If you talk about pirates to a man, his first thought might be Treasure Island or even Captain Jack Sparrow. If the same question was asked to a woman, especially one that enjoys the romance genre, then they may regale you of tales of shirtless pirates on the high seas who ravage the rich commander's daughter.

As much as my testosterone filled blood hates to admit it, romance novels had added a lot to the popularity of the adventure novel. The exploits of pirates, adventurers and other notable heroes and villains. There is a reason why romances make great adventure novels.

Women thrive for adventure, but the perils of work and motherhood often keep them on the sidelines. Sure, hubby gets to have those boys night out, but mom feels responsible for taking care of the children and keeping the house clean. It's an outdated thought structure, but one that many women still feel.

Romance adventure novels are an escape from the mundane days and nights of everyday life. We men take our wives and girlfriends for granted. After a few years, we stop buying flowers for no reason and we just assume you know we love you.

It's our fault and a condition we often don/t recognize until it's too late. The men in the romance adventure novels have passion and treat the women like princesses. Wars are fought over the heart of a woman and men fight to the death for her affections. Even the villains are designed to be erotic and objects of fantasy.