@HarrisPS For me, the exact opposite happened when I played Tally Ho! I felt charmed by Haze initially, and thought my tough and sneaky character would be compatible with them. Then I realized that no, it was Rory who had his heart all along.
@Kelly_Seastar I agree with you to the fullest, Tamur is wonderful!
I would say I’m rather eclectic when it comes to love interests; rascals, people that love the good things in life, religious people, people that are slightly older, and… dour, bearded men, apparently, get a little bonus, but mostly I just do what feels right for my main character. What person they feel compatible with (often similar personalities and values, but sometimes “opposite attracts” as well.)
Aside from aforementioned Rory and Tamur, my favourites are:
Ioco from Mask of the Plage Doctor. I love him to bits, and I appreciate that he sounds so ordinary looking with his weathered face, thinning hair and unkempt stubble.
Dimi from Siege of Treboulain. I can’t even put my finger on why they charmed me to that extent, but they very, very much do.
Vyv from Jolly Good. Artistic and eccentric, I love that. (I also love Fitzie, but I think I’d rather have them as a friend than as a lover.)
Deorwine and Hereweard from Chronicon Apocalyptica.
Jaime and Tommy from Zombie Exodus: Safe Haven.
Amaryllis from Belle-de-Nuit. Both seductive and adorable.
Cos and Sam from Choice of Magics.
I also have to mention Nichol from The Play’s the Thing, Geneviève from If It Please the Court, Zhu from Relics, Fram from Stronghold, and Apepi from Temple of Endless Night. I’m also very curious about the upcoming love interests in The Golden Rose; waiting patiently for the next book.