Twelve men. A virgin queen. One arranged marriage.Three men.Too many betrayals.A multitude of secrets.They circle me like the walls in this tower.Because Landon Astor isn’t who I thought he was. My history entwines with his in ways I don’t want to believe are true. And speaking of histories…Sebastian’s past struts in sporting a pair of stilettos and an attitude to match the lion’s ego.But … and an attitude to match the lion’s ego.
But discovering the truth about Liam is the harshest blow. He was my safe haven in this madness—the one man I thought I could trust the most.
Now I’m in a free-fall with no one to catch me.
Because if the three men I thought I knew best are capable of turning my world upside down, I don’t want to know what the other nine men in the Zodiac Brotherhood have in store for me.
Part 3 of The Zodiac Queen.
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I made some time in February to read the third installment in Gemma James The Zodiac Queen series because I wanted to find out what happens next in the series. This time it’s Landon Astor’s turn with Queen Novalee. He’s part of House of Gemini, and he has a big secret to tell Novalee that she is hesitant to believe at first until he provides proof to her.
I thought Gemma James couldn’t surprise me any further, but she did in this book. I had a hard time putting down my kindle because of the secret that was told toward the beginning of the book. The secret could change everything for Novalee, but unfortunately, she has to keep it hidden from everyone; otherwise, she may end up losing everything.
Gemma James shocked me again at the end of the book with a cliffhanger. Poor Novalee is not sure who to trust, especially finding out what happens after one of the men from the Zodiac Houses wins her in the auction. There’s also something else that comes to light in this book that I was surprised about too. I won’t give it away. I feel for Novalee after reading this book and wish she could have happily ever after, instead of dealing with having to be pawned off on the twelve houses of the Zodiac.
If you are a fan of Sebastian, then you will get to read scenes between him and Novalee in this book. Those scenes are some very steamy scenes. I have mixed feelings for him until toward the end of this book. I’m still not sure if he’s one of my favorites of the men. I thought I liked Liam until I read this book. I’m so confused.
If you are thinking about starting this series, then I would recommend reading in order; otherwise, you will miss out on the previous books. I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series and hoping that Gemma James doesn’t put me through the wringer again as she did with this book with my emotions. I’ll be prepared, though, if she does. I don’t know how, but I’ll find a way.
I give it 2 stars. The story dragged. Also too short.
Discoveries to keep us on edge
While new discoveries have been revealed it also brought the intreage of who will win, what will they win her heart or throne.
If you have not started this series I recommend to check it out this series is full of twists intreage, with revealing secrets the plot now unfolds more than a RH or the triangle I believed it to be.
“WOW” This series only gets better and yes I’m addicted, the writing and storyline pulls you in and the emotions and revelations Novalee is experiencing keep on coming, her confidence and self esteem is gradually growing, but how much can one person take before they break?? Novalee is now into her third month with Gemini, Landon Astor surely this could offer her a stress free month especially after the month with Taurus, Heath Bordeaux but NO more secrets are divulged leaving Novalee wondering who she can trust in this den of iniquity. Can’t wait to see what the rest of the brotherhood have to offer Novalee and who will win her hand in marriage!!! I was given this as an ARC by the author in exchange for a voluntary honest review which I am happy to give.
Holy Moly!!! So many secrets! It’s like Gemma is putting the puzzle pieces together in an extremely dramatic way!! Such an exciting and pulsating book!!
Holy crap! It’s just keeps getting better and better! Novalee is finding out more and more secrets and truths from the men and is reeling with the information. As we dive deeper and deeper in to the zodiac brotherhood, I can’t help but be more and more on edge in anticipation!! Love this series!
Gemini is the third part of this series and in each part, we are getting deeper and deeper into the Zodiac legend and how these men tick. Novalee has been put into this position through no fault of her own and these men know it. They refuse to let her out of it because of some superstition that benefits them not her. Selfishness is the main event when it comes to these 12 men. Novalee has to navigate through lies, deceit, and sexual tension that will bring heartache to her.
I find these stories to be beautifully written, even though they are shorter then you expect, they draw you in and don’t let you go until the last word. You know that you will have to read the next book to find out how this book will bring you into the next one.
WOW! This is the third book in the series and it is explosive and full of all twists and turns. What the Queen finds out from Landon will shock you. Everything is intertwined, but I will tell you about it because I want you to read this and enjoy the journey. Now waiting for book four.
4 and 1/2 stars
This series is really beginning to build up momentum! We are hit with a bombshell right off the bat. It seems that the Brotherhood have many secrets and Novalee is smack bang in the middle of this storm. The deeper we fall, the more tangled the web becomes. Landon is quite the puppet master. It seems like he wields great knowledge but how will it work out? I was breezing through this story and I just need to know more. So much is unknown and only little dribbles are coming through. We need more! Sebastian is still a smug and arrogant so and so but we see a glimpse of what hides behind his facade. I’m still definitely #TeamLiam. Just like we started this story, we are left with an interesting revelation at the end. Is it true, is it not? I don’t know! I cannot wait to see what truths are lurking in the shadows and what other secrets are being kept from Novalee. I cannot wait to see what awaits in the House of Cancer.
