood, read 08/26, 4 stars
3. by Jill Shalvis, read 09/30, 5 stars

Daredevil Hero:
Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

1. by Hailey Turner, read 08/21, 4 stars
2. by J.F. Smith, read 10/03, 4 stars

Warrior Hero:
The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

1. by J.H. Knight, read 09/09, 3.5 stars
2. by Charlie Cochet, read 09/04, 3 stars

Paranormal Hero:
Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him

1. by Annie Bellet, read 08/27, 3 stars
2. by Ilona Andrews, read 09/24, 4 stars

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Welcome to the challenge, everyone.
I've created a shortcut for each of you in message 2.

[Erica, Quality Control Supervisor]

I Need a Hero Challenge
Start date: July 29, 2018
Finishing date: January 29, 2019
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Level: Easy 1 - 2 books for every type of hero

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.

1.
2.

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.

✔ 1. Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco (9/16)
2.



Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

✔ 1. The Golden Notebook by Doris Lessing (10/13)
2.



Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.

1.
2.

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!

1.
2.

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.

1.
2.

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.

1.
2.

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

1.
2.

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

✔ 1. The Good Pilot Peter Woodhouse by Alexander McCall Smith (9/14)
2.



Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.

1.
2.

[Sophie]

This sounds awesome! I'd like to give this one a try :) I'm going to backdate to a few days ago if I may as I have a couple of books that would fit.
Start: July 21 2018
Finish: January 21 2019

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armour.

1. It's In His Heart - Cooper
2. Sparrow - Troy Brennan
3. Inseparable - Devin
4. When Stars Burn Out - Paxton
5. I Bet You - Ryker
6. The Studying Hours - Sebastian "Oz" Osborne



Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.

1. Catching Caden - Caden
2. Shameless King - Declan
3. The Hardest Fall - Dylan
4. Jock Row - Sterling "Rowdy" Wade



Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

1. The Scorpio Races - Sean
2. The Glory - Will
3. Jock Rule - Kip



Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
1. Kenzie And The Guy Next Door - Jeremy
2. Stud: A College Football Romance - Logan Wolfe
3. The End Zone - Sage Poirier



Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!

1. Starting Over - Cameron Thomas



Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
1. Hour of Need - Major Grant Barrett
2. The Murderer's Son - DI Rowan Jackman
3. Cheat Codes - Dr Archer Jones
4. End Game - Dr Archer Jones
5. Still Not Into You - Gabe
6. Until November - Asher



Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

1. Writing on the Wall - Ryan
2. Backs Against the Wall - Ryan
3. Tearing Down the Wall - Ryan



Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.

1. Moonlight Prince - Fen
2. Styx - Nate

[Tania]

I Need a Hero Challenge
8/1/2018 - 1/31/2019
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Easy: 1 - 2 books for every types of hero

Progress: 5/20

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
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Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
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Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
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Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
1. Copper King by Vivian Arend (finished 12/12), my review is here
2.

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
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Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
1. Christmas Chaos by Jennifer Conner (finished 12/1), my review is here
2. A Promise for Her Love by Elaina Lee (finished 12/1), my review is here

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
1. B.I.S.A. (Brunei Secret Intelligence Agency): Eventually by Amir Falique (finished 8/24), my review is here
2.

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.
1.
2.

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
1.
2.

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
1. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling (finished 8/23), my review is here
2.

(hero types borrowed from http://literatureyoungadultfiction.com

[Katherine]

🍨🍨🍨🍨 I Need a Hero 🍨🍨🍨🍨 30th July - 30th Jan 2019.
Difficult: 5+ books for every type of hero.

