** A USA Today Bestselling Novel **Years ago, we were in love. She was an up-and-coming superstar and I was the security professional hired to keep her safe. We fell hard and fast, no matter how much we tried to resist one another. But not everyone around us was happy about our relationship, and a string of lies and deceit destroyed what we once had. I moved on from her and didn’t look back.Now … back.
Now I’ve taken the helm of a nationally renowned protective services company, and I’m looking to rebrand my career. The newly crowned Jameson Force Security is moving from the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas to the mountainous steel town of Pittsburgh, and the last thing I have time for is to deal with my past.
More than a decade has passed since our split, but even a bruised and battered heart remembers its first love. So when Joslyn Meyers comes to me for help, I reluctantly agree to keep her safe from a terrifying stalker who keeps threatening her life.
As the danger continues to intensify, it becomes clear that I’ll stop at nothing to protect the woman who turned her back on me all those years ago. Because one thing is certain—no matter how hard I try to convince myself otherwise, Joslyn still has my heart.
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I love a hot, protective alpha and Kynan McGrath takes that to a whole new level. But there is still a great story of second chances and first loves. This was a great start to a new series and I can’t wait to get stories from the rest of the Jameson group.
Who would have thought after 12 years it would take a stalker to bring Kynan and Joslyn back together. When you want the best security guy there is no one better than Kynan. He was her first love and she never forgot him. It wasn’t easy to go to him after the betrayal (or so she thought it was a betrayal) and ask for his help. But no one else could do the job as well as him. Through this case they reconnected and fell in love all over again. Sometimes first loves are hard to overcome. During those years apart they each grew into the person they have become which makes them even stronger together. He never forgot her and was devastated when she left with no explanation. He could never move on though. Yes women shared his bed but they never shared his heart. That was only for Joslyn. When he finds out what caused their breakup he didn’t like what it was but he understood. He handled it with such class. Joslyn and Kynan had an explosive chemistry 12 years ago but now along with that chemistry is a love that cannot be broken. It is a love that stands the test of time. Something no one, not a stalker nor a parent can keep apart.
A terrific new series by the talented Sawyer Bennett!
Kynan and Joslyn use to be in love,until a lie tore them apart,now Joslyn seeks out the only person who she feels can protect her.
Intrigue,suspense,smoking hot romance with a alpha hero and his lost love Code Name:Genesis is everything I love in a romance!
I have been waiting for Kynan’s story since first meeting him in the Wicked Horse Vegas series. He’s always been a mystery, so I was eager to understand this sexy Brit. This series is a spin off of the Wicked Horse Vegas series, but you don’t need to read it or the crossover prequel novella Wicked Force to enjoy this book.
I am a huge fan of second chance romances, and Kynan and Joslyn’s story of young love gone wrong was right up my alley. The suspenseful elements kept the story moving and I loved getting to meet this new cast of characters. Kynan is 100% alpha male and though I wanted to throat punch him a time or two in the beginning, once he opens his heart again, he goes all in. I liked that Joslyn was a fighter and didn’t just act like a damsel in distress the entire book. She certainly makes some mistakes, but she really shows her strength in the end. As much as I loved Kynan and Joslyn together, it took me a bit to really believe that their limited time together 12 years ago could stand the test of time. They certainly have chemistry though and once they reconnect, the sparks really fly!
This was a great start to the series and I enjoyed the action as well as the romance. I’m excited to meet the rest of Jameson Force Security!
3.5 – 4 stars
*I voluntarily read an advance reader copy of this book*
Kynan behaves like a jerk form the very first page but later he becomes an all out super hero. I love his protective side and his attention to detail. He thinks ahead. More than anything the best part about it is that he is very understanding, forgiving and takes responsibility for his mistakes.
Now Joslyn is great at bringing his attitude down a bit. She is a decisive woman that will not stand for anything less than the decent man she fell in love with years ago. She stands up for herself. And now with her independence she has learned to make wise and mature decisions. She is not a girl anymore, she is a woman. And one Kynan can not resist. It is great to read how they rekindle that old flame and how they fix a love that was once broken. Plus Kynan is that delicious, strong and sexy alpha with an accent man you will love to imagine jumping.
