Allow me to introduce the Alpha Hero. You, and every other member of the female populace, will notice this man the moment he walks into a room. He’s got confidence. Swagger. He is strong-minded and has the body to match. Sound familiar? Although you might not know this guy personally, you’ve probably seen him recently on your favorite reality show.
No, I’m not talking about Jersey Shore.
This testosterone-saturated creature is starring in a raft of reality TV programs featuring survivalists, spec ops warriors, police snipers, and more. Flip on the tube and see what I mean. The fabled Alpha Hero, long a staple of romance fiction, is taking over the small screen. Television shows such as Dallas SWAT, One Man Army, Man vs. Wild, and Manhunters: Fugitive Task Force are just a few of the programs bringing you real-life heroes to rival any fictional character found in a romance novel. I’ve noticed this trend because as a romance author, my radar tends to perk up every time a guy with hero potential walks onto the scene.
