 Alpha males are defined as the strongest male of the species. In the eHow article, Annie Taylor provides some typical characteristics of Alpha Males: a leader, highly ambitious, commanding attention and not needing approval from others. She also states that the Alpha Male is one who impresses others with his style. While these are all good things, they can be seen as too much of a good thing. I love strong men who know their mind and who understand how to get what they want. They take care of themself and are willing to take care of the love of their life. But I don't want a man who is demanding, bossy or shallow. The line between Alpha and a "bossy man" is thin. In most books, the man has to prove his worth and show his strength. I enjoy their confidence and need to protect others. I also love a man who can fall for one woman and work for her love. A true Alpha Male is the one who doesn't run from a lifetime of marriage with one woman, the good and the bad. In short, my grandfather who stood by his wife through raising a family, both working a full time job, the loss of close friends and faced his own health issues and his wife's cancer with a strong determined spirit. What characteristics are important to you in an Alpha Male? Leave me a comment below with your EMAIL ADDRESS for a chance to win an ebook copy of my hot tale- Protecting His Wolfe and for a chance to win the three BIG prizes of the Alpha Male Hop! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Protecting His Wolfe: Betsie Wolfe was a small town girl who left her cozy little life for a job in the big city, but she never expected to become a witness to a murder or face vicious threats. Detective Jonah Pigg was immediately attracted to Betsie’s lavender eyes and small frame huddled in the gray wool blanket when he arrived on the scene of the murder. When threats on her life begin, he takes her into his home under the protection of the three Pigg’s who own the Pigg Agency. It will take all his detective work to keep her safe from the killer. Passion has a way of igniting when people are under stressful situations and lust leads Betsie and Jonah into each other’s arms. But is their relationship only a matter of desire or is it something more? Buy links: http://www.allromanceebooks.com/product-protectinghiswolfe-834918-148.html http://www.bookstrand.com/protecting-his-wolfe http://www.amazon.com/Protecting-His-Wolfe-ebook/dp/B008C29YNC/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1339943518&sr=8-1&keywords=protecting+his+wolfe ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ What is your favorite thing about Alpha Heroes? Well, we authors are ready to share our favorite Alpha Males, our favorite things about them, and everything sexy and heated about those Alpha Males you can think of. *wink* Starting on Friday and ending on Oct 22nd, over 200 Authors and Bloggers will share their favorite things about those sexy men we know and love. And while we do that, we are EACH doing a giveaway. Yep. There will be over 200 giveaways on each blog hosted by that Author or Blogger. But that's not all.... We have THREE grand prizes. You as a reader can go to EACH blog and comment with your email address and be entered to win. Yep, you can enter over 200 times! Now what are those prizes? 1st Grand Prize: A Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet 2nd Grand Prize: A $130 Amazon or B&N Gift Card 3rd Grand Prize: The following Swag Pack! (US winners ONLY)  10/19/2012 04:10:38 pm
Thanks for stopping by Lynn. I think protectiveness is a hot trait in a guy!
There are so many things to love about Alpha males! I love their stubbornness and there ability to love once they realize they deserve it!! 10/19/2012 04:11:52 pm
Hi Sarah,
JeanMP
10/19/2012 07:38:47 am
Love that they will do anything to protect the one they love, love their confidence. 10/19/2012 04:12:28 pm
You have to love the way they protect and cherish you! Good Luck!
Rachel
10/19/2012 12:43:34 pm
I love Alpha men, because I need someone as confident and dominant as me to have an equal relationship - I hate the feeling that my partner is less powerful than me and cannot make it without me. 10/19/2012 04:13:10 pm
Thanks for your thoughts. We do love someone we can rely on! I agree!
susan platt
10/19/2012 12:52:20 pm
I love everything about Alpha males! Strength, honor, arrogance, protectiveness, etc. Awesome Blog Hop! 10/19/2012 04:14:15 pm
Thanks for stopping by Susan. I think that all those traits are what attract us but they can also be the most frustrating!
kym amaral
10/19/2012 12:56:45 pm
I would love to find an Alpha in real life, one that would stand by me no matter what..your Gpa sounds like a wonderful man ~ 10/19/2012 04:15:02 pm
Kym,
Dawna Newman
10/19/2012 01:24:00 pm
That they are strong, stubborn , fiercely protective of those they care about. and a tortured past. 10/19/2012 04:15:49 pm
Dawna,
Jo
10/19/2012 02:29:10 pm
The most important trait for me in Alpha in confidence. 10/19/2012 04:16:39 pm
Jo, 10/19/2012 04:17:43 pm
Sarah,
Yvette
10/20/2012 02:23:47 am
I love the possessiveness with a dose of tenderness. 10/20/2012 04:57:57 am
Yvette,
Lynne Parker
10/20/2012 04:30:11 am
Protectiveness, and the tenderness they show only one special person. 10/20/2012 04:58:45 am
Lynne,
JanD
10/20/2012 06:19:30 am
The most important alpha characteristics is confidence and loyalty. 10/20/2012 06:52:29 am
Loyalty is so important. When an Alpha gives his heart, he never looks back! 10/20/2012 06:53:15 am
I love having someone who will watch over me and make sure everything is perfect. :)
Alicia
10/20/2012 09:04:55 am
I agree, there is a thin line between alpha and jerk - but I love it when someone is on the right side of the line, that "take charge" attitude and that willingness to go after whatever they want is my favorite part. 10/20/2012 10:11:16 am
You're right.. it is a fine line. Some men just know how to be Alpha while others are just jerks!
