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My Fair Captain

(Sci-Regency #1)

J.L. Langley

3.94 · Rating details · 4,665 ratings · 444 reviews

Talk about a compromising situation!
A storm of political intrigue, murderous mayhem and sexual hungers is brewing on planet Regelence.

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 f ...more

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Jul 29, 2012 Julio Genao rated it it was ok

So. Um.

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I really need this to be an incisive black satire.

I'm not sure that it is.

Because if one reads this straightforwardly, one must needs feel compelled to set about immediately dismantling the hegemonic patriarchy of Western civilization.

Everything except the heated lube dispensers in the headboard; those may stay.

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Jun 18, 2018 Shin Mon Thway rated it really liked it

Shelves: alternative-universe-mm, virgins-mm, detectives-cops-agents, mpreg, deliciously-dirty, mm-romance, slow-burn, age-gap-age-play, erotic-romance-mm, hardcore-sex

I was really loving this book until like 75%. This book really ticks every single list of my kink. 😁 Major age difference and huge size difference, plus a regency romance, and body piercing in intimate areas, and insolent, rebellious, pretty, virginal prince and a stern, domineering space captain bear! Seriously, what more can you ask for? 😂 A regency romance and sci-fi at that with male pregnancies? OMG! My wet dream come true! 😱 That being said, the ending let me down a bit. Now, let’s get ont I was really loving this book until like 75%. This book really ticks every single list of my kink. 😁 Major age difference and huge size difference, plus a regency romance, and body piercing in intimate areas, and insolent, rebellious, pretty, virginal prince and a stern, domineering space captain bear! Seriously, what more can you ask for? 😂 A regency romance and sci-fi at that with male pregnancies? OMG! My wet dream come true! 😱 That being said, the ending let me down a bit. Now, let’s get onto reviewing. 😌

Nathaniel Hawkins, former heir to the duke of Hawthorne, current captain of the spaceship “Lady Anna” has really been looking forward to this vacation. And well-earned one at that I’m telling you. He’s going to war for a year after this month-long vacation and he needs some time to break the news to his adopted son Jeremy/Trouble. But then, life never turns out the way you expect to, does it? 😁Turns out he has to go undercover to another regency planet called “Regelance” to investigate the weapons missing from IN. It’s been almost two decades that he has left the name Hawthorne and now he has to go there and mingle with ton as a titled gentleman to find out the truth. The plan was simple, investigate the theft, arrest the conspirators and get the hell out of this planet and go on a vacation. 😁 And then, a prince fell out of sky to his lap, LITERALLY. 😂 And our captain’s heart was stolen right away. 😉

Prince Aiden Townsend aka Lord Audacious (well, that’s what servants call him 😜), is an artist who is only interested in painting and painting alone. Nope, doesn’t wanna hear about taking a consort or being involved in politics. 😒 All he wants in life is to reach to majority which is when he turns 25, get an allowance and the ability to come and go as he wishes to draw to his heart’s content without a chaperone. He’s sick and tired of being treated as a naïve and innocent virgin by his fathers. It’s time he shows that he’s already a man. And then Lord Deverell, heir to the Duke of Hawthorne, arrived to the Townsend castle. Talk about, tall, dark, big and handsome! 😉 Well, he’s totally speaking artistically. Nope, he’s not interested in the guy personally. 🤣 Well, at least that’s what he’s been telling himself. Get a grip Aiden! You don’t need a handsome IN captain in your life who will dictate everything you do. Art is the only thing you love and need in life. 😉Or is it?

