"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.

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!

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.

Wow, this book was FANTASTIC!!! I absolutely loved the trans rep, it felt really accurate to the historical time period which I appreciated. I also loved the slow burn romance, and all the side characters/found family!!

I think this is a new fav!!

🌈Queer rep: trans man main characters, MM main relationship. MM secondary relationship.

I received a free copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and Knopf, Pantheon, Vintage, and Anchor; all opinions expressed are exclusively my own.

Simply delightful! Another entry in the queer historical fiction roster, and one I enjoyed immensely. A Gentleman's Gentleman combines the delicious juxtaposition of the (somewhat) bumbling lord and uber-competent valet of the Jeeves and Wooster series with a dramatic love story as well as a tale of personal forgiveness and healing. I think I loved every single character in this story, and will gladly read whatever the author writes next!

For sensitive readers, this book contains depictions of death, death of loved ones, unhealthy relationships, trauma, graphic sexuality, and references to historical misogyny, homophobia, and transphobia.