Jenny
10/20/2012 11:39:01 am
I like all the typical traits, strength and confidence and a protective nature. I also like a sense of humor. But I totally agree that there is a thin line between hot alpha goodness and just being bossy. 10/20/2012 01:56:42 pm
Thank you for stopping by Jenny! I think that a sense of humor is also incredibly sexy in a guy.
Christine S
10/20/2012 01:18:43 pm
I like them to be intelligent, have a sense of humor and be not only passionate, but compassionate. 10/20/2012 01:57:37 pm
Thank you Christine for stopping by. I hadn't thought about the intelligence part but yes that is important too!
Marlena Fein
10/20/2012 02:42:37 pm
I like my alphas strong and demanding and willing to do anything they need to that will protect the ones they love. I also have a special place for the ones with the sarcastic sense of humors (IE: Damon from The Vampire Diaries) and great abs do not hurt one bit either. :) 10/20/2012 04:30:52 pm
Sarcasm is so sexy on a guy. But you are right- great abs don't hurt! Good luck with the blog hop.
Tammy Turner
10/20/2012 02:57:38 pm
Why I love Alpha Males is no real surprise! The perfect Alpha Male for me could be a Vampire, a Scottish Laird, an English Rogue/Gentleman, a Werewolf or Shape-shifter, or a Knight. He’s the rogue who thinks he can’t be reformed into a gentleman. He’s the rough and scarred Scottish laird that has a heart of gold. He’s the werewolf or shape-shifter that needs to heal an aching heart because it took him years to find his true mate. He’s the vampire who has waited decades for that special someone’s blood to sing to him and wake him up. And he’s the knight who can defeat the enemy with a quick swing of his sword, but can’t see the love in front of his face. My Alpha Male has eyes that can see into your soul and are as blue as the sea, or as black as a storm. He’s tall and brooding. His heart can enfold you into its grasp and make you fall in love when he gives it to you freely and completely. He is protective and passionate. In the end he is the one that makes your heart jump and butterflies fly in your stomach, and still kiss you until your legs melt! 10/20/2012 04:31:47 pm
Hi Tammy,
Tamara Hoffa
10/20/2012 03:08:34 pm
I so want this book! I agree I like a strong protective man, but not a bossy jerk 10/20/2012 04:32:34 pm
Hi Tamara,
Cassandra Hicks
10/20/2012 04:10:08 pm
I love how brave, strong, possessive, protective, and capable they are :) 10/20/2012 04:33:34 pm
Thanks for visiting Cassandra. Do you know of any real men who are alpha males these days?
Joy F
10/20/2012 04:14:31 pm
I love alpha males and how strong, loyal and protective they are.
Ann Q
10/20/2012 04:56:08 pm
An alpha to me is a man who is strong, confident loyal and caring. A man who is ready to protect and fight for right. Of course, he would be sexy and a softy on the inside. 10/21/2012 03:44:51 am
There is something about a man who can be strong and protective yet mushy too!
Ashley Applebeea
10/20/2012 05:37:05 pm
10/21/2012 03:45:36 am
Oh Ashley, you are a lucky lady! Those Alphas are hard to come by!
Belinda G
10/21/2012 12:51:17 am
Hey there Melissa, 10/21/2012 03:46:47 am
Thank you for the kind words Belinda! I'm glad you had a chance to look around. Alpha males are a one in a million guy! When you find one, don't ever let go!
Barbara Brant
10/21/2012 05:10:56 am
I love a sexy Alpha male that is strong, loyal, dark, handsome, a leader, protective of those he loves, possessive of his female, muscular, and a leader. I also like him to have a sensitive, caring side. 10/21/2012 10:40:15 am
Thanks for visiting Barbara. It is a challenge to find that balance between the Alpha side and the softer side... Too much soft cancels the Alpha side.
