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My Fair Captain (Sci-Regency #1)

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Talk about a compromising situation!

Swarthy Intergalactic Navy Captain Nathaniel Hawkins ran from a past he had no intention of ever reliving. But when his Admiral asks him to use his peerage, as an earl and the heir to a dukedom, to investigate a missing weapons stash, he’s forced to do just that. As if being undercover on a Regency planet where the young men are supposed...more

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Published April 1st 2008 by Samhain Publishing (first published June 2007)

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Mar 22, 2009 Jack rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Gay Romance Readers

Recommended to Jack by: Matimate and Daisiemae

Shelves: series, fantasy, dom-sub-relationships, favorites

This book is one of the reasons why I am so glad I joined Goodreads! I was tired of reading mediocre gay romances, but thanks to the friends I have here online, I tried out this wonderful book. I want to thank everyone who recommended it to me!

What is there to say that hasn't been said about this book so far? Not much actually. So many of you have written wonderful reviews on it, so I would just be repeating everything you have stated before me. One thing that I loved about this book, was the c...more

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Nov 10, 2008 Daisiemae rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: M/M Romantic/Erotic fans...Fans of J.L.Langley

Recommended to Daisiemae by: Love the Author

Shelves: futuristic, male-male-romance-erotica, books-read-in-2008, erotica, series-romance

When it comes to writing hot romantic, erotic romances J.L. Langley certainly knows what she is doing. She definately writes great chemistry between the Hero/Hero and her books usually get me hooked from page one. My Fair Captain was no exception.
Aiden Townsend is one of the few princes of Regelence. A planet where the customs and dress is much like the the Ton in England in the 1800's. In Regelence men are cherished and homosexuality between men are not only normal, but embraced.
Aiden does not...more When it comes to writing hot romantic, erotic romances J.L. Langley certainly knows what she is doing. She definately writes great chemistry between the Hero/Hero and her books usually get me hooked from page one. My Fair Captain was no exception.
Aiden Townsend is one of the few princes of Regelence. A planet where the customs and dress is much like the the Ton in England in the 1800's. In Regelence men are cherished and homosexuality between men are not only normal, but embraced.
Aiden does not have any desire to rule, nor is he interested in politics. He lives for his art, and often gets so lost within it, he forgets his surroundings which often leads him to get into trouble. He is young and innocent, never been kissed and barely touched by anyone. Although, he is of age to marry, he has no desire to do so. He thinks he would be more content with studying art and being a famous artist.
Or so he thought.
Captain Nathaniel Hawkins is working his way up in the Intergalatic Navy. He has adopted an orphan, who he is a great father with, but otherwise is more concerned about his military career. When he is sent to Regelence undercover to investigate some crimes. He and his son are welcomed into the royal family as guests.
When Aiden (literally) falls out of a tree and onto Nathaniel sparks fly between them. Nathaniel is stunned by the instant attraction and immediately intrigued by the sweet, but spitfire Aiden.
Aiden is also stunned. He has never felt the strong attraction for another man. He is immediately captivated by the mysterious Nathaniel, and finds himself wanting to be with him.
When Aiden discovers that Nathaniel is working under cover, he not only helps in the investigation, but they build a trust and friendship that soon leads to a love that consumes them both.
I loved Nathaniel. He is very Alpha, but he is also very sweet and patient with the innocent Aiden. When he falls in love with Aiden it is hard and fast (no pun intended) and sets his mind to win him over.
Aiden is also a hero that fully develops into his own. He is smart and sensitive and both characters bring out the best in each other.
This book has it all. It is very funny, erotic, romanctic and has some mystery to it.
I can not WAIT until the next book comes out. I fell in love with all of Aiden's Brothers and look forward to reading their own stories.
If you are offended by some super hot sex M/M and strong language this book is not for you. (less)

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Jan 25, 2011 DarienMoya rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2011-reads, fave-books-of-2011, my-m-m-lovin, favorites, butt-virgins, fave-m-m-characters, tie-me-up-and-use-me, young-guys-get-poked-by-oldermen

^^MY CAPTAIN'S GOT A RING, AND ITS NOT ON HIS FINGER!^^

For all that is sweet and holy, this book is sweet and holy. I guess not the best book to be described as holy but feck it. While I was reading, I kept saying “awwwww” in that angelic sort of way. I think the idea of this book was brilliant, mixing the old with the new, creates gold. I am a fan of J.L and though this book is very different from the With or Without series, the writing is still excellent and downright sinful.

