on Feb 10th, 2011 It’s my birthday today and I’m celebrating by giving away something. Yes, damn it, I’m feeling generous! I’m showing the love right now for all of our blog readers – I appreciate each and every one of you!
So, how would you like to win a $10 gift card from Amazon? I know I never turn one away! I lurve gift cards like you can’t imagine…
Entering is easy. Comment and tell me your number one favorite quality in a romance hero. I know, I know, it’s hard to narrow it down to just one and if you need to leave a list in the comments section, go for it. I love reading your answers—and nodding my head in agreement with many of them, too.
My favorite quality in a romance hero? Commanding presence. He walks into the room and everyone can’t help but notice him. And yet his focus is solely on the heroine…*fans self*. That’s hot.
One lucky blog commenter will win a $10 Amazon gift card from me in celebration of my birthday today. The winner will be announced tonight here on the blog so enter by 9 p.m. pacific! Good luck!
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Happy Birthday Karen!!! One of my fave qualities in a hero is confidence without being cocky, a little bit sarcastic and drool worthy. Oh my that is three isn’t it, sorry could not just pick one LOL.
by Ivelisse February 10th, 2011 at 7:57 amHappy Birthday to you. Mine is actually today. My quality is integrity and honor. Plus, he needs to look good……LOL!
by Marika Weber February 10th, 2011 at 9:08 amMarika it’s your birthday today too? Well…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Hope you have a fabulous day.
by Karen Erickson February 10th, 2011 at 9:18 amHappy Birthday Karen!! and Happy Birthday Marika!!
by Bonnie H February 10th, 2011 at 10:26 amWhat great question – I actually really liked your answer, Karen – but since it would just be too cheesy to steal it LOL I’ll say…um…intelligence and quick wit. It doesn’t matter how hot someone is (in my opinion) if they’re as dumb as a box of rocks and have no sense of humor, it just won’t work for me.
@ Bonnie – Right On!! My sis used to ask me all the time if I met some of my boyfriends in the dark LOL, she was so mean. I too never went for looks, laughter was my weakness if you could make me laugh that was it I was hooked :)
by Ivelisse February 10th, 2011 at 10:31 amHappy Birthday!!!! Hope you’re having a great day!
Off the top of my head.
Confident yet vulnerable when the times right
honesty
Lisa B
by Lisa B February 10th, 2011 at 10:32 amI like the commanding presence but he does need to be smart and funny too. Lol I can’t pick one. :) happy birthday!!!
by Kelly Thrash February 10th, 2011 at 10:54 amKittyKelly
His ability to let her lead. Its my favorite thing. he doesn’t try to assist unless she needs it.
by SomeLIHBooks February 10th, 2011 at 11:06 amOh, Karen!! First, happy birthday! I’ve definitely gotten to where I’d prefer it if everyone kind of forgot, but I hope there’s a lot of joy and cake and presents and good wishes in there for you ;)
OK, top hero quality? I thought I could make it just one, but thinking more, I’m not so sure! Top few–intelligent, honorable, kind. Doesn’t have to be a brainiac, but with a big dose of common sense. And it’s super important that he’s willing to go to the mat to do the right thing for the right reasons.
Funny would be great, but I can live without that if necessary ;) And I guess I can live without abs of steel, considering I don’t have them either (despite owning some workouts that promise otherwise!) :D
by Fedora February 10th, 2011 at 11:07 amI love a good alpha man who is dominant. YUM!
Have a great birthday!! One of my brothers also has a birthday today.
by Susan R February 10th, 2011 at 11:15 amI love a hero that knows what he wants. Very decisive, that’s sexy.
by Sorcha Mowbray February 10th, 2011 at 11:28 amHappy Birthday!!!!
I love alpha males.
by Danielle Gorman February 10th, 2011 at 11:49 amHappy Birthday Karen, have a great day!!
I love a man that is confident in his decisions, so sexy.
Happy Birthday also Marika
by Mai February 10th, 2011 at 12:04 pmA big happy birthday to you!!!!
And I like self-confidence in a man. A man who knows what he wants and goes after it…especially when he has his sights on his lady love…hehe!!!
Valerie
by Valerie February 10th, 2011 at 12:12 pmin Germany
Happy Birthday to youuuuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!
by Eden Bradley February 10th, 2011 at 12:23 pm(be glad you can’t actually hear me singing to you-lol!)