Code Name Genesis is the first book in this new series by Sawyer Bennett.
Kynan McGrath is the owner of Jameson Force Security and he will do whatever it takes to keep his clients safe but what he never expects is someone from his past needs him once again.
Joslyn Meyers is a well known celebrity and when she has a stalker after her the only person she turns to is a man from her past who she not only loved but felt betrayed by but when her safety is at risk she only turns to him for help.
The connection after twelve years is still there but can they go back in time or just look ahead and see if they can move forward and hopefully find that HEA.
I was so excited to get more romantic suspense from Sawyer Bennett and this book was not a disappointment. I alternately wanted to punch and hug Kynan, but I loved the way it all came together. What I love romance novels and a good alpha protector. What I loved most about this book was the message: You can do it by yourself. When Joslyn had her dream, I almost lost it. I truly believe we’re all looking for that person who is going to support and enable us to achieve anything we pursue.
Oh Kynan makes me mad a couple times in this second chance romance! Joslyn is a blast from the past, the one who got away, separated for years over a lie. Their reconciliation is only half the story as there’s definitely a bad guy out there.
I love the mix of old and new characters, along with mention of characters from a totally different series. This has the suspense, the steam, and the swoon. I really enjoyed it and this couple. I hope to hear them mentioned in future books!
Code Name Genesis by Sawyer Bennett continues the story of Joslyn and Kynan, 12 years after they broke up. The novella, Wicked Force is the prequel to this story and it does not have to be read beforehand, but it will give you a background of the two. While I was frustrated with Wicked Force, as it ended too abruptly, for my taste, I absolutely loved Code Name Genesis. Ms. Bennett redeemed herself in my eyes, with the continuation of Joslyn and Kynan’s story.
When Joslyn’s psychopath stalker enters her life, after he almost kills her, she calls Kynan, who wants nothing to do with her, a result of their break-up. We learn the two had a major understanding, but in the beginning of their reunion the tension between the two is off the charts.
Joslyn has grown up and gives as good as she gets. Kynan is as sexy and alpha, as ever. This was a great conclusion to their story and had me on the edge of my seat. This was a wonderful way to start the spin-off series and introduced us to some new characters, which we’ll hopefully re-visit in future books.
I can’t wait for the next story in the series.
Oh wow! Second chance romance that had me willing both of these misunderstood stubborn souls to just drop the facade and go for it. I read the prequel to the story in the Kristen Proby Crossover series Wicked Force, which saw their relationship bloom from nothing. 12 years later and Kynan is tasked with protecting Joslyn from a dangerous stalker. Action, romance and suspense with the chemistry I’ve come to expect from two characters written by Sawyer Bennett. A great story, great characters and perfect writing. I was truly enthralled and addicted by their story, literally not wanting it to end. A wonderful story, and a full five star read, I can’t wait for more from Jameson Force Security. I received an advanced copy of this book from the author. This is my honest review.
Kynan is just so kick ass!!
I’ve been so looking forward to this book. Kynan first came into my life yes my life back in the first Wicked Horse Vegas book. He has been popping up in and out in that series and then finally he got his own story in Cocktales. That was just a tease at what was to come then there was more in the Big Sky crossover series Wicked Force. So you see this guy needed his book and the author has been a big tease and made me wait until now. I finally got my hands on him and wow this book was so so worth the wait.
Kynan and Joslyn’s relationship as been so hard. It hasn’t been smooth in any way and the way things ended wasn’t great either. But now 12 years later Joslyn need Kynan more than ever. She has a stalker that has gotten way to close and she needs him. He’s the only guy she trusts even though he’s the one that broke her heart.
Kynan didn’t think that he would even see Joslyn again and he didn’t want to either. After the way she broke things off with him after they had gotten so close to each other. He didn’t want to see her. But love doesn’t die he had a strong connection to her in such a small amount of time. But she break that with one call. Now she needed him he wasn’t goin to make it easy for her but he has a job to do. Even though she broke him he would protect her. She still meant something to him no matter what happened.