This book is mix...more ^^MY CAPTAIN'S GOT A RING, AND ITS NOT ON HIS FINGER!^^

For all that is sweet and holy, this book is sweet and holy. I guess not the best book to be described as holy but feck it. While I was reading, I kept saying “awwwww” in that angelic sort of way. I think the idea of this book was brilliant, mixing the old with the new, creates gold. I am a fan of J.L and though this book is very different from the With or Without series, the writing is still excellent and downright sinful.

This book is mix of Regency and Science fiction, crazy combo right. However, it bloody works. I am talking chaperones, high tech computers, and spacecrafts. There are home planets, cravats, breeches, and talking smart computers.

The first book in the series begins with Navy Captain Nate; he is the man on his spacecraft. He rules with an iron fist but he is fair. When some weapons get stolen Nate is sent to investigate, on a planet that lives their life in the regency era. The planet is quite different from what Nate is used to, this planet is run by men, and men marry men and all that fun stuff. Too avoid too much detail; let’s just say babies are made to like men and all that. So the planet as I can say is pretty freaking awesome.

So Nate is stay with the royal family, and he was not expecting the things he gets. Nate is forced to pretend be an earl, a life he left more than twenty years previous. So he has to pull out all the stops to avoid drawing attention to himself. Lets say Nate’s mind is involved else where, in the name of Prince Aidan.

The attraction is sizzling and Nate wants to get dirty with Aidan, only problem these boys don’t fool around. You think chaperones and waiting until marriage was only for women. Oh No, the men are bringing it back. So as I always say “No ding ding, without the wedding ring”. I don't always say that, but it just seems to work.

The sex is hot, the characters are superb, and the story is great. I am never disappointed with Miss Langley. I do have a small beef. She drives me crazy. So she introduces you to characters who are gonna be awesome together, and you are excited only to be crushed because there is no book for them. The suspense is killing me, Oh Rexley and Trouble I want to know more.

So we have regency and sci-fi epicness. Also an update, I have experienced cock ring (piercing) number 2, the gods are surely smiling down on me. I am one lucky girl I tell ya, I must have been really good in 2010 or really bad.
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Sep 20, 2010 Bookwatcher ~Mary MooCow~ rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: glbt-gay, sci-fi, erotica

HELP! I'm really confused!

Ok, first a critic, then I talk about the book...

The main characters of this book are:
Duke Nathaniel Hawkins also called Hawk or Nate (yeah, 2 nicknames)
Aiden
Jeremy also called Trouble
King Steven
King Consort Raleigh also called Cony
Rexley or Lord Responsible
Payton or Lord Plague
Tarren or Lord Terror
Colton or Lord Calamity
Muffin (the sweet little girl adopted by the King family, that her nickname, the name is never spoken)

Do you get the problem of this book? Names and...more

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Nov 14, 2008 Heather rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Heather by: Daisiemae

Shelves: e-book, erotica, m-erotica

Wow! This book was very different from other m/m romance books I've read. First, It was set in the future (think the year was 4528 or something) but the customs and behaviors were set in the Regency era (like 1800's). Second, the planet they were on is a very masculine society so, most relationships are m/m.

Nate is the Captain of an amazing ship called the Lady Anna. He and his son Jeremy, lovingly nicknamed "Trouble" have to go to this planet and blend in with society to try and uncover a thef...more

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Jan 21, 2011 Camilla ~ ♥Qhuay At Last♥ ~ rated it 1 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: kindle

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. Yes, I cheated with the last 40% of this book, quickly skimming the pages, and pressing next (kindle version) as quickly as I could..