Kaylyn D
10/21/2012 05:48:55 am
I think an Alpha Male needs to be protective and loving. Thanks for the giveaway.
latisha depoortere
10/21/2012 06:43:27 am
I love Alpha males who are strong and protecitve! 10/21/2012 10:41:54 am
Latisha,
Veronika
10/21/2012 06:49:52 am
I think every Alpha have to be strong and witty, confident, a little bit controlling and sexy! 10/22/2012 12:15:44 am
Witty is a good trait! They can show that softer side with joking!
Renee B
10/21/2012 07:46:44 am
I love my Alpha Males. They keep me coming back for more. 10/21/2012 10:43:01 am
There is something about watching them kick some butt that makes it all good!
miki
10/21/2012 08:02:53 am
for me a good alpha is loval and protective
Molly Frenzel
10/21/2012 10:11:23 am
I don't think there's much not to like about Alpha males. What I like most about them is their confidence. 10/21/2012 10:44:39 am
You are right... There isn't much not to like! Alphas rule!
Vanessa N.
10/21/2012 10:52:30 am
I love alpha males that are strong, confident, and will do anything for the one they love. 10/21/2012 11:42:11 am
The do anything for the one they love is important! Good luck!
Lisa G
10/21/2012 11:01:28 am
Confidence, protectiveness, sense of honor, & man of character 10/21/2012 11:42:51 am
I like how you put that..."man of character"! Good luck with the entry! 10/21/2012 11:05:33 am
Alpha males are the best….strong, independent, fiercely protective, but on the inside they are nothing but a big ol’ teddy bear! I love the way their mouths talk filthy, but their eyes portray their sensitive sweet. They can be rough and tough in the bedroom, but still have the gentle caress of an attentive and protective lover. It's all in the heart.....alpha males are the best! 10/21/2012 11:44:01 am
Molly- very nice comparison of the way that Alphas are sometimes showing opposite behaviors.
Misha K.
10/21/2012 02:10:35 pm
I like my alphas confident, intelligent and extremely protective of what they consider theirs. It's also important to me that he be loyal and true for those he cares about~ while having the ability to be extremely dangerous toward everyone else.
Susan W.
10/21/2012 02:23:54 pm
I love alpha heros who are strong, protective and confident and who know when to let their mate be the strong one. Thanks for the giveaway!
Kimberly Gill
10/21/2012 02:35:47 pm
Some of the Alpha's I like to read about are in Lora Leigh's Breed Series, J.D. Tyler's An Alpha Pack novel, Patricia Briggs Alpha and Omega Series, and Michelle Hauf's books. I like Alpha's that are strong and know what want & aren't afraid to go for it either even if they have to take risks to get it. I also like Alpha's that's not afraid to let his mate fight that she too can be powerful and together they are a team they work together. Alpha's that fight for what they want, declare their mates and don't let anyone get in their way of their true love and happiness. 10/22/2012 12:14:55 am
I also love the Alpha and Omega series. There is something about the guy and girl being a team! 10/21/2012 03:21:25 pm
Oooo. This book sounds right up my alley! 10/22/2012 12:13:20 am
Phaedra, I'm glad you think so. Just remember Jonah is not a wolf nor does he become one... He is just a strong, loyal alpha police detective who wants to protect the world!
April
10/21/2012 04:01:41 pm
Loving the awesome blog hop!
Beckey
10/22/2012 04:39:07 am
Love an alpha that is strong, affectionate, determined (willing to go the distance for what he desires), compassionate, caring, charming and creative
Christina Livingston
10/22/2012 04:57:43 am
hidden soft side, strong, fiercely protective, take-charge, and sexy with a little dark n' dangerous thrown in! 10/22/2012 12:25:39 pm
Ooohhh the dark and dangerous is nice... That's why I fell once for a guy on a motorcycle! He was so bad!
Shadow
10/22/2012 11:15:31 am
I love alpha heros. So hot! :) I love how dominant, possessive, loyal and protective they are. Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway! This is so much fun! 10/22/2012 12:21:49 pm
Thanks for stopping by Shadow! I think that all your traits are great ones!
Shadow
10/22/2012 11:16:21 am
I love alpha heros. So hot! :) I love how dominant, possessive, loyal and protective they are. Thank you for the awesome hop and giveaway! This is so much fun! 10/22/2012 12:38:34 pm
I love that Alpha Males are as fun to read about as they are to write about! My favorite quality in an Alpha Male is confidence.
Lindsay Avalon
10/22/2012 01:06:33 pm
The need to protect, dominance in bed, and physical strength :)
Mel Bourn
10/22/2012 02:18:58 pm
I love my alpha man to be Dominant yet have a sense of humor. He is loyal, protective, and isn’t afraid to enjoy the small things in life.
Jolene A
10/22/2012 04:02:24 pm
I love their Dominance and take charge attitude!
Jessica B
10/22/2012 04:19:11 pm
Thanks for being a part of the hop. I love alphas. I love that they are so protective and tough but loving on the inside. Comments are closed.
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