Comments on: Sorry, Brad Pitt—Not Interested

By: sarah mayberry

sarah mayberry — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 20:23:12 +0000

Coming to the party a little late, but I love this question. My biggest celebrity crush at the moment (and has been for a long time) is Jon Stewart of The Daily Show. He is cute, but he’s no poster boy. And, you know, he’s kinda short. But it’s his courage and wit that I absolutely worship. And – best thing – my partner has a man crush on him, so we sit side by side in bed going “awww” together. Perfect! I think everybody has something beautiful about them, but some people’s attributes are more obvious than others. As for covers…well, Blazes are about fantasy, right? I’m more than happy to look at those fantastic chests, hair, no hair, whatever. Grrrr.

By: Nicole S

Nicole S — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 17:41:18 +0000

I would buy a book if Dominic Monaghan was on the cover, he was the reason I watched Lost. The guy could be the hottest thing ever, but if he was jerk there would be no way I would want to date him. Yes he does have to attractive, but looks aren’t the only attractive elements in a man. Plus someone may be attractive to me and not someone else.

By: Candace Havens

Candace Havens — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 12:06:44 +0000

LOL. If he makes me laugh I’m hooked. In real life I’m more into smart funny, but in fiction I kind of run the gamut. Let’s just say I’m an equal opportunity luster.

By: Venus Vaughn

Venus Vaughn — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 09:19:16 +0000

Dude, I would looooooooove to see some sexy nerd covers to go with smart, sexy nerd books.

OTOH, I think this is another reason why we’ve seen so many decapitated heroes on our covers. Attraction is subjective, and sometimes I see a face on a cover that just makes me think douchebag! Even though the writing could be stellar.

So I’m sure that’s why Harlequin et al stick to the bland, objective sexy. But heck yeah, I’d love to see them mix it up in a while.

By: Jamie Sobrato

Jamie Sobrato — Sat, 18 Apr 2009 04:01:33 +0000

LOL, Heather, well said.

By: Joanne Rock

Joanne Rock — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:21:54 +0000

Cool thoughts, Elle! I think good looks get a man noticed, but they won’t keep me looking if there’s nothing there to back it up. I mean, I can’t help noticing a walking Calvin Klein ad ;-). But if a man has no substance or sense of humor, I won’t be looking for long! Sense of humor is a fabulous indication of a man’s cleverness and quick mind. So I think there’s a reason women go for this. You remember Jessica Rabbit, right? She stayed with Roger because “He makes me laugh.” (Y)

By: Patsy Roberts

Patsy Roberts — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 22:08:07 +0000

Why is it that ALL the cover guys on romance novels are bare chested? I like a man with a hair roughened chest, But you never see that. Glad to see that your book may change that norm a little! ;o)

By: Patsy Roberts

Patsy Roberts — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:59:40 +0000

Chris and I have been together for 18 years now and now we laugh together! ;o)

A smile and a good sense of humor can go a long way. He was also a gentleman and opened car doors and other doors for me! You can’t go too wrong with a gentleman! LOL

Elle, I hope you found YOUR gentleman!

By: Liz Matis

Liz Matis — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:52:01 +0000

For real life – personality
For Day Dreaming – Sawyer

Book covers are creating the fantasy so I would stay with the hunks.

By: Anne Calhoun

Anne Calhoun — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 21:43:30 +0000

Wow – great question, Elle. I’m honestly more about personality than looks, although I admit to currently crushing BIGTIME on Chris Pine, the new “baby Kirk” in the Star Trek prequel. One guy I’ve always thought was totally hot was Donnie Wahlberg, not in his NKOTB incarnation (wow, am I OLD), but as a detective in Boomtown, a series than ran on NBC for far too short a time. Something about his emotional vulnerability really got me, and good!

As for covers…I don’t buy books by them, so it wouldn’t matter to me. I do like the slightly more natural looking guys more than Fabio.