Bad Boy Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Mercenary Abduction 27/8/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Heroic Abduction 16/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 The Fall of the Governor: Part One 21/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 The Fall of the Governor: Part Two 27/10/18 ★★★
🍦 The Hidden Oracle 17/11/18 ★★★★★
🍦 The 100 2/12/18 ★★
🍦 Replica 24/12/18 ★★★
🍦 'Till Death Do Us Part 25/12/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Doctor Strange, Vol. 4: Mr. Misery 27/12/18 ★★★
🍦 Doctor Strange, Vol. 5: Secret Empire 30/12/18 ★★★
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Alpha Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Better Date than Never Boxed Set: Books 1-6 15/8/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Zombie Fallout 29/8/18 ★★★★
🍦 The End Has Come and Gone 25/10/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Eragon 27/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 Eldest 27/10/18 ★★★
🍦 Olivia's Mate 25/11/18 ★★★
🍦 Poor Unfortunate Soul: A Tale of the Sea Witch 25/11/18 ★★★
🍦 The Khyma: Taken Part One 3/12/18 ★★★
🍦 Manga Classics: Pride & Prejudice 22/12/18 ★★
🍦 The Mighty Thor, Volume 3: The Asgard/Shi'ar War 22/12/18 ★★★★
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Brooding Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 The Two Towers 22/11/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: Parts One and Two 2/12/18 ★
🍦 Wolverine: Old Man Logan, Vol. 4: Old Monsters 7/12/18 ★★★
🍦 The Lake of Souls 13/12/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Dorothy 26/12/18 ★★★


(hide spoiler)]
🍦 Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus Vol. 7
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Rogue Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Barbarian's Choice 18/8/18 ★★★
🍦 Critical Failures II: Fail Harder 25/8/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Plague Z, Part One 4/12/18 ★★★
🍦 The Beauty, Vol. 3 11/12/18 ★★★
🍦 Percy Jackson and the Singer of Apollo 22/12/18 ★★★


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🍦 The Return of the King
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Nerd Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Doctor Who - The Wheel of Ice 16/8/18 ★★★
🍦 Mail Order Maternity 23/10/18 ★★★
🍦 Illuminae 29/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 I, Robot 26/11/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Dan and Phil Go Outside 26/12/18 ★★★★★


(hide spoiler)]
🍦 Better Date than Never Boxed Set, #7-10
🍦 The World's Greatest First Love, Vol. 4
🍦 Betsy
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Tycoon Hero: He can be rich, a prince, wealthy boss. (view spoiler)[
🍦 Lazy Son 19/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 The Harry Potter Collection 1-4 30/12/18 ★★★★★


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Protector Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Barbarian's Hope 17/8/18 ★★★
🍦 The Fellowship of the Ring 16/10/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Demon Thief 28/10/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Mort 30/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: The Day of the Doctor 23/12/18 ★★★★★


(hide spoiler)]
🍦 Junjo Romantica, Volume 10
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Daredevil Hero: They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. (view spoiler)[

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Warrior Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 19/8/18 ★★★★★
🍦 How to Betray a Dragon's Hero 26/8/18 ★★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: Twelve Doctors of Christmas 5/12/18 ★★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: Dead of Winter 7/12/18 ★★★
🍦 Ranma 1/2, Volume 11 25/12/18 ★★★


(hide spoiler)]
🍦 Reader Abduction
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Paranormal Hero: (view spoiler)[
🍦 Lord Loss 17/10/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: Forever Autumn 22/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: The Monsters Inside 25/10/18 ★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: The Stealers of Dreams 25/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 Doctor Who: The Price of Paradise 26/10/18 ★★★
🍦 Soul Music 31/10/18 ★★★★
🍦 Saga, Vol. 7 19/12/18 ★★★
🍦 Hogfather 24/12/18 ★★★★★
🍦 Slawter 27/12/18 ★★★★
🍦 Venom, Vol. 3: Lethal Protector - Blood in the Water 28/12/18 ★★★★
(hide spoiler)]

[LaurLa]

I Need a Hero
August - January

I Need a Hero (msg 15)

Medium level: - 3-4 books per hero
Books Completed: 40 of 40

Bad Boy Hero

🌸Lover Eternal - J.R. Ward - 09.14 ★★★★
🌸Echoes of Scotland Street - Samantha Young - 09.20 ★★★★
🌸Love with a Perfect Cowboy - Lori Wilde - 10.22 ★★★
🌸Wicked Ride - Rebecca Zanetti - 10.24 ★★★★

Alpha Hero

🌸Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews - 08.11 ★★★★
🌸The Colonel's Daughter - Amy Andrews - 09.17 ★★★★
🌸Beautiful Bastard - Christina Lauren - 10.09 ★★★★
🌸The Gamble - Kristen Ashley - 10.27 ★★★★★