This book was amazing I luvd every bit of it. As you can tell I luv Kynan his character is brilliant. He is so alpha, strong, protective and can be a complete prat. But he’s a man so I ‘ll let him away with that. But when the guys loves he loves and Joslyn has never left his mind. Joslyn has been the same to. Kynan meant the world but she needed him now more than ever. It killed the both of them being close again. But she knew he could protect her. The sexual tension between them was stronger than ever but it has alway been that way. Now things were different there was only one thing the same they still loved each other no matter how much they didn’t want to.
This story was so good I really liked the twists and turns and was full of drama. I really liked the characters and the getting to know the characters that will be in the following books. I’m really looking forward to more of this series. I like that it’s different to the rest of the books the authors writes. She doesn’t normally do action pack book. It’s more sexy and sports but I have to say I really enjoyed this and dying for more of it. I would highly recommend it this book I couldn’t put it down once I started it. Bring on more of The Jameson Forces.
Code Name: Genesis is a romantic suspense story. Kynan and Joslyn both met when she was a 19 year old up and coming star and he was on her security detail. They fell in love but parted on bad terms. Twelve years, Kynan is hired again for her protection, they pick up where they left off. The story is fast moving and steamy. This second chance has a very satisfying conclusion. This book is the first in the new Jameson Force Security and can be read as a stand-alone.
A review copy was received for a honest opinion.
Book 1 of Sawyer Bennett’s new suspense series. We met Kynan in a novella where we learned of the background of Kynan and Joslyn’s story. This is a second chance at happiness for these two, but it’s a long road ahead as they aren’t so happy to see each other. The storyline is suspense-filled as we wait to for the mystery to unravel. There are fireworks when these two get within inches of each other. We are introduced to some characters who are going to be working for Jameson Force Security. Good start to this series. Dual point of view. No cliffhanger.
* A review copy was provided by the author in exchange for an honest review *
Code Name : Genesis was so good!! It was the perfect mix of angst, swoon, sex and suspense. This was an amazing start to this new series by Sawyer Bennett.
I will be honest and say I was a little worried about this book after reading Wicked Force (which is the prequel to this story). I wasn’t sure how this story was going to play out and I am glad to say it worked perfectly. And no the prequel does not have to be read before reading this book, but it will give you Kynan and Joslyn’s back story.
Code Name : Genesis is the first book in this spin off series from Sawyer Bennett’s Wicked Horse Vegas series. This story is told in Dual POV and is a complete standalone. The Wicked Horse Vegas series does not need to be read to start this series. I thought the flow and pace of the story was perfect. I loved this storyline and the characters we meet along the way.
Joslyn was a sweet and naive girl when we first met her in Wicked Force. I was glad to see her grow up in this book, but she was still on the naive side and there were a couple times I wanted to shake her and say HELLO!!! But I liked her character all the way through. Now Kynan, he is a different story. I loved him in Wicked Force, but it took me a little while to warm up to him in this book. There were some things he did in the beginning of this story that I didn’t agree with and was nervous he wasn’t going to be redeemable in my eyes. I am happy to report….Totally REDEEM!!! I loved Kynan by the end of this book.
This is a second chance romance. Kynan and Joslyn met when she was nineteen and he was twenty six. Kynan was hired as her personal security by her mom when she made it big as a singer and actress. Then something happens and they are separated. Fast forward 12 years and they have come face to face again. This is where the story turns into an enemies to lovers story. Because to say that Kynan is not happy to hear from Joslyn again is an understatement. Joslyn has a stalker and is forced to hire Kynan again for his protection. Can these two work through their past?? Can they find their HEA? Read this book to find out.
I loved that we got to see a cameo of Jericho from Wicked Horse Vegas. I also loved how she threw mention to the Cold Fury….love that hockey team 😉
If you are in the mood for a second chance romance that is also an enemies to lovers story that has you on the edge of your seat until the end, then this is the story to read!!! If you are a fan of Sawyer’s books, then this is a series you won’t want to miss. I can’t wait to see where she takes this series!!!