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A Gentleman's Position

by K. J. Charles

Society of Gentlemen

2016

Lord Richard Vane is the man his friends turn to in every crisis. His valet, David Cyprian, is the best in London and has loved him for years. Richard refuses to act on his own feelings precisely because he is David's employer. The final book in the Society of Gentlemen series.

Forbidden RomanceSlow Burn
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About This Book

A Gentleman's Position is a historical romance novel by K. J. Charles, first published in 2016 by Loveswept. It is part of the Society of Gentlemen series. Readers can expect forbidden romance, slow burn; steamy heat.

At a glance

Genre
Historical
Trope
Forbidden Romance
Heat
Steamy
Published
2016

Where to read or listen

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A loyal valet and his aristocratic employer navigate the professional and personal barriers keeping them apart.
  • Readers who enjoy power-dynamic romances
  • Fans of historical slow-burns
  • Longing
  • Features Forbidden Romance

This may not be ideal if…

  • Dependent on preceding series entries
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Relationship Dynamics

Employer/EmployeeOne-sided to Mutual longing

Details

Type: M/M

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Unequal (Employer/Employee)

Slow BurnVery strong (75 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Pacing: medium
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: open door, high detail
Sexual content present
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Readers who enjoy power-dynamic romancesFans of historical slow-burns

Reading mood

LongingTension

Recommended audience: Adult historical romance readers

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

In the final installment of the Society of Gentlemen series, Lord Richard Vane—the pillar of support for his friends—must confront his own suppressed desires. His valet, David Cyprian, has loved Richard for years, but the rigid societal divide and the employer-employee dynamic present a formidable barrier to their happiness.

Central Conflict

The protagonist refuses to acknowledge his romantic feelings for his valet due to the imbalance of their professional roles and societal expectations.

Setting

London, Historical

Strengths

  • Strong emotional premise
  • Well-defined character archetypes

Consider before reading

  • Dependent on preceding series entries
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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Editor reviewed:
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Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
Moderate confidence
Profile version:
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About the Author

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Publication Details

Publisher
Loveswept
Published
2016
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781101886076

A Gentleman's Position: quick answers

Who wrote A Gentleman's Position?
A Gentleman's Position was written by K. J. Charles.
When was A Gentleman's Position published?
A Gentleman's Position was first published in 2016 by Loveswept.
What genre is A Gentleman's Position?
A Gentleman's Position is a historical romance novel, with forbidden romance, slow burn.
Is A Gentleman's Position part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the Society of Gentlemen series.
How spicy is A Gentleman's Position?
EIKNA rates A Gentleman's Position as steamy heat.

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