My Fair Captain

I read this book years ago but its like I am reading it like new all over again due to the great additions and rewrites by Langley and her publisher. I am so proud that this amazing iconic LGBT author has found a home for her amazing stories because fans like me have been waiting for years to read her insanely good tidbits from Regelence. I just want to add that I would REALLY love a stand alone book with Trouble and Rexley, they are consistently such a fun and interesting couple. I am excited for more books from the series to come out and get started on the With or Without series. Thank you dreamspinnerspress fro believing in LGBTQ stories and putting money on this insanely good new cover!

Reviewed by Morningstar for Diverse Reader


Not your simple tale of aristocracy and love.

The layers in this story were woven so perfect that it was a complicated story that was easy to follow and easy to love. From Nate and his fall from the title to his son Trouble, to the theft at the castle, to Aiden with his multitude of siblings that each have a varied set of personalities, to the all-important world-building from the environment to the culture. And last but not least the attraction and relationship between Nate and Aiden.

There isn’t much I want to say regarding the details of the story, which part sci-fi mystery, part Regency romance, but the beauty of this story comes from the way J.L. Langley weaved every detail so that they didn’t get lost in the greater part of the story. The author was able to give the reader a lot of information without weighing it down, keeping the romance just as relevant as the mystery that brought these two men together in the first place. They were able to show us each character fully fleshed, at least those that needed that, and not just the two main characters.

Trouble and Muffin were probably my favorite secondary characters with their humor and personality just lighting up a scene when they were there. I loved the twist!! Which we see coming but it is a big one all the same. I don’t think there was a part I got bored or disliked, there were no gaps in any piece that was handed to use, and the marriage contract that was discovered at the end wasn’t a shock, but oh boy, I can’t wait to see how that plays out in future books.

If you love Sci-Regency Romance, get this book because it is indeed one of the best ones I’ve read in quite some time. And that GORGEOUS cover is the icing on the cake too!

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.