There were times I wanted to force it, to just write the damn thing, but the words wouldn’t come. Looking back, I think I understand why. So much of Novalee’s pain mirrored my own, and I needed to live through certain things before I could do her story justice. Oliver, in particular, revealed himself in ways I never expected, and the longer I sat with this book, the more the characters began steering the story on their own.

If I had forced it two years ago, or even one year ago, Capricorn would have been a very different book. And honestly, that would have been a shame, because the version that finally made it to your hands is the one I believe was always meant to be read.

This is the longest installment in The Zodiac Queen so far, a result of the time it spent simmering in my mind and the space I gave it to grow.

To everyone who waited through the delays and canceled pre-orders, I owe you everything. Your support has changed my life and the lives of my family in ways I will never be able to fully explain. I’m so grateful for you.

Though I can’t promise a quick turnaround for the next part of Novalee’s story, I’m in a much better place now, and the words are finally coming again. I’ll do everything I can to bring you Aquarius as soon as possible. It’s available for pre-order with an extended placeholder date (TBD).

Also, if you enjoyed the glimpse of Gage and Kayla Channing in this book and want to see how their unconventional relationship began, you can dive into their full story in the complete Devil’s Kiss series here.

Much love,

Gemma James

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