Six smoldering…Beta
heroes?
Yup, I’m here to show some love for the good guys. Hi. I’m
Ana Blaze and I was lucky enough to get a coveted invite to introduce myself
and my new release, The Best Man,
here at Cheeky Reads. Thank you, Sabrina and, may I say, that’s a super cute
blog name you’re wearing.
I’m not going to say that I don’t love a good Alpha man. I
am romance writer after all. Alphas are, by definition, hot and steamy and
their testosterone-driven antics can certainly be charming.
But at the end of the day, it’s the Beta boys that stick
with me. They shyly and cleverly worm their way deep into my heart, curl up all
cute and cuddly and stubbornly refuse to leave. They are the guys every woman
really wants to marry.
I’ve narrowed down my favorite beta romantic heroes to a
svelte list of Six Sexy Sweeties.
They will appear in no particular order because Beta guys just aren’t very
competitive.
Edward Ferrars Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen
Edward. Some of the girls may not think much of shy and
often tongue-tied Edward, but he is a good man. He is studious, unfailingly
kind and honorable. He is a man who will sacrifice his own happiness to keep a
promise. Edward Ferrars might not be as flashy or witty as Mr. Darcy, but he is
decent and loving from his first appearance until his last.
Carter Maguire Vision in White by Nora Roberts (Book 1
of the Bride Quartet)
Carter. He’s a quiet, klutzy, tweed-wearing, English
teacher, but that doesn’t mean he hasn’t got any moves. Carter is patient,
persistent and has a delightful and often self-deprecating sense of humor. He
has a three legged cat! Oh, and when he gets embarrassed, the tips of his ears
turn red. Now, tell me you wouldn’t want to kiss this guy…every day for the
rest of your life.
Peeta Mellark Hunger Games Trilogy by Suzanne Collins
Okay, let’s talk about Peeta. He’s not a wimp. At sixteen he
can toss a hundred pound bag of flour with ease. But the boy with the bread is
most certainly a Beta. He bakes. He paints. He decorates cakes (with pretty
flowers!). He can’t walk quietly through the woods even when his life literally
depends upon it. Peeta is a classic good guy. He’s the boy next door that girls
overlook during their teen years only to realize he’s a catch later on. He’s
too shy to talk to the girl he loves, but he’ll take a beating to help her. In the face of almost certain death, Peeta
Mellark maintains his deep-rooted sense of right and wrong and that, my
friends, is sexy.
Ford Sawyer Tribute by Nora Roberts
Ford is living the geek boy dream as a successful graphic
novelist. Yup, like comic books but longer. He’s quirky and full of nerdy
references. He’s got a dog named Spock. He does not pick up power tools and
instead he leaves those and the sledge hammer to the heroine. That’s right. He
is absolutely comfortable with himself. He knows his strengths and his
weaknesses. His girl doesn’t have to hide her strength to make him feel manly.
He wants her to pose with that hammer and be his new superhero. Hot? Oh yeah.
Lucas Cortez Dime Store Magic by Kelley Armstrong (He
reappears in several other books in her Otherworld series)
Lucas may be a powerful sorcerer, but he is also a rather
nerdy lawyer. He was born into a powerful family (of crime and magic), but
chooses to set out on his own and do good. He actively fights against the
wrongs committed by his own family. When Lucas first appears, the heroine
thinks that the most remarkable thing about him is his utter lack of any
remarkable quality. He changes her mind, of course, and is undoubtedly the only
sorcerer in the world with enough inner goodness to convince her to ignore the
long and hostile history between their races (she’s a witch) and trust him.
Colin Pratt The Best Man by Ana Blaze
I can’t leave without introducing my Colin. He’s shy; if I
don’t say something he might spend the whole evening with his handsome face
buried in a book. Colin is a British Literature professor who dabbles in a
little sci-fi writing on the side. All that time spent reading has given him a
sharp wit and a clever tongue but he hasn’t had much luck with women in the
past. Losing his fiancée to his brother didn’t help his confidence; but when he
finds the right woman, Colin isn’t too proud to chase her.
Beth Chase is too busy planning perfect weddings to worry about the
lack of action in her own love life. But if she was looking for a man, she
wouldn’t be looking at Colin Pratt. Her boss swears that Best Man Colin is a
quiet scholar and science fiction writer who couldn’t possibly cause a fuss at
his own brother’s wedding. He’s clearly never met the man in question. Snarky,
sexy and more than a little inebriated, Colin is the final obstacle between
Beth and the last perfect wedding she needs to make partner. Of course, when
she helps him into a taxi at the end of the night she has no idea that he’s only
just begun to poke holes in her professional exterior. Colin might have the
skills to seduce a romance professional, but can he convince her that he’s the
best man to share her happy ever after?
About Ana:
Ana lives
just outside Washington DC with her very supportive husband and three rather
demanding cats. She loves the ocean, Indian food, IKEA, and cooking. Ana admits
to watching too much television and she swears that someday she’s going to
learn how to play the guitar resting on the bookshelf in her office.
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I'd love to hear what you think about beta heroes. Have any favorites we should get to know?
