tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post2535621622512239466..comments2024-01-28T04:42:49.700-08:00Comments on DIK (Desert Island Keepers): Real WomenDIK Ladieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03975839058527201650noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-65367942606178638372009-06-30T04:02:27.031-07:002009-06-30T04:02:27.031-07:00Renee - I've heard a lot of good things about ...Renee - I've heard a lot of good things about Elizabeth Hoyt. Maybe I'll have to pick up one of her books!<br /><br />Bridget - that's so true. It also says a lot about the hero when he loves her in spite of her flaws.Katie Reushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085461796363818906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-9526704702573993632009-06-29T19:36:24.325-07:002009-06-29T19:36:24.325-07:00Hmm...excellent thoughts there, Ms. Katie. :)
Fo...Hmm...excellent thoughts there, Ms. Katie. :)<br /><br />For me I love heroines who aren't perfect. I like seeing how their character makes them attractive to the hero. It gives me hope for myself. :DBridget Lockehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01215550820824744529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-48026139466213894712009-06-29T12:05:04.047-07:002009-06-29T12:05:04.047-07:00Ooh, Liberty is one of my all time favorite heroin...Ooh, Liberty is one of my all time favorite heroines!<br /><br />However, the one that came to mind for me was Melisande from To Seduce a Sinner by Eliz Hoyt. She's "on the shelf" and Jasper's first impression is that she is plain and forgettable.<br /><br />What I love best about Jasper, is that he doesn't try to change her, making her over into a more fashionable woman --since he is much more fashion conscious than she is. He accepts her just the way she is, nondescript clothing and all.Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15408227410388147148noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-11442095381416391502009-06-29T11:30:19.199-07:002009-06-29T11:30:19.199-07:00Kate - I agree! It's definitely just as annoyi...Kate - I agree! It's definitely just as annoying if a hero is tpp perfect.<br /><br />Tracy, yeah, I think I'll keep him, lol ;)<br /><br />Carolyn - omg, I love Liberty! She's the kind of woman I'd want to be my best friend.Katie Reushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085461796363818906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-13925750483726593592009-06-29T10:01:30.106-07:002009-06-29T10:01:30.106-07:00I don't jog with my man bc he runs too fast!!I don't jog with my man bc he runs too fast!!Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-49753388159740261612009-06-29T10:01:00.042-07:002009-06-29T10:01:00.042-07:00What a great post, Katie! Thanks for reminding me ...What a great post, Katie! Thanks for reminding me of this great aspect of romances. <br /><br />One of the things I loved about Liberty in Sugar Daddy was her dogged determination to give her baby sister a good life.Carolyn Cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17195853833116263029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-76757468760680131442009-06-29T10:00:23.822-07:002009-06-29T10:00:23.822-07:00Oh and I think it's awesome that your hubby wa...Oh and I think it's awesome that your hubby was all over you even when you thought you looked bad. *sigh* what a guy. :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-63571375032269404782009-06-29T09:59:47.748-07:002009-06-29T09:59:47.748-07:00Between Lea and Paris you've mentioned the fir...Between Lea and Paris you've mentioned the first two women that came to mind. Definitely Bride as she's one tough cookie and definitely not "perfect" in some peoples eyes.<br /><br />Agnes - omg that woman just cracks me up. She had it coming from her from all sides and she did NOT give up or in. And Shane just loved her for all of her funny ass quirks. Loved him! :)Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05320961506471746567noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-28859108442908916622009-06-29T09:34:05.095-07:002009-06-29T09:34:05.095-07:00Great post! Faults are nice for both heroes and he...Great post! Faults are nice for both heroes and heroines because a perfect man can be just as annoying as a perfect woman. I don't mind a physical heroine who can keep up with the hero, though, since I've always been sort of a tomboy and can identify with that. Like real people, heroines can/should have a variety of flaws. Some might be physical but socially inept. Others might be bubbly and charming, but fearful of truly getting close emotionally. Maybe something in their past is still haunting them, or maybe they're trying to overcome something physical. Though some flaws hit closer to home than others, I think what matters most is that imperfections are present for both heroes and heroines. One of my favorite heroines is Aleecia from Mistress of Table Rock by R. Casteel. She was capable and strong but had a lot of heart and her share of fears.Kate Hillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06508799810759533960noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-43548956028390350942009-06-29T08:24:46.309-07:002009-06-29T08:24:46.309-07:00Thanks for stopping by Roxanne! LH's heroes ar...Thanks for stopping by Roxanne! LH's heroes are definitely larger than life. John Medina will always hold a special place in my heart ;)<br /><br />Yep, Jack's in my hut and he's there to stay!Katie Reushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085461796363818906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-75829694283429760772009-06-29T08:01:58.436-07:002009-06-29T08:01:58.436-07:00Ooooh. Day made. Thank you!
