Twelve men. A virgin queen. One arranged marriage.The first time I met the boys of the Zodiac Brotherhood, I was forced to my knees for the introduction. Still grieving the death of my parents, I was a young queen, a pawn in my uncle’s agenda for wealth and gain. As my guardian, he had the authority to arrange a marriage upon my eighteenth birthday.That meeting took place six years ago.Now those … took place six years ago.
Now those boys are powerful men.
Twelve headstrong men that want to own me.
And I must spend a month with each one.
Bending and yielding to their desires and commands.
Shedding pieces of my innocence so long as my virtue remains intact.
Because they want a virgin queen after the last month concludes, and my uncle plans to auction me off to the highest bidder.
Out of the twelve men, only one has my heart.
And only one can claim my hand in marriage.
If only it were up to me to decide.
Part 1 of The Zodiac Queen.
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Aries is the first book in the Zodiac Queen 12 part series and what a beginning. This story was a short steamy read that will have you hooked from beginning to end. The virgin queen contracted to spend 1 month with each of the 12 men in the Zodiac brotherhood. This book was Liam month and the chemistry between him and Novalee was intense. Although a short read this story was packed with information and was a great introduction to the series. However there are still so many questions to be answered and I can’t wait for the second book. Aries was a fascinating read and I would highly recommend it to all lovers of dark romance.
I can already tell this series is going to drive me crazy while waiting for each new story. I am so intrigued by the premise and I want to dive into all of the stories now!!
Wowzers, this book had my attention from jump. Gripping and passionate read. Novelee is a young queen who lost her parent at a young age. Her uncle steps in to raise her. He has promised the Zodiac brotherhood her hand in marriage. She must spend 12 months with a man from each house. Steamy steamy streamy. A true must read.
ARIES by GEMMA JAMES is book One in The Zodiac Queen Series. This starts the story of Novalee whose parents have died and her guardian is her Uncle. Novalee’s Uncle has set in motion a contract that she is to wed one of the men from the Zodiac Brotherhood when she turns 18. But the men are the one that will bid on her in a auction. The men are each given a period of time to spend with her when she is 18 to test the waters, but stay innocent for her real husband that wins her hand. Liam is the first up and he won me over but we have more to go in the up and coming books.
Loved this first book for the Zodiac Queen series.
Novalee is a virgin queen, who has been contracted to the Brotherhood since she was twelve years old. Now at the age of eighteen she is brought to their island and must spend one month with each of the twelve men from the brotherhood. Her virginity must remain intact until her wedding night after the auction. This is the first book in the series and Novalee will be spending it with Liam from the House of Aries. Each of these men have different tastes and tactics when it comes to handling Novalee. Liam seems to be aloof and not interested in her, but is this truly how he feels or is he trying to protect her heart? I loved the character of Liam, but I think lots of dark, dirty things are headed Novalee’s way in the next book in this series. This is a great read and I’m looking forward to the next book which is titled, Taurus.
Emotional. Steaminess. Rules. Power. Control. These words all come to mind after reading this book. It is one that truly every affected every orffice of my heart. Gemma James has torn me apart – with no way to put me back together. The story and characters have blown me away!! A must read for 2019!!!!
This was an unbelievably emotional and heart wrenching book. The way the author makes you feel with her words – I’M SPEECHLESS!!! This story has so many emotional twists it’ll leave you holding your breath. She has taken a story that is hard to deal with and it makes it forbidden in a way, and you crave every second of this book. Each word comes to life in front of your eyes.
The characters are so strong. The woman is strong, as strong as she can be dealing with the hand she’s been dealt. Liam is an alpha for sure. He always has the upper hand – and he establishes that from the very beginning (which will take your breath away!!) and as the story continues. The struggles you see between them will bring you to your knees, begging for things to work out.
I am still reeling from this story and feel like it’s one that you need to read. Devour. Inhale. Then exhale at the end because you’ve probably been holding your breath the th woke time.
It’s storyline is amazing and attention keeping. I was totally invested from the beginning. The attention to detail and all the things the men and her have to do and go through – WOW!!!
Novalee will hit you deep. She’s been thrown into a bad situation and can’t get herself out of it. She has to endure and be strong no matter what happens. Liam is alpha through and through, but he gets to know Novalee.
The rules stand, the contract cannot be broken. There are so many things that are presented in this story that I cannot wait to see what else comes into play and how this story unfolds!! Hold on to your seats – it’s going to be one emotional, bumpy and very seductive ride.
Steamy! If the premise if this book is fulfilled, I will have to wait until the last book in the series before this poor girl loses her virginity. Looks like she will be well versed in the art of orgasm without penetration, but what’s a girl to do, right?
Wowza! Super highs and lows with this book. I love the premise of what’s to come with the other books in the series. Gemma tells amazing stories and this was great! Very addictive and that ending had me reeling! I can’t wait for the next book!
Wowzers!!! This series is off to an amazing start. Dark, steamy, twisted and sexy. In Aries we learn the background of the twelve men and why Novalee is in the position she is in. I love Liam but I have my heart set on Sebastian. Gemma knows how to pull a reader in and allows them to get lost. Taurus can’t come quick enough.
Novalee is a young woman who is forced into a situation beyond her control combined with off the charts chemistry with one of the men she might be marrying and have it written in a way that makes you feel every single thing Novalee feels. Right down to the confusion you’d expect to have in such a situation. I truly couldn’t have asked for a better written story and I am itching to get my hands on the next book to see what happens with potential husband number two. Bravo to the author. Now I’m off to read all of her other books while I’m waiting.
