25 Best Grovel Scenes In Romance Novels
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It is a well guarded secret that many women desire to see men grovel. Even better is to see a strong man grovel, and even better a strong, handsome, sexy man groveling. Crying, on knees, begging, is best. If he is wearing a knight' s clothing, gladiator get-up, wears fangs, or a kilt, all the better.
When I began writing The House on Black Lake it was clear to me that charismatic Ramey Sandeley, who had never heard the word "no", would have to fall hard, and grovel to have any hope of seducing Alexandra Brighton, who had left a controlling husband, and made a vow at a sacred shrine to be true to her manifest destiny. I wanted him down on his knees, in tears, begging for forgiveness, like a little boy who has gotten in big trouble. But I had created more of a challenge than I had imaged. There is nothing more sexy than a powerful man who gives over to his vulnerability. When seen raw, naked,and stripped of the confines of power, men are such gorgeous creatures. But, the problem is getting them there - especially for the alpha variety. Also, be careful what you wish for - he can use "the grovel" to take you straight to his goal. Is it true emotion, or merely a tool to maintain his control? It depends on the nature of the beast.
In the process of marketing my novel The House on Black Lake, I have spoken with women woman about their favorite grovel scenes in novels, and have enjoyed their comments in the romance forums. Following are the most commonly mentioned novels with grovel scenes.
1. Until You by Judith McNaught ( apparently she is the master of "the grovel")
2. Something Wonderful by Judith McNaught
3. Simply Love by Catherine Anderson
4. Sullivan's Woman by Nora Roberts
5. That Scandelous Evening by Christine Dodd
6.To the Ends of the Earth by Elizabeth Lowell
7. The Lover by Nicole Jordan
8. Heaven, Texas by Susan E. Phillips
9. If You Dare by Kresley Cole
10. Truly, Madly Yours by Rachel Gibson
11. His Every Kiss by Laura Lee Guhrke
12. Sinfully Sexy by Linda Frances Lee
13. The Duke by Gaelen Foley
14. The Wedding Survivor by Julia London
15. Loving Julia by Karen Robards
16. Duncan's Brideby Linda Howard
17. Splendid by Julia Quinn
18. Gone With The Wind by Margaret Mitchell. Rhett butler is probably one of the most ideal male heroes every written, as he is decidedly alpha, yet his vulnerability is powerful when his heart is involved, and his grovel scene is very touching, indeed.
19. Wicked Angel by Julie London
20. The Dangerous Gentleman by Julie London
21. The Master of Seduction by Kinley MacGregor
22. Lady Gallant by Suzanne Robertson
23. Coyote's Mate by Lora Leigh
24. Fire and Rain by Elizabeth Lowell
25. Fired Up - Book One of the Dreamlight Trilogy by Jayne Anne Drentz
House on Black Lake He's beginning to losing his composure - but will he break and grovel?
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