My friend Cami Da...Ooooh. Day made. Thank you! <br /><br />My friend Cami Dalton and I have a joke about Linda Howard's books. We say, "There was a heroine in that book? I don't rememeber her." Obviously, it's not true, but oh, her men. I'm so honored to have one of my heroes make your short list, Katie. xoxoxRoxanne St. Clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08589632432477393509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-20941097137335079602009-06-29T07:10:02.402-07:002009-06-29T07:10:02.402-07:00Paris - Omg, that girl can't get a break! Neve...Paris - Omg, that girl can't get a break! Never read that one either but I really like the premise. Another one to add to my tbb list ;)<br /><br />Terry - Yep, I'm definitely an Eve Dallas fan!Katie Reushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085461796363818906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-88539851932597855772009-06-29T07:08:34.115-07:002009-06-29T07:08:34.115-07:00Ms Moonlight = I'll have to check that one out...Ms Moonlight = I'll have to check that one out!<br /><br />Dara - I haven't read the book but I have seen the movie and I loved it!<br /><br />Lea & Amanda = another good choice! I think the reason I actually picked that one up was b/c of a post on DIK.Katie Reushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085461796363818906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-46634744704135505262009-06-29T05:43:33.737-07:002009-06-29T05:43:33.737-07:00In fan fiction, those perfect heroines are called ...In fan fiction, those perfect heroines are called "Mary Sues" and they're annoying as all get out. Maybe that's why I shy away from so much category romance--the heroines have a tendency to be too good to be true. <br /><br />I'm post-workout, pre-coffee, so I can't come up with a specific book to use as an example of a not-so-perfect character. Eve Dallas pops into my head.Terry Odellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11610682530545306687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-35390385062947780772009-06-29T05:39:56.846-07:002009-06-29T05:39:56.846-07:00Agnes Crandall from Jennifer Crusie's "Ag...Agnes Crandall from Jennifer Crusie's "Agnes and the Hitman" is one of my favorites--her life is a mess, people are trying to kill her and her fiance` has secretly married someone else to cheat her out of the house they've bought together. But nothing keeps her down, she just keeps inviting everyone (who isn't trying to do her in) into her life creating the family she didn't have. The jaded hero can't resist her. My kind of book;-).Parishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18430750954598484156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-57443562250980600842009-06-29T05:21:40.844-07:002009-06-29T05:21:40.844-07:00Great post Katie!
Lea beat me to it with Bride fr...Great post Katie!<br /><br />Lea beat me to it with Bride from SK so another one I have in mind is from Janet Chapman's Loving the highlader, Sadie has burn scars and truly thinks she isn't gorgeous, she's strong determined smart and could give any man a run for his money..... and her hero can only see beauty and wishes she could see herself through his eyes.<br /><br />I have to say I much prefer when the heroine isn't perfect... because lets face is there is no real perfect beauty, everyone is beautiful, and having a heroine have normal everyday issues is so more appealing to me!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14080331684667374005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-77088722227715109242009-06-29T05:09:20.066-07:002009-06-29T05:09:20.066-07:00Great post Katie!
One of my favorite heroines is ...Great post Katie!<br /><br />One of my favorite heroines is "Bride" from SLK's Night Play, for exactly the reasons you mentioned. She isn't perfect. Overall, I think I like to read a mixture of heroines as to body types, personalities etc. <br /><br />The main thing for me is that the character is well developed so I feel like I know her within the context of the story. :)<br /><br />Have a great day!Leahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11521584458356470972noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-20925896281053430732009-06-29T05:05:41.635-07:002009-06-29T05:05:41.635-07:00One of my favorites is Rose from Jennifer Weiner&#...One of my favorites is Rose from Jennifer Weiner's "In Her Shoes." She's dumpy, overweight and basically her sister walks all over her, yet she takes care of Maggie and eventually, she says no. And in the end, she forgives. Rose is so flawed and abused and comes out a shining star. I love that.Dara Edmondsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03074955377079380225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8012664417591303836.post-48123850976718704432009-06-29T05:01:07.990-07:002009-06-29T05:01:07.990-07:00Great post and I totally agree with your pick of L...Great post and I totally agree with your pick of Linda Howard's book (I haven't read the other book you mentioned yet). One of the reasons "Suddenly You" by Lisa Kleypas is on my top 10 list is because the heroine is so not perfect. She's over weight, past her prime (for her time)and a book worm who wears more dowdy type clothes, yet the hero sees through all that into the passionate, determined and smart woman she is. One of my very favorite historical romances because of the characters and great love story.<br />:o)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com