Wow.. I really didnt like this story..

First, it was the idea of "no girls allowed" on the planet Regelence that rubbed me to a degree where I felt like growling.. And when I write "no girls allowed" I mean that they freaking didnt want girls being born, because every one had to be a guy and had to be gay...?? WTF?!

Ok, being gay is cool and all, but this is just dis...more

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Mar 25, 2011 LenaLena rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, science-fiction, omg-wtf-bbq

The high ratings for this book puzzle me. What we have here is one girl-with-a-dick, young, innocent, raised as the blushing virgin bride, fawning over the big burly (hairy) older alpha male. They meet and marry within a week, professing their undying love to each other. This is a bodice ripper with cravats instead of bodices. Bodice rippers are boring in het romance and guess what, they are boring in gay romance too. There is some filler mystery, some quirky secondary characters for light comic...more

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Mar 28, 2009 Natsroshan rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: setting-futuristic, all-time-favorite, bdsm-or-light-bdsm, mm-romance

Everything has been said about this book, there is nothing more too add: a wonderfull story, beautiful characters. I liked both Aidan and Nate.
But my favorite character was (and will always be) Trouble!!

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Dec 05, 2008 MK (Consultant, Corporal Therapist) rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: m/m romantic fans

Recommended to MK (Consultant, Corporal Therapist) by: Heather Shea

Shelves: in-space-on-top, e-books-m-m-own

(Real rating 4.5)I liked seeing the relationship between Nate and Aiden. From instant arousing attraction, curiousity, resisting temptaion and the final consummation. The subplot of Nate trying to find out who stole the weapons gave Nate a legitimate reason to have Aiden with him uncompromised, sometimes =). It was even a good story to follow. Who is doing this and why.

The rengency male dominanted society J L Langley created is really fasinating and fun to read.Just the idea of a young lord bein...more

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Jun 20, 2010 Harper rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi, m-m-romance, gay-fiction, pick-it-for-me-challenge, romance, series, monthly-tbr-list, books-i-own, bdsm, read-in-2010

3.5 stars. This was a light, fun read. I liked Langley's take on the futuristic Regency setting, right down to the digital dance cards. One thing I wish she would have explained was why exactly both Englor and Regelence decided to model themselves after England's Regency period. Not that I mind, since it's my favorite setting in historical romance, but I would have liked to know their reasoning.

One issue that I had with this book was the editing. It wasn't terrible, but I noticed grammatical er...more 3.5 stars. This was a light, fun read. I liked Langley's take on the futuristic Regency setting, right down to the digital dance cards. One thing I wish she would have explained was why exactly both Englor and Regelence decided to model themselves after England's Regency period. Not that I mind, since it's my favorite setting in historical romance, but I would have liked to know their reasoning.

One issue that I had with this book was the editing. It wasn't terrible, but I noticed grammatical errors throughout the novel. Being that I'm no grammar-nazi and I noticed them right off the bat, I'm surprised that these weren't caught by the editor. I spotted multiple run on sentences and several instances of incorrect word usage (One that comes readily to mind was the phrase "it didn't bare thinking about," which I spotted twice. Of course, it should be "bear" instead of "bare.") Also, some of the dialogue was really stilted. It would have been one thing if all of the dialogue was formal, but the author constantly mixed it up. In one sentence, a character would say things like “I cannot,” or “you will be,” or “ while we are on the subject,” which is more formal. Then the next sentence would be full of contractions (can’t, you’ll, I’ll, etc.), and sometimes they were even combined within the same sentence. This really threw off the fluency of the dialogue, in my opinion. I think it should have been all or nothing. If there were characters that spoke formally for a reason, or because of their background, then it would have been understandable. But this happened throughout the book with all of the characters. Maybe I’m just being nitpicky here, but in ordinary conversation most people use contractions unless they’re trying to stress something (i.e., you will not do that again, do you understand?). The constant back and forth just bugged me.

