Well, because they just are! I mean, men, who have that kind of drive & focus, that want to fight for their country for their families & others, is such an unselfish act that there is no other word that describes them --- it is heroism at its grandest!
Ok, here is where I have to tell you - - - I'm NOT a writer, not aspiring to be one, never wanted to be one - - - I'm a reader & bookseller. The reason I am clarifying this now is so when you read this post you'll have expectations for the writing of an un-published writer - - - now you'll know what to expect & won't be disappointed 
So, back to my Military men . . . many authors have chosen to write this sub-genre in romance & I salute them for doing so & for doing it so well. Romance authors portray these men as the heroes they are: Robyn Carr in Virgin River - & what about Paradise Valley when Rick returns home from war?
Stephanie Tyler is rockin the romance world with her new series beginning with Hard To Hold, Navy Seals at their finest!
Suzzane Brockmann was one of the authors that really set the stage for me: Unsung Hero with Tom Paoletti; Ken Karmody in Out of Control ; & my favorite with Lt Tom Starrett in Gone Too Far. Suz's Troubleshooters have all found a spot in our hearts.
Military romances introduce us to a world we don't even know - - - giving us a glimpse of impossible military situations & an authors point of view of how to get them out of it - - - & makes us think, and maybe even put ourselves into those situations wondering how the heck to get out of it!
When Military heroes come home from war, there is nothing better. Julia London's, Summer of Two Wishes, was an emotional tear-jerker that delivered all a good romance should. As an escaped POW, Finn comes back from duty to find his wife has remarried during his long absence - - - Julia tells us both sides of the story . . . how Finn decides to get his wife back & how Macy really wants to come back to her first love but is torn by the love of her current husband . . . sigh. . . . this is why we read & love romance!
I also find reading about the Military, especially now, as kind of a tribute to our soldiers, and/or the Military unto itself. I am in awe of those men & women who will put their lives on the line for their country - - - even when at times, I feel like we (collective we) don't show the appreication they deserve. It makes me more aware of these great men & women so when I see them at the airport on leave, I'll walk up to them shake their hand, smile & say thank you & God Bless.
Bottom line, putting all that aside, as important as these occupations are & how revered they should be to all American citizens . . . our authors do a darn good job of writing these stories, creating the sexiest of heroes making these books the most fun to read! Thanks ladies!!
So, tell us, why do you read Military romances? Who are some of your favorites?
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Love this site!!
Thanks to all the military men and women who serve our country. You have given so much for us.
I love Nicholas Sparks Dear John. I guess he is fresh on my mind.
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Sparks — oh yes, definitely a fav as well — really have to be ready for that emotional hit though
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I enjoy a good one when the details are right.
I’ve been a military spouse longer than most of my husband’s airmen have been alive
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I mean, you’re not going to find a millionaire in the ranks, SEALS based in Atlanta or any inland city. Guys in the SAS and JTF don’t let you know that’s what they do for a living.
They are individuals, so don’t go expecting a great lover because they are in the military and you’ve read about how good they are.
They take their boxers off one leg at a time like every other guy.
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Love the insite — really, I’m guessing most men don’t make the mark when compared to some of our fav romances — but hey, still great guys & its fun to dream, right?
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Since I am so far removed from this type of lifestyle I find it fascinating to just get a peek of what Military life is all about. Strangely enough, I didn’t even have friends in school whose parents were Military . . . cops or firefighters for that matter. Lots of stuffy white collar papa’s in my hood.
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Military men are great heroes because they are generally going to be physically fit/ (requisite hot bod, check). They are smart (assuming here that they have elite training. Navy Seal, check). They are alpha males. (Cause that’s always hot!) And like guys imagine us having slumber parties and pillow fights, it is easy to imagine them all walking around in their skivies in the barracks. All of them. ( And of course in my dreams they are all smokin’ hot). Le sigh.
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I enjoy military romance. They are doing things that are so far removed from my everyday life, it’s like reading about a different world.
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As a reader pointed out on another post I forgot to mention the historical warriors best illustrated in Elizabeth Hoyt’s series . . . men over time have opted for the job to serve for their countries & I always wonder where they get their drive & motivation to do this? What makes one guy decide he wants to fight for his country & another not . . . I guess it’s just like anything.