When Aiden literally fell out of sky to Nate’s lap, needless to say, both of them are equally mesmerized and ensnared. But both of them don’t need a better half in their lifes, or rather, they don’t wanna make a room for one, stubborn men! 😁 And Nate is here as a guest. He’d return one day to his old life and Aiden will be left alone. And so much is going in Townsend castle and in IN. Nothing is what they look they seem. 😳 There are conspiracies and treacheries bigger than they could even imagine. 😱 So there’s simply no time for dalliances, romance and love. And seducing an innocent virginal prince couldn’t be a worse idea for Nate before going to war for a year. But despite everything, these two are attracted to each other like a moth to a flame. May be there’s a happy ending for these two after all? 😌

Well, the story is really good except one thing. There’s no closure. I know it’s a series but I didn’t read over 300 pages not to find out who’s the conspirator or what’s really happening. I know it’s a series but what about people who don’t wanna read the second book in the series? I feel cheated and blackmailed because now I HAVE TO read the second book to actually find out what really happened in the first book. 😒 Seriously, 300 pages and no closure at all. Yes, Aiden and Nate’s romance is fluffy, sweet and romantic and this book has killer smut. So hot although it’s not heavy on every chapter. 🔥 And these two had the sweetest epilogue. But what about the actual storyline? I believe 300 pages is just way too long to be considered as a prequel for the actual unraveling of a mystery. 🙄 So yes, romance wins but the storyline or rather the enigma of the story sucks! 😬 That being said, now I gotta read the second book because I’m dying to know what the hell actually happened.

Favorite excerpts from the novel: 💙

Just because he found the man attractive didn’t mean he wanted to make a life with him. His life was his art, end of story.

“If you’re a real good boy, I might even let you taste me.” Nate pulled one hairy leg up, bending it at the knee, giving Aiden a better view of his testicles. “Then again, maybe I’ll just come on those pretty lips. You’d look incredible with my come all over your face.”

“Mine, I’ll fucking take you, Aiden. All of you. Body, mind, and soul.”

“He will never want for anything, physically or emotionally. You have my solemn oath.”

“Galaxy, you’re beautiful.” Aiden started to protest, and the urge to cover himself took hold again. He’d never really just looked at himself like this, not in a long time at least, but the way Nate ogled him, Aiden became even more aroused. Nate made him feel beautiful. Special.

To Aiden, For Honor And Duty Until Heart And Sword Break. Love, Nate.

“I was planning on stowing away if you said no again.” Now why am I not surprised by that confession? With a grin Nate said, “Oh galaxy, I love you.”

3.75 Aiden is Nate’s good boy stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️🌟 ...more

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Mar 22, 2011 LenaLena rated it did not like it

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

The high ratings for this book puzzle me. What we have here is one boy raised as a 70s Regency romance heroine, young, innocent, and a 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. What is even the point if you're just changing pronouns?

The ...more

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Oct 01, 2013 Wart Hill rated it did not like it

Shelves: adult-scifi-fantasy, lgbtq, not-my-thing, misogyny-is-not-acceptable

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'Tangled' is on ABC Family so I'm watching that while I write this review. Because I need something happy to distract me when I start to get extra ranty. Because this review? It's gonna be really freaking ranty.

I wanted to give this book two stars for two reasons: Jeremy and Rexley. Rexley doesn't get to do anything until like...the second to last chapter, but his interaction with Jeremy is beautiful and I love them and I want a book about them because it's bound to be bet ...more

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Oct 25, 2018 * A Reader Obsessed * rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: bmbr, crime-mystery-suspense, sci-fi, age-gap, unf, audio, lordship-your-highness, military, mm-love, space-the-final-frontier

4 Hearts!

Well if that wasn’t a tasty morsel, I don’t know what is!

I’m not sure if I would’ve necessarily immediately picked this up to read but given the opportunity to listen to the audio of the newly released revised edition, this was quite the best way to get my feet wet because I ended up really really liking this futuristic sci-fi novel with quasi-historic undertones. Confused yet? Don't be. This world is in a galaxy far far away and branches of societies have deemed over many generations a 4 Hearts!

Well if that wasn’t a tasty morsel, I don’t know what is!

I’m not sure if I would’ve necessarily immediately picked this up to read but given the opportunity to listen to the audio of the newly released revised edition, this was quite the best way to get my feet wet because I ended up really really liking this futuristic sci-fi novel with quasi-historic undertones. Confused yet? Don't be. This world is in a galaxy far far away and branches of societies have deemed over many generations as to how they want their culture to be. Here in this realm, it’s Regency values.

