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Top Ten Book Romances That I Think Would Make It In The Real World:

1. Mr. Darcy & Elizabeth from Pride & Prejudice - These two are a given. They're so wrong that they're right. Their chemistry, their simplicity and the beautiful nature of their sweet relationship. Can I have it? But seriously. They'd totally last!

2. Mara & Noah from The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer - Ok, it's the classic combination of elusive and exclusive bad boy with the equally dark and mysterious bad girl. These two are a match made in...offbeat romance land. Plus, in my mind, they're both perfect.

3. Noah & Echo from Pushing the Limits - If you see my review yesterday, you'll totally understand it. These two characters go together like peanut butter and jelly. They're both a little bit damaged, but together they're whole.

4. Caleb and Maggie from Leaving Paradise - Let's just forget for a moment that there is a book two because (honestly) it never needed to be written. Caleb and Maggie went through so much, and they came out of it with a newfound respect for one another...and a new love.

5. Susan Chilmark and Timothy Collier from The Last Silk Dress - She was a diehard Confederate. He was a diehard Yankee. They should have hated one another, but they were both so passionate about their causes that they found a mutual respect...and a sweet, beautiful love.

6. Katniss Everdeen & Peeta Mellark from The Hunger Games - Again with the damaged and brokenness. These two both have these humble beginnings, and they have to go through hell and back just to survive. Who better to love than one another because they've known each other at their weakest and most vulnerable.

7. Carly & Ryan from Raw Blue - Colour me utterly jealous of the connection these two characters have. It's flawless, tangible, beautiful, heartbreaking and totally real. They have to learn to love one another for their baggage in order to make it through.

8. Harry Potter & Ginny Weasley from Harry Potter - I remember being utterly delighted when these two got together. I also remember the fierce protection that Harry had for Ginny, but the respect he had to let her be the strong witch she was. Perfection.

9. Ron Weasley & Hermione Granger from Harry Potter - These two have such a perfect dynamic. He's a bit of a buffoon, and she's a know-it-all, but they have hearts of gold, and their friendship actually took the time to grow into something more.

10. Elena Gilbert & Damon Salvatore from The Vampire Diaries - I know, I know. They're NOT actually together, however, I believe these two would last far longer than she and Stefan would. I think that love would bore her over time, but Damon would certainly keep her on her toes.

Let's Talk is a new weekly feature here at i swim for oceans. I think it's important that we all have our say, and there's something to be said for raising our voices. Simply put, here on the little old blog, I like to host some of my very own discussion posts because, well, I like to converse with you all.

And so, Let's Talk will feature questions or prompts, which I will answer, too. Love it or hate it, weigh in or don't, it's my hope that Let's Talk will at least get you thinking...and maybe even get you discussing with the rest of us!

Question: Who are your top literary crushes and why?

There's something about literary men, I swear. If I could have a man that embodied all the qualities of my literary crushes, I'd be golden. There's also something to be said for YA literary men, although I should probably point out that my literary love interests are at both ends of the spectrum (of age, that is). I find my literary crushes embody some sort of innate charisma that leaps from the pages. I'm not always about the super overprotective ones. I'm really into those literary men that have odd quirks but kind natures and a genuine kindness from within. I'm a sap. So, below are my top four literary crushes. You may not have them. I've claimed them.

Mr. Darcy - This man is a bit off. He's got a bit of pride and far too much money. Quiet and sensible, he sometimes seems a bit arrogant and off-putting, but it's a facade. He's genuine, he's sweet and he thinks. I mean, he really thinks. A lot. Plus, he's got this way with words that makes me swoon.

Sirius Black - He's a little too old for me, and I swear I don't have some sort of creepy complex. Seriously though...who could really NOT love him? He's damaged goods, for sure, be he has one hell of a heart of gold, and at the end of the day, his courage and compassion is the heart of his character. Oh, and he survived Azkaban, so he can obviously handle himself.

Noah Shaw - In my head, that's what Noah looks like and, frankly, he's just as hot in person. I saw him. Well, the actor that played him in the trailer. I swooned. And drooled. The point is, there's something totally offbeat about Noah that makes him completely irresistible. Plus, he's got the whole accent thing and the whole "I take care of broken people" thing. Both work for me.

Ian O'Shea - I hated the Twilight series for it's sissy and pathetic characters, but The Host gave me something better. It gave me Ian. This hunk of a man offered me A) pure hotness and B) a conscience. Sure, he's protective, but he does this whole character transformation that makes him infinitely more attractive, too. The actor portraying him in the film (pictured above) better fulfill my lustful expectations.