Alpha males are wonderful — I’ve enjoyed reading their exploits in romantic suspense novels by Pamela Clare and Cindy Gerard.
But my ideal hero has a mix of Alpha AND Beta. He’s wounded, physically and/or emotionally, and therefore has a lot of depth. He’s intelligent and respectful of women. He’s clean-shaven, tall, and lean. And I don’t mind him in handcuffs (wait…the Hot in Handcuffs Giveaway just ended!) My ideal hero is not a bad boy, but a man who gets in trouble due to standing up for others.
When I was dating more, I sought a man who was athletic and could talk about his feelings.
And I wonder why I’m still single! *snorts*
Anyway, Carrie Ann offers some amazing GRAND PRIZES if you comment and leave your email address on the comment:
Wow! Thanks, Carrie Ann. Hop to all the blogs and enter 200+ times!
And I’m sweetening the pot by giving away two ebooks of my novels which feature sexy alpha/beta heroes: With Good Behavior (romantic suspense) and Streamline (YA swimming romance).
Greetings,Doing the Alpha Male blog hop….oh yeah! I‘m excited to be a part of this hop! Wow, 200+ authors—a perfect opportunity to meet new authors! It’s always fun trying to visit as many sites as possible.I love alpha heroes who are take charge men! They are loyal, loving and caring men. They usually have looks, brains, money and a commanding presence that draws people. When they find their mates and fall in love they will move heaven and earth to stake their claim. This is exciting to watch even when they are not sure why they have to have or be with this particular person. An awesome love dance! It’s definitely addicting to read. Thanks for the opportunity to win some great prizes.Belinda G belgre@comcast.net
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Thanks for the awesome giveaways! Love the idea of the whole blog hop! micciknigh@yahoo.com
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I think someone else called that mix a Gamma male? That sound right?
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I love Wrath from the BDB series and he's major alpha.sstrode at scrtc dot com
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Love the confident alpha, the one that has that dark edge to him.skpetal at hotmail dot com
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Hi Jen. I love the alpha male who can wear pink and knows his masculinity shines through.
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I think one of my favorite Alphas is Eric Northman from the Sookie Stackhouse novels.Thanks for the giveaway.kaylyndavis1986@yahoo.com
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Thanks for being a part of the hop.molly dot frenzel at gmail dot com
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Great hop stop!jinni_james@yahoo.com
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I love everything about Alphas! They need to be a 80/20 mix, 80% Alpha and 20% Beta! Awesome Blog Hop!susanmplatt AT hotmail DOT com
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Eric Northman, total alpha.danisherrie@gmail.com
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Roarke from JD Robb's In Death series. He is an alpha.sqwalker2@gmail.com
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*raises hand* Alpha male lover here! And I have way too many who are my favorites. Right now, his name is Theron and I'll be dreaming of him for a few days until I meet my next man o' dreams! lmao….Thanks so much for the chance at your giveaway,Sebrina_Cassity at yahoo dot com
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Oddly, I love both types of male heroes. My favorite beta is still Freddie from Georgette Heyer's Cotillion. I love your McSailor too.As for alphas, my favorite is Adam from the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs.Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.sophiarose1816 at gmail dot com
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I'm entering for Kym Fullen Amaral who had trouble posting a comment. kym.amaral@facebook.com
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I love both alpha and beta heroes. My favorite alpha hero would probably be Roarke from the In Death series. Jyl22075 at gmail.com
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I'm with you – I like the combination of alpha and beta heroes – maybe a 75/25 split. My favorite alpha male is Adam from Patricia Briggs' Mercedes Thompson books!jochibi AT yahoo DOT com
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My favorite hero is a tie between Eric Northman from the Southern Vampire series and Jericho Barrons from the Fever series…not true heroes, but heroes to me and ALL Alpha Male!!Thanks for joining the hop!!Ashley Aash_app@hotmail.com
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I love Alpha men, because I need someone as confident and Dominant as me to have an equal, loving relationship. oceanrebel333@gmail.com
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Mine is definitely Alpha= Acheron from the Dark Hunters seriesvampiremistress2010(at)gmail(dot)com
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I love Alpha males, and blog hops! An Alpha male should be sexy, strong, protective, possessive of his female, loyal, and have a soft, tender, loving side, too.Barbarabbsbooknook@aol.com
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YUM! What a fun hop! I agree with your choice of men, but a little bad boy thrown in never hurt 😉
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Alpha all the way! My favorite(s) would have to be Dare, Trace, Jackson, & Spencer from Lori Foster's Men Who Walk The Edge of Honor series & Ash, Sin, Dev, & Fang from Sherrilyn Kenyon's Dark-Hunter series :)Thanks for the awesome giveaway!cassandrahicks1989@yahoo.com
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I love a possessive yet tender alpha male. As far as a favorite…I love Gabrielle Evans alpha'sYvetteyratpatrol@aol.com
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I love the alpha male in my books but in real life I prefer the beta as I am an alpha female and well, that hasn't worked out too well in the past! Thanks for joining the blog hop and for the great giveaways!charmedpoms@yahoo.com
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I think my favorite would have a bit of both, though More Alpha than beta. Thanks for being part of the blog hop and for your giveawayBest wishescms72023 at gmail dot com
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I am a more Alpha than Beta person. Just like a take charge man I guess…Curran from Kate Daniels series is my favorite Alpha.koonie2888 at yahoo dot com
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I prefer more Alpha, but yeah, the damaged side, the Beta side has to be there or he just comes off as total a-hole. Which is not sexy. rfg dot wwe at gmail dot com
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I love a good strong man.
