I really don't think they see the flaws. The beauty issue is one Patricia has used in other books for varying reasons. A lot of times it is not a particularly important part of the book so much as a way for the characters to deal with themselves and each other. The attractiveness issue becomes a vital part of this book because he hides himself away and refuses to interact with people any longer. The heroine's reaction when he finally reveals himself is a truly entertaining scene that makes me grin just thinking about it . . .
Looks are just one part of the fascinating chemistry that makes people who they are.
Christina Dodd's leads in Candle in the Window are blind One of the heroes in Jill Barnett's new release, Carried Away , also wears glasses. In each of these excellent books then, there is something about a lead character that does not fit the standard of beauty. Obviously there are myriad other books that do the same. I'd like to know what they are. And, I'd like to know how much you enjoy reading books like this.