Okay, let’s admit it. Most of the super stud heroes in romances don’t exist. At least not in the flesh, so to speak. Maybe there are a few around, but they’re rare. Don’t get me wrong, there are plenty of true-life heroes, and lots of great guys. But come on, are you dating or married to a guy like, say . . . Roark? Or Ranger? Or one of Nalini Singh’s ultra-alpha Changelings, or Rebecca York’s hot werewolves (the human version, anyway)? If you are, I’d guess you’re in the minority. Most of us have snagged great, loving guys, but my wonderful husband doesn’t quite fit the above category. I wouldn’t trade him for anything, and to be honest, if I fell into a relationship with one of the above, I’d probably panic. I wouldn’t know what to do—well, okay, I’d have an idea or two, and I’d certainly give it a go. But, still.
I think that’s part of the allure of romance books, don’t you? The “what if I met a guy like that?” I’ve always tried to write books where I identified with the heroine and fell in love with the hero. And maybe had a few hot flashes along the way. 
I think most of us prefer alpha heroes, and we all have our fantasies. So for fun, I started thinking of the lines I’d like to hear from my fantasy alpha male:
I love giving foot rubs. It’s what I do to relax.
Sorry I got a little carried away and tore your shirt off. You can wear mine. I insist.
Since you cooked this great dinner, I’ll do the dishes. Then afterwards, we’ll get to the dessert.
Let’s pull out that romance book you brought along and read it together. Then we can pick out some scenes for reenactment.
Sweetheart, you’re going to have to return those condoms. I need extra large. 
So, how about you? Got a favorite line you’d like to hear if your fantasy SSH appeared in your life?
~ Catherine
Thanks for mentioning my werewolves. Yes, they are damn sexy guys! And for the record, they look like dh. Except that they are taller, leaner and meaner.
I’m afraid that any line I gave you would not be suitable for printing in a public forum.
Rebecca
Comment by Rebecca York — November 29, 2006 @ 1:18 pm
Rebecca, your husband sounds very handsome. As for your “non-comments”, bad, bad Rebecca!
Comment by Catherine Spangler — November 29, 2006 @ 1:51 pm
Sweetheart, you’re going to have to return those condoms. I need extra large.
This one looks pretty damn good.
So does the guy who likes to give footrubs to relax.
Comment by Admin — November 29, 2006 @ 3:17 pm
I’m thinking, I’m thinking!! But Catherine, yours are pretty great!!
Comment by Jolie — November 29, 2006 @ 7:32 pm
Hi Catherine!
My hero would say “I’ll clean, cook and do everything. You just sit and look pretty.” LOL! I like the condom one too. Heehee…..
Comment by Melissa — November 30, 2006 @ 10:32 am
I’ld love to have 8 inches but it would be a shame to cut 2 off
It worked
Comment by Liz Denler — December 1, 2006 @ 5:04 am