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My Hero Challenge
0/10 Done1. Bad Boy Hero Covet
2. Alpha Hero - Darkfever
3. Brooding Hero-Dark Challenge
4. Rogue Hero- Fantasy Lover
5. Nerd Hero- Succubus Blues
6. Tycoon Hero-Breath of Magic
7. Protector Hero- TBD
8. Daredevil Hero TBD
9. Warrior Hero- Heart of the Dragon
10. Paranormal Hero At Grave's End
Oooh, I like the sound of this. And I'm glad we have a year to do finish it. I'm in!
8/10 doneI'll sign up! I might have to shuffle some of these guys around, though... especially the ones who could fit into more than one category. *taps chin thoughtfully*
Alpha Hero: Barrons from Karen Marie Moning's Fever series. They don't come much more alpha than Barrons. "I'm the one who won't let you die," he tells Mac--who often makes that job quite a challenge.
Brooding Hero: Dageus from Karen Marie Moning's Highlander series. Oh yes, he broods--but hey, he has the souls of 13 ancient, evil druids locked in his body as the result of a time-travel no-no. I'd brood, too.
Rogue Hero: Gabriel from Sarah MacLean's Love By Numbers series. Notorious rake known for sleeping with opera singers and jumping out windows to escape angry husbands. A committed boob man, he loves the heroine's curves. ;)
Nerd Hero: Seth from Richelle Mead's Georgina Kincaid series. He's a writer who forgets to comb his hair, has been known to ignore commitments because he's too ensconced in his fictional worlds, and has a penchant for goofy t-shirts.
Paranormal Hero: Disco from JA Saare's Rhiannon's Law series. If he can worm his way into this prickly heroine's heart, he can do just about anything. Bonus points for a very hot vampire "marking" scene.
Warrior Hero: David Solomon from Dianne Sylvan's Shadow World series. He's the vampire Prime of the Southern States. He's striking with dark hair and midnight blue eyes. Best of all: he could easily fit into at least four categories for this challenge! (Alpha, Warrior, Tycoon, or even Nerd--this vamp has a doctorate from MIT and can computer geek with the best of 'em.)
Tycoon Hero: Ethan Sullivan from Chloe Neill's Chicagoland Vampires series. Head of one of the oldest vampire houses in the US, Cadogan House. Swedish hottie with Armani fetish.
Bad Boy Hero: The unnamed narrator from Andrew Davidson's The Gargoyle. He's a porn producer who, when the novel opens, has been combining drugs and alcohol. And then driving. To say that turns out poorly with him would be an understatement, but he has a remarkable character arc.
Protector Hero: TBD
Daredevil Hero: TBD
I know, right? I've already moved one book around 3 times and am having a hard time deciding on other categories.
I had a hard time picking what I have. I still can't decide on the others though.
Yeah, Sans & Sherrie, this might be one challenge that I hold off on filling out until I figure out which slots are the hardest. And I don't mean that in nearly the porntastic light it just came across as. :P
I am so in! Although I must say, I am not sure how to fit, which hero where in the list yet... :)1. Bad Boy Hero:
2. Alpha Hero:
3. Brooding Hero: Clockwork Angel
4. Rogue Hero:
5. Nerd Hero: A Quick Bite
6. Tycoon Hero:
7. Protector Hero:
8. Daredevil Hero: Treasured
9. Warrior Hero:
10.Paranormal Hero:Storm Front
Updated my list with some of the books I've read this month that fit the categories--will be on the lookout for characters who fit the remaining five!
I am in!
I'm in. This is definitely going to be a challenge. So many heroes fit more than one. :)NBRC My Hero Challenge
Duration: 1 Jan - 31 Dec 2011
4/10
Bad Boy Hero: (probably an Anne Stuart book)
Alpha Hero:
Brooding Hero:
Rogue Hero:
Nerd Hero: The Brain & The Beauty by Betsy Eliot
Tycoon Hero:
Read
This is going to be a tough one for me but I'm excited!My Hero Challenge
Duration: January 1 - December 31
Completed: 10/10
I'm in-I think I have a couple filled already with backdating to 1/1 but I'm at work and can't do more than save my spot. What do we do if we have a hero that fits more than 1 category? Just put him in the one we need? Like I just started Elizabeth's Wolf by Lora Leigh and I think he could fit 3 or 4 of those categories.
Geeze, I started reading this and I already starting getting ideas for two of the heroes the brooding and the bad boy hero, here's the kicker my ideas for them were coming from the same book!I think I'm a glutton for punnishment here, but I'm going to try this challenge too. I'll post my selections as soon as I get a more permenant list settled.
Ok I changed my mind, going to go ahead and post as I come up with books.My Hero Challenge
Duration: Jan. 1st - December 31st
Completed: 9/10
Paranormal Hero: (Valerius)
(Currently reading!)
(Currently reading!) Done! 12-24-2011 4/5 Stars!
Are we allowed to use a book/character that we may already be reading/using for another challenge?
Me again! I have feeling I'm going need some help coming up with books for the other hero names, is there a way someone can either make a list to help other people like me who are having trouble.Or maybe someone can just come up with ideas or a list in this thread like Sans did for the Let It Be Love Challenge, that really helped me complete my book list!
I'm typing this from my phone so forgive for any mistakes. you can use someone from a book from another challenge if you can. the other questions i will answer when i get to my computer tonight.
