I have read and reviewed over 500 historic romance novels and given 5 stars to many, but among them are heroes and heroines that resonate with me…noble men who though they may have tortured pasts, flaws and all the odds are against them, rise to conquer and to love; and heroines who overcome great obstacles to be with the men they love—strong women of character. Ah yes, worthy heroines and heroes. Here are my favorites as of today:
Heroes
Devon from THE WINDFLOWER by Laura London
Gabriel from BROKEN WING by Judith James
Gannon from ON A HIGHLAND SHORE by Kathleen Givens
Alex from KILGANNON by Kathleen Givens
Cord from EYES OF SILVER, EYES OF GOLD by Ellen O’Connell
Trevor from LIONS AND LACE by Meagan McKinney
Simon from ACROSS A MOONLIT SEA by Marsha Canham
Ethan from IF YOU DECEIVE by Kresley Cole
Derek from THE CAPTAIN OF ALL PLEASURES by Kresley Cole
Rory from BROKEN VOWS by Shirl Henke
Simon from THE DRAGON AND THE JEWEL by Virginia Henley
Shane from THE HAWK AND THE DOVE by Virginia Henley
Christian from DECEPTIVE HEART by Maureen Kurr
Drake from PIRATE’S ANGEL by Marsha Bauer
Adrian from THE BLACK HAWK by Joanna Bourne
Cougar from MOUNTAIN MISTRESS by Nadine Crenshaw
Derek from INNOCENT FIRE by Brenda Joyce
Johnny from THE OUTSIDER by Penelope Williamson
Julian from THE DUKE OF SHADOWS by Meredith Duran
Wolf from LOVE, CHERISH ME by Rebecca Brandewyne
Jesse from ONE WORE BLUE by Heather Graham
Zack from HEART OF THE WEST by Penelope Williamson
Shay from THE PASSIONS OF EMMA by Penelope Williamson
Jamie from OUTLANDER by Diana Gabaldon
Brandon from THE FLAME AND THE FLOWER by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Callum from LAIRD OF THE MIST by Paula Quinn
Lucas from WHISPERS OF HEAVEN by Candice Proctor
Daegan from RAELIKSEN by Renee Vincent
Roc from A PIRATE’S PLEASURE by Heather Graham
Francis from HEARTSTORM by Elizabeth Stuart
Heroines
Sarah from BROKEN WING by Judith James
Fallon from PRINCESS OF FIRE by Heather Graham
Mary from KILGANNON by Kathleen Givens
Katherine from DANCING ON COALS by Ellen O’Connell
Anne from EYES OF SILVER, EYES OF GOLD by Ellen O'Connell
Kayleigh from MY WICKED ENCHANTRESS by Meagan McKinney
Cassie from DEVIL’S EMBRACE by Catherine Coulter
Isabeau from ACROSS A MOONLIT SEA by Marsha Canham
Maddy from IF YOU DECEIVE by Kresley Cole
Nicole from THE CAPTAIN OF ALL PLEASURES by Kresley Cole
Darcy from BEYOND THE CLIFFS OF KERRY by Amanda Hughes
Lauren from THE PRIDE OF THE KING by Amanda Hughes
Scarlett from SCARLETT by Alexandra Ripley
Eleanor from THE DRAGON AND THE JEWEL by Virginia Henley
Sara from THE HAWK AND THE DOVE by Virginia Henley
Summer from THE PIRATE AND THE PAGAN by Virginia Henley
Justine from THE BLACK HAWK by Joanna Bourne
Flame from MOUNTAIN MISTRESS by Nadine Crenshaw
Maggie from THE BORDER VIXEN by Bertrice Small
Clementine from HEART OF THE WEST by Penelope Williamson
Emma from THE PASSIONS OF EMMA by Penelope Williamson
Jessalyn from ONCE IN A BLUE MOON by Penelope Williamson
Heather from THE FLAME AND THE FLOWER by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Shanna from SHANNA by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Aislinn from THE WOLF AND THE DOVE by Kathleen Woodiwiss
Jessie from WHISPERS OF HEAVEN by Candice Proctor
Whitney from THE PARADISE BARGAIN by Betina Krahn
Skye from A PIRATE’S PLEASURE by Heather Graham
Katherine from THE GAME by Brenda Joyce
You could certainly see your enthusiasm in the work you write.
ReplyDeleteThe world hopes for more passionate writers such as you who aren't afraid to mention how they believe. Always follow your heart.
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Why thank you, Marc! Very kind.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for including my heroes and heroines in your favorites' lists. To be a good writer, you must be a voracious reader, and you are certainly that. Virginia Henley
Virginia, I had to include some of your wonderful heroes and heroines. You are my inspiration and I love your novels. And, you're right; I am a voracious reader!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful Christmas gift you have given to all us with your reviews, interviews and now this list. There is a lot of me in Darcy and Lauren(good and bad!) and your gift today is very personal for me. Have a Merry Christmas and keep up your wonderful reviewing and writing.
Amanda
Oh, Amanda. Your wonderful novels have been wonderful adventures for me and I LOVE your heroines and their brave hearts. Keep those stories coming!
DeleteHi Regan! Thanks so much for including Gabe and Sarah. It's funny I was thinking about their first Christmas this morning. You broughtbig old Christmas smile. Hope you and yours have a lovely Christmas and a prosperous and happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteI love your stories, Judith and Broken Wing is one of my all time favorite historical romances. A wonderful tale of two amazing characters and lots of adventure woven in. Simply superb!
DeleteRegan, this is certainly a wonderful Christmas gift. I'm just so sorry I was not online to have gotten it on time. I feel bad for missing this post. If I hadn't been dealing with a stomach virus in the family on top of the holidays, I would have been here in a flash.
ReplyDeleteNow that I am all better, this is definitely a great little ray of sunshine to come back to. Thank you so much including my hero, Daegan, among this list of awesome heroes! What an honor!
Hi Regan - I'm posting in my own blog right now my excuse for not getting in gear and thanking you and commenting here when you first posted your list (pictures even!). Thanks for including Cord Bennett in your heroes. And even more thanks for putting both Anne Bennett and Katherine Grant on your heroines list.
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