This is the 5th in a Royal Regency series. After getting over the strangeness of some of the names in the made-up country, it’s easy to get into the cast of characters and you don’t need to read the other books.

I grabbed this one because it’s a romance between older characters. You don’t often see regency era love interests over 50.

Widowed (and not unhappily) Giabella is queen mother and the mother of four grown children. Her island country is voting to dissolve the monarchy and become a parliamentary government. She’s been in love with her secretary Dashiell Talbot for years, and he’s felt the same. He’s become almost like a family member but is struggling with wanting more despite their class difference. Dash is about to take a position in the new government and hasn’t had the heart to tell Gia he’s leaving.

In this time of uneasy transition, the two go on a tour to shore up support. The tension between them is unbearable, but Dash struggles with crossing the line.

“She was queen of a nation. He was the man who kept her schedule.”

The regency setting is nonexistent and other aspects of a supposed royal life amid transition is completely unbelievable. The conflict is pretty contrived. But if you want a fun station-clashing romance with older MCs, this is a good one.

This book was an absolute delight! My first Jess Michaels romance and most definitely not my last! The Queen’s Man’s is the last book in a series but I read it as a standalone and enjoyed it immensely. I wasn’t sure what to expect but was intrigued by the book’s blurb and could not wait to read Giabella and Dashiell’s story.

Queen Gia is actually the Queen Mother. As with most royal marriages hers was one of duty not love and not at all a good one. Dash is her devoted secretary, friend and confidant. The man is madly in love with her and hides it well. The chemistry between Gia and Dash is unbelievable. I loved watching them interact and couldn’t wait for them to act on their feelings.

Watching two mature people like Gia and Dash fall for each other was amazing and fall for each they did. It was hot and sexy and I loved it!

I’m giving The Queen’s Man the judy.ann.loves.books stamp of approval and highly recommend you read this book, TBR and Enjoy!