Lately, I feel like I’m reading the same story over and over again — a smart woman who might be a scientist or librarian meets a tall dark stranger with supernatural strength and military expertise and with an unlimited bank account; together, they save the world and may or may not have a romantic relationship (although very likely they do). Sounds familiar? It’s a very popular storyline; perhaps I should write something like that! But let me give you a few examples of these types of stories. These are all the books I’ve read. And don’t get me wrong, they are a fun ride…but it does get a bit repetitive. Vampires are some of the more popular strong, dark, handsome, and rich types. Augmented humans are another set that fit that bill — they have been made to be stronger and more intelligent than normal men. Then there are demons and an endless variation of humanoid mythical creatures (werewolves, angels, gods, mages and witches, etc.), aliens, cyborgs, and other superhero types. Immortality (or very long life span) helps with wisdom (they can speak any language), martial arts and military strategy training, and especially wealth. It is certainly easier to write…
