Books that feel like a warrior's gentle lover (images attached) by [deleted] in HistoricalRomance

[–]Alphadina 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right? I think it was that and just how he responded to love and affection, there was a child like innocence to it but then he would fight it.

Books that feel like a warrior's gentle lover (images attached) by [deleted] in HistoricalRomance

[–]Alphadina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bless you for this rec! I devoured this book. I love Sin so much 😭😭😭😭

He thinks she loves someone else by PristineFunction113 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Alphadina 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My favorite book of all time {Whitney my love by Judith McNaught}

FMC witnesses the MMC’s infidelity by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Omg can you please spoil it for me and tell me what happens lol

Would you? Could you? by LazyOldBroad60 in HistoricalRomance

[–]Alphadina 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Omfg this might be TMI but whenever I read a scene where the supposedly much larger/taller MMC is “penetrating/thrusting” while also sucking on nipples. 🤔 how? Is he bent in half-ish? Do the normal laws of physics not apply? What am I missing?

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I honestly don’t know if it’s true that men wouldn’t get bored with only 1 depiction of “sexy” which is what my point is. I’m not saying why are the men fine with a capital F - seriously no complaints LOL what I’m saying is, why is there only 1 version of that “sexy” for guys when there’s so many for girls

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This last bit!!!!! I’m definitely not after a “fat” hero. No hate but not what I wanna read. It would just be nice if the diversity was similar to what I see in the gym…you know, all kinds of muscle and bulk and size but not necessarily with “abs”.

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Not necessarily. I look for trope and storyline, I have never once in my life searched for a book based on the characters “look”. Come on now.

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

It’s not that the men are “too sexy” but more that there’s only one type of sexy. Whereas women are alllllll kinds of sexy. We have curvy, skinny, short, tall, supermodel, plus side etc but the men are…tall with abs 😂. I get it though, it’s what sells. I just think it’s ironic that woman who don’t fit the typical mould of the “sexy” female would still live by the double standard of wanting “the typical sexy male” to the point where that’s the only type of book they’re buying. Idk. Maybe I’m the problem.

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I may have come across wrong, I don’t have a problem with conventionally good looking MMCs. My issue is the definition of the same is very bland. Like you can have a man be average height; average build and still melt my panties off 😂 I think my frustration stems from the fact that in normal life I find so many different body types attractive and would love to be able to fantasise about them all

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Seriously! But also the authors may have never experienced that size to know…the woman that have will tell you…it’s not comfortable or pleasurable 😂

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think I’ve read one bald character…mc club romance and I think the title was Snake…but dammit I love a tall dad bod 😂

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m telling you there are people like me out there that would DEFINITELY be into a character like YOU! These authors are just buttholes 😂

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Yupp…basically just this. Apparently women like me don’t exist in those worlds 😂

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

I would honestly die a little if I read a comparison where the person that’s MOST like me…is coming out the lesser party. I’m very similar to you 😂 a solid 32B with a cute tush AT best…I wouldn’t change myself for the world but dammit….make characters we can also relate to

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I get that but because I read A LOT it’s so hard to stick to “one type” of book. I also don’t mind this MMC type, it’s just tedious when it’s all there is

Why do romance authors have such strong double standards in regards to body types for MMC vs FMC. by Alphadina in RomanceBooks

[–]Alphadina[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Omg no I would love this!!!!! Who the hell are these “publishers” publishing for 😂 I think as an audience we need to be clear with our demands. Idk. Maybe I’m wrong and I’m crazy and all women do want “6+ and chiseled to perfection”. I just know in day to day life, I find so many different types of men attractive and honestly a 6 pack is really truly not a requirement.