~ BLOG HOP STARTS MONDAY, AUGUST 13 AND RUNS UNTIL AUGUST 19TH ~
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Grand Prize: $100 Barnes & Noble Gift Card -- winner will be selected after the blog hop ends. Entering all the Giveaways from each hop listed below increases your chance of winning the Grand Prize since the entries will be drawn from the winners of each Giveaway.
What makes a hero hot?
For me, as a reader, I love my heroes a little on the dark side. I tend to fall for men who have been wounded--physically or emotionally. Think Acheron from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark Hunters. This hero has been tortured, beaten, humiliated, and betrayed by the one who held his fragile heart in her cruel hands (That Artemis heifer bitch would taste good with some hot sauce, right, Simi?)
He is a great example of the hero that makes me weak in the knees. I just wanna hold him, stroke his ever changing beautiful locks, and gaze into his silver eyes for just a few decades. It's NOT the things that have been done to him that make him sexy--rather his love for mankind and his fierce drive to protect the innocent, his belief in the goodness of the human race, and that gentle side that we get glimpses of now and again that make him such a potent hero. And did I mention he plays the guitar and sings Nickleback and Godsmack cover songs?
So what makes a hero hot to you? Do share below in the comments-I'd love to here all the smexy details.
~ And now for my giveaway ~
Title: Angel of Darkness (The Fallen, Book One)
Author: Cynthia Eden
As an angel of death, Keenan’s job is to collect the souls on his list. He’s carried out his duty for two thousand years and never faltered once. Until he meets Nicole St. James. When the moment of death comes, Keenan hesitates, and instead of taking Nicole, Keenan touches the vampire who’s attacking her.
Cast out of heaven for disobedience, Keenan plummets to earth. Six months later, he finally manages to track Nicole to a bar in Mexico. He’s stunned to discover that the woman he remembers has undergone a dramatic change—she’s become a vampire. And when he realizes that she’s the target of all manner of enemies—other vampires, demons, even shifters—he’ll do whatever it takes to protect her, even if all hell breaks loose...
How to win:
* Leave a comment below with what makes a hero hot to you--and who your favorite hero is--along with your email address.
*Follow my blog
* US Residents Only please
*No P.O. Boxes--this is tradeback size and would get crushed.
*Winner will be selected via Random.org
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I like my hero's tortured too ;) and Wraith from Larissa Ione's Demonica series was my fav hero in a long while.
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Sharonda~
DeleteThanks for stopping by :) and participating in the blog hop.
LURVE Larissa's books--ALL OF THEM!!
I also am a tortured hero lover and Wraith is MINE :).
ReplyDeleteI love Cynthia's books and just want to offer support. Don't enter me as I own this and all her other works as well :).
Victoria~
DeleteYou are so sweet to just stop by and lend support to Cynthia--I finally got to meet her briefly this past week in NOLA during Authors After Dark--she was sweet, beautiful, and funny as hell.
Thanks again!
Hi Love the HOP!!! I love a guy that thinks about me just as much as himself! I hate guys that think being romantic is not manly!
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Kim~
DeleteGlad you are enjoying the hop. And I love your comment--my hubby tends to do "romantic" things that he sees as just silly-but he does them anyway. What a sweetie.
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I like all the same above mentioned character traits in a hero, but I'm going to add a physical one that really gets me going - tattoos :)
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Michelle~ OHHHHH---you have discovered one of my own weaknesses. LURVE tatts--but not too many :)
DeleteI love Acheron, isn't he just the best. I think he is my fave character ever. I agree with all you said. After all he was put through and still cares. That's says it all there.
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BLHmistress-
DeleteYes to your question about Acherson---swoon!
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Can it be a group of who my favorite hero is? :) If so, then I would like to say the whole of the BDB is my favorite hero, lol!
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Yadkny--YES, you sure can. And the BDB are great examples, too. LURVE LURVE LURVE them :)
DeleteI love a hero who is alpha male with a dose of tenderness. I adored Kasey Whitedove in Chasing Seth by JR Loveless.
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Yvette~
DeleteOH, you listed a character and book I haven't read or heard about. I must check it out, thanks!
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What really makes a hero hot would have to be a man who is sensitive and confident in himself. Looking like your book cover doesn't hurt either. I follow the blog by e-mail.
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Debra,
DeleteLOL...I know, right?
I like a big, bad, man who isn't afraid to let go of his emotional side once in a while.
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I love tortured Alpha males. Yummilicious! Thanks for participating in the hop!
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Rhonda-
DeleteYou are right up my alley with that response, lol.
And thank YOU for stopping by my blog and commenting!
