It's the perfect season for coming out …*** It is a truth universally acknowledged, that a single man in possession of a good fortune, must be in want of a wife. But Lord Christopher Eden is no ordinary man … Lord Eden has always preferred the comfortable company of his staff to the prying eyes of the debutantes at the ton’s latest soirée. So, when he receives word that he must find a wife by the end of the Season, or lose his fortune, Christopher knows that he can’t do it alone.Enter the distractingly dashing – if rather stoic – James Harding. As Lord Eden’s mysterious new valet, James must ensure Christopher’s reputation appears as faultless as his cravat. But as sparks fly, and Christopher’s deadline to find love looms, will James find himself vying for the position instead? Don't miss the brand-new trans regency romance from the beloved author of Chef's Kiss, perfect for fans of Alexis Hall and Casey McQuiston! Tropes: ????️????Trans romance????Enemies-to-lovers❌Forbidden romance????❤️????Forced proximity *Published in the USA as A Gentleman's Gentleman* READERS LOVE THE EARL MEETS HIS MATCH: 'Alexander brings trans and queer joy to the Regency era with deft depth, romance, and fun. I couldn’t put it down!' Emma R. Alban'Tender, funny, beautifully romantic, full of longing and hijinks' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A beautiful and wonderfully queer romance' Martha Waters'Every time I read one of TJ's books, it just solidifies them as one of my all time favourite authors!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A thoroughly charming confection of a romance' Cat Sebastian'Utterly adorable … a gorgeous, fun read that belongs on any Regency lover's bookshelf' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'With a quick wit and the slowest of burns, The Earl Meets His Match is intimate, lively and perfectly measured…a gift all round' KT HoffmanTJ Alexander's up-coming novel, The Earl Meets His Match, is a humorous historical fiction that promises to be one of the best LGBTQ+ stories of the year. Don't miss out on this captivating story and make sure to pre-order your copy.For fans of Ashley Herring Blake (Iris Kelly Doesn't Date), Casey Mcquiston (The Pairing), Alexis Hall (Waiting for the Flood), Rachel Reid (Tough Guy), and Meryl Wilsner (My Best Friend's Honeymoon).HarperCollins 2025