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Loving the hopsugerlady@aol.com
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Alpha lover!! But please don't make me choose a fav!modularmates(at)comcast(dot)ne
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Bowen from Immortals After Dark series is my fav, he is alpha all the way.blinkysthebest at aol dot com
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I love Alpha males my favorite strong and protective! Thank you for the great giveaway!tishajean@ charter.net
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Alpha males, all the way.Strong and faithful. r.d1@myfairpoint.net
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My favorite Alpha is John from The Black Dagger Brotherhood Lover Avenged. He has heart, strength, loves madly and is super protective and considerate!felthauserdeanna AT yahoo.com
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Why I love Alpha Males is no real surprise! The perfect Alpha Male for me could be a Vampire, a Scottish Laird, an English Rogue/Gentleman, a Werewolf or Shape-shifter, or a Knight. He’s the rogue who thinks he can’t be reformed into a gentleman. He’s the rough and scarred Scottish laird that has a heart of gold. He’s the werewolf or shape-shifter that needs to heal an aching heart because it took him years to find his true mate. He’s the vampire who has waited decades for that special someone’s blood to sing to him and wake him up. And he’s the knight who can defeat the enemy with a quick swing of his sword, but can’t see the love in front of his face. My Alpha Male has eyes that can see into your soul and are as blue as the sea, or as black as a storm. He’s tall and brooding. His heart can enfold you into its grasp and make you fall in love when he gives it to you freely and completely. He is protective and passionate. In the end he is the one that makes your heart jump and butterflies fly in your stomach, and still kiss you until your legs melt!Angelheart618@gmail.com
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I adore Jack Gordon from Liz Crowe's Realtor series…he's alpha all the way! Alpha males are the best….strong, independent, fiercely protective, but on the inside they are nothing but a big ol’ teddy bear! I love the way their mouths talk filthy, but their eyes portray their sensitive sweet. They can be rough and tough in the bedroom, but still have the gentle caress of an attentive and protective lover. It's all in the heart…..alpha males are the best!Thanks for participating in the hop!molly at reviewsbymolly dot com
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My favorite Hero that would have to be Ethan from Chicagoland vampire series! He's defiantly an Alpha!s.c.brentson@gmail(dot)com
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I love Alphas, but I agree, I do like them to have a touch of Beta, too. I have too many favorites to list, though! MiaDowning007 @ hotmail.com
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I like to read more about alphas 🙂 Right now my favorite is Adam from the Mercy Thompson series by Patricia Briggs.Thanks for having the giveaway!dmr8888 at yahoo dot com
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100% Alpha! xstitchdiva at att dot net
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There is no way I could choose a favorite! I read to many series about them, I love all the Alpha Males!!
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I love alpha males. I like Blade from Kiss of Steel.magic5905 at embarqmail dot com
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I agree with you that an alpha male with a bit of beta mixed in are my favorite. It allows their humanity and vulnerability to peak through.
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drpharmgirl(at)gmail.com
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I like the sound of your alpha male, a man with depth who can share feelings, a rarity except in the fictional world :)sclare(at)sharonclare(dot)com
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I love Charles from the Alpha and Omega series by Patricia Briggs. He's more alpha than beta.mythic021@gmail.com
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My favorite heroes are alphaswolphcall(at)bellsouth(dot)net
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Bones is one of my favorite alpha heroes.cambonified(at)yahoo(dot)com
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Thank you for the giveaway! My favorite alpha is Rhage from the Black Dagger Brotherhood by J.R.Ward! 🙂 creature-in-night@hotmail.com
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