As per the blurb, military man Nathaniel Hawkins, is tasked to go undercover to find a missing stash of weapons. Nate’s forced to resume his former identity of an heir to a dukedom so he can re-enter society on the planet Regelence. There, Nate is the honored guest of king Steven, his consort Raleigh, and their 5 sons. One son in particular distractingly catches Nate’s eye, and he can hardly contain himself as he quickly falls for the young spirited Aiden, in and amongst trying to solve a crime.

For audio enthusiasts, be forewarned that if you want a production, you're not going to get it here. Joseph Morton does a straightforward narration with no character distinction, and though I felt his overall performance was decent, I had to pay really really close attention where multiple rewinds slowed me down, so much so I bought the book to supplement my listen. I think these days as audios are gaining more and more popular momentum, one with varied voices is what’s mostly desired and expected and unfortunately, this did not have that. As always, my motto is to sample hard before buying to minimize those pesky surprises and disappointments.

So obviously, this was a win for me. I love sci-fi, I love space operas, I love military and espionage. This too, had all the historic elements of propriety and subverting the rules that I like but none of the anxiety of being in the closet because on Regelence, society is paternalistic and genetically manipulated for all the MM goodness. I just went with this interesting fantastical setup and enjoyed myself immensely. Throw in some fun funny mostly involving Nate’s adopted son Trouble, plus the prospect of the other princes’ potential love connections, and it also doesn’t hurt one bit at all that this had an abundance of hot sexual tension as well as some very very nice smexy! Uh huh.

Granted, this didn’t conclude with a definitive wrap up to the main mystery, so that may irk some readers. However, because of the above reasons, no doubt, I’ll be delving into book 2 soon!!

Thank you to the author/publisher for the audio in exchange for an honest review

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Mar 28, 2016 mark monday rated it it was ok

Shelves: sexathon, romantica, queertime

#3 in my Read One Romance per Month Challenge. cutting it kinda close this month.
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The admiral laughed. "Did I forget to mention that Regelence is a very patriarchal society? So much so, in fact, that the aristocracy makes certain their offspring, especially their heirs, are male and genetically altered to have a preference for the same sex."

well that's definitely not disturbing at all. oh the lengths some authors will go to make sure no troublesome women appear in their gay fantasias. appare ...more

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Mar 21, 2009 Jack rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: Gay Romance Readers

Recommended to Jack by: Matimate and Daisiemae

Shelves: series, dom-sub-relationships, fantasy, 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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Apr 24, 2010 DarienMoya rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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

^^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 ^^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 04, 2010 Bookwatcher rated it it was amazing

Shelves: sci-fi, erotica, glbt-gay

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)

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May 19, 2018 Trio rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: mm, bdsm, p-author-instfree-ao3-other, arc-r2r

While I hadn’t read the first edition, I can assure you that J.L. Langley’s My Fair Captain is polished, provocative, and perfectly paced. With an exciting mystery, a unique and creative story, and a smokin’ hot romance, what more could you want? Well, whatever you’re looking for, My Fair Captain delivers.

This is the first J.L. Langley book I’ve read and I’m so impressed! She sets the stage perfectly, presenting both characters’ current state of contentment so thoroughly that their spark of attr While I hadn’t read the first edition, I can assure you that J.L. Langley’s My Fair Captain is polished, provocative, and perfectly paced. With an exciting mystery, a unique and creative story, and a smokin’ hot romance, what more could you want? Well, whatever you’re looking for, My Fair Captain delivers.

This is the first J.L. Langley book I’ve read and I’m so impressed! She sets the stage perfectly, presenting both characters’ current state of contentment so thoroughly that their spark of attraction made me a bit giddy. I was also happy to discover that Langley writes a mighty enticing sex scene. Not wanting to miss anything I went back and read a few of them again… in the interest of writing a comprehensive review, of course.

