Re: Sparks: Maybe? I guess his books do seem to be "what a guy thinks women like because stereotypes told him so."

ETA: Also, it makes me sad that his books apparently have more merit because Tragically Dead Women inspire the lives of men. (Based on my as-limited-as-possible exposure.) Notably, there are a lot of women who read romance novels because...they know the female lead won't die. Or be evil.