What is the Lure of the Traditional Regency Romance

Have you ever wondered what the lure of the traditional regency romance is? Think about it. There is no sex or even a suspenseful plot. There is nothing that defines other types of romance.

There is nothing but the innocence of first love and a true romance built on honor, respect, and friendship.

I think one of my favorite types of regencies are the ones where married people throw away their preconceived ideas of society and nobility, and learn to become friends with their spouse. In my mind, there is nothing more heroic than a man who is strong and loving.

The bible said that women should submit and men should dominate. I read a commentary on this recently. The man who wrote it said that we have the wrong idea, based on our post-war society.

The bible verse actually means that a woman should gently and kindly help her husband succeed, and in return he will die for her. However, this commentator went on to say that the word 'die' meant to 'die to self, pride, vanity, self-satisfaction -' for the love of his wife.

I think that is what I find in Traditional Regency Romances that I don't find anywhere else. Men who have wealth, position, and strength, but are willing to give it all up for something they cannot buy - the love of a good woman.