Estranged from his family on his home planet Englor, Intergalactic Navy captain Nathaniel Hawkins has made his ship his home and its crew his family. While he has a few lingering regrets over the way he left, he’s basically a happy man.

Likewise, Prince Aiden Townsend is thoroughly wrapped up in his art and participating in his brothers’ mischievous deeds. Stories of the young princes’ playful misbehavior, sneaking out of the castle and creatively ditching their dance cards, are sweet and funny. It’s a good way to demonstrate Prince Aiden’s youth and naiveté, not to mention his innocent and beguiling nature.

When the prince literally falls into Nate’s arms, their powerful connection takes them both by surprise. Nate knows he can’t pursue Aiden. Debauching the virginal young prince is out of the question. Aiden also recognizes that any liaison with the handsome Captain will leave him ruined. But he’s intrigued by the feelings his attraction brings to light.

As the men continue to cross paths the sexual tension increases to spectacular proportions. Langley builds it up beautifully, and I don’t want to spoil anything for you, but this is one I’ll remember *wink*.

Still, My Fair Captain isn’t all sex and romance. There’s also an intriguing mystery. In fact, it’s the reason Captain Hawkins is bound for the planet of Regelence to begin with. While I wouldn’t technically call it a cliff-hanger, since we get our happy ever after with Nate and Aiden, the mystery isn’t resolved at the end of the book. I have my fingers crossed that we will be treated to what promises to be a darn good mystery.

There are so many clever and creative ways both the Sci-Fi and Regency romance aspects are woven into this story. As a fan of both genres, I’ve just discovered my new favorite series. Although publication dates aren’t available yet, on her website J.L. Langley states that reissues for the two previously published Sci-Regency books are on the way. She also promises several new novels in this addictive series. So while I’m late to the party with My Fair Captain, my timing turns out to be excellent. ...more

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Aug 30, 2014 ~✡~Dαni(ela) ♥ ♂♂ love & semi-colons~✡~ rated it really liked it

Shelves: dom-sub-bdsm, m-m, extra-dirty, age-gap, fantasy-magic, military-men, paranormal-scifi-dystopia

3.5 stars

Regency in outer space in the far future, you all!

The political intrigue and mystery were so convoluted, my brain malfunctioned, but the romance between Nate, a military captain, and Aiden, one of five royal princes, was scorching hot.

I'm not going to get into the troubling patriarchal aspects of aristocratic life on Aiden's plant (where are all the women?) or the lack of vivid detail about day-to-day life. This is a FANTASY after all, and it worked well as such.

There may have been to ...more

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May 12, 2017 Richard Derus rated it really liked it

Shelves: quiltbag

Rating: 3.75* of five

Not what I'd describe as a cohesive world-building job...and more fun than is strictly speaking allowed. Isn't all entertainment, written or spoken or performed, supposed to adhere to {rules selected by internet consumer of said medium}?

I mean, a Regency romance follows some quite strict rules and uses a deeply familiar, verifiable-by-research backdrop. This book, not so much. We're on a human-colonized planet in a galaxy-spanning civilization. The planets Regelence and Engl Rating: 3.75* of five

Not what I'd describe as a cohesive world-building job...and more fun than is strictly speaking allowed. Isn't all entertainment, written or spoken or performed, supposed to adhere to {rules selected by internet consumer of said medium}?

I mean, a Regency romance follows some quite strict rules and uses a deeply familiar, verifiable-by-research backdrop. This book, not so much. We're on a human-colonized planet in a galaxy-spanning civilization. The planets Regelence and Englor have a human population in a spacefaring culture, and each has elected to emulate Regency England as its social model. Seriously. That's what we're told. The story unfolds among the aristocracy, as Nate is a Captain of the Intergalactic Navy (who pays for this military force and to whom it owes its loyalty are not addressed here) as well as the heir to a Ducal title on his native Englor; he is sent to Regelence, home of the gay Royal Family whose second son Aiden is Nate's dream made flesh. And vice versa, though I'd be shocked if either of 'em was versa-tile. Hyuk.

