Former Navy SEAL Nixon Swagger is home. After twelve years of service and twice as many deployments, all Nix wanted was quiet. He’d sought the solace of the land he’d grown up on and found the peace he needed to silence the noise and figure out his next move. Nixon’s stay was supposed to be temporary. He wasn’t supposed to meet a feisty, head-strong woman who made his pulse race and set his body … body on fire. Falling in love hadn’t been part of his plan. Taking a government contract to stop a homegrown terrorist group hadn’t been either, but when the organization threatens to attack Philadelphia, he had no choice but to accept.McKenna Wilson was living. Every day was the same. Raising her two teenage siblings didn’t leave time for much else. Most days, she was okay with that. Then she bumped into the sexy war hero and, in an instant, her world changed. She had no idea falling for Nixon would be so dangerous. Now she was going head-to-head with the small-town’s dirty sheriff who was hell-bent on ruining Nixon and avenging a fifteen-year-old grudge. She’d lost her heart, but losing her life wasn’t part of the plan.Nixon Swagger had learned a few things as a Navy SEAL—adapt, improvise, and overcome were among the many. In the middle of an inferno, so ominous even Dante wouldn’t buy a ticket, Nixon must adapt to his new surroundings and overcome multiple threats before he loses the woman he loves.
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This is what i was looking for!
A hot romantic suspense story,and Riley Edwards gave me exactly what i was hoping for.
The connection between Nixon and McKenna is there,right from the start.
Nixon treats her with the respect she deserves while at the same time makes it very clear he wants her.
Knowing she cares for her little sister,Amanda and her kid brother,Zack,makes him take his time to show them all he’s serious about his girl.
But once they get where i wanted them to go,they’re HOT between the sheets.
At the same time,the suspense is built in a steady pace,with not only a present threat,but one from Nixon’s past as well.
Nixon gets his old team back together to deal with the present threat,and the Gemini Group is born.
When McKenna sees something she shouldn’t have,she solves the puzzle they couldn’t,and is drawn into the team.
The team manages to find out the how,why and where,but only just in time.
In the meantime,Nixon’s old threat is planning something…..and it involves McKenna!
This was a fast-paced,nailbiting, suspenseful story,with enough steamy parts to keep me happy.
A well-told story that i enjoyed,a lot!
I have loved every single book I’ve ever read of Riley’s. Her Gemini series is no exception She’s a one-click author for me!!
Nixon has come home to figure out what to do with his life when he meets McKenna. As they start to get to know each other Nixon has to deal with problems from his past and keep McKenna safe. I can’t wait for the next book. Riley Edwards tells a story that will keep you turning pages until the end and wishing there was more to read.
YEAH! Riley Edwards is writing a whole new series featuring more smokin’ hot former SEAL’s for us to fall in love and lust with.
NIXON’S PROMISE (Gemini Group Book 1) by Riley Edwards is a romantic suspense that not only gives you a feel good romance, a strong and drool-worthy alpha hero, an intelligent and loving heroine and a page turning suspense, but also sets you up with more men to follow into future books.
McKenna Wilson is trying her best to raise her two siblings after the death of their father and mother, her step-mother. McKenna was hoping small town life would be good for them all and give them time to slow down and grieve, but the teens are having problems adjusting. While in town picking up feed for their animals, McKenna is helped by the sexy war hero she heard was back in town.
Former SEAL Nixon Swagger has been back home for six months. He is looking for peace and quiet in his small hometown as he works to fix up his family’s farm his father left him while he decides what he wants to do with his future. Nixon has no plans to stay, but when he helps rescue a feisty brunette beauty’s feed bag his plans instantly change. Nixon knows the McKenna is the one woman for him and he will slowly work to intertwine their lives, but sometimes small town history can interfere.
Just as Nixon and McKenna begin to see a future together, Nixon is asked to get his old team together to help DHS with an anti-government group, but not everything is as it seems. Nixon and his team find themselves having to adapt on the fly with very little time to stop a plot that surprises them all only to come home to a life-or-death situation that has culminated from the past.
