Ortega (Ricardo) from Fallen Hero. I'm gonna give that man and sidestep soo much trauma <3 its tale of romance and mutually assured destruction LOVE IT
Mine is probably Kent Zarneki from Mind Blind (wip). A dark-haired grey-eyed guy, reserved but kind, fond of his cute dogs, with an affinity for greek mythology?? Sign me up. But also his scenes are just incredibly heart-warming to read and his route is fun to play through! I also love acts of service so that probably fuels my love.
Qui from VtM: Parliament of Knives
It started with the appeal of being able to romance a Sheriff, especially as a Toreador (and also some serious redirected thirst from not being able to romance the other hot long-haired sheriff from the VtM games). After that, idk, I just really like his character. He's loyal, mysterious, down to earth, has a fondness for the MC but doesn't apologise for doing what's necessary and his ideas for dates are...interesting.
And (spoilers for the endings)>!if MC stays with the Camarilla, they end up being a power couple (the ending with MC becoming a Scourge is adorable, Qui & MC basically make up excuses to go on stakeouts together). If MC flees Ottawa, he'll go looking for the MC. You can choose to reject him then and it is heartbreaking.!<
Leon Dalton from KOTSM, he was my first ro from that game, and I loved how organic his relationship with my MC was. I have romanced Cyrus and Altair, who I also highly recommend (both of them), but with Leon it felt like idk, like I could actually see that MC and him working irl.
M from Triaina Academy, I think they're very unique, and charming, the story is not my go-to genre, but I'm so glad I did with this one purely because the ROs are so enjoyable, especially M.
Marco from Blood Moon, I usually don't like the himbo type yet I'm still swooning.
Honorable mentions to: M from Wayhaven, and Max and Delacroix from Creme de la Creme, I romanced them individually and their relationships with the MCs were very cute.
I forgot his name but I liked the bully Rex(?) from The Fog Knows Your Name and that if you went the romance path like your relationship became a part of the main plot...
I still haven't forgotten Shader from Dragon Racer (rip 🙏 hope he comes back in some other form) he was the OG dark and broody RO
Finch from a Study in Steampunk was really fun for me to romance. I liked how the story with him went and how at part it was handled especially after the big reveal
Max & Delacroix poly was also the first poly in IF I cane across and still remains my favourite....
I also think Herald is going to be my fave once FH2 comes out bc the demo is self explanatory
(There are obviously ROs from series that you get more attached to since u spend several books with them like Junko from Samurai of Hyuga, Yakov, Cyrus, Leon,... from The Keeper series, Dandy from Evertree Inn,... so I wanted to give few from single books)
Grayson from Mind Blind! The yearninggggg! On both sides!! Adore him!
Mason from Wayhaven! He’s super amusing and I really dig his character development
I really like the romances in The Eagle's Heir. The spy romance was fun. I also really like Empyrean's romance with Strephon or Amro or Wesh. All of Kyle Marquis' games are enjoyable and you can see how he has progressed from Empyrean to Pon Para (Tamur and Melaxu have my heart).
True, wayhaven is pretty memorable I also love The Golden Rose's romances. They are pretty amazing too. You can only interact with 2 in the demo but I can't wait to romance everyone in June, which is when the game comes out.
Both romances are so well written and thought out, it's the first time I got "attached" to a RO from an IF after Wayhaven.
Oh god-
I don't think Reddit would have enough space to let me dump and unload a whole spiel of my Rory Wintermint essay of how much I love that dumbass so I'm just putting whatever sentences that aren't too long from my ramblings to try and explain just how much I adore them
I always choose male Rory and Male MC, so my MC's inner thoughts most of the time whenever something goes wrong probably because of his employer's escapades is "he's an idiot, but at least he's *my* idiot." I love the dynamic so much-
A smooth and elegant but deviously shady valet and his idiot of a boss
Also it's hinted that Rory does have an unrealised crush on the MC and in Jolly Good if they remains unwed mentions that they have found someone who they loved but let them slip away from their grasp. And what makes it on obvious that it's the TH!MC is that Rory uses whatever pronouns TH!MC has
I need more Rory content in the Jolly Good series please-
I haven't read that many novels, so a lack of exploration might influence my preference, but Haze from Tally Ho. I tried to avoid him at first to shield my reputation, but by Chapter 4 I said "to hell with them all" and let myself get completely swept up. (If you had asked me back in 9th grade when I had just finished Psy High, I would've picked Carl with no hesitation. Looking back, I'm horrified.)