Too bad he's Englorian and Regelence is being sabotaged by his planet's government, eh what? That's the non-bedroom action of the story. It's a pleasant if slight espionage story that leads to much suspicion between the planetary governments and the Intergalactic Navy. There are comparatively few moments of tension between Nate and the Regelence royals, oddly. There are also comparatively few major obstacles to resolving the spying case, though the second edition makes the story much more grounded in a reasonable if not believable milieu.

For example, my overarching and burning unaddressed question: Why would any living human consent to be anything but an aristocrat in this universe of Author Langley's? It is beyond me. How they got people to do any work at all when there are AIs and robots and flying cars (oof)...well...go with it, I told myself, for the sheer audacity of the thing, then decide if you want to come back for more. It's not for the SF fan, it's for the romance reader. Very special romance reader at that. The story's not-universally-popular tropes include:
--age gap: Nate's a parent-type dad in his latest possible 30s, Aiden's 19
--status gap: Naval Captain top on submissive aristocrat
--relatability-to-reader gap: gay parents of gay kids galore
The faint-heartedly hetero are strongly cautioned. The sex is, as a seasoned romance reader knows from this short list, very much a matter of roles and fantasies.

I myownself read this hawt sexy story with my disbelief on heavy suspension and it worked for me. The idea of planets settled by those whose psychosexual-sociological needs are in sync with my own is one I feel deep identification with. Ethan of Athos was the first of this type that I encountered, and its many pleasures left me wanting more. J.L. Langley was the second author I found (back in the Aughties) to use this deeply appealing trope.

For reasons surpassing my comprehension, man-on-man romance and sex are burgeoning in popularity among the ladies. I don't really understand it any more than I understand straight men getting all hot and bothered by lesbian sex, and honestly I just don't care anymore. All the stuff that goes on in others' fevered brains ain't none of my lookout, and I get to benefit from their imaginings in my own search for satisfying entertainment. (Except for the seven {7} instances of the dreaded, horrible w-bomb, "to w-i-n-k.")

In what is most likely the last quarter-century of my life, I hope to see the taboo against gay male romantic and sexual passion in mainstream entertainment media die. I'd love for Ryan Reynolds to get his way and have Deadpool get into a gay relationship in an upcoming film. Like the gay kiss on Glee years ago, it would be a before-and-after moment worth waiting for, and kudos to Reynolds being the kind of ally to put his career on the line. ...more

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Oct 18, 2008 Daisiemae rated it it was amazing

Recommends it for: M/M Romantic/Erotic fans...Fans of J.L.Langley

Recommended to Daisiemae by: Love the Author

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

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 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. ...more

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Jan 04, 2016 P rated it liked it

Shelves: m-m-romance

3 stars

This couple is cute together. I've some problems with the narrative and the story. I don't quite understand much about what's going on. Nate is a captain, he's assigned to investigate about the weapons that have been stolen. Then he meets Aiden, an artist, he's a naughty boy and always does something mischeivous without considering his rank. His Father and sire try to make him a good man but he's what he is. The chemistry between Nate and Aiden is intense at the beginning. When they're to ...more

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Sep 18, 2018 Richard Derus rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: quiltbag, kindled

Real Rating: 3.5* of five

Having thought about it, and having read the second edition, this read delighted and irked me approximately equally. More thoughts anon.

**ANON**

Welp. My long-ago first read of this book was in the early, early days of the MM romance genre, and came not long after I first encountered the idea of slash fiction via FireflyFans.net's Blue Sun Room. Shipping was, at least to me, what I didn't have to pay Amazon for; Slash was a guitarist.

How quaint!

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Mar 23, 2010 Ravyn rated it did not like it

Shelves: all-mm-fiction, c-military-men, t-first-time, g-scifi-futuristic, 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 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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Sep 09, 2013 Ingie rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: books-i-read-2013, romance-m-m-novels

Written December 15, 2013

3 1/2 Stars - quite okay, but no big shot - sweet and entertaining in any case

In the beginning, perhaps at least one third into the story, I felt most confused and hesitant. But then it evolved into a rather pleasant and romantic story. It was both quite exciting and interesting and my interest was piqued for the characters and the surrounding story.

