Casanovas, Lotharios, Romeos, libertines, rakes, rogues, lady-killers, and ladies’ men find a place in all genres and time periods. Expounding on the available research will help you break away from the stereotype and create a more believable, and even likeable, character.
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6 comments:
I LOVE playboy heroes! I'm writing one right now. *grin*
In romance, it's usually the heroine who tames the male beast.
Or has that become cliche??
Hmmm... I'm a Christian, and married, and I think that some characters, maybe some of the ladies, need to get some sexual prowess in one form or anoter. They don't need to be crazy or anything, but married people don't have to be so boring LOL
miss sharp - in the romances i've read, it's always the heroine who tames the playboy hero. so i'd say, yes. it's cliche.
bekah - thanks for dropping by. i hear you. you don't think that being a Christian (or being married) means that you give up all rights to a little sexual prowess. i guess the trick is finding the right balance. i believe Julie Lessman does a great job in her historical fictions...she's known for having a bit more *passion* than average...but it's never over the top as far as i'm concerned.
This is a great post! I hopped over from Stina's link round-up, and I'm so glad I did. :-)
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