I think ppl misconstrue romance readers a lot. I love the books I read, but I KNOW they are make believe and that ppl in real life are not exactly like them. I am very happy with my life and am quite glad my husband and I did not need to be tortured (like fictional characters) before our "happily ever after". That's in quotes b/c I know there is no such thing, however, I love this man I am with and we are committed to this marriage until one of us leaves this earth. So, no matter what junk comes in between that is a true HEA to me.
Suz has a way of writing that makes the characters real, like someone you could meet, but I do know they are fiction.
I think a lot of ppl have misconceptions about Romance readers. Glad we could "correct" you!