Like a lot of other writers, I’m running the hamster-wheel
of NaNo, and I also have a new release, so crazy is my theme song of the month.
The protagonist in my new release is an anti-hero, so in his
honor, here are five reasons I adore the anti-hero.
1. He’s complex, often misjudged, and perfectly imperfect.
The anti-hero always has deep scars from the past driving him. Learning his
secrets and understanding his motives is no easy task, which makes the effort to
know him even more worthwhile.
2. Unapologetically goes after what he wants, however he
wants. An anti-hero can get away with a lot more than your average, every day
champion because he doesn’t follow the rules – and we love him for it because
we know everything he does is for a good reason…even if we don’t agree with his
methods.
3. Outcasts need love, too. The anti-hero doesn’t generally
have a lot of friends and is utterly loyal to the people he allows close. He’ll
do anything to protect, defend, and make them happy. Once his heart and trust
are won, it’s done. You belong to him.
4. Redemption is a glorious thing. Unlike your average knight
in shining armor, an anti-hero has a long, long way to go. His flaws are huge,
usually tied to dark emotions, but he still holds the capacity for doing good.
Watching an anti-hero struggle with his nature and step out of the dark side inspires
the warm and fuzzies.
5. Not just anyone will affect them. It takes that special
girl to slip past the anti-hero’s defenses and make him even think about a
shift or change…and isn’t it always the best to be the only one with that sort
of power?
Are you a fan of the anti-hero, too? Or do you prefer to root for the undeniably good guys?
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Some call him Purgatory’s Missing
Prince. Demon Master. Overlord of Shadows. Only one woman may call him hers.
A master of dreams, a failure at
life…
After another botched career
attempt, Quinn Carmichael escapes to a remote lodge for a weekend recharge,
needing respite…especially from the nightmares that haunt even her days. When a
wounded, sexy-as-sin stranger faceplants on her kitchen floor, there’s
something disturbingly familiar about him—as in he’s the boy from her childhood
dreams. Mr. Dark, Dangerous, and Diabolical may be the key to unlocking the
mysteries of her past and future, and Quinn isn’t about to let the
opportunity—or him—escape without a fight.
His time is running out…
Known as Purgatory’s Missing
Prince, Zaire’s existence has been one of endless pain, torture, and loss.
Resigned to his fate, his final goal is simple—rescue his nephew before
succumbing to the deadly darkness inside him. But when a fateful misstep brings
him face-to-face with the one woman who could have saved him once upon a
dream—the one woman he treasures above all else—he battles to keep his distance
before he destroys her, too. But he would gladly sell his soul for just one
taste.
Love draw them together, destiny will tear them apart...
With ruthless enemies closing in, Quinn and Zaire must fight to save each other and those they care for before it's too late--even if it means they're doomed to live apart forever.