Brooding Hero

🌸Pride and Prejudice - Jane Austen - 08.24 ★★★★
🌸Scene of the Crime: Killer Cove - Carla Cassidy - 08.23 ★★★
🌸Mac Liam - Renee Vincent - 08.09 ★★★★
🌸Single White Vampire - Lynsay Sands - 09.16 ★★★★

Rogue Hero

🌸Sucker Punched - Kelley R. Martin - 09.03 ★★★★
🌸True Devotion - Liora Blake - 10.03 ★★★★
🌸The Will - Kristen Ashley - 10.28 ★★★★★
🌸Hidden Pleasures - Brenda Jackson - 11.14 ★★★

Nerd Hero

🌸Nuts - Alice Clayton - 08.19 ★★★★
🌸How to Hook a Bookworm - Cassie Mae - 08.07 ★★★
🌸The Other Side of Us - Sarah Mayberry - 09.23 ★★★★
🌸Buck's Landing - Cameron Garriepy - 10.04 ★★★

Tycoon Hero

🌸Ritual In Death - J.D. Robb - 08.04 ★★★★
🌸Night Heat - Brenda Jackson - 08.05 ★★★
🌸Risky Pleasures - Brenda Jackson - 10.04 ★★★
🌸Irresistible Forces - Brenda Jackson - 10.18 ★★★

Protector Hero

🌸Deadly Force - Misty Evans - 08.30 ★★★★
🌸Alec Mackenzie's Art of Seduction - Jennifer Ashley - 08.22 ★★★★★
🌸A Sandcastle Christmas - J.D. Faver - 09.06 ★★★
🌸The Good Luck Sister - Jill Shalvis - 09.30 ★★★

Daredevil Hero

🌸Well Hung - Lauren Blakely - 08.21 ★★★★
🌸His Wicked Heart - Darcy Burke - 10.07 ★★★★
🌸One More Night - Julia London - 11.10 ★★★★
🌸Dirty Little Secrets - Julie Leto - 12.01 ★★★★

Warrior Hero

🌸The Farthest Edge - Kristen Ashley - 08.26 ★★★★
🌸Loving Lilly - J.M Madden - 10.28 ★★★
🌸Collision Point - Lora Leigh - 11.25 ★★★★
🌸Marked - Sarah Fine - 11.28 ★★★★

Paranormal Hero

🌸Quinn's Undying Rose - Tina Folsom - 08.27 ★★★
🌸Talen - Rebecca Zanetti - 08.10 ★★★★
🌸Beyond the Darkness - Alexandra Ivy - 09.22 ★★★★
🌸Sixth Grave on the Edge - Darynda Jones - 10.15 ★★★★

[Beth]

Me. Easy level, because deciding things is hard for me, and this is all about deciding what kind of hero the protagonist it.

Do Heros have to be guys?

Bad Boy Hero:
* Artificial Condition 8/10/18 (Murderbot) [actually, Murderbot isn't human and doesn't have a gender[

Brooding Hero:

* [book:Circe|35959740], Madeline Miller 8/8/18 (Telemachus)

Nerd Hero:
* The Hearts We Sold, 8/9/18 (James)

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Beth wrote: "Do Heros have to be guys?"

I'm so glad you asked that question. I answer is 'yes', because in a couple of months I'm going to post the feminine version of this challenge. It will be called (oddly enough :) "I Need a Heroine".

[Melissa]

This is a 6 month challenge. 09.01.2018 - 03.01.2019
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Easy: 1 - 2 books for every types of hero
Moderate: 3 - 4 books for every type of hero
Difficult: 5+ books for every type of hero


Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.

Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
A Quick Bite - Gregory Hewitt 09.05.2018
Something Sweet - Camden 09.08.2018

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
Stuck-Up Suit - Graham Morgan 09.04.2018

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
Origin - Deamon Black 09.02.2018

[JoAnne]

Done on post 3
Easy; 1 per category
Read 10/10

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Selu wrote: "Lanelle wrote: "I answer is 'yes', because in a couple of months I'm going to post the feminine version of this challenge. "

This sounds amazing! Has this been posted yet?"

