The final hour is at hand. We've talked Vampire Academy, TVD, and the role of Horror in Romance. But what is the not-so-hidden secret obsession of Site Manager Heather Waters? What is it about a certain pair of secret agents that she finds so appealing? What about this upstart Lizzie Bennet? Besides Heather's obsessions, this week we talk about who is the Best Darcy, Enemies-to-Friends-to-Lovers, and the Best Rejections Scene in Romance.

Not sure what this is all about? Last month, H&H staffers began the H&H Off-Hours video series, where we discuss various topics that interest us. Typically late at night and fueled by plenty of wine and/or beer. Sit back and listen to us ramble. And don't forget to let us know what you think in the comments!

-Megan, Heather, Chris, and Jenn at Team H&H

We here at H&H have a bit of a fondness for a certain crossbow wielding zombie hunter. But the question remains, who on earth could possibly be more kick-ass than Daryl on his motorcycle? Who has the grit, the sheer willpower, and the devil-may-care attitude that it takes to really face down the zombie horde? If we all think about it, with clear minds and clearer hearts, we know the answer. None other than the Dowager, Lady Grantham.

Don't believe me? Check out this animated short that introduces the whole new kind of intrigue to the drama both below and above stairs. I will warn you, there are possible **Downton Abbey spoilers** if you aren't caught up.

The hour grows late and the list of our obsessions grows short. Last week we discussed how Jen Proffitt had recently discovered the joys and pains of Damen/Elena in The Vampire Diaries. Before that we heard about Megan Frampton's obsession with The Vampire Academy. This week Community Coordinator Christopher Morgan is talking his obsession; want to bet that it has something to do with the Undead?  Along with finding that out, we also discuss the most romantic member of H&H, Regenerating Doctors, Freelance Wizards, and lovable poltergeists.

Not sure what this is all about? Last month, H&H staffers began the H&H Off-Hours video series, where we discuss various topics that interest us. Typically late at night and fueled by plenty of wine and/or beer. Sit back and listen to us ramble. And don't forget to let us know what you think in the comments!

-Megan, Heather, Chris, and Jenn at Team H&H

Here it is: Part 2 of the March edition of H&H Off-Hours. In Part 1 we learned all kinds of things, and if you were paying attention you may have already been spoiled for Part 2! Other than discussing what sets incomprarable H&H assistant Jenn Proffitt's heart all a-twitter, the team also contemplates time travel, THE Man in Black, and who is H&H's hammiest member.

Not sure what this is all about? Last month, H&H staffers began the H&H Off-Hours video series, where we discuss various topics that interest us. Typically late at night and fuled by plenty of wine and/or beer. Sit back and listen to us ramble. And don't forget to let us know what you think in the comments!

-Megan, Heather, Chris, and Jenn at Team H&H

“Sexy, real romance for grownups?” Sounds great! Today, Heroes and Heartbreakers is pleased to debut the book trailer for Ruthie Knox's Camelot series, which begins with How to Misbehave and will continue in the upcoming releases Along Came Trouble and Flirting with Disaster.

When two strong-willed people get together, sparks fly in Along Came Trouble, out on March 11. Here's the official description:

An accomplished lawyer and driven single mother, Ellen Callahan isn’t looking for any help. She’s doing just fine on her own. So Ellen’s more than a little peeved when her brother, an international pop star, hires a security guard to protect her from a prying press that will stop at nothing to dig up dirt on him. But when the tanned and toned Caleb Clark shows up at her door, Ellen might just have to plead the fifth.
 
Back home after a deployment in Iraq and looking for work as a civilian, Caleb signs on as Ellen’s bodyguard. After combat in the hot desert sun, this job should be a breeze. But guarding the willful beauty is harder than he imagined—and Caleb can’t resist the temptation to mix business with pleasure. With their desires growing more undeniable by the day, Ellen and Caleb give in to an evening of steamy passion. But will they ever be able to share more than just a one-night stand?

