The Gentleman's Book of Vices by Jess Everlee

The Gentleman's Book of Vices

Lucky Lovers of London #1

Jess Everlee

303 pages • first pub 2022 (view editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ romance emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
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For readers who crave witty, tender historical romance centered on forbidden desire colliding with societal masks—lighthearted yet aching. Ideal if you delight in snappy banter, slow-burn tension, and emotional intimacy over sprawling worldbuilding, and you’re drawn to queer love stories that balance humor with genuine yearning.

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Is their real-life love story doomed to be a tragedy, or can they rewrite the ending?London, 1883Finely dressed and finely drunk, Charlie Price is a man dedicated to his vices. Chief among them is his explicit novel collection, though his impendin...

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Community Reviews

3.83
based on 1,254 reviews

Moods

emotional: 75%

funny: 55%

lighthearted: 52%

hopeful: 48%

adventurous: 12%

tense: 9%

reflective: 8%

inspiring: 7%

sad: 7%

dark: 6%

mysterious: 5%

challenging: 4%

relaxing: 3%

Pace

32% of readers chose fast
63% of readers chose medium
4% of readers chose slow
fast
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

7% of readers chose Plot
38% of readers chose A mix
54% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

79% of readers chose Yes
10% of readers chose Complicated
7% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
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Complicated
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Loveable characters?

92% of readers chose Yes
5% of readers chose Complicated
1% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

68% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
17% of readers chose No
1% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

77% of readers chose Yes
13% of readers chose Complicated
8% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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