I just checked and its all ready to be posted.

[Lanelle, Production Chief]

Selu wrote: "This sounds amazing! Has this been posted yet?"

Selu, I just posted "I Need a Heroine". I hope you like it.

[Lisa]

I Need a Hero – 6 Month Challenge
Duration: 1/1/2019 – 6/30/2019

Levels: Easy: 1 - 2 books for every types of hero. Moderate: 3 - 4 books for every type of hero. No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Completed: 20 / 20 *** 5/27/19 ***

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.

1. Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book by Jennifer Donnelly – 1/11/18
2. Unforgettable You by Brenda Novak – 3/4/19

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine..

1. A Cold Creek Holiday by RaeAnne Thayne – 1/4/19
2. My Forever Home by Debbie Burns – 1/19/19

Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

1. One More Moment by Samantha Chase – 2/2/19
2. Dangerous Passage by Lisa Harris – 5/5/19

Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.

1. Claimed: One Wife by Meredith Webber – 5/8/19
2. California Girls by Susan Mallery – 5/27/19

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!

1. The Ex by Alafair Burke – 1/21/19
2. The Best of Us by Robyn Carr – 1/29/19

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.

1. Leaving Lavender Tides by Colleen Coble – 2/23/19
2. If I Can't Have You by Iris Morland – 4/14/19

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.

1. Honor & ... by Sandra Brown – 1/2/19
2. Falling by M.K. Lansbury – 1/22/19

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

1. Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble – 2/1/19
2. Code of Valor by Lynette Eason – 4/8/19

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

1. Fatal Exchange by Lisa Harris – 5/10/19
2. Hidden Agendaby Lisa Harris – 5/13/19

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.

1. Midnight Flame by Lara Adrian – 1/6/19
2. Bitter Sweet Love by Jennifer Armentrout – 4/14/19

[LaurLa]

I found all my heroes!!
Original post: I Need a Hero (msg 15)

Medium level: - 3-4 books per hero
Books Completed: 40 of 40

[Lizz (Beer, Books and Boos)]

I Need a Hero
2/1/19-7/31/19
Easy
0/20

Bad Boy Hero:

Alpha Hero:

Brooding Hero:

Rogue Hero:

Nerd Hero:

Tycoon Hero:

Protector Hero:

Daredevil Hero:

Warrior Hero:

Paranormal Hero:

[Celia]

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.

Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.

Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)

Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.

Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!

Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.

Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.

Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.

Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.

Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.

[Suzanne]

The Challenge Factory
I Need a Hero
Duration: 4/1/2019 - 9/30/2019

Progress: 50 out of 50

I was going through The Challenge Factory's archives and found a challenge that was first posted in September 2011. I thought it was an awesome challenge and that it deserved to be brought back. I did update it a bit.

For this challenge, read books for each Hero in the following list.
You set the amount of books of each type of Hero. Have fun!

This is a 6 month challenge.
No page limit. Re-reads are okay.

Easy: 1 - 2 books for every types of hero
Moderate: 3 - 4 books for every type of hero
Difficult: 5+ books for every type of hero

Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
1. Never Trust a Pirate by Anne Stuart - ***** - 5/8/2019 - 304 Pages
2. Lothaire by Kresley Cole - ***** - 9/17/2019 - 468 Pages
3. See Jane Score by Rachel Gibson - ***** - 12/2/2019 - 363 Pages
4. Lucifer's Daughter by Eve Langlais - **** - 2/24/2022 - 312 Pages
5. Let Me Be Your Motivation by Tay Mo'Nae - **** - 2/22/2022 - 141 Pages


Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
1. Changing the Game by Jaci Burton - **** - 7/10/2019 - 299 Pages
2. A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole - ***** - 9/23/2019 - 360 Pages
3. One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/25/2019 - 340 Pages
4. Sea Witch by Sarah Henning - **** - 11/5/2019 - 368 Pages
5. Kiss of Snow by Nalini Singh - **** - 10/21/2019 - 432 Pages


Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
1. It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover - ***** - 4/9/2019 - 376 Pages
2. An Easy Death by Charlaine Harris - ***** - 6/5/2019 - 336 Pages
3. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas - **** - 6/7/2019 - 419 Pages
4. The Many Sins of Lord Cameron by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 8/7/2019 - 320 Pages
5. Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - ***** - 8/9/2019 - 309 Pages


Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
1. Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell - *** - 6/18/2019 - 385 Pages
2. Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/18/2019 - 316 Pages
3. The Viscount Who Loved Me by Julia Quinn - ***** - 6/22/2019 - 480 Pages
4. The Seduction Of Elliot McBride by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/2/2022 - 309 Pages
5. Runaway by Heather Graham - **** - 2/7/2022 - 355 Pages


Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
1. Ain't She Sweet? by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - ***** - 5/3/2019 - 464 Pages
2. Nuts by Alice Clayton - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages
3. Slouch Witch by Helen Harper - ***** - 9/2/2019 - 342 Pages
4. Better Homes and Hauntings by Molly Harper - ***** - 9/28/2019 - 318 Pages
5. Under the Table by Stephanie Evanovich - **** - 10/9/2019 - 336 Pages


Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
1. Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar - ***** - 4/22/2019 - 224 Pages
2. Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages
3. Evermore by Alyson Noel - *** - 5/15/2019 - 301 Pages
4. Branded by Laura Wright - *** - 5/16/2019 - 384 Pages
5. Beautiful Bitch by Christina Lauren - **** - 10/9/2019 - 160 Pages


Protector Hero: The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
1. Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins - ***** - 4/14/2019 - 386 Pages
2. Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin - **** - 10/19/2019 - 277 Pages
3. Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank - *** - 8/31/2019 - 376 Pages
4. Losing Control by Nina Croft - *** - 10/1/2019 - 250 Pages
5. The Unexpected Millionaire by Susan Mallery - **** - 6/7/2019 - 185 Pages


Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.
1. The Untamed MacKenzie by Jennifer Ashley - ***** - 6/6/2022 - 194 Pages
2. Hello Stranger by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/4/2022 - 286 Pages
3. Hard Bitten by Chloe Neill - **** - 2/16/2022 - 350 Pages
4. Firelight by Kristen Callihan - ***** - 1/8/2022 - 372 Pages
5. Blue Lily, Lily Blue by Maggie Stiefvater - **** - 10/25/2021 - 391 Pages


Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
1. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - ***** - 5/2/2019 - 361 Pages
2. Circe by Madeline Miller - ***** - 6/25/2019 - 393 Pages
3. When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare - ***** - 8/12/2019 - 376 Pages
4. The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann - ***** - 9/19/2019 - 390 Pages
5. When You Dare by Lori Foster - *** - 7/7/2019 - 448 Pages


Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
1. Dreams of a Dark Warrior by Kresley Cole - ***** - 4/5/2019 - 515 Pages
2. The Beast by J.R. Ward - **** - 4/23/2019 - 508 Pages
3. Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout - *** - 5/21/2019 - 374 Pages
4. The Last Star by Rick Yancey - * - 5/30/2019 - 338 Pages
5. The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead - *** - 5/15/2019 - 418 Pages

[Lisa]

COMPLETED Post #24

[Tamie-lee]

I Need a Hero
Duration: May 22 - November 21, 2021
Level: Difficult (5 books per task)
Books read: 8/50


Bad Boy Hero: The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
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Alpha Hero: Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He is cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I have noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
1. Gothikana
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Brooding Hero: Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
1. Apocalypse Z: The Beginning of the End
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Rogue Hero: The Rogue, who by any other period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
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Nerd Hero: Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He is kind, sweet, and decent. He is the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero usually meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in many ways!
1. Shield & Shade
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Tycoon Hero: This hero type literally litters Harlequin Presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheikh, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
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The Protector Hero: This hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
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Daredevil Hero: Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they are all over that like white on rice.
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Warrior Hero: The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman is thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to be conquered by the heroine.
1. Heart's Prisoner
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Paranormal Hero: Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it, the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sexuality with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being… it is all the same to him.
1. Darkness Before Dawn (Victor Valentine)
2. Blood-Kissed Sky
3. After Daybreak
4. A Torn Paige
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