Overall, I did enjoy this book. I plan on reading the sequel and I’d probably read any additional books she set in this universe. Other than the small gripes I listed above, I did like her style and I’ll definitely keep reading her work. One thing she has in her favor over some of the other M/M romance authors I’ve read, at least based on this book, is that the sex scenes were well-spaced out and there weren’t very many of them. I’ve read some books where the characters were having sex literally every few pages and I eventually just started skimming. I appreciate a good sex scene, but I want the sex to be a side-note in the plot, not the main focus, especially if the book isn’t being touted as outright erotica.

I would have liked to give this a higher rating, but while I did think it deserved a solid 3 stars, it wasn’t quite a four for me. I felt like 3.5 was a good compromise. Too bad we can’t do half-stars on Goodreads. But I can tell you that one reason it didn’t reach the four-star mark for me is because of the BDSM aspect of the story. I know that Nate’s sexual preferences were referenced a few times before he and Aiden actually had sex, but it still seemed kind of…I don’t know. Random? Out of place? It just didn’t really fit with the rest of the story. Plus, Aiden’s ready acceptance of the D/s relationship with Nate was a little far-fetched. Wouldn’t there be some kind of adjustment period for someone who was so untouched and virginal? I just think that at first, even though part of him might think it was hot, it would also seem kind of strange. I keep feeling like there should have been some initial hesitation or uncertainty, especially since BDSM isn’t for everyone and I don’t think he’d ever had any kind of exposure to it before. Ah, well. I still thought the sex scenes were hot and I guess asking for a bit of realism might be too much for a sci-fi Regency romance anyway. LOL.(less)

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Oct 05, 2012 Beck rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Beck by: Paisley

Shelves: mm, series, sugar-kink, 2012-bdsm-countdown-challenge

I have had this book in my 'probably-not' pile for ages & I don't know why. I read sci-fi all the time. I read erotica/romance all the time too. Why was I so resistant to a combination of the two? Who knows. Having now read this I think I am hooked. It was fan-frickin'-tastic. The concept of the world/society was so well conceptualised that there were no glaring consistency issues to pull you out of the story. The insta-love was 'acceptable' because of the fantasy aspect of the story. The er...more

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Oct 08, 2012 Brenda (b) rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, 2-2008-read, 1-ebooks, 2-2009-reread, futuristic, 2-2012-read, 3-z-sd-card-rereads

Being that I adore having modern conveniences, I love the concept of J.L. Langley's Sci-Regency universe. Regency society plus all the technology of today and the future. The characters are wonderful, both the main ones and the supporting cast. I loved Nate and Aiden.
When I finished reading, I immediately started on the second story - The Englor Affair.

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Feb 12, 2011 TheFountainPenDiva rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: opinions-character-fail, characters-gay-heroes, opinions-face-palm-moments, genre-m-m-romance, theme-political-intrigue, sub-genre-science-fiction-romance, settings-alternate-universe

Author J.L. Langley is to be commended for attempting to blend several disparate elements--the Regency period set in the distant reaches of space, historical science-fiction, spy versus spy, male/male romance and no-holds-barred erotica--into one rip-roaring novel of adventure and unlikely love. It's a brilliant concept. Both Englor and Regelence were deftly woven and richly imagined. The author skillfully blended the vagaries of Regelence culture into the narrative and into the character's dial...more

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Mar 21, 2009 Matimate rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, sci-fi, 2009

When I pick book of this genre I seldom expect any plot. But "My Fair Captain" was surprise on many levels. I was reluctant at the first when the book summary told me that it is sci-fi plus it is mixed with streak of regency streaks aka Austen or Bronte revival plus load of O'Brian like naval themes. There was also gay theme mixed in to the cocktail. I started to read the book and what the hell there was no sex at all at the beginning, it appeared at the end. What the hell? I did not miss the be...more

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Oct 04, 2008 Ava rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-erotic-romance

I can't say enough good things about this book. The chemistry between Nat and Aiden was off the charts. I loved Aiden's innocence & curiosity. The author really took the time to develop the relationship between Aiden and Nate. The book was sweet yet scorching hot at the same time.

