I keep seeing things on Facebook about Book Boyfriends. Now, as anyone who has read for more than a week knows, this is nothing new. The fabled book boyfriend has always been around.
And that's because:
No shock there, right?
What does surprise me is that so many readers seem solidly locked on one or two book boyfriends. How is that even possible?? To me, book boyfriends are like potato chips; you can't stop at one.
For example: Karen Marie Moning's series. I've been reading KMM from the start and am head over heals with...well, several characters. From the Highlanders, hello! Dageus.
Or Adam.
But that's not to discount any of the others. And then, I met the 9.
Holy Hell is all I can say there.
Or, if paranormal/urban fantasy isn't your thing, how about the Stephanie Plum series?
People are still bitter over the casting of Joe in the movie. And the age old argument of Morelli vs. Ranger is nowhere close to being settled.
And since I live with small children, can I introduce you to the latest round of super heroes?
Umm....I may need to be saved. Quickly. I sure don't remember super heroes looking like that when I was a kid.
But, maybe you're like me and can't decide. Maybe it's a matter of whatever/whomever is right in front of you. Or, maybe you want a specific thing.
Like a Cowboy:
or someone to cook for you:
Seriously. How can anyone settle for just one? And why would you want to??
Luckily, with so many amazing authors, you don't have to. Just sit back and let the...um, riches, come to you.
But, I do have to say...mmmmmm.
So tell me. Do you have a single, solo book boyfriend? Or are you more like me, hoarding them all? Tell me who your favorites are and why. Anyone I need to meet?
And, just to round out a discussion of book boyfriends, I'm offering up a copy of Pamela Clare's STRIKING DISTANCE (hello Javi!) to one lucky person. I'll pick next Friday (the 9th) so be sure to check back!
Don't know if this just came over from an old site, or no one has found this yet, but I gotta say, I totally agree with you. Why do we need just one? Mine is usually the book of the day. But then, there is all of Anita Blake's many guys. *sigh* I always figured she really needed to share and not be quit so greedy. (Yes I am a Laurell K Hamilton fan and Merry Gentry has more than her share of boyfriends too.) Of course The King by J.R. Ward recently came out with Wrath and all those lovely Black Dagger Brotherhood guys. *sigh* Oh - today's? I am currently reading a collection of shorts called Wicked Fairytales: The Curvy Collection put out by Seraphina Donovan. This is proving to have a several contenders. Hmmmm, I see a trend here. ;-) Happy reading. I need to go enjoy my current book boyfriend now!
ReplyDeleteLOL! A lot of people looked at this post, but no one was posting any comments.
DeleteI agree on the book boyfriend of the day. We should make one of those photo calendars....I'd buy that!