My Fair Captain is a maze of genres and styles. It is both Regency Historical, a Sci-fi (on another planet), a Fantacy and ...more

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Jul 05, 2014 Ana_P rated it it was ok

Shelves: m-m, bdsm, opposite-walks-of-life, dnf, uniforms, scifi, mystery-crime, not-recommended, standalone-in-series, kinkyyyy

DNF @ 65% due to me losing any and all interest.

Before I had to ultimately throw in the towel, this book left me stuffed with cheese...
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drowning in OTT drama...
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This book takes place 2,000+ years into the future on a planet by the name of Regelence, which as can be seen from the title, chose the Regency period of Earth, of all the possible periods, to emulate. The reason that I found this so utterly annoying is because these people who were ultra-from-t ...more

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Jun 02, 2018 ~Volha~ rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Shelves: first-book, must-read, awesome, futuristic, steamy, great-read

This book is a delicious blend of my favorites - good old Regency time and Sci-Fi! I so enjoyed it! Yeah, it was full of humor, mystery, romance and hot studly men in britches! Yeah, love them men in britches!

Nate is a IN captain of the Lady Anna ship. He is loyal, hot and intimidating. He is that kind of guy you are scared to talk to but secretly have fantasies about at night. He is tasked to become a spy in the royal household and it's all fun and intriguing but Nate didn't expect to fall head ...more

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Jan 28, 2014 DaisyGirl rated it did not like it

Shelves: pissed-me-off, other-funny, genre-romance, i-own, m-m, romance-sci-fi-space

1.5 Stars

I always try to start with something positive, so here goes. I liked Rexley and Jeremy. They were promising and I hope they get their own book eventually. I also liked Muffin and wished there was more of her; however, I worried because she's female but ... more on that below.

Okay, so here's what pissed me off about this book:
1. Regelence was one fucked up, misogynistic planet:

"Did I forget to mention that Regelence is a very patriarchal society? So much so, in fact, that the aristocrac

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Jun 28, 2018 Eugenia rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi, mm

Loved the first two thirds/three quarters of this book. That’s where this should have ended. Instead we start up on another plot point and it feels like I’m reading the second book in the series. It was really weird. I didn’t get it.

I mean, I’ve been waiting to read this book for AGES since it went out of print after Samhain closed its doors. Here it is and I’m, I hate to say it, a bit underwhelmed. Maybe it’s all the hype or the high expectations I had going into it. I think my friend Shin got ...more

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Jan 21, 2011 Camilla rated it did not like it · 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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Jan 27, 2013 Macky rated it it was amazing

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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Jan 20, 2014 Alvin rated it really liked it

Shelves: pierced, intergalactical, at-your-service, may-dec, fisting, talk-dirty-to-me, albert, read-twice-or-more, first-timers, alpha-males

OUT OF THIS WORLD.

Oh my Galaxy.I really liked this book! It was different, fun, and hell sexy.

The book was well written. I can really say now that Langley is a good writer. It was easy to understand and easy to follow. However, the prologue and first chapter were a lot to take in. After that though, you will be immersed in the world she has painted. It's like Star Trek and Star Wars, the gay version. Her writing though (like what I've read from the With or Without series) is Romance and Erotica ...more

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Apr 04, 2016 ⚣Michaelle⚣ rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m-romance, scifi, series, military-leo-firstrespond, to-listen, 2018-reread, lgbt, m-m-scifi, 2018-pushing-boundaries

4.1 Stars

Yeah, I have no idea why I previously rated this 2 Stars; I'm gonna chalk it up to a bad day or an accidental click on the wrong rating.

