In real life, whenever I do date someone new, I hope for a good guy with a good heart, who can make me laugh and smile. And he loves me for who I am. 
Throwing in the hearts because love is love.
However what is it about those bad boys on TV and in movies? I’m so drawn into Dallas because Jon Ross Ewing will sleep with anyone, but he was in love with Elena. Women throw themselves at him, and I’m all for his backstabbing his family to make a dollar. Woohoo.
In movies, James Bond might be older, and I might get killed, but I’m so in. Sign me up to be a Bond girl.
Is it that these men represent wildness and freedom? Is it that we all want to be Beauty meeting the Beast? I’m unsure, but I know I love watching, reading and seeing these bad boys and their fast, crazy lives.
Now again, a guy who treats me right and thinks I rock… he’s worth waiting for. But in the meantime, bad boys entertain and thrill, from the safety of literature, television and movies.
The WIP I am working on, my female is out there and she’s the crazy one. Her hero is a steady sort. Next story I want to figure out how to write a bad boy though…
Anyhow Happy Friday all! This Sunday… Renaissance Festival. So I will take pictures to talk about why these type of events are just plain FUN, even if I am going with my brother, my sister and my mother.
Oh and I’m editing the Mything You sequel to send it to my editor in weeks. So I’ll keep you updated
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes bad boys in movies and TV so appealing to women?
Bad boys in fiction like James Bond or J.R. Ewing appeal because they represent wildness, freedom, and intensity. The Beauty and the Beast dynamic may also play a role — the idea of taming someone dangerous is compelling. Importantly, this attraction is safe when confined to books, TV, and movies, allowing women to enjoy the thrill without real-world consequences.
How do you write a bad boy character in fiction?
Writing a convincing bad boy means giving him depth beyond his reckless behavior — like J.R. Ewing in Dallas, who backstabs for money yet genuinely loves Elena. The contrast between his ruthless actions and real emotional vulnerability is what makes him magnetic. Pairing a bad boy with a grounded, steady counterpart can also heighten dramatic tension in a story.
Should the hero in a romance novel be a bad boy or a good guy?
It depends on the story’s tone and the female lead’s character. If the heroine is bold and unpredictable, a steady, reliable hero can create compelling contrast — as the author notes in her current work-in-progress. However, a classic bad boy hero works well when written with genuine emotional depth, making readers invest in both his chaos and his capacity for love.
