This book was everything I needed from a trans regency romance and more. I loved the setting of Eden Abbey, with its crumbling aesthetic and wildly beautiful lands and wholesome staff. I also loved the characters. Christopher is so sweet and kind and earnest, and I loved that he learned to be more open with the people he cared about and how to pursue his happiness. Also Christopher, Cook, and Plinkton created a cute little found family that I adored from the very first page. And of course James was the perfect edition to that family. He is so stoic yet strong, a perfect balance to Christopher. He is also so caring, especially to Christopher, and helps him come out of his shell. I loved James and Christopher together so much. I do wish they both had points of view in the book instead of it being entirely Christopher. I also wish there had been a bit longer of an emotional conversation between the two when they got together. But overall this book met all my expectations and more and I highly recommend it!

Wow! This book was hard to put down. While I anticipated nearly all of the twists (and there were a lot!) I didn't mind, and it didn't feel "predictable"...more that I had fun putting the pieces together and then had fun waiting for the characters to catch up. Now, the book is the DEFINITION of slow burn. Like, I can't imagine it going any slower. But that just mans the pining goes on for longer, so who am I to complain?

It's hard to say much about this book without giving too much away, but know that it is a beautiful ode to found family and making a life for yourself even if the world - and even yourself - stands in the way. I cannot WAIT for this to come out because it is sure to be a hit.

I am a fan of TJ Alexander in general, but they knocked it out of the park with this book! The characters were charming, there was wit and humor, and I genuinely loved the plot! I would love Alexander to write more queer historical romances because they clearly have a knack for it!

"A Gentleman’s Gentleman" by TJ Alexander is a slow-burn trans Regency romance.

The story revolves around Lord Eden, also known as Christopher, who must marry by the age of 25 to fulfill his family’s will and retain his title and estate, but he is not interested in women. As a trans man (at this particular place and time in history) he feels isolated and believes that love and intimacy are beyond his reach. Everything changes when his new valet, James, comes into his life to help him find a wife among the ton.

The book is a delightful mix of wit, mystery, action, romance, and heartwarming moments with his chosen family. I couldn't put it down and read it all in one sitting. I highly recommend this novel. A big thank you to NetGalley and Knopf Doubleday for the ARC.