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My thanks to Secret and Sweet Cravings Publishings for this weekend wonderful blog hop.
While my Sweet Cravings Publishings book, No Job For a Woman, is a Regency rather than a contemporary romance, the intrinsic basis for all romances are largely the same. It is the setting the fashions and the culture that differs. And it got me thinking, how would my heroine stand up in today's world, and was not too surprised when I decided she'd become the norm, rather than the potential outcast that threatens Deborah Stavely's future.
For a woman to work during the Regency period she did so knowing the risk could be social ostracization. But this happens to be the least of Deborah's problems. There are still those in today's society who think a woman's place is in the kitchen or the delivery room.
In every romance down the centuries readers are mostly looking for a happy ever after when they pick up a romance story. Perhaps today the heroines' actions are more 'in your face' but - take Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice for instant, she has two heroines. One is quite and serene while the other, Elizabeth is feisty, not that bothered about protocol, but still does not step too far beyond its boundaries and both get their men.
Giveaway
If you'd like to win a pdf copy of No Job For a Woman please leave a comment and share your favourite romantic hero.
The winner will be chosen using random.org
17 comments:
My favourite romantic hero isn't anyone really in particular. He is a mixture of heroes. The comedy of Robin Williams, the hair of Josh Groban, the voice of Richard Armitage, and of course the body of my husband when he was a lot slimmer. Faithful, kind, loving and supportive. If you find him, give him my email address, just dont tell my hubby!
Interesting post....thanks for sharing, and for visiting my blog.
:-) Thanks for sharing Manda
YVW Laurel-Rain. And thanks in return.
My favorite romantic hero is from a historical. Sylvester Cynster from Devil's Bride.
:-) Thanks for sharing Beverly. I hope you are having a wonderful w.end.
I can't pick just one romantic hero. There are so many that I'd love to have!
daringzoey@yahoo.com
Maybe D'Artanian from 3 Musketteers??? Rhett Butler? Channing Tatum?
storimom2@aol.com
Melissa, I know just what you mean. Thanks for coming by.
Nice choices Kenzie :-) Thanks for coming by.
Love the reference to Pride and Prejudice. With Emma the heroine of the book with the same name is one who also goes about doing things her own way also.
I love regency. This one sounds quite great.
I like Roarke from the J.D. Robb In Death series.
catherinelee100 at gmail dot com
You're such a busy blogger! My favorite romantic hero would be a toss-up between Jack Sheridan in Robyn Carr's Virgin River series, and Joe Morelli in Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum series. Both are strong men, fiercely protective, and VERY steamy.
Sherry, I'm just stopping by to show support, say hi and happy hopping!
Lindsay, Jillian, Catherine, Patricia and Flossie, thank you all for your comments and company on this blog hop.
Congratulations to Catherine lee for winning a pdf version of No Job For a Woman.
I have emailed you Catherine :-)
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