The “alpha hero” is one of romance’s most popular—and most controversial—archetypes. When done right, alpha heroes are confident, protective, take-charge characters who make readers swoon. When done wrong, they’re controlling, domineering, and...
“Touch her and die.” Four words that send some readers into raptures and others running for the hills. Touch her and die is peak protective hero energy—the romance trope where the hero becomes absolutely feral if anyone threatens, harms, or even looks...
