Romance Novels have some of the best male protagonists ever created in literature. Here are five incredible heroes who many romance novel readers consider their favorites.

 

Alexander Belov from The Bronze Horseman (The Bronze Horseman #1) by Paullina Simons. Alexander Belov is an officer in the Soviet Unions Red Army during World War II. His life changes the day Germany and Russia declare war on one another in 1941 when he spots Tatiana Metanova eating an ice cream cone.

From that moment they are linked forever. Alexander’s purpose in life is to make certain Tatiana and her family are safe from the horrors of the war that leads to starvation and death. Alexander learns the true meaning of sacrifice through Tatiana, who becomes the light in his darkness. Alexander also has a dark secret about his past, that if found out by his comrades, might lead to his execution. But he puts his life on the line for his Tatiana in one of the most emotional and heartbreaking romances ever written.  (Historical Fictional Romance)

Colonel Jack Seward from All Through the Night by Connie Brockway. Jack Seward is British spy called to find and catch and elusive thief targeting the London nobility. Jack comes face-to-face with this willy thief, Anne Wilder, a widow. Jack has no idea his thief is Anne, although after meeting her through a some acquaintances, he feels a connection with this kind and gentle widow. But he hungers for his thief as they engage in a sexually charged cat and mouse game that soon becomes an obsession to him.

When Jack finds out Anne is his thief, he will protect her to the ends of the earth even as his rage grows over her deceit. He not only wants access to her body, which leads to one of the most erotically charged sex scenes ever written in a historical romance, but the keeper of her heart. (Historical Romance)

Hardy Cates from Blue-Eyed Devil(Travises #2) by Lisa Kleypas. Hardy Cates is a self-made millionaire, who grew up in poverty and lived in a trailer park. He’s made his way to the top because of his tenacity and some questionable tactics. Hardy eludes sexual appeal and a prowess most women fall victim for. Hardy might be rugged and brutish, but he has a kind soul, which is proven when he meets Helen Travis, who has gone through unspeakable physical and emotional abuse from her ex-husband. Hardy wants Helen, but take care when he realizes how scarred she is. He gains her trust by putting aside his issues with her family and helping her with her emotional recovery by building up her self-confidence as her courts her with an extreme tenderness unlike any other shown in a contemporary romance. (Contemporary Romance)

Mikhail Durinksy from Dark Prince(Dark #1) by Christine Feehan. Mikhail is the ruler of a vampire society called the Carpathians. He is a fair and beloved ruler to his people but he’s slowly going mad and turning into a monster because has hasn’t found his mate yet. One night, through mind telekinesis he meets his mate, Raven Whitney, an American on holiday in Romania, recovering from serial killer case she helped solve because of her telepathy. The moment Mikhail connects with Raven, his madness vanishes and he is free of the self-imposed burdens he has carried with him for over seven hundred years. He will convince Raven to leave behind her old life for him and figure out a way for them to be together for eternity even though she is human. Mikhail is the ultimate alpha hero who won’t take the word “no” from Raven. At times he's overbearing and too protective toward his beloved mate, but he brings color and light into her life just like she has to his. (Paranormal Romance)

Daemon Sadi SaDiablo from The Black Jewel series by Anne Bishop. Daemon Sasi SaDiablo is one of the most tortured heroes ever to appear on the page in a romance. He was once a bastard slave who was sexually used and abused by Blood women, even though he is a virgin. He has waited seven hundred years for his soul mate, Witch, known also as Dreams Made Flesh, who will cleanse the three Realms. She is Jaenelle Angelline, who Daemon first meets when she’s seven-years-old. Daemon will protect her from all harm and help her come into her powers. Both live in a disturbing and violent world, although they still have an innocence to them that stays with them as they turn to one another to heal from the traumas of their past. When Jaenelle reaches adulthood, Daemon is there to help her harness her power and embrace her with his undying love as her husband and the other part of her soul. (Dark Fantasy Romance)

 

For more examples of great heroes in romance, click here.