A hero is hot when he's got that tender heart on the inside (the one where it's completely obvious to everyone but him that he's in love and wants to be loved in return) but on the outside he's Alpha and strong, kind of a bad ass attitude sort-of look. :)
ReplyDeleteI'd have to say one of my favorite heroes is Zane Cutter from Undertow by Cherry Adair. :)
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Molly~
DeleteOhhhh---I have your Zane in my TBR pile--just haven't had the chance yet to read it. I love Cherry's RS books!
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A hero is osmeone who does something difficult or even heart wrenching, because it's the right thing to do. Strong (mentally & physically), smart, compassionate.
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Di ~
DeleteAwesome answer! Thanks for stopping by and participating in the HOP!!!!
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ReplyDeleteWhat makes a hero hot - there are a lot of factors to incorporate here, a combination of traits. Little bit tortured, Little bit dark and bad but not enough for him to ignore his heart completely. Sense of humor with equal parts Snarkiness.
ReplyDeleteRAO~
DeleteI'm a huge fan of the snark, lol.
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My ideal hero is someone that is more dominate! I like a guy that knows how to take charge! I love Cabal from Lora Leigh’s series Breeds.
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I've read Cabal's book---what a sexy shifter.
DeleteLove a Dom...er, I mean a dominate man :)
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My hero is one who has a soft heart and is willing to show it. I also love the hero who is strong willed and loyal. Of course a little humor is always good too.
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Mel~
DeleteThank you for commenting--you listed all great qualities -- Humor is a biggie for me as well.
Enjoy the hop.
C.S. ~ you know how I like my hero ... tall, dark, handsome and preferably wearing a military uniform ... being a Navy SEAL makes it even better. I love Irving (Izzy) Zanella from Suzanne Brockmann's Troubleshooter Series. He is sometimes a jerk, most of the time funny but all of the a man you can count on to be there when you need him most. He is my fictional hero/boyfriend !
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Mimirose~
DeleteOh, yeah--we could talk ALL day about our obsession with the Navy SEALs of romance. Izzy is second only to my Sam Starrett :) I was instantly attracted to his somewhat jerky personality as well as his snarky humor. I loved his book and miss him terribly. Can't wait for another of Brockmann's books:) Thanks for stopping by my blog and hope you are enjoying the hop.
Gotta agree with Ash, but most of the Dark Hunters are pretty hot heros. I pretty much love Zarek also. Thx for giveaway.
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Lana-
DeleteZarek is another fave of that series. Another tortured soul whose story made me sob.
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My hero is someone that is very masculine but still romantic. My favorite hero is Nathan (KGI series)! I loved that he never gave up on his love! Great contest! Thank you so much for the chance to win!
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Carol~
DeleteI LURVE Banks's heroes from her KGI series---My fave is Rio and Sam...in that order. But all are delish...
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He must be strong yet tender.
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Sophia--I Heartily Agree!
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Woohoo! Loving this hop! All those HOT sexy hero's to drool over!
ReplyDeleteA hero is HOT when he’s an alpha; (shifter, human, or vamp) tall, handsome, sexy, with a sense of humor, loyal, and a BAD ASS! He doesn’t want anyone to know that he is soft on the inside, especially for his woman.
My favorite hero is hands down… Bo Novikov from Shelly Laurenston’s “Beast Behaving Badly” He is a handsome, sexy, surly, and mean hockey playing hybrid shifter, and everyone hates him, except his woman.
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Nay Nay--
DeleteI'm glad you stopped by to participate in the hop and are having fun.
I must admit--not a huge fan of Laurenston. But--I have only read one, didn't finish it...maybe I just wasn't in the mood? I dunno. But, I do plan on giving it another try, since peeps love her so much.
I have the first book on my kindle.
You have me very curious about the Bo dude :)
Sometimes I like my heroes alpha, strong, intelligent, fiercely protective, witty sense of humor, passionate and compassionate even if he sometimes tries to hide it. Loyal.
ReplyDeleteThanks for being part of the blog hop and for your giveaway
Christine
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Christine~
DeleteLove all your great qualities-the are spot on!
Thanks for participating in this hop! Enjoy the other great blogs!
A hot hero is strong in mind and body, that has strength as well as compassion..
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DeleteLove that comment about being strong in mind and body.
And compassion is a must.
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A hero is someone that knows what to do when it gets tough! I like when they are somewhat protective and gorgeous…of course!
ReplyDeleteLucan rom Kiss of Midnight is my absolute favorite hero… and a vampire to boot! SO SEXY!
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Donna~
DeleteLucan...mmmmmm....delish...it's been a while since I've read Adrian's books. I am one book behind. I need the newest one.