Yes, it definitely read like a Regency Bodice Ripper (in SPAAAAAAAAAACE), but inverting the typical patriarchal rules to apply to the young men in this society was kind of refreshing. Still irritatingly prudish and given there's no definitive "proof" of virtue or fear of illegitimate children I'm not sure of the necessity. (Although, that role reversal 4.1 Stars

Yeah, I have no idea why I previously rated this 2 Stars; I'm gonna chalk it up to a bad day or an accidental click on the wrong rating.

Yes, it definitely read like a Regency Bodice Ripper (in SPAAAAAAAAAACE), but inverting the typical patriarchal rules to apply to the young men in this society was kind of refreshing. Still irritatingly prudish and given there's no definitive "proof" of virtue or fear of illegitimate children I'm not sure of the necessity. (Although, that role reversal is kind of awesome in and of itself since it's painting the whole patriarchal system as ridiculous and I think that's deliberate for comparing to Englor society.)

About the only thing I can truly complain about is the dearth of women and the lack of respect they seem to be afforded by other characters. (Braxton? I think it was him talking about "low-class" women and none of them being quality pieces "of ass." Classy. Reminds me of Cheetolini.) It seems what few there are are all servants (other than Muffin) (also, seriously? Muffin?) or working class...so while I appreciate that Regelence is a military-based society (to some extent) as we see with Nate's First Officer, women can kick ass and be completely competent in leadership roles as well.

But, at least they aren't treated like chattel. #Points!

I do have to say that I wish we had Steven & Raleigh's story as a prequel. From the bits we are given about their tumultuous early romance it seems like it would have been a great tale. (The plug? Breaking off an engagement to Marcus?) Honestly, I thought there would be no more for this series but on a hunch I checked the author's website...

HOLY SHIT! Book 4 appears to be in edit (as are the first 3 for re-release with Samhain going out of business) and Book 5 is in progress. *SQUEEEEEEE* I'm happy to see that at least one of them is for a Regelence Prince (Bannon) but I DESPERATELY want Trouble & Rexley's story. Although, given Trouble is only 15 (despite acting like he's an experienced 25 yr old!) I can see the need to have several years lapse before that romance is explored.

But still...MORE Sci-Regency!!
(And the site was updated in 2017, so that gives me hope that at least one of the book series I'm dying for more of will be delivered!) ...more

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Nov 30, 2013 Deeze rated it really liked it

Shelves: would-read-again, favorites

I have noticed a trend in that the books I put off longest seem to be the ones I enjoy most. This was certainly no exception. I've had this so long but for some reason I kept putting it back in the pile, and now I'm kicking myself.

I loved this story.

The Romance was wonderful. Aiden and Nate won me over immediately. Watching them dance around each other while falling in love was delightful.

Trouble is brilliant and I really can't wait for him to grow a little more so I can read his story.

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Mar 24, 2009 The FountainPenDiva, Old school geek chick and lover of teddy bears rated it it was ok

Shelves: wtf-character-fail, wtf-glbtq-fail, characters-gay-heroes, sub-genre-science-fiction-romance, wtf-bad-romance, wtf-face-palm-moments, wtf-gender-fail, genre-m-m-romance, sexcontent-anal, theme-political-intrigue

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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Sep 18, 2012 Kaje Harper rated it really liked it

Shelves: m-m, scifi

This book is a fun, light romp that is very similar in tone to standard regency romance, with an added hit of hot sex and a little very mild BDSM. The experienced man of the world meets up with the beautiful, virginal and spirited young man, and fun, romance and adventure ensue, ending in a HEA.

I thoroughly enjoyed this, and immediately bought the sequel. It's not a deep, heart-felt story that will stay with me, but it is warm, entertaining, with hot sex, and a nice fast read. I had a few issue ...more

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Apr 29, 2019 Lisazj1 rated it really liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: sci-fi, adult, kindle, military-spy-merc-assassin, romance, alpha-male, politics, m-m, hot-and-sexy, fantasy

Really liked the world building, quite a different mix of Regency era m/m society and sci-fi tech. And it certainly had plenty of heat between Nate and Aiden but the interaction between all the characters was often funny and playful. The plot was pretty decent and definitely kept my attention (obviously, since I inhaled it). If the series continues like this, I’m going to very much enjoy it!

