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Rhysand from A Court of Thorn and Roses series by Sarah J Maas. He protected and loved Feyre from a distance, at first. Then loved her and protected her and cherish her for eternity.
Dragos Cuelebre from Elder Races series by Thea Harrison. A powerful being, alpha top dog, possessive and protective also a bit clueless but well-meaning. Dragos was one of those.
Archangel Raphael from Guild Hunter series by Nalini Singh. Another powerful top dog, alpha who fell for the brave heroine and will do anything and everything to keep her in his life.
Janvier the sexy Cajun vampire from Guild Hunters series by Nalini Singh. Janvier's sexy sense of humor kept me laughing at times. He's also relentless in his pursuit of Ash and making her live her best life. Oh and Janvier is a vampire with an accent! Swoon.
Curran, Lord of the Beasts, from Kate Daniels series by Ilona Andrews. Alpha of all alphas. Sweet, protective and will give up everything to be with Kate.
Ethan Sullivan from Chicagoland Vampires series by Chloe Neill. Rich, powerful, ancient vampire who loved and protected Merit. Also, very patient because Merit.
Austin Cole from Dannika Dark's Seven Series by Dannika Dark. Another alpha, who's a childhood friend, protective, honest, honorable and HOT!
Graydon from the Elder Races series by Thea Harrison. Graydon's patience and devotion is one for the books.
Knox Thorne from Dark In You series by Suzanne Wright. Knox, sweet cinnamon roll wrapped in hell's blazing fire. Lol.
Rhage "Hollywood" from Black Dagger Brotherhood series by JR Ward. Rhage's sense of humor is top notch. He's so easy going, but that's because if he goes Hulk, it's not gonna be a good day for the other guy receiving that kind of rage. Also, that sexy tattoo on his back!
All of them are obviously from paranormal or urban fantasy books that I fell in love with, meaning my ideal man, clearly doesn't exist in this realm. Lol!
Who's your favorite book boyfriend and why?
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Ha ha. Books definitely set people's expectations for romance WAY too high :)
Happy TTT!
Susan
www.blogginboutbooks.com