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Tall, strong and kind. My favorite hero is Broderick from Ransom by Julie Garwood.
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Joy- I love Garwood's books. She is one of the rare authros that write historical that I'll read. LURVE her stuff.
DeleteCan't remember much about Broderick, just know that I read Ransom a LONG time ago, lol.
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I really go for the guy that has just a little too much testosterone LOL but has the lady that he allows to kick his ass back inline! Kresely Cole is great at those characters! Conrad is all badass in her book but Neomi kicks back! Love them! Great contest! Thanks!
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Evelyn ~
DeleteLove it when the heroine stands up to a very strong hero...that is hot! Lothaire is my fave of Cole's...Love that vamp!
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I like my heroes Alpha, protective, intelligent, amusing, damaged and redeemable! My current faves are Terrible from Stacia Kane's Downside Ghosts series, Atticus from the Iron Druid series by Kevin Hearne and Jack Reacher from the series by Lee Child.
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BookAttict~
DeleteLurve your characteristics--great list.
I have read only a couple of Stacia Kane's...need to check out the Downside Ghosts series :) And I have 2 of Kevin Hearne's in my book pile :)
Never read Lee Child--thanks for the rec's...will check that one out.
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A hot hero for me is a bit of a bad boy, tough on the outside, but inside he has something he needs to settle. He's a hard worker, honest, caring, possessive, confident, sexy, passionate, has a sense of humor, and will fight for what he believes in. Jacob from Vampire Queen series by Joey W. Hill
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Julianne~ I am dying to start Hill's books-she was the keynote speaker at AAD this past week. She sounds really good.
DeleteThanks for participating in the hop-glad you are loving it.
Sexy, strong, loyal and fearless! Ian from Killer Secrets by Lora Leigh emobodies this. He fought for what he wanted and would not give up! Ian is one of the best hero’s that I’ve ever read. He had flaws but used them for good. His courage was inspiring.
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Patti-
DeleteLOVE Lora's Elite Ops series--Nathan was my fave out of that series. Love it when the hero has flaws-no one is perfect. :)
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I really like Alpha males as my Hero’s! My ALL time favorite hero’s are Blay and Quinn in BDB. They have not had their “HEA” YET but it’s soon!!!!!! AND I CAN’T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great hop and all the chances to win great prizes!
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Foretta~
DeleteGAH---you are a BDB fan, like me. Lover At Last cannot get here soon enough. WARD writes such compelling, sexy, heroes. V is my fave of that series, with Z not far behind. Hell, I lurve them all. ;)
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I love strong, alpha heroes who are intelligent, kind, caring, respectful, have a sense of humor, and protective of others. I don't really have "a favorite" but some of my faves are from Larissa Ione's books (Demonica and Lords of Deliverance series). They all then to be hot alphas.
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June
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June-
DeleteLarissa rocks-read all over hers, except the ones she co-wrote with Stephanie Tyler--need to do that soon :)
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I love a tortured, strong, alpha male with some tattoos & bad boy mixed in. My favorite hero is Dageus MacKelter from Karen Marie Moning's The Dark Highlander. He is the yum in yummy!
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Love KMM's books and Jerricho is one of my all time fave's. :)
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My hero is strong, handsome, honest, and puts others needs ahead of his own.
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Liese2--great characteristics! Thanks for stopping by and participating in the hop.
DeleteI love a hero that has a sense of humor, is protective and faithful.
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thanks Juana, for stopping by and leaving me a comment. Hope you enjoyed the hop!
DeleteFeirce protectivnes, loyalty, honor and willingness to show his love without shame! Right now I am reading Kresley Cole’s IAD series. There are some amazing men in that series! Bowen and Lachlain are my favorite two. Thank you for the amazing contest!
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Mandi-
DeleteLOVE your traits that you listed. I LURVE Kresley's series. Lothaire is my fave character of hers--he just pushes ALL my buttons and in a good way.
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I love a hero that knows what he wants and goes after it with no apology. That determination is so incredibly hot.
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Herding Cats...
DeleteLOVE it...especially the No Apologies part. I just finished reviewing Pamela Palmer's book, A Blood Seduction, and Arturo was like that. If you like vamps a bit on the dark side and UF, you should check it out.
Please don't enter me into the contest as I already have this one and Loved Keenan! One of my favorite heroes is Demetrius from Elisabeth Naughton's Tempted. I love Acheron too!
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Tina-Thank you so much just for stopping by and commenting !
DeleteDemetrius is drool worthy. LOVED him.
I am reading Time Untime right now and am getting my Ash fix :)