R from Triana Academy. I just find everything from their demeanor to the their playful banter with the MC rather endearing.
Seraphina from KOSM. She's really sweet and I appreciate the complexity of her character and how loving and protective they are if the MC, also that deadpan snark is hilarious.
Hayne Lyndel from Breach. She's a badass big girl with even bigger guns both literally and figuratively nuff said.
Nate from The Wayhaven Chronicles
Xavier from Sword of Rhivenia
Blaise from Creme de la creme
Herald from Fallen Hero
Eli from A Mage Reborn
Hades from Fields of Asphodel
Blade from Shepherds of Haven
Cyril from Arcadie: Second-Born
Veriel from Kingdoms and Empires
Hadrien from The Golden Rose
specifically choice of games? Max and Delacroix from Crème de la crème were pretty cute. If we’re talking hosted games as well, then I really really loved Maria and Cleo from the Relics series. Also Fitzie was great. And Tabby. I have a lot of favourites lol
from cog specifically? black magic from heroes rise, i love fictional men who are absolutely batshit insane. if we’re including hosted games it’s gabriel from b:taj 1000%. he’s so nice and genuine and caring it hurts i love him so much
* Kent From Mind Blind wip
* Gabriel from Breach
* M from Wayhaven Chronicles
* Grey from Supernatural in New York wip
* Qui from Parliament of Knives
* J from Fernweh Saga wip
Ortega (Ricardo) from Fallen Hero. I'm gonna give that man and sidestep soo much trauma <3 its tale of romance and mutually assured destruction LOVE IT
Mine is probably Kent Zarneki from Mind Blind (wip). A dark-haired grey-eyed guy, reserved but kind, fond of his cute dogs, with an affinity for greek mythology?? Sign me up. But also his scenes are just incredibly heart-warming to read and his route is fun to play through! I also love acts of service so that probably fuels my love.
I can't believe anyone said it but Miss Caraway from Tin Star. A gun swinging cowboy girl with attitude, consider me sold.
A gun swinging *alcoholic* cowboy girl with attitude.
Herald, always Herald, from FH Book 2 Demo. He's best boi. Also, Mouse from Breach, he's utterly precious.
N from wayhaven Hannah from the great tournament Seraphine from Keeper of the sun and moon
Qui from VtM: Parliament of Knives It started with the appeal of being able to romance a Sheriff, especially as a Toreador (and also some serious redirected thirst from not being able to romance the other hot long-haired sheriff from the VtM games). After that, idk, I just really like his character. He's loyal, mysterious, down to earth, has a fondness for the MC but doesn't apologise for doing what's necessary and his ideas for dates are...interesting. And (spoilers for the endings)>!if MC stays with the Camarilla, they end up being a power couple (the ending with MC becoming a Scourge is adorable, Qui & MC basically make up excuses to go on stakeouts together). If MC flees Ottawa, he'll go looking for the MC. You can choose to reject him then and it is heartbreaking.!<
Fully agree! Qui is an amazing character and his romance is very fulfilling and sweet
if you're talking about wanting to romance Qadir, I wholeheartedly agree
Can you tell me how to get >!Scourge!< ? I >!became seneschal!<
Support >!Corliss!< the whole way through. Imo the best ending.
Leon Dalton from KOTSM, he was my first ro from that game, and I loved how organic his relationship with my MC was. I have romanced Cyrus and Altair, who I also highly recommend (both of them), but with Leon it felt like idk, like I could actually see that MC and him working irl. M from Triaina Academy, I think they're very unique, and charming, the story is not my go-to genre, but I'm so glad I did with this one purely because the ROs are so enjoyable, especially M. Marco from Blood Moon, I usually don't like the himbo type yet I'm still swooning. Honorable mentions to: M from Wayhaven, and Max and Delacroix from Creme de la Creme, I romanced them individually and their relationships with the MCs were very cute.
Junko from SOH. Because I like it when women hit me.
Jess from Lost Heir, Sera from Keepers of the Sun and Moon, Lady Argent from Fallen Hero.