I could not put this book down! I love Nixon and McKenna. Nixon is the type of alpha hero that everyone dreams about. He is completely in charge and yet understanding and it is displayed in the way he helps McKenna with her siblings’ teenage angst and grief, the way he protects McKenna and the way he appreciates her intelligence and computer skills. McKenna always worried about everyone else, so when Nixon was able to help her it was done out of love and not control. Both of these characters are mature adults and respect each other. The sex in this book is explicit and smokin’ hot. Get your fans ready!
There are two suspense threads in this book. There is a story-line that revolves around corrupt local law enforcement that begins long before this story and carries over into Nixon and McKenna’s present. There is also a story-line that revolves around Nixon’s team of friends and the formation of the Gemini Group which will lead into more stories in this series. The pace of the suspense of both threads just keeps building and building into not one, but two climaxes.
I highly recommend this book and author! I am also anxiously waiting for the other Gemini team members’ stories. You will definitely want to start this series now with book 1.
Hmmm Let me think, what did I love about this book everything. I am not usually a fan of insta-love type reads and while theirs was fast there was a lot more depth than you usually find but then that’s what this author is good about. Her characters are never shallow and her stories are always more than meets the eye. I love that McKenna isn’t a helpless female, but has some piss and vinegar, and adds so much value to the team. I do so hate helpless wimpy females. This is a great story filled with action and some passion it’s more than worth the time. Nixon and his friends are here to stay and setting us up for a round of standalone reads that will keep you panting and your heart racing. It isn’t just about the mission it’s about all it takes to build a family, a life and taking care of what’s yours. That’s what this is about his promise to keep them safe.
Hands down this is one of the best books I have read so far this year. I do not know how Riley does it but she keeps getting better and better with each series she creates. Nixon’s Promise (Gemini Group) is no different and if this first book is anything to go by, this entire series will be a hit. I cannot wait to read each book and get to know all the guys that have been introduced and the women who will be their match.
I truly enjoyed every facet of this story and I could not put it down. The entire storyline is well-written and engaging with a suspenseful plot full of intrigue, danger, action, heartfelt moments, breathtaking ‘wow’ moments, shocking ‘on no’ moments, swoon-worthy comments, funny antics, friendly banter, family drama, and romance.
Nixon and McKenna are great characters and I loved their relationship development, as well as seeing the formation of the Gemini team from the ground up. I also enjoyed the interaction between Nixon and McKenna’s younger siblings, with his lending a hand and his gentle guidance and insight to help teach them and move forward. Nixon was just an amazing character all around, one of my favorite, and McKenna was a sweetheart, you just cannot help but adore. This book was the total package; an absolute 5-star read you do not want to miss. Bring on the rest of the Gemini team; I am ready and waiting for more!
*I received an advanced copy of this book and I am providing my honest review.
OMG and WOW!! This first book of the Gemini Group series, is awesome. One that will have you NOT doing your “to do list” and instead have you glued to the book.
The story of McKenna WIlson, and former Navy SEAL Nixon Swagger is at times heartbreaking and touching.
One is caring for her teenage siblings after the death of her Dad and his wife, and the other one is back in town trying to decide what to do with the rest of his life. His days of smiling are long gone, until he meets the Wilson’s.
You will find yourself totally engaged from the first page to the last . The characters are complex, and in their imperfections , just perfect. It’s a story about family, about finding “your person”, about honor, and friendships. Add to that hunky good guys, bad guys and a possible terrorist attack, and you definitely have a winner.
Be forewarn that a tissue or two might be needed .
Definitely a book worth your time . Can’t wait for the next book in the series.
I was entrusted this copy by Buoni Amici Press. The opinions expressed are solely my own.
What a delicious start into a new series
Laughing the very first page in when Nixon meets McKenna I knew I’d be hooked. The story is phenomenal, touching on real issues, and spinning it into a romance with heat, humor, action and emotion.
McKenna is caring for her teenage sister and brother and that brings in a whole new dynamic in dealing with their feelings, plus her own. Nixon steps in and alpha that he is, just takes it all in stride with a bit of toughness, but compassion also. (Sigh)
Threats come in all forms and all levels. I loved the way these all were presented, described and “handled”. A lot of action for Nixon and his newly formed team. Micky also gets included when they realize how valuable she is, which totally tripped my trigger.
Then there’s the local “good ol boy” system alive and well, who also got dealt with. I think I honestly held my breath a lot reading this, taking a big, deep breath, happy sigh at the end.