I really enjoyed this first book in the Zodiac Queen Series. Aries is the first brother of twelve to enjoy a month with Novalee the Queen that will marry one of these men. Each brother is very different, and have varied expectations of their time with Novalee. She had no choice in her future, forced by her abusive uncle, but there is excitement and fear at what will happen over the next year. I’ll be waiting for the next installments of this series.
I read a little of this story beforehand but WOW, this one will have you glued to each page until you reach the end. Which was entirely too quick for me. I knew if I got the change to review it, there would be no second-guessing, I had to have it.
Novalee loses her parents at the age of 12 and her uncle is all too eager to take their place. He wants to be in control, of the kingdom and of her. He makes a deal with a man to marry her off when she turns 18. But what is scary for Novalee is that there are 12 men. Each for the signs of the zodiac.
Now she is 18 and left with Aries Liam and she is finding that there is an attraction between them and she wants to stay with him. But Liam fights with himself to let her go because it is in his contract. She hopes by the end of this crazy year she will remember Liam and their attraction.
Will Novalee be able to survive each month with a different man and keep her innocence intact? Can Liam let her go at the end of his month? Will she end up with the wrong man in the end?
I am loving this series and I can not wait for more. If you haven’t read anything from Gemma James yet, start here. You will love it, but let me tell you she can write a little dark sometimes but if you like those stories then jump right on this roller coaster and enjoy!
**I voluntarily reviewed an advanced complimentary copy of this book**
This is story of Liam & Novalee. Novalee is a Queen. This story line is the best. It is different by far from other books I’ve read. Novalee got to spend one month with Liam. She has to spend one month with the man from each Zodiac sign. Then they will hold an auction for her to become one of their wives. This is an incredible book. I can’t wait to read about all the months Novalee spends with the men of the different signs, and to see who she ends up with. I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars. It deserves at least a 10. Kudos Genna James for a wonderful read.
Wow. What a fantastic start to this series. I went into this not knowing what to expect and I absolutely loved it. I couldn’t help feeling sorry for Novalee, she’s naive but also a little sassy and I really liked her. Aries….I’m in love. I knew I’d do this when I read the blurb. I knew I’d fall for him and now I’m panicking that I’m going to fall for the next 11 men aswell. I like to have a firm favourite when it comes to my book men and I’m apprehensive because I’ve a feeling Ms James is going to make me like them all and now I need the other books ASAP because the wait is probably going to drive me insane.
A Heat filled start to the series! Elizabeth @ Carolina Chic’s Read
This was a perfect start to this series from Gemma James. She doesn’t disappoint! She delivers you Dark Scorching Heat! I may not survive all the books in the series but I will certainly enjoy them.. one by one!
Our Queen has to survive Twelve men! Twelve Dominant Men! Holy Jesus!
5 Blushing Stars!
Wow, I wasn’t expecting that! Waiting for part 2-12 is going to kill me! Lol This story is going to be wickedly delicious! I already love Liam and can’t wait to meet the other 11 brothers more thoroughly! Especially Sebastian!
Talk about starting off with a bang!! My goodness!! Captivating and exciting!! This is going to be an amazing series that i can’t wait to read!! Aries sets the mood, and what an incredible mood it is!!
Aries is fascinatingly new dark story that’s shrouded in mystery, betrayal and uncertainty. Novalee is a reluctant queen who is being forced to bow before twelve angry kings. This first story is a rigid look into what’s sure to be one heck of a twisted fairytale.
In Aries, we get an in-depth look at Liam and the budding relationship that him and Novalee are slowly building. It’s both interesting and frustrating, the chemistry between the two is explosive but time does them no favors. She only has one month with him before she’s forced to start the rounds with his brothers. He can be cruel and distant, but he also seems to be the more compassionate one of the bunch. I am curious to see if the intrigue surrounding Liam lasts through the others stories, of if she’ll fall a bit for each one of them along the way.
I really enjoyed this book, it’s definitely a fresh premise and I look forward to getting to know each one of the zodiac kings in the very near future.
This is a fabulous first book for the Zodiac Series. It was also very intense and teeth clenching at moments.
Liam is my favourite character so far because he is strong and assertive but still seems to care about Novalee.
I am looking forward to Heath’s story but Sebastian’s story will be explosive and much anticipated!
I need more of this series!
Aries is #1 of the twelve-part series ‘The Zodiac Queen’ by Gemma James. This is my first book by Gemma James and I really enjoyed it. It might have been a novella but it was packed with plenty of emotion and action.
Novalee is a princess who is orphaned at a young age. Instead of becoming the ruling queen, her uncle takes over. He masterminds a plan in which Novalee has no say in.
When she reaches the age of eighteen, she will be given into the hands of The Brotherhood. This mysterious group of twelve men live on an isolated island and Novalee has to spend the following year there. Each man gets to ‘have’ her for a month. There’s a lot going on here that I’m not going to tell you about because; Spoilers. LOL
First up is the Chancellor of the group. Liam Castle.
Liam is tall, dark, broody and OMG a dirty talking, sexy as sin hunk of a man. He’s also, demanding, commanding, compelling and just a little bit kinky. Not as much as some of his compadres are going to be though. From hints given in the story, Novalee is in for quite a time of it.
She may be a virgin and only eighteen, but Novalee isn’t a wilting wallflower. She’s feisty and snarky. Her mouth gets her into trouble. Trouble she’s not sure she likes… at first. But, Liam’s overwhelming maleness and unexpected tenderness make her fall and fall fast.
Is this a form of Stockholm syndrome or has she really found the man meant for her. There are eleven more months and men to contend with and at the end of it all. She’s not getting to choose. How is she going to survive? Find out in the subsequent novellas beginning with Taurus. For now, enjoy Novalee’s first trip into the world of lust and kink. I know I did.