tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post1690589653974849351..comments2024-03-12T21:24:23.240-04:00Comments on Emily Bryan Romance: Alpha Heroes and Why We Love ThemEmilyBryanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-5187672332361737872009-07-24T06:37:42.805-04:002009-07-24T06:37:42.805-04:00Alaine--I agree with you. The heroine has to be s...Alaine--I agree with you. The heroine has to be someone who is the hero's match (though I've never understood true alpha females, being rather beta-ish myself. My version of a kickbutt heroine would be pretty soppy!) I don't think a man has to be unpleasant all the time to be named an alpha--just when he feels strongly about something. <br /><br />Patricia--Beauty and the Beast is such an enduring story type because we want to believe in the transforming power of love!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-68309900920574694712009-07-24T01:05:18.941-04:002009-07-24T01:05:18.941-04:00No particular alpha hero that I can think of this ...No particular alpha hero that I can think of this late at night. <br />the Beauty and the Beast scenario is my favorite , so I guess the damaged misunderstood type is my type.Patricia Barracloughnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-87064699551607886852009-07-23T17:37:26.598-04:002009-07-23T17:37:26.598-04:00I love them and hate them LOL. I like apha males w...I love them and hate them LOL. I like apha males who are up against strong determined heroins, the type of woman they just can't beat!Alainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17176725771593204577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-20174213835714714052009-07-23T17:22:33.094-04:002009-07-23T17:22:33.094-04:00Nynke, I'm still trying to decide what I think...Nynke, I'm still trying to decide what I think about Betas. <br /><br />I really love alphas. They are just rippling with masculinity, and not just physically. All that it means to be male--to be both smart and physically courageous, to take a stand and not waiver in the face of pressure. Yes, they can be stubborn and over-sexed, but that's just part of their charm!EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-46720562996128956122009-07-23T15:10:54.161-04:002009-07-23T15:10:54.161-04:00I love alphas - and don't mind bad boys. They ...I love alphas - and don't mind bad boys. They make some of the best heroes if they've gone bad for a while out of torment and then reform by learning to love themselves. Sigh... Because, I agree, alpha heroes need to be vulnerable. I don't mind if they open up to their best friends and family members as well as to the woman they love, though. And that goes for men in real life, too, as far as I'm concerned :).<br /><br />I wonder what to think about beta heroes; what would they be like? I guess a dependable and sweet man who just does what he needs to do would qualify... But then, he can only be a hero if he accesses the alpha male in himself, right? He needs to come out and confront trouble or claim the one he loves, or there can't be a romance-worthy plot, IMO. I'm curious what your thoughts are on this!Nynkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810044360681034104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-54840291921817257062009-07-23T14:54:09.333-04:002009-07-23T14:54:09.333-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nynkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810044360681034104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-30512875918958484592009-07-23T14:43:49.464-04:002009-07-23T14:43:49.464-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nynkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810044360681034104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-46968524582896541792009-07-23T14:34:35.781-04:002009-07-23T14:34:35.781-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Nynkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08810044360681034104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-13957579808579309942009-07-23T11:31:17.913-04:002009-07-23T11:31:17.913-04:00Penelope--I think I'll blog about Betas next M...Penelope--I think I'll blog about Betas next Monday, so be sure to pop back then!<br /><br />Jane L--You've hit on an important element of an Alpha--that soft, furry underbelly. We want our men tough. We also want them vulnerable (but only to US!)EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-76708555443516310122009-07-23T10:55:55.560-04:002009-07-23T10:55:55.560-04:00Hmmm... I am all about the Alpha male, but not in ...Hmmm... I am all about the Alpha male, but not in the bad boy way. For some reason they seem to ooze confidence and control, more protective I think, is how I would describe it, but yes I love them! I often laugh because my husband has a total Alpha personality with a soft side, but I find it very sexy! I love that he protects and treats me like his princess!Jane Lnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-59940962586116821582009-07-23T09:39:58.779-04:002009-07-23T09:39:58.779-04:00I love alphas! I love betas! I love them all! Emil...I love alphas! I love betas! I love them all! Emily, you mentioned 2 of my favorites...Ian and Dain! Also, the Carpathian vampires from Christine Feehan's Dark Series are the ultimate alpha males...totally domineering and very romantic. I think the best beta heroes have a little bit of alpha, too- that's what makes them so appealing. Really, being self-confident and self-assured is an appealing trait in both men and women. And sexy! What I don't like is a wishy-washy heroine paired with an alpha male...the alpha hero needs a strong sassy female counterpart, and then the sparks will fly!Penny Watsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14729149456469452771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-17296027568134824552009-07-23T09:18:13.096-04:002009-07-23T09:18:13.096-04:00Susan and Ashlyn--Great! Some nay-sayers right off...Susan and Ashlyn--Great! Some nay-sayers right off the bat. <br /><br />I would argue that part of the appeal of the alpha is hard-wired into us. We crave the strength of the packleader, the bountiful provider, the protector. We may be oh-so-civilized now, but there is something intrinsically attractive about the take-charge guy who gets things done.<br /><br />Not all alphas are "bad boys." Eloisa James is working on one now who's a straight arrow, a leader in the House of Lords who's fighting alongside Wilberforce to end slavery. (Of course, he also has a heart condition and faints from time to time, but he has moral courage and that makes him an Alpha in my book!)EmilyBryanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03542349086762747179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-72374187588108735122009-07-23T09:05:35.213-04:002009-07-23T09:05:35.213-04:00I prefer a laid-back beta male any day of the week...I prefer a laid-back beta male any day of the week, Diana! But then, I was married to an Alpha and didn't care for it. (At. All.) LOL.<br /><br />In fiction, I can enjoy them. I even envy them. I'd love to say whatever I want, be selfish, and get my way all the time. It doesn't work so well in partnerships, though. <br /><br />Thank goodness I'm married to a wonderful Beta Male who lets me share the rights, respect and responsibilities.<br /><br />AshHot Ash Romance Novelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10633691302884163101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3217012316587200736.post-40796835878502278012009-07-23T09:02:44.749-04:002009-07-23T09:02:44.749-04:00I'm not wild about alphas, probably because so...I'm not wild about alphas, probably because so many of them live in Oklahoma. LOL! But there susare a few I can't live without. Several that Marilyn Pappano created live in my mind. <br />I think it's the idea that the right woman can tame a bad boy is what what makes me love them.<br />Susan<br />http://the-twisted-sisters.com<br />http://susanshay.netSusan Shayhttp://susanshay.netnoreply@blogger.com