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Nov 18, 2011 Connie rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, romance, sci-fy

OK My Fair Captain was a very difficult book to read for me.
When I join the M/M Pick it for Me Challenge I knew I was in for something different and MFC is a book I would have never pick for myself.
Sci-Fi is a NO for me.
Futuristic is another NO.
But then you meet Nate and is like WOW.
Or Aiden, who you want to cuddle and take him home with you.
I was torn between 3 or 4 stars, I liked the book even when it was pushing my limits almost on every chapter.
Being completely honest it took me maybe 6 chap...more

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Sep 25, 2012 Rissa (an M/M kinda Girl!!) rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: sucked-it-up-and-read-it-anyway, bdsm-kink, m-m, read-m-m, tattoos-piercings, first-times, sci-fi-fantasy

This book really surprised me since I am not a fan of sci-fi.

I think this book needs to start with a who's who & who belongs where & with whom....I wanted to give up in the beginning. After finally getting into the story (between 15-20%) I found it really engrossing & didn't seem overly sci-fi'ish to me. Aiden & Nate were great together, not sure if I liked the 'boy' stuff but it didn't turn me off either...cuz the sex was HOTT! I have to say that Trouble had me laughing & ri...more

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Jul 19, 2011 Yvonne rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Yvonne by: Lily

Shelves: july-cat-chal, q3-gb-2011-read, m-m, m-m-sci-fi-futuristic

For the Gang Bang Challenge recommended by Lily. This one is a slow starter where I was almost, almost ready to quit after the first few chapters. It did pick up after that once you started to put together the multiple names for each person, the multiple parents etc and understood the concept.

This takes place in the future only everything is like the past. It's a futuristic regency society where all the males are engineered to be gay. At least on the planet where Adrian, the young artist prince...more

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Sep 17, 2010 Ravyn rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: all-mm-fiction, c-military-men, g-scifi-futuristic, t-first-time, c-royalty-nobles

I was expecting My Fair Captain to be a pretty average example of your typical scifi-themed m/m romp - something light and silly to pass the time. (Read: ridiculous plot with lots of sex.) Under the right circumstances, with the right mood, this kind of book definitely can be enjoyable. Unfortunately, this novel didn't even live up my somewhat lackluster expectations.

I have enjoyed J.L. Langley's work in the past, and obviously many people have enjoyed this novel as well. So what was my problem...more I was expecting My Fair Captain to be a pretty average example of your typical scifi-themed m/m romp - something light and silly to pass the time. (Read: ridiculous plot with lots of sex.) Under the right circumstances, with the right mood, this kind of book definitely can be enjoyable. Unfortunately, this novel didn't even live up my somewhat lackluster expectations.

I have enjoyed J.L. Langley's work in the past, and obviously many people have enjoyed this novel as well. So what was my problem then?

1) Bad editing. Problems with grammar grate on my nerves if they are common enough, and they were definitely common enough here. Also, I thought the flow of the story in general could have used some real work.

2) The story itself. Beyond ridiculous, and to be honest, it was sort of hard to follow at times, with clues spread randomly and unsubtly around, and only finally explained much later. (So freakin annoying.)

3) The society depicted. Sorry, but it squicked me out - the whole faux-regency feel, only with boys under the age of 25 acting the part of virginal damsels in need of chaperones and parental approval. Ick.

4) My biggest problem: The so-called "romance" between Nate and Aiden. First, there really wasn't much in terms of romantic development. Second, the sex scenes didn't even do it for me. The dialogue between the couple in bed is crude and terrible. Plus they call each other "sir" and "boy," which also squicked me out. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind reading something with a submissive/dominant theme, but it just didn't work for me at all in this novel.