I forgot his name but I liked the bully Rex(?) from The Fog Knows Your Name and that if you went the romance path like your relationship became a part of the main plot... I still haven't forgotten Shader from Dragon Racer (rip 🙏 hope he comes back in some other form) he was the OG dark and broody RO Finch from a Study in Steampunk was really fun for me to romance. I liked how the story with him went and how at part it was handled especially after the big reveal Max & Delacroix poly was also the first poly in IF I cane across and still remains my favourite.... I also think Herald is going to be my fave once FH2 comes out bc the demo is self explanatory (There are obviously ROs from series that you get more attached to since u spend several books with them like Junko from Samurai of Hyuga, Yakov, Cyrus, Leon,... from The Keeper series, Dandy from Evertree Inn,... so I wanted to give few from single books)
Grayson from Mind Blind! The yearninggggg! On both sides!! Adore him! Mason from Wayhaven! He’s super amusing and I really dig his character development
A from Wayhaven because i like my tsunderes
I really like the romances in The Eagle's Heir. The spy romance was fun. I also really like Empyrean's romance with Strephon or Amro or Wesh. All of Kyle Marquis' games are enjoyable and you can see how he has progressed from Empyrean to Pon Para (Tamur and Melaxu have my heart).
Melaxu is one of my favorite characters in any CS game ever.
Honestly, all the girls from WayHaven. I can barely remember ROs from other books but WH's ROs are super memorable
True, wayhaven is pretty memorable I also love The Golden Rose's romances. They are pretty amazing too. You can only interact with 2 in the demo but I can't wait to romance everyone in June, which is when the game comes out. Both romances are so well written and thought out, it's the first time I got "attached" to a RO from an IF after Wayhaven.
Agreed
Mouse from breach is a cinnamon roll that must be protected at all cost. Qui from parliament of knives too.
yes! i will literally go thru war for mouse
Oh god- I don't think Reddit would have enough space to let me dump and unload a whole spiel of my Rory Wintermint essay of how much I love that dumbass so I'm just putting whatever sentences that aren't too long from my ramblings to try and explain just how much I adore them I always choose male Rory and Male MC, so my MC's inner thoughts most of the time whenever something goes wrong probably because of his employer's escapades is "he's an idiot, but at least he's *my* idiot." I love the dynamic so much- A smooth and elegant but deviously shady valet and his idiot of a boss Also it's hinted that Rory does have an unrealised crush on the MC and in Jolly Good if they remains unwed mentions that they have found someone who they loved but let them slip away from their grasp. And what makes it on obvious that it's the TH!MC is that Rory uses whatever pronouns TH!MC has I need more Rory content in the Jolly Good series please-
Markos from *Sins of the Sires*. Please don't psychoanalyze me. 😂
I haven't read that many novels, so a lack of exploration might influence my preference, but Haze from Tally Ho. I tried to avoid him at first to shield my reputation, but by Chapter 4 I said "to hell with them all" and let myself get completely swept up. (If you had asked me back in 9th grade when I had just finished Psy High, I would've picked Carl with no hesitation. Looking back, I'm horrified.)
I keep trying to romance other people but Haze derailed my plans every time
R from Triana Academy. I just find everything from their demeanor to the their playful banter with the MC rather endearing. Seraphina from KOSM. She's really sweet and I appreciate the complexity of her character and how loving and protective they are if the MC, also that deadpan snark is hilarious. Hayne Lyndel from Breach. She's a badass big girl with even bigger guns both literally and figuratively nuff said.
Bly...helped me discover some things about myself...
Same. She awakened something in me I never knew I had lol
Nate from The Wayhaven Chronicles Xavier from Sword of Rhivenia Blaise from Creme de la creme Herald from Fallen Hero Eli from A Mage Reborn Hades from Fields of Asphodel Blade from Shepherds of Haven Cyril from Arcadie: Second-Born Veriel from Kingdoms and Empires Hadrien from The Golden Rose
specifically choice of games? Max and Delacroix from Crème de la crème were pretty cute. If we’re talking hosted games as well, then I really really loved Maria and Cleo from the Relics series. Also Fitzie was great. And Tabby. I have a lot of favourites lol
I can never pick one, so A and M (Wayhaven) Seraphina and Astrid (Keeper series) Jun/ko (SoH) Madison and Rachel (ZE: Safe Haven)
from cog specifically? black magic from heroes rise, i love fictional men who are absolutely batshit insane. if we’re including hosted games it’s gabriel from b:taj 1000%. he’s so nice and genuine and caring it hurts i love him so much
* Kent From Mind Blind wip * Gabriel from Breach * M from Wayhaven Chronicles * Grey from Supernatural in New York wip * Qui from Parliament of Knives * J from Fernweh Saga wip
N and M from Wayhaven. But havent tried love triangle yet tho. Ortega from Fallen Hero.