You may have caught the first time Team H&H stepped out from behind internet anonymity to discuss the growing sub-genre that is New Adult, or you might not have. Either way, we are back, and this time we are talking about our current obsessions. And if Team H&H is good at anything, it's obsessing. This month we will be splitting up the fun into four parts, so be sure to come back each Monday in March so as not to miss an episode.

In this week's affair (Episode #2, Part 1), we discover what it is that has been keeping community manager Megan Frampton up at night with its awesomeness. You will also discover the identity of everyone's book boyfriends (or girlfriends), find out who has a MASSIVE crush on Viggo Mortenson, and learn who among us thinks he or she is made up of the stuff of hero/heroine legend.

Let us know what you think, and feel free to give us feedback!

-Megan, Heather, Chris, and Jenn at Team H&H

Today, the staff members of Heroes and Heartbreakers step out from behind their computers to engage in some off-hours discussion (not to mention drinking!) around the New Adult genre. While we're not saying we have faces for radio, perhaps the best way to enjoy the discussion is on audio; if you do watch the video, please know that Heather is not usually that green. She's not even Hulk-smashing!

In addition to talking about New Adult, we touch on Girls, slut-shaming, Jenn Proffitt's two-fisted drinking, dogs vs. cats, and literary fiction. Plus, Chris Morgan gets almost angry (!).

Let us know what you think of our first live-action blog post, and feel free to suggest future topics!

—Megan, Heather, Chris, and Jenn at Team H&H

Today, Heroes and Heartbreakers is pleased to bring you the exclusive premiere of the book trailer for Lisa Kleypas's upcoming Crystal Cove! The book isn't out until next week, but the trailer gives a hint at the passion and romance to come. Crystal Cove takes place in Kleypas's delightful village of Friday Harbor, and spotlights Justine Hoffman and Jason Black:

Justine Hoffman has made a comfortable life for herself on the island of Friday Harbor. She is the proprietor of a successful boutique hotel, and she has the safe, predictable life she has always wanted. Growing up with her flighty, nomadic mother, Marigold, has instilled in her a deep longing for stability. But in spite of everything Justine has achieved, there is still something missing. Love. And after years of waiting and dreaming, she is willing to do whatever it takes to change her destiny.

What Justine soon discovers is that someone cast a spell on her when she was born, with the result that she will never find her soul mate. Determined to change her fate, Justine finds a way to break the enchantment, never dreaming of the dangerous complications that will follow.

And when Justine meets the mysterious Jason Black, she accidentally unleashes a storm of desire and danger that threaten everything she holds dear . . . because Jason has secrets of his own, and he wants more from her than fate will ever allow.

Author Sarah Anderson has written a couple sensational posts for Heroes and Heartbreakers that you may remember: A Penis by Any Other Name and Names for the Vagina. So when Sarah offered the chance to exclusively launch the book trailer for her upcoming Mystic Cowboy book—and then showed us the trailer—we were thrilled. Mystic Cowboy's blurb is below; the book will be released January 1, 2013.

Just who does Rebel Runs Fast think he is? Dr. Madeline Mitchell, the new doctor on the White Sandy Lakota Indian Reservation, knows there’s a good answer to that question. Somewhere.

Sure, the Lakota medicine man is every cowboy-and-Indian fantasy she ever had, but he sends patients to sweat lodges instead of clinical trials, talks them out of flu vaccines. Even more irritating, he makes her heart race.

Rebel swore off the white man’s world—and its women—years ago. Madeline doesn’t speak the language, understand the customs, or believe he’s anything more than a charlatan. Yet she stays, determined to help his people. And he keeps finding excuses to spend more time at the clinic.

When he discovers her in the throes of dangerous heat stroke, Rebel’s efforts to cool her down set fire to a passion neither thought they wanted. But when the people start falling violently ill, the cultural gap stretches the connection between their hearts to the breaking point…

Warning: This book contains smoking-hot skinny dipping, emotional and emotionally satisfying sex, and a shirtless cowboy who is also an Indian.