So there you have it. This book was definitely not my cup of tea, largely due to my own personal feelings about the romantic interaction between the characters. In other words, their "romance" was a major TURN-OFF for me. I guess you don't really have any hope of enjoying a romance novel if the supposed romance is completely unbelievable and unappealing. But that's just me, and certainly not everyone would have those same feelings about the novel. To each his own I say. And I say this was two thumbs down for me.
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Jun 06, 2012 Jenn rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: alphas, drunk-reviewing-please-kill-me, i-borrowed, m-m, science-fiction, series, skimmed, slave-bsdm, to-review, wtf-moments

Maybe I'll give a more detailed review later, but my rating goes on obviously my personal dislikes. I don't like insta love. Yes, yes, I have given some books high ratings with insta love but for whatever reason I must have really loved those characters. Obviously, this not so much.

Secondly, the sir/boy aspect of this book was just not sexy to me at all. I've seen it used in some books and found it hot, but this just felt icky and cheesy.

Thirdly, jesus christ!!! How many names did each character...more

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Feb 21, 2010 Charles rated it 4 of 5 stars

Very good SF setting, likable characters, and a nice mystery. The setting is the sort of thing I'd expect from Walter Jon Williams, not a romance writer: It's that good.

I'm not into dom/sub stuff, but Langley has invented a relationship here where it really works and mostly isn't jarring. There are two scenes that are really not to my taste--literally, in one case--but I can overlook them thanks to the near perfection of the rest of the story.

Be warned there are some line-editing issues in this...more

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Sep 28, 2012 Stephanie M. rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: jl-langley, ongoing-series, 2007-2000, favorites, historical-regency

2nd read: 9/28/12

I absolutely loved this story! Every word, every moment, every character! I'm just in awe of the premise of this story. I didn't realize how much I missed this type of romance story. I don't miss HET sex but I do miss the virginal, naive character who falls for the rakish, older man who never thought of settling down. I swooned so many times and the inclusion of BDSM sex just made it even hotter. I can't wait to read the next book in the series to see where the story goes from h...more

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Jan 27, 2013 Macky rated it 5 of 5 stars

I have a great fondness for this book in so much as it was the one of the first books that made me want to take the plunge into m/m romance. At the time I was really into regency romances and this came to my notice but because it was gay romance I kept on dithering ... should I,shouldn't I because OMG what would people think - its GAY literature, not only that its EROTIC gay lit, I'm a straight female so shouldn't I stay in my comfort zone... yada yada etc etc. Then one day I said to myself " wh...more

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Dec 20, 2012 Asynia rated it 1 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-romance

I'm giving this book 1 star. If it was posible to give minus stars, I would have done that!

I started this book before, but abandoned it after the first chapter, so my expectations weren't exactly high, but I had no idea that a book could go from weird and annoying to downright bloody awful and distasteful like that! The reason why I decided to actually read it through, even though I initially didn't like it, was because so many people seem to love this series and I thought I should give it a go....more

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Oct 30, 2012 Charly rated it 4 of 5 stars

Basically just fluff, but fun all the same

Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.

Rating: 7/10

PROS:
- The setting is an amusing mixture of historical and futuristic. Much of the action mirrors that of Regency novels--there are balls and pistol duels and trips requiring chaperones--except that the characters also carry around computers and travel from one location to another in spaceship-type vehicles and interact with a butler who is electronic rather than human.
-...more Basically just fluff, but fun all the same

Warning: This review might contain what some people consider SPOILERS.

Rating: 7/10

PROS:
- The setting is an amusing mixture of historical and futuristic. Much of the action mirrors that of Regency novels--there are balls and pistol duels and trips requiring chaperones--except that the characters also carry around computers and travel from one location to another in spaceship-type vehicles and interact with a butler who is electronic rather than human.
- There’s a lot to suggest that Aiden is basically a stereotypical female character with a male name: he lives in a society in which he receives constant marriage offers, he’s smallish and slender, he’s entirely innocent sexually, etc. He does turn out to have a mind of his own, though, which I liked. (Still, if you’re not a fan of male damsel-in-distress stories, stay away from this one.)
- Nate and Aiden don’t experience many misunderstandings or rough patches where their relationship is concerned. Not that I mind such things in books, but occasionally it’s nice to read one where the two guys meet, like each other, ADMIT that they like each other, and then get together.
- As I usually find with Langley’s novels, the sex scenes are pretty hot. Somehow she manages to write them with just enough detail for my taste: they’re decently graphic and not overly flowery, and they last long enough to build up some anticipation before they’re over.

