Gemini

by Catherine Peace

Being one of the Embassy’s glorified treasure-seekers has its perks…
Komandan Uriah Jacobs recovers ancient artifacts in exchange for more than just decent pay; he also receives guaranteed protection from his former owners, the nyx…until an emergency landing on a too-familiar colony brings him face-to-face with his past life and something more—a surprisingly priceless treasure in the form of a human woman.

A slave to the nyx since childhood…
Shadi spends her waking hours in the forge, dreaming of rescuing her brother with the help of a man she once worshipped like a father. A crashed ship on the colony becomes her only hope to escape. But before she can steal the ship, the pilot abducts her. They may be the same species, but will he help her find her Shilah?

Their attraction is undeniable…
Fighting it seems inconsequential as they evade the nyx's bounty hunter and uncover a conspiracy that shines unwanted light on Shadi's past and reveals the corruption in Uri’s beloved Embassy, placing their fledgling love in danger.

As the universe systematically falls apart, will Shadi and Uri’s newfound passion be enough to keep them alive?

166 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 16, 2015

About the author

Catherine Peace has been telling stories for as long as she could remember. She often blames two things for her forays into speculative fiction—Syfy (when it was SciFi) channel Sundays with her dad and The Island of Dr. Moreau by HG Wells. She graduated in 2008 from Northern Kentucky University with a degree in English and is still chasing the dream of being super rich and famous, mostly so she can sit around in her PJs all day and write stories.

Catherine currently lives on a farm in South Carolina. E-I-E-I-O.

Reviews

[Beckey]

The story was a unique take on a Grimms Fairytale... It was a steady pace read that kept this readers interest and captivated her... The SciFi elements were great. The only thing that I was disappointed was the ending. Yes the main character had an HEA ending but it was WIDE open and left a few unanswered question what about the embassy and Anita... What happens to/with this...

Overall Ok kind of story.


Review will be share on my blog in August

[Annie Anthony · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first book I've read by this author, and I have not read any of the other books in the Beyond Fairytales series, but this cover and the description drew me in... and the story itself did not leave me wanting. Gemini has a very well-crafted world--the specifics unfold seamlessly. I love that feeling of settling into a world where everything FITS. When I don't have to work to follow the various life forms and ships and planets, when the author is just in it and the story feels as real as modern day real life, I get sucked in--I love that feeling! The main characters and the supporting cast are well developed, down to the smallest detail, including the delightful balance of the nyx and fahir species and their roles in the story (don't want to give too much away!) It's hard to discuss the specifics of plot and character without talking about what in the story works and what the author does well, but generally the story is action packed. The plot and world are complex yet I had no trouble keeping up, even when I had to (didn't want to, had to!) put the book down between readings and come back. There was no suspension of disbelief required here--I was with the book from page one and never lost focus or interest. There were some really tender surprises, too (I love when the bad guys aren't just one dimensional bad guys...) A believable romance, complex characters, and a compelling and yet very real world that keep me glued to the pages. This book is exactly what sci-fi romance should be, and I will be looking for more from this author! Highly recommend!

[Landra Graf · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book... oh, this book. It gave me everything I loved: complex characters, a fantastical world, alien species, space chases, bad guys, bigger bad guys, prison escapes, gun fights, and romance.

Whoo! Reading that list I realized, it's a lot. Catherine Peace doesn't let readers down. This book qualifies as action adventure romance and weaves a complex, but easy to follow story line. Pacing and plot are perfect and fit the sci-fi genre beautifully. The romance, while intricate to the story, doesn't overpower the action and secondary plot lines. I'm looking forward to the next book, as the author mentions she has story lines for 3 more in the series. Also, if you ever wondered what cats would be like if they evolved, Peace gave a wonderful creation.

If you love sci-fi, Firefly, and adventures in space this book is definitely up your alley.

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was different from my usual style but I enjoyed it it was very entertaining it was definitely a page turner great writing