Top Ten Tuesday (#80) (02/10/15) Top Ten Things I Like/Dislike When It Comes To Romances In Books

Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme hosted by The Broke and the Bookish.

 

I actually had to sit and think about what makes a romance work for me, or not work for me.  I looked at some of my favorite romances, to find out what made me love them.  Here are the things I like and I dislike.


Like:

1. The full story/The slow burn



Where you get a full idea why the characters love each other, scene after scene of the love growing. 

2. Friends First



Much like the one above, when they are friends first, it's easy to see why they fell in love and it's easy to root for them.

3. Saving each other


This one may be a bit controversial, but I like it when the male and female character come together to help each other get over an issue.

4. Converting the skeptic



I like a romance where the main character, be it male or female doesn't believe in true love, and yet the see maybe there is a chance for them.


5. Opposites attract



There is something great about couples who come together that don't seem like they would be a good fit, but it somehow works.

6. Sugary Sweet



One of my favorites.  I just like a sweet, sweet romance with not a lot of drama.

7.  The Really Hot/Sweet Guy



Who can resist the hot, yet sweet guy?



Dislikes:

1.  Instalove


On a rare occasion it works.  But it's really, really rare.


2.  The annoying triangle


Once again, sometimes the triangle works, but usually there is absolutely no point in it. 

3. The control freak




Controlling, stalkery guys make me a little crazy, and not in a good way.