This is a new-to-me term, and I’ve been having little success Googling an exact definition. I’m guessing it refers to characters with mild-moderate superhuman abilities (e.g., a person with telekinetic abilities). I did discover the term is associated with DC Comics and its Department of Extranormal Operations.
Jo Jones’ question made me wonder if any science fiction romances feature extranormal characters. I reflected on various titles and came up with a list of possibilities (assuming my interpretation of the term is correct).
The origins of character abilities in the books I selected range from genetic engineering to natural-born gifts. Most books feature human characters. I included a few books featuring alien, humanoid characters and alien-human hybrids since their abilities are on mild-moderate levels. I’m not sure if “extranormal” applies to alien characters, though, so anyone in the know is welcome to enlighten me!
Some of the stories have a definite comic book superhero tone, such as Tatiana Caldwell's WAY OUT OF CONTROL, Corrina Lawson's PHOENIX RISING, and Sherly Nantus' BLAZE OF GLORY.
Also, some of the books fall more into the erotic SFR category, so the characters don’t necessarily use their powers for battling a villain or defeating an external threat. The titles also vary widely in terms of settings, length, and heat levels.
Some of the stories have a definite comic book superhero tone, such as Tatiana Caldwell's WAY OUT OF CONTROL, Corrina Lawson's PHOENIX RISING, and Sherly Nantus' BLAZE OF GLORY.
Also, some of the books fall more into the erotic SFR category, so the characters don’t necessarily use their powers for battling a villain or defeating an external threat. The titles also vary widely in terms of settings, length, and heat levels.
WAY OUT OF CONTROL - Tatiana Caldwell
PHOENIX RISING - Corrina Lawson
BLAZE OF GLORY trilogy - Sheryl Nantus
SOMATESTHESIA - Ann Somerville
GIRL GONE NOVA and KICKING ASHE - Pauline Baird Jones
IN ENEMY HANDS and EUROPA EUROPA - KS Augustin
SUNRISE ALLEY - Catherine Asaro
HATHOR LEGACY: OUTCAST - Deborah A. Bailey
DARKSHIP THIEVES - Sarah A. Hoyt
TSUNAMI BLUE - Gayle Ann Williams
THE FACILITATOR - Sahara Kelly
ZERO FACTOR - Stacy Gail
THE SPIRAL PATH - Lisa Paitz Spindler
*THE MARANN - Christie Meierz
THE TROUBLE WITH MEMORIES - Eva LeFoy
*LUNAR REUNION - Shona Husk
THE FELIG CHRONICLES - P.J. Dean
THE OPHELIA PROPHECY - Sharon Lynn Fisher
GABRIEL’S GHOST - Linnea Sinclair
BRAIDED SILK - Ella Drake
EVOLUTION: ANGEL - S.A. Huchton
THE WHOLE TRUTH - Jody Wallace
DANGEROUS RENDEZVOUS - Heather Massey (in the interest of full disclosure, that’s me!)
 |
| Image source: Silkwords |
*denotes book with alien hero/heroine
Know of any other titles I can add to this list?
Joyfully yours,
Heather