I can’t wait for the next release in the Gemini Group Series.
I received an advance copy from the author and am giving my honest thoughts and opinions
on Nixon’s Promise voluntarily.
NIXON’S PROMISE is a fast-paced, edge of your seat, emotion laced romance filled with drama, spine-tingling suspense, bits of heartwarming humor, some heartrending moments, and just the right touch of steamy passion. Nixon Swagger is a tough alpha male with a heart of gold. When he meets McKenna Wilson, he knows she’s someone he wants to know better. McKenna’s got just the right kind of strength and sass to keep Nixon on his toes. Their growing love is the backbone to this story. It alone is enough to hold your interest, but the developing action surrounding this couple is what will keep you glued to its pages. The characters and storyline will draw you in from the very beginning, keep you thoroughly engaged throughout, and leave you well satisfied and looking forward to more at the end.
Riley Edwards is a new author for me but I’ll definitely be reading more. McKenna and Nixon are great characters, very real and I liked them both right away. McKenna is tough and independent, raising two teens on her own since the accident that took her father and stepmother. It’s not easy and it’s a thankless job, but she’s determined to do the best she can for her siblings. Nixon is a little lost, having left the military with no real plan except to head back to the family farm that’s been abandoned since his father’s death.
He’s fixing up the farm and not sure what to do with his life but one thing he knows for sure is that he wants McKenna to be a part of it. Love is the last thing on either one’s mind but they know it when they see and they’re determined to make this work. Nixon just wants to take care of McKenna and her family but when his start-up security firm takes their first case, she ends up being an essential component of their success. It’s not all fun and games though, because the threats are rule and he can’t protect her at all times, no matter how much he wants to.
This story is sweet and steamy and suspenseful and interesting on so many levels, from the complex characters and family drama to the small-town politics, terrorists and corrupt government officials. I loved every minute of this book.
Nixon returns home to take care of business on his father’s farm. He’s been away a long time and finds a lot needs doing. He’s struck by a fine looking woman trying to load her vehicle and when he offers to help, his life changes. McKenna is an intelligent, independent woman taking care of her younger sister and brother. When a man she realizes is the much talked about Nixon Swagger offers to help her, she’s amazed by all that gorgeousness and his manner.
There’s so much heat and action in this book that you’ll keep turning pages late into the night.
“Nixon’s Promise” was an engaging read. The easy-to-read page-turning plot was thrilling, especially with the added bits of foreshadowing that heightened the suspense and created a roller-coaster ride of thrills and emotions for the reader. Additionally, the main characters, Nix and McKenna, oozed with chemistry. However, the only drawback, for me, was the ton of profanity which laced the book throughout. All in all though, I liked the novel.
Nixon and McKenna have more in common than meets the eye. Raising her teenage siblings is not easy, when Nixon comes into the picture and starts making life easier with the teens. McKenna and Nixon’s story has lots of angst, danger, and suspense. I thoroughly enjoyed the book.
Awesome book. Awesome writer
I couldn’t finish this book – only read a few chapters. Despite having some good characters, over and over it focuses on their sexual fantasies. It is also full of unnecessarily foul language. No, thank you. Not my cup of tea at all. I won’t be reading Riley Edwards’ books.
A great read!
Really good romance, mystery and intrigue story that cram in a lot of happenings for one book. Makes you feel like you really know the wonderfully developed characters at the end, and looking forward to find out more about peripheral characters in future books.
Riley Edwards has been one of my favorite authors ever since I came across a story she wrote for another author. Her Gemini Group series is another favorite, and I have been bingeing starting with Nixon and McKenna’s story.
Nixon is back home in Kent County after 12 years of service. Hoping for some peace and quiet, the former Navy SEAL is recruited by a friend to run the Gemini Group, a security company that takes on government contracts—stopping terrorists, chasing skips, and the like.
McKenna is a computer expert doing her best to raise her two younger siblings after their parents were killed in a plane crash.
Nix and McKenna’s story revolves around bullying, on how corrupt government officials—in this instance, the police—use their positions to terrorize those they are sworn to protect.
As always, I am hooked on the story, and I hope you get to love the men and women of Gemini Group too!
Just what I wanted!
Well written, love and action thriller enjoyed reading this book.