1. Bad Boy ~ Lover Avenged by J.R. Ward2. Alpha ~ Wicked Ties by Shayla Black
3. Brooding ~ The Fallen: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
4. Rogue ~ Rejar by Dara Joy
5. Nerd ~ Start Me Up by Victoria Dahl
6. Tycoon ~ My BFF by Ruth Phillips Oakland
7. Protector ~ The Unsung Hero by Suzanne Brockman
8. Daredevil ~ Master of Seduction by Kinley MacGregor
9. Warrior ~ The Chief by Monica McCarty
10. Paranormal ~ Tempting Danger by Eileen Wilkes
Completed 0/10
Mary wrote: "I'm in-I think I have a couple filled already with backdating to 1/1 but I'm at work and can't do more than save my spot. What do we do if we have a hero that fits more than 1 category? Just p..."
Yep, just put him in to whatever category you need or he would fit in better.
For the Tycoon Hero? Do lords count too?
I really want to fit Curran somewhere that isn't taken but I can't find the right spot for him... he seems like the Tycoon type but he doesn't really shower Kate with gifts but then he could be the Daredevil... advice, anyone? haha :) Where would you put Curran?
*for those who don't know he's from the Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews :)
Maybe Ethan (currently holding the Alpha) spot could be a Tycoon, he is a Master Vampire after all with a whole house at his disposal and he did buy clothes for Merit...hmmm...
Sarah, I'd think you could put Curran under Alpha, Paranormal, or perhaps Warrior.
That's what I was thinking, I think I'll switch Curran in for Alpha and move Ethan Sullivan to Tycoon...
Duration: January 1, 2011 - December 31, 20111. Bad Boy ~ Dark Lover by J.R. Ward
2. Alpha ~
3. Brooding ~ The Fallen: Raziel by Kristina Douglas
4. Rogue ~ TBD
5. Nerd ~
6. Tycoon ~ TBD
7. Protector ~
8. Daredevil ~
9. Warrior ~ Atlantis Rising by Alyssa Day
10. Paranormal ~
Gabrielle wrote: "For the Tycoon Hero? Do lords count too?"As long as he is "wealthy" he counts.
FINISHED!! 4/29
It looks like several of us are using The Fallen: Raziel for the brooding hero. Does anyone want to make it part of the Read It With Me/buddy challenge too?
Sherrie wrote: "Gabrielle wrote: "For the Tycoon Hero? Do lords count too?"As long as he is "wealthy" he counts."
Thanks Sherrie!
I'm trying to find heroes in books I haven't read yet, any suggestions?
Finally a challenge that REALLY meets my love of reading (and the hunks) at once! I'm in!1. Bad Boy Hero:
2. Alpha Hero:
3. Brooding Hero:
4. Rogue Hero:
5. Nerd Hero: Seth from Succubus on Top
6. Tycoon Hero:
7. Protector Hero:
8. Daredevil Hero:
9. Warrior Hero:
10.Paranormal Hero:
Gabrielle wrote: "I'm trying to find heroes in books I haven't read yet, any suggestions?"I'm still trying to figure out a bad boy hero, probably end up changing a few around.
Awesome challenge! I'm in, but I'll figure out the books as I go :)Read: 1/10
1. Bad Boy Hero:
4. Rogue Hero:
5. Nerd Hero:
6. Tycoon Hero:
7. Protector Hero:
8. Daredevil Hero:
9. Warrior Hero:
10.Paranormal Hero:
My Hero Challenge
2/10 Complete
Bad Boy Hero:
Alpha Hero:
Brooding Hero:
Rogue Hero:
Nerd Hero: Luke Pascal from A Highlander Christmas by Janet Chapman- Fin 01 Feb
Tycoon Hero:
Protector Hero:
Daredevil Hero: Cam Carter from Stick Shift by Lissa Matthews Fin 06 Feb
Warrior Hero:
Paranormal Hero:
I want in, but I dont know which books to put where. I usually dont know anything about the hero until Ive finished the book.
Traci wrote: "I want in, but I dont know which books to put where. I usually dont know anything about the hero until Ive finished the book."If that's the case just update the challenge each time you read a book. Standard procedure in this group.
Oh sweet! thats my new favorite policy!
No problem, Traci. Welcome to the group by the way.
I really need a Daredevil... any ideas??
Sarah, do you like fireman romance? Jo Davis and Bella Andre both have firefighters series. Andre's is a bit more daredevil-ish (IMO).
(1st book in Jo Davis' series)
(1st book in Bella Andre's series)And pretty much any Navy SEAL/Special Ops book would fit. Maya Banks' KGI series, Lora Leigh's Elite Ops, Suzanne Brockman's Troubleshooters, lots of others. Let me know if you'd like more ideas. ^_^
The thing is I'm new to the whole Romance genre so I've only really ventured into Paranormal and Contemporary. I'll have to look into firemen .... ;)Thank you for the ideas Sans!
Sarah wrote: "I really need a Daredevil... any ideas??"Jace from the Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare would be considered a Daredevil. And so would Keiro from the Incarceron series by Catherine Fisher or Robbie (Puck) from the Iron Fey series by Julie Kagawa.
I hope that helps. Good luck!
I forgot Jace! How could I forget Jace?
Has anyone read A Quick Bite by Lynsay Sands? Does anyone think Dr. Gregory Hewitt fits into any of these categories?I still need to find books for The Alpha Hero, The Nerd Hero, and The Protector Hero.
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Bad Boy Hero:
The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers/viewers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts off 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’s cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I’ve 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 time 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’s kind, sweet, and decent. He’s the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero almost always meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in more ways than one!
Tycoon Hero:
This hero type literally litters Harlequin presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheik, 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’re 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 gets thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to get 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 sex 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’s all the same to him.