Hi Karen,
I saw you were here and had to stop by and say happy, happy birthday!!!!!! Hope this year treats you absolutely fabulously
My favorite characteristic in a romance hero is a dark, dark past. I love the angsty ones who have to really struggle to be good.
by Tracy Wolff February 10th, 2011 at 12:24 pmHappy Birthday! Hope you have a great birthday! My favorite hero quality is intellegence. I really like my men smart.
by Jen B. February 10th, 2011 at 1:26 pmHappy Happy Birthday Karen!
My favorite hero quality is a sarcastic witty bad ass. Guess that’s more than one quality but it’s what I like :-)
by Amanda C. February 10th, 2011 at 1:42 pmhappy birthday !!!
Does a rock hard chest and rippling abs count as a quaility ? Cause I count them lol
meandi09@yahoo.com
by jennifer mathis February 10th, 2011 at 2:16 pmHappy Birthday. Nice gift you are giving.
Good quality for any hero to have-strength. Not just of the body either. Strength of character is very important too.
by Beth C. February 10th, 2011 at 3:31 pmHappy Birthday to you!
Damn this is hard but I have two favorites. I love the wounded hero and the cad. Put those two together and I’m a very happy reader.
DanaM
by Dana February 10th, 2011 at 3:41 pmI’m loving these! Gives me ideas – like I want to write a cad, a tortured hero, a wounded one, a sarcastic bad ass, one with a dark, dark, past….I need to get to work.
by Karen Erickson February 10th, 2011 at 4:08 pmHappy Birthday, Karen. Enjoy your day with cake and presents.
by Jane February 10th, 2011 at 4:21 pmHappy Birthday Karen and Marika! My favorite quality I’d lime in a hero is honor, trustworthy, tall dark striking looking or has a magnetic quality to him. Treat the heroine with respect but sensual. Caring. But also if needed states his opinion.
by Jan February 10th, 2011 at 5:55 pmHappy Birthday, Miss Karen
by Marcy Fritz February 10th, 2011 at 6:27 pmHope you’re having a wonderful birthday and getting very spoiled!!
My favorite quality has to be when he engulfs his love with his physical size, usually bigger than normal and way taller than then the female…WOW, I need a cold shower!!
I like a man who knows what he wants has the command presence to get it and knows what to do when he has it ! That’s why I married my hubby , and a uniform is always nice touch *G*
Happy Birthday Karen!!!!
by Dawn February 10th, 2011 at 6:34 pmHappy Birthday, Karen!! I hope you had a great birthday. What did you do?
Happy Birthday Marika and Susan’s brother.
by Ann February 10th, 2011 at 6:42 pmOOPS! I love an intelligent man, and one who’s also kind and considerate, as well.
by Ann February 10th, 2011 at 6:43 pmHappy Birthday Karen! Hope that it’s been wonderful.
I like my men to be very intelligent but I also want them to be able to carry on a real conversation and not just spout off (ahem) quantum physics theorems.
Of course, we all want them to be nice looking.
by Milinda February 10th, 2011 at 10:15 pmHappy birthday to you…happy birthday to you…happy birthday dear Karen…Happy birthday to you!!! LOL :)
I would have to agree with you on this one Karen…I absolutely love a scene when the hero walks into a room and everyone stares. OOOhhhhh is is sooo sexy! *SIGH*
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!!!
by Leagh February 11th, 2011 at 8:39 amWell…I failed to announce the winner last night. But I was enjoying my evening not in front of the computer! So without further delay, let’s announce the winner of the $10 Amazon gift card.
Random.org chose comment #29 so…Milinda, you are the winner! Email me at karen.e.erickson @ gmail.com (minus spaces) and I’ll get that gift card to you ASAP! Yay! Congrats & thanks everyone for participating! LOVED reading your comments. Rather inspiring, I might add…
by Karen Erickson February 11th, 2011 at 8:46 amCongrats, Milinda! And hope your birthday was absolutely fabulous, Karen! Thanks for celebrating with us!
by Fedora February 11th, 2011 at 9:09 amWow! Thank you. I’ll take my hero now.
by Milinda February 12th, 2011 at 3:42 pmHappy Birthday! It’s my mom’s today too!
I have to admit, I have been swamped at work and just got home from dinner with my mom so I haven’t read all the responses but…I love a man who is loyal no matter what! Usually when they are loyal and are willing to stick up for you everything else falls into place perfectly!
Thank you so much!
by Maria (pronounced Mariah) February 17th, 2011 at 8:18 pmMaria – Mmafsmith@gmail.com