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I have to say that I am getting tired of reading about alpha males in the corporate world in romance novels. I am seeing so many romance heroes who run "Alpha Enterprises" or "Alpha Industries." I get it--a well-dressed man has style and security, and it's like a modern version of the fairy tale prince. But what about some other professions? Chef (with tattoos?)? Astronauts? Start up founder in a hoodie? Inventor? Farmer? Winemaker? I could definitely get into a series that takes place at a winery . . . (Only halfway kidding . . .)
Who has an idea for the next big trope for romance heroes?
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I don't know about professions, but the hero should be able to walk three miles through a forest and come out on the other side, rebuild the carburetor for a Ford 8N tractor, harness a team of horses, soft boil an egg, know how to lose at Dominoes to a six year old, and pick a bug off your shoulder without staining your shirt. The hero is competent, confident, and compassionate.
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At Perry: Yes, exactly!
Though I won't touch a boiled egg unless it's been boiled for 15 minutes. But I definitely appreciate it when someone knows how to cook properly. 
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Lucy Silag - Book Country Director wrote:I have to say that I am getting tired of reading about alpha males in the corporate world in romance novels. I am seeing so many romance heroes who run "Alpha Enterprises" or "Alpha Industries." I get it--a well-dressed man has style and security, and it's like a modern version of the fairy tale prince. But what about some other professions? Chef (with tattoos?)? Astronauts? Start up founder in a hoodie? Inventor? Farmer? Winemaker? I could definitely get into a series that takes place at a winery . . . (Only halfway kidding . . .)
Who has an idea for the next big trope for romance heroes?
Oooo---gurl,
I got your Chef over here! Also? Bikers. (It's not a profession I guess but
still--Bikers! Yay!) I'm all about Chefs being the next big thing. Have you
seen a guy in a chef coat? *fans self* (*whisper* They can also /cook/ for you.... )
(edited because I got ahead of myself and had to fix a typo.) --edited by DianaRoseWilson on 7/23/2015, 3:16 PM--
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HAHAHAHAH Diana!
Yes, I *have* seen a guy in a chef coat . . . I married one! 
Best. Decision. Ever.
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The hero of my romance is a bookstore owner, because nothing is sexier than a man who reads and has access to thousands of books.
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Emma, I do agree. That's one of the things that attracted me to my husband. When we married, we merged cats and libraries. We live in a tumbledown mess, books everywhere, and it is grand.
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