WOAH! Gemini is hands down the best book yet! I could not devour the pages quick enough. Each installment of The Zodiac Queen only gets better than the one before it. I am already so addicted to this series the wait is going to be brutal. Every page of this story kept me on the edge of my seat and my mind spinning. I thought the secrets, revelations, and angst would kill me. I never saw any of it coming till it slapped me in the face. I have to give major kudos to the author for some of the best plot twists I have ever read. Everything about these reads are unique and utterly consuming. I can feel the book hangover coming on strong. I can say with absolute certainty that the Brotherhood men are going to slay my heart. I’m already so torn between them and I’ve only met 3 of 12 so far. I can’t even imagine how my mind will process it all by the time we discover all 12 and the secrets they hold. To say I am patiently, impatiently awaiting Cancer is a understatement. Because holy hell do I NEED MORE STAT! Novalee’s journey is well on its way to becoming on of my favorite reads to date.
*5 STARS*
Is simply not enough for Gemini, I would give it 100 if I could. If you have not started this series you are seriously missing out. I can NOT recommend it enough!
Ok, we open on book three with a huge bombshell.
I shall just leave it at that. But S just got real and real interesting.
This is book three in Novalee’s journey to queen.
It’s spicy, quick with lots of revelations. And things are getting good.
Recommend.
Landon has a secret that changes the game!!!
This is book three in The Zodiac Queen series, please be sure to read Aries and Taurus before reading this book.
After the month that Novalee endured at the hands of Heath in the House of Taurus she now must spend the next month with Landon in the House of Gemini. On her first day a secret is revealed that changes the game and how she will be spending her month with Landon. This series is full of twists and turns, plus there are still so many secrets that have yet to be revealed. Will Novalee be able to survive her twelve months on Zodiac Island at the hands of these twelve strangers? This series is really intriguing and I’m looking forward to book four, Cancer to get more of Novalee’s story!!!
The start of month three has Novalee standing in the house of Gemini. After a month of mostly silence in the house of Taurus, Novalee is ready for a change but she may have gotten a little more than she wished for. What secrets hide behind Gemini Landon’s door? I’ll never tell you will have to read on to see but hold on to your e readers, the plot twists continue.
Still very intriguing mini series. Very quick read for sure. There is enough to get hooked into the book.
Novalee is still so innocent to how her life is going to be.
Ooooh man! This is getting GOOD. Love a good story with steam and deception.
Can’t get enough of this awesome series. Novalee is starting to discover who she really is. Secrets, lies, truths, drama, suspense and all around craziness. Guaranteed to hook you.
This series is going to kill me! Every time I start to think I know where the plot is going, there’s a new twist. As her time with Heath has come to an end, it’s Landon’s turn to spend time with the Queen, Novalee. But, as per norm for this series, more secrets unveil themselves, leaving Novalee wondering who she can trust and what is going to become of her when it’s over.
This is the third book in the series and you’ll want to read the previous two in order to understand the plot, but in this one, you’ll learn more as to who wants her….whether it’s for her safety, their pleasure, or their greed, but do any of them really want her just for herself? The subject matter in this book was definitely not what I was expecting, but it makes the anticipation for the next one all that much greater! Great read!
Gemini is the 3 book in the Zodiac Queen Series.Gemma James leaves us with yet another cliffhanger. Novalee is finding her strength.When I started reading I couldn’t put it down.Gemma James is magnifysent and amazing writer.I cannot wait to read more of there books.Keep up the great work.You should definitely read this book.Can’t wait for the next book
Gemini is book three in Gemma James’ latest series The Zodiac Queen which is a twelve part collection.
This series follows Novalee Van Buren a twelve year old Queen who has been contracted out by her Uncle to the Zodiac Brotherhood. When she turns eighteen she is to spend 12 months, a month each with each brother before being auctioned to be married to one. But the one catch is she must remain innocent and untouched until her wedding night.
Novalee doesn’t want to leave her home and move to a foreign land with 12 men. 12 men with varying degrees of sexual desires who will use her as they see fit as long as they don’t take her virginity. She definitely doesn’t want to be humiliated and treated like crap by her uncle and especially by 12 strangers
Part three “Gemini” is Landon Astor the third of the twelve Zodiac’s. Landon is nothing like Heather and Liam, he is caring, respectful and wants what’s best for Novalee. After having a hard month in the House of Taurus moving into to the House of Gemini is going to be different. The emotional turmoil that Novalee experiences is going to rock her world. Secrets about Novalee’s parents death will be revealed, more about the curse and what is expected of the Queen of the tower.
Sebastian Stone (Leo) makes memorable moments throughout this book, he is like a black hole, he sucks you in and you’ll never be the same again. #TeamSebastian.
This is Book 3 of The Zodiac Queen Series.
This is the story of Landon & Novalee. Landon reveals such a great secret revealed at the beginning. It’s almost unbelievable. Novalee’s lady, Faye, held this secret, too. Novalee reads the only journal of her mother’s she hasn’t read, and the secret is revealed there. So, it’s true. This book is nothing but surprise after surprise of secrets held from Novalee. Nothing she thought was true really isn’t. A great third book of the series. I can’t wait to read the next book.