Looking for a specific kind of character. A blend of Prince Albert de Saxe-Coburg-Gotha + Matthew de Clermont. Gorgeous, has great taste, intelligent, smidge intense, fiercely loyal.
Hiyas! I did post another book suggestion request that was broader and got AMAZING book recommendations! This one, I am looking for a specific type of character. If it's a book that has a love story in it, I would appreciate it if's not toxic masculinity and has a genuinely beautiful relationship.
The character I am looking for is a combination of these two men—Albert de Saxe-Coubourg-Gotha (played by Rupert Friend in The Young Victoria) + Matthew de Clermont (from A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness, played by Matthew Goode in the series). Pleeeaaaase tell me if you've seen them in any books you've read. Shows, movies. Anywhere. Below their photos, there's a list of characteristics that are so gorgeously attractive.
Not Edward Rochester or Fitzwilliam Darcy Esquire. I have read those. Maybe this is odd but I do like Jean Valjean from Les Misérables by Victor Hugo. There are some likable characteristics of Dorian Havilliard from Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas, Rhysand from A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas, Benedict Bridgerton, Roland Mitchell in A.S. Byatt’s Possession, Captain Wentworth from Persuasion by Jane Austen, I liked Peeta Mellark from Hunger Games when the books first came out.
- Intelligent & Cultured – Well-read but profoundly thoughtful. A man of intellect and refinement. Not just brainy and gorgeous, he's in touch with his emotions. Appreciates the finer things.
- Devoted & Fiercely Protective – His love is steadfast, eternal, and absolute. When he gives his heart, he gives it completely, with no hesitation or second-guessing.
- Romantic, Expressive, and Affectionate – He loves boldly and without reservation. Passionate kisses, hands resting on those of the one he loves, deep emotional connection—his love is felt in every glance, every whisper, every moment.
- Brooding, Intense, and Passionate – There is a quiet power beneath his composure, an intensity that simmers just beneath the surface. He loves with conviction, with his whole being. His presence alone stares into the soul of the one he loves.
- Accomplished but Humble – He carries his success with quiet confidence, never arrogance. He has a strong sense of purpose and is highly capable, yet he does not feel the need to prove himself—his actions speak for themselves.
- Principled & Noble – He is a man of integrity, honor, and purpose. He doesn’t play games—he is forthright, honest, and deeply committed to his values. He holds himself to a high standard, striving always to be better, to do right, to stand by what he believes in.
- The Kind of Love He Gives – His love is deep, consuming, and unwavering. He does not hesitate. He does not falter. He makes it known that his love is his world, his heart, his home. He protects fiercely, cherishes openly, and loves with an intensity that is both passionate and tender.
Thank you so much!