For Presents author KATE WALKER, wealthy heroes are a practical plot device in the romance novel. "Those props of houses, cars, private jets etc are fun to write and one thing they nicely ensure is that the hero and heroine can focus on each other totally with the tricky and necessary routines of life and earning a living going on smoothly all around them while they tackle the problems between them."
But being filthy-rich can lead to problems between the hero and heroine, too. As Kate points out, the billionaire hero often has to learn that he cant buy his way out of every problem and in doing so discovers his emotional wealth. The heroine may also be put off by the heros wealth often, it's a hurdle she must overcome in order for the romance to bloom and develop.
The heros wealth shows that he is successful, intelligent, determined and a hard worker. That bank account is often simply a by-product of this alpha male success. Strip him of all his worldly goods and he would still be devastatingly attractive. And of course this is what each heroine learns: to fall for the man, not his bank account.
Do you agree that fancy cars, lavish getaways and other trappings of success are just icing on the cake in your favorite romance books? Or is money a must-have for your favorite heroes?
Oh and while we're talking Billionaires, have you checked out the new series in Harlequin Presents? Step into the decadent playground of the worlds rich and famous and rub shoulders with royalty, sheikhs and glamorous socialites with THE SANTINA CROWN!
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