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Sep 18, 2018 Karen rated it liked it · review of another edition

Shelves: read-mm-audible, 2018-books-read

3.5 stars rounded down because truthfully for me the narration was lacking in oomph!

Let's take a walk down memory lane...

I have such a soft spot in my heart for this book. The first time I read this story was back in 2010...how do I know this well I remember the house we were living in when I read this and we moved there in October of 2009 and this was one of the first m/m e-books that I ever bought and I got it after Christmas so early 2010. I know all this really has nothing to do with the s 3.5 stars rounded down because truthfully for me the narration was lacking in oomph!

Let's take a walk down memory lane...

I have such a soft spot in my heart for this book. The first time I read this story was back in 2010...how do I know this well I remember the house we were living in when I read this and we moved there in October of 2009 and this was one of the first m/m e-books that I ever bought and I got it after Christmas so early 2010. I know all this really has nothing to do with the story except that as I said I have a real soft spot in my heart for this book and this author.

Truthfully I could probably go through and make a laundry list of all the things that I shouldn't like about it...it's SciFi...so not my thing, it centers around a very patriarchal society...yep, there go women's rights, kids are genetically enhanced to prefer men in the royal families...can someone explain to me how that's even a thing? and then there's the names and I realize that several people have sited this as an annoyance in their reviews but as someone who came from a family of 7 kids let me just say off the top of my head I had no fewer than 3 names that I was called on any given day and that doesn't include those times when the parents ran down the list and threw in the cat and the dog's names for good measure, so it's really a matter of what you're use to for me the names really weren't an issue. I'm sure there's more but my point is sometimes what shouldn't work does and for me this one worked.

Possibly because...it's SciFi set in an alternate reality so I get to leave my moral values at home. I mean this doesn't even take place on earth so why would I expect that the current values and morals of present day earth have anything to do with this world...they don't, part of what the author is doing here is creating an alternate reality so of course a lot of it not only doesn't line up with societal norms of our world but really why should it?

Along with the things that shouldn't have worked there are some things that made perfect counterpoints to them. Like the fact that it's the men who raise the children, oh sure they had nursemaids and nannies but that's not unusual for people with money and even better it's the virtue of the young men that needs to be protected in other words...'There will be no catting around here. These young men are to be pure and chaste upon their wedding nights'...come on is anyone but me laughing their ass off right now? I think it's high time that young men had to worry about their reputations...ok, I'll stop.

I found 'My Fair Captain' to be a delightful and entertaining wander into the world of SciFi that took me into an alternate world and made me consider how different things could be while telling me a story that had action, adventure and a bit of mystery and intrigue to keep me guessing about some things...things that don't totally wrap themselves up in this first book but the ending of this one is such that if you choose to leave it there you can. Personally, I'm game for the next book if it comes out on audio...I might have read the original series...2 or maybe it was 3 times...really who's counting?

Now as for the narration on this one...Joseph Morton is the narrator and while he's definitely not new to the world of audio books he is new to me. I can't say that he did a bad job because honestly he didn't but for whatever reason I just wasn't able to connect with his narration. I think it part it was because some of the voices weren't distinct enough while I had absolutely no problem understanding what was being read the voices just didn't enhance how I imagined the characters to be hence no connection be voice and character for me. I'm definitely not saying that this is a narrator I won't listen to again as it's very possible that with another story and different characters this would be a different audio experience for me. But for my first time listening to this narrator it just didn't work...maybe next time.

This one ended up being 4.5 stars for the story and maybe 3 for the narration, but I'm going to call it a day at 3.5 stars and hope that things go better with the next one.

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JL has been talking since she was about seven months old. To those who know her it comes as no surprise, in fact, most will tell you she hasn’t shut up since. At eighteen months, she was speaking in full sentences. Imagine if you will the surprise of her admirers when they complimented her mother on “what a cute little boy” she had and received a fierce glare from said little boy and a very loud c ...more