CONS:
- The characters are maybe not the most original I’ve ever read about. Well, okay…they’re definitely not.
- Some plot points are mentioned and then just sort of get lost in the shuffle, so that they’re left pretty much unresolved when the book is over. And along the same lines, some of the things I was looking forward to seeing I didn’t really get to see. In the case of a specific development in the characters’ sexual relationship, for example, the book cuts off IN THE MIDDLE of the scene in which the characters are performing the act.
- I found the number of characters overwhelming at times. The prologue introduces 4 or 5 characters, then in the first chapter, we move locations and meet Aiden, all 4 of his brothers, both of their fathers, and several servants, all of whom are referred to by name. And to make things even worse, some of the characters are referred to by more than one name.

Overall comments: If you’re looking for a book with profound character development or a super exciting plot or an original take on science fiction or historical fiction, this is probably not a good choice for you. But if you want a pleasant, fluffy way to spend a couple of evenings, this might be just the thing.(less)

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Oct 16, 2012 Sophia rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: sci-fi-romance

I am just flabbergasted (in a good way) over this really cool Space Regency world J.L. Langley has created. It's like the best of both worlds since I love Sci-Fi and Historical romance. There is also lots of intrigue thrown in to really grab one's attention.

The story involves two heroes both are from separate worlds. While both their worlds have adopted earth's Regency culture there are a few glaring differences. Nate's world is very traditional and follows Regency etiquette to a 't'. Nate is th...more I am just flabbergasted (in a good way) over this really cool Space Regency world J.L. Langley has created. It's like the best of both worlds since I love Sci-Fi and Historical romance. There is also lots of intrigue thrown in to really grab one's attention.

The story involves two heroes both are from separate worlds. While both their worlds have adopted earth's Regency culture there are a few glaring differences. Nate's world is very traditional and follows Regency etiquette to a 't'. Nate is the son of a duke and he is the duke's heir until a duel gone wrong forces him to run and take up a new life which he finds in the Inter-planetary Military as a space ship captain. Where Nate's world is traditional, Aiden's world takes the a turn where the Ancient Greek military culture that is all-male dominated mixed with the gentlemanly dictates of Regency society. So on Aiden's planet, the aristocracy is all male, the marriages of the this class are all male and most choose to have all male children. Aiden is the son of the King and King Consort and he along with his brothers chafe at the tight restrictions placed on them. They are expected to marry and marry well, but all he wishes to do is pursue his art. That is until he encounters the incredible man who is now his parents' guest.

Nate has been ordered to turn spy and discover the truth behind a weapons theft. To do this, he must go as himself using his title and mingle with Regelence Society. Not long after he arrives, he encounters the beautiful Aiden, son of his hosts. Aiden falls under his suspicion because he has worked out that the theft was an inside job and Aiden seems to be acting oddly.

As Nate works with the King Consort to get to the bottom of matters, Aiden becomes a huge distraction- more than a distraction. Nate now knows precisely who his life has been missing. His protective instincts are aroused and take away all his doubts when Aiden becomes a target. Now it is a race to find out why Aiden is a danger to someone and figure out the truth before something happens to Aiden. The ending really has some surprise twists and excitement that just had me flipping pages like a mad person.

This plot was all so exciting whether it was the action or the romance. I loved how the world-building explanations were spread out and balanced it all so I wasn't left in confusion, but neither was I bored. The characters were all so well painted and I really enjoyed getting to know them all. Aiden's family was awesome as was Nate's adopted son 'Trouble'. The romance between Nate and Aiden really worked for me. I should put a gentle warning in that Nate is a Dominant and there are mild BDSM practices in the story.

