I think one of the things I would like to do is discuss celebrity behavior, especially in the light of my topic of romance. To this end, "Romance or Not"will probably be a sometime feature (whenever I see anything that interests me) where I discuss (and hopefully you too!) whether a certain behavior by a celebrity would fit under the trope of romantic love.
Soooo...Tom and Gisele. You've probably heard about her nasty remarks after the Super Bowl. (Go here: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/fash-track/super-bowl-tom-brady-gisele-bundchen-287254 for more info.)
My burning question is: Would this be something a romance book heroine would do?
One one hand, I like her fiercely defending her husband. I also was charmed with her email asking for prayers. On the other hand (yes I have three) her viciousness in blaming his teammates for the loss will certainly make things very awkward around the water color in the Patriots' locker room. Not something a romance book heroine would do, without appearing like an idiot and thoroughly dislikable. But it is something I can see a more awkward type of heroine doing. I am thinking of the heroine in "Goddess of the Hunt" by Tessa Dare whose name escapes me. A moment like this, if I read about it in a romance book, would make me cringe, but would give the author a perfect opportunity to show the heroine's character growth.
So what do you think? Gisele: Romantic or Not?
(Standard Celebrity Disclaimer: I know these are filthy rich people, leading charmed lives and are spoiled brats. ((perfect Harlequin Presents Material)) but so what. What's romance without a little fantasy?)
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