Last weekend, the Seattle Times ran a front page article about Navy SEALS and how they make great romance novel heroes. On the front page of the paper. If you didn’t get to read the article, here it is in its original form via the Washington Post.

Of course all my husband sees as he reads the article is how successful all these books about SEALS are and has to ask, “Why aren’t you writing about SEALS?”

Well, I am here to argue that I am. And have been for years. May I introduce my newest Regency era SEAL, Lord Langley, and five ways he can be compared to his modern day (and oh-so-hero-worthy) counterparts.

1) Lord Langley has slipped in and out of danger for years. Okay, mostly into the boudoirs and bedrooms of beautiful women. But seriously, you don’t take a margravine as a mistress unless you can protect yourself.

2) Thalia and Felicity Langley’s long lost father, who everyone thought was dead, has survived some pretty harrowing adventures to return to London. And the worse is yet to come.

3) He’s gotten himself engaged to Minerva Sterling. Obviously this is a man who isn’t afraid to stare death in the face.

4) Langley and Aunt Bedelia get along. For the most part. I say that takes a whole lot of diplomacy and the keen ability to watch your back. After outliving five husbands, she’s hardly an enemy any man wants to make.

5) When it comes to risking everything, Langley will not stop until his country, his family and his beloved are safe and sound. (With the help of a few of his friends: Clifton and Mad Jack, just to name a few)

What do you think gives Navy SEALS that heroic edge? And can a Regency era hero boast the same?

P.S. CONTEST WINNER And just in case you wanted to know—the winner of the Monday, May 16th Twitter blog contest is Kati R or @romancingrakes as she is known on Twitter. Kati, please contact me with your address and I will get your prize of a book bag and books off to you. You have until May 29th to claim your prize. Not a winner?? Check in again this coming Monday for my next blog contest.

3 Comments

  1. Kati R

    Oh my goodness! I’m so glad I checked your blog. Thank you very much! I shall get an email to you ASAP. 🙂

  2. sarie grobler

    Oh man,now I am even more impatient to get my copy of Lord Langley!

  3. Betty Hamilton

    I lways LOVE to read about the winners!!
    …..love it even MORE when its me! I al looking forward to reading Lord Langley!

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