Top 5 Reasons We Love Alpha Men
...with Rebecca Zanetti
I love Alpha males. My books are full of Alpha males, and I’d like to be clear that an Alpha can be a great guy. He can be sweet, understanding, and a good partner. The fallacy of an Alpha always being a jerk is just wrong, and most romance readers understand that fact. Here are my five top reasons we love Alpha males:
- They’re strong. An Alpha has mental, emotional and physical strength. These are important attributes, and strength is important – the emotional strength is as important as the guy being strong enough to lift a car off you. He has to understand physics to do it right.
- They’re wounded. A lot of Alphas are heroes, and they’ve fought and hard. They take risks to save others, and they get hurt on many levels. The right heroine balms a wounded hero, even if she’s smacking him in the head at the time.
- They’re protective. Who doesn’t want to be protected in this life? Sure, we’re tough and can usually take care of ourselves. But if a psycho 200lb bully is coming at me, I’m very happy my husband would take him down before he got to me. An Alpha wouldn’t let anything happen to his love.
- They’re loyal. When an Alpha falls in love, it’s complete. For all time. Romances are full of happily-ever-afters (it’s one of the few rules in a romance, actually), and the loyalty inherent in a true Alpha male makes that possible.
- They’re sexy. Yeah, confidence and a bit of swagger are sexy. Admit it. That look you get across a crowded room from a confident man? Sexy. ☺
Thanks so much for letting me play here today. I’d like to add one more thing about Alpha Males: They exist. “Don’t fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here.”— Captain John Parker, American colonial farmer, mechanic and soldier- 1775
Forgotten Sins (Sins Brothers #1) by Rebecca Zanetti (Mass Market; $6.00)
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His Secrets Can Destroy HerFrom the moment Josie laid eyes on sexy, mysterious Shane Dean, she was in love. Their desire ignited a passionate affair, and within weeks, Shane had slipped a ring on her finger. It seemed her every fantasy was coming true . . . until her new husband disappeared without a trace. Now, two years and one broken heart later, Josie is shocked by the hospital calls: Shane has been found . . . at a crime scene with no memory of how he got there.
Her Love Can Save HimShane can't remember the blue-eyed angel at his bedside—or who he even is—but he knows something isn't right. His hearing is razor sharp, his physical strength incredible, and the urge to protect Josie overwhelming. For powerful enemies are hunting him, and Josie is the key to discovering why. As Shane struggles to unravel his past, dangerous new truths come to light. Can he protect the only woman he's ever loved? And can Josie trust a man she thought she knew—one who carries such a deadly secret?
Sweet Revenge (Sin Brothers #2) by Rebecca Zanetti(Mass Market; $2.99)
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The One Man She Can't Have
Matt Dean was born to fight…and kill. A member of a secret black-ops military unit, he and his brothers were genetically engineered by the government to be the perfect soldiers with an expiration date. Now, with time running out, he's gone rogue in a relentless quest for the one person who can save them. His mission leads him to Charmed, Idaho…and to a beautiful woman with eyes like emeralds and a body made for pleasure.
The One Woman He Can't Resist
Laney Jacobs knows the mysterious, handsome stranger is trouble from the moment he walks into her bar, looking for a job. She's spent years running from her own past—the last thing she needs is a romantic entanglement. But Matt's strong arms offer her protection, and his gentle touch promises passion unlike anything she's ever known. As lethal forces surround them, revealing explosive secrets about Matt's past and putting everything—and everyone—he holds dear in danger, can he save them all before time runs out?
USA Today bestselling author Rebecca Zanetti has worked as an art curator, Senate aide, lawyer, college professor, and a hearing examiner - only to culminate it all in stories about Alpha males and the women who claim them. She is a member of RWA, has won awards for her works throughout the industry, and has a journalism degree with a poly sci emphasis from Pepperdine University as well as a Juris Doctorate from the University of Idaho.
Growing up amid the glorious backdrops and winter wonderlands of the Pacific Northwest has given Rebecca fantastic scenery and adventures to weave into her stories. She resides in the wild north with her husband, children, and extended family who inspire her every day-or at the very least give her plenty of characters to write about. http://rebeccazanetti.com/
...with Debra Kayn
- Possessive – Believes it's his responsibility, and only his, to see to a woman's needs.
- Dominating – He goes after what he wants, and doesn't care what other people think.
- Bossy- There's no passiveness in alpha men.
- Sexy- All the qualities in an alpha man make him sexy, which has nothing to do with his looks (though they help!). He owns himself.
- Confident – From his speech to body language, an alpha man asserts self confidence in anything he does. It'll often get him in trouble, but he rebounds quickly.
WESTON (Hard Body #2) by Debra Kayn (E-Book; $2.99)
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She's on thin ice . . .
Detective Rocki Bangli has spent the past four months undercover, trying to get the goods on drug lord Darrell Archer. Now that she's gained Darrell's trust, he's given her a job: keep an eye on the Beaumont Body Shop, a car detailer and private investigation agency. There's only one problem-her target is the hot and very sexy Tony Weston, whose eyes tell her he's on to her game . . .
He's her only hope
Tony spotted the gorgeous detective a year ago at the police academy and never forgot her. A thousand fantasies later, he finds Rocki working for the most dangerous man in town. Now, Tony's determined to find out what's going on . . . after he brings her home with him. But when her position is compromised, suddenly Rocki and everyone she loves might be in danger. Now Rocki must trust Tony with her secrets, her mission, and her life-or it could be the end for both of them.
Romance author Debra Kayn lives with her family in the beautiful coastal mountains of Oregon on a hobby farm. She enjoys riding motorcycles, gardening, playing tennis, and fishing. A huge animal lover, she always has a dog under her desk when she writes and chickens standing at the front door looking for a treat. She's famous in her family for teaching a 270-pound hog named Harley to jog with her every morning.
Her love of family ties and laughter makes her a natural to write heartwarming contemporary stories to the delight of her readers. Oh, let's cut to the chase. She loves to write about REAL MEN and the WOMEN who love them.
When Debra was nineteen years old, a man kissed her without introducing himself. When they finally came up for air, the first words out of his mouth were...will you have my babies? Considering Debra's weakness for a sexy, badass man, who is strong enough to survive her attitude, she said yes. A quick wedding at the House of Amour and four babies later, she's living her own romance book. http://www.debrakayn.com/
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I love Rebecca's Sins Brothers series and I look forward to trying Debra's book too. Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
ReplyDeleteI loved Forgotten Sins and can't wait for Sweet Revenge. Weston sounds hot and full of intensity. I can't wait to read that one either. Thanks for sharing!
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