I was so pleased to read this book and will most definitely continue on with the series. Usually, I make a suggestion of who I recommend the story for, but this one has it all so it should appeal to M/M Romance, Sci-Fi Romance, Historical Romance and Romantic Suspense lovers (yep, that's quite a few tastes that are pandered too).(less)

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Sep 29, 2012 Chewyfruit rated it 1 of 5 stars

The book was just plain awful. It doesn't deserve the stars it gets and everyone should demand more from romance novels.

1. This world where you can engineer people to be gay then claim that it's not making them designer babies is ludicrous. The story about them being engineering the men to be gay for military purposes is complete bullshit. They're suppose to be at top mental and physical shape. If that was the case, why are all these princes complete pushovers?

2. The personalities of Nate and A...more The book was just plain awful. It doesn't deserve the stars it gets and everyone should demand more from romance novels.

1. This world where you can engineer people to be gay then claim that it's not making them designer babies is ludicrous. The story about them being engineering the men to be gay for military purposes is complete bullshit. They're suppose to be at top mental and physical shape. If that was the case, why are all these princes complete pushovers?

2. The personalities of Nate and Aiden are nonexistent. They are there for dirty sex scenes and not much else. Aiden wants to be an artist, never a consort, but oops! One guy with a dick showing interest in him and he's whisked off his feet to be married. Nate doesn't want a family and wants to be on his ship for the rest of his life. But his dick twitches too much around Aiden so it must be love. Please!

3. Where the hell is this boy's parents? They allow their son to go running around with a 40 year old man and then allow them to get married in five days after the first meeting. What? If your son is as precious as you've been preaching, this would not be the case at all.

4. Why are all the princes around the same age? Did Steven and Raleigh get so baby crazy that they had all the kids made at once? Payton, Aiden, Colton and maybe even Rexley are around 19. That's a failure on the author's part big time. She should have spaced out the ages to make it more believable. Not that a planet full of gay men engineered that way to make for better soldiers is any better.

5. The tradition of keeping the boys virgins is also complete bullshit. The princes will not be knocked up from having premarital sex so the virginity thing just makes for a headache. And when does an earl outrank a prince? Aiden and company may not be the Crown Prince, but they are ranked higher than Nate and should not be called consorts.

6. Lastly the boy/sir thing between Nate and Aiden is disgusting and obnoxious. Aiden thinking himself special because he's being called boy just reeks of mental issues. Nate giving Aiden a sword that's inscribed with the world 'boy' instead of the guy's actual name is also screwed up. (less)

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Mar 27, 2012 Chris Gregory rated it 4 of 5 stars

Overall I liked this book. I had a few issues with it as well, but the characters were interesting and the story was almost there.

In the beginning I was a little confused about what the children called their fathers. If it would have been explained, even in passing mention, it wouldn't have pulled me out of the story like I was right off the bat. It bothered me so much, I kept going back to see if I missed something or someone being mentioned. It took me quite a while to get into the story.

The o...more

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Feb 25, 2012 miss_chams rated it 2 of 5 stars

This was quite fun to read, I quite liked the characters and there was a reasonable amount of plot and world building there. However, the only thing that got me was that a lot of it seemed kind of well... unlikely.
The whole everyone in the aristocracy is male and genetically engineered to be gay thing seemed far fetched, but other aspects of the society like men under 25 not being of legal age (even if they serve in the military or get married), and the 2 seats in parliament per title thing just...more

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Dec 29, 2011 Ifrah rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: glbtq-books

Wow, this book was so much better than I thought it would be. It had some really good, likeable characters and an interesting plot.

The only thing that I would say really stopped me from giving it 5 stars was the fact that a lot of times I was distracted by all the names. OMG, there were so many names, and I'm so bad at remembering names. I was especially confused with the King's names. I still don't know which one is Cony, Steven or Raleigh. And which one is the sire and the father? Switching ba...more

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