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Nixon's Promise (Gemini Group® Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Riley Edwards (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 6,811 ratings
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 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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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07R9ZQ44Y
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rebels Romance
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 25, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
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  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781733966764
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Customers enjoy this book's exciting storyline that blends romance with added drama, and appreciate its fast-paced narrative with heartwarming humor that makes them smile. The book features excellent characters, with one review noting the chemistry and affection between them, and customers find it easy to read with fantastic narration. They consider it a great start to the series, with one review highlighting how it builds a world for future books.

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165 customers mention "Suspenseful story"165 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's story compelling and suspenseful, with lots of added drama and a perfect blend of romance.

"Wow! What a great story. Romance suspense and happiness with a small town atmosphere background. Dirty cops and all. Happy reading😊..." Read more

"...Promise has a combination of some of my favorite things in romance: suspense, swoony alpha male, sassy heroine, a bit of danger, found family,..." Read more

"...Then there’s lots of added drama and suspense as they both contend with a crooked Sheriff and his lecherous son (the deputy sheriff), who are..." Read more

"...The storyline is the perfect blend of romance, suspense and danger...." Read more

137 customers mention "Readability"137 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as amazing and entertaining, with one customer noting it was a page-turner.

"...Dirty cops and all. Happy reading😊..." Read more

"This book was enjoyable. I love the concept and storyline I can't with to read book two and see what happened next" Read more

"...This book was well worth the listen. I would give it 4.5 stars. I voluntarily listened to and reviewed this book received via Booksprout." Read more

"...This is the first story I have read from this author and it was really good...." Read more

99 customers mention "Character development"99 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the excellent heroine, and one customer notes the heartfelt chemistry and affection between the characters.

"I enjoyed this book and the characters in this book and how they had to face the past to move on" Read more

"...combination of some of my favorite things in romance: suspense, swoony alpha male, sassy heroine, a bit of danger, found family, tension and emotion..." Read more

"...is arrogant and has a little too much swagger for me, but he is a good man. I like the way he treats McKenna and her siblings...." Read more

"...I was fully engaged in this book from start to finish. I liked almost all of the characters. At least all of the characters I was supposed to like...." Read more

52 customers mention "Writing quality"46 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the writing quality of the book, finding it easy to read and noting that the author never fails to create great stories.

"...once Riley Edwards's writing style combined with the excellent narration drew me in, I didn't pay much attention to it...." Read more

"...Narration was perfect, with two of my favourites giving it their all, Erin Mallon and Joe Arden, they truly brought the story to life." Read more

"...The book is well written." Read more

"This book was much better than I anticipated. The description sounded interesting, but lately I have been so disappointed in some books with..." Read more

47 customers mention "Pacing"36 positive11 negative

Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, describing it as a fast-moving story with engaging banter, though some find it slow.

"...Dirty cops and all. Happy reading😊..." Read more

"...things in romance: suspense, swoony alpha male, sassy heroine, a bit of danger, found family, tension and emotion tempered with some well-timed wit..." Read more

"...When it’s all said and done, the final result gives a fast paced Riley Edwards ride. I was not disappointed...." Read more

"...Plot was the big thing in the story, and sadly, it wasn't paced well...." Read more

40 customers mention "Emotional content"40 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional depth of the book, describing it as passionate and relatable, with one customer noting it has very low angst.

"...heroine, a bit of danger, found family, tension and emotion tempered with some well-timed wit - oh, and Erin Mallon and Joe Arden!..." Read more

"...Lots of emotions - happy, sad, intense and totally suspenseful. Lots happening to keep me entertained throughout...." Read more

"...It also deals with a heartbroken family that is trying to put the pieces back in their lives and find their new normal...." Read more

"...I was pleasantly surprised. I found it interesting and kept me glued to the pages. Nixon is a complicated man trying to make it as a civilian...." Read more

34 customers mention "Start"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this book as a great start to the series, with one customer noting how it builds a world for future installments.

"...POV aside, Nixon's Promise is a terrific start for a promising series, and I can't wait to see what's next." Read more

"This was the perfect start to a new series...." Read more

"...This is a good series starter. Nix pulls in his 4 SEAL buddies and business partners for what Alec needs help with...." Read more

"This was a great start to a new series. The character work and story line were well written...." Read more

28 customers mention "Humor"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's heartwarming humor and find it sweet and entertaining.

"Wow! What a great story. Romance suspense and happiness with a small town atmosphere background. Dirty cops and all. Happy reading😊..." Read more

"...I loved that Mandy was intelligent, self sufficient, strong, and kind...." Read more

"...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..." Read more

"...A relatable journey for all involved. Entertaining and romantic; a perfect mix to create a fabulous story!!" Read more

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  • sue sillimam
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good
    Reviewed in the United States on May 8, 2025
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    I enjoyed this book and the characters in this book and how they had to face the past to move on
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  • Pamela
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really good!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    Wow! What a great story. Romance suspense and happiness with a small town atmosphere background. Dirty cops and all. Happy reading😊
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  • Momma Becky
    4.0 out of 5 stars Swoon
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2022
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    Riley Edwards is new to me, and now I'm wondering how I've missed her. Nixon's Promise has a combination of some of my favorite things in romance: suspense, swoony alpha male, sassy heroine, a bit of danger, found family, tension and emotion tempered with some well-timed wit - oh, and Erin Mallon and Joe Arden! Erin Mallon brings it with McKenna's sass, determination, insecurities, and her fierce protectiveness over her siblings. Joe Arden, well, if you've ever had the pleasure of listening to Arden's voice, you'll know what I mean when I say he takes an already thoroughly lovable character and adds that special something to ramp up the swoon.
    Nixon and McKenna's romance introduces Riley Edwards's Gemini Group series, and the author has her work cut out for her if she wants to top this one. Every woman should have a Nixon in her life. Not only is he all alpha male and sexy as sin, but he's also a total sweetheart. Until it's time not to be quite so sweet. I just loved everything about Nixon, and the chemistry between him and McKenna is off the charts. McKenna has her hands full with her siblings and doesn't really have time for pampering herself, so it was heartwarming to see Nixon taking care of her.
    We also get to meet the rest of team Gemini, and I can't wait to dive into their stories. They all have that protective streak, and I loved how pretty much any of them can be coming to the rescue (so to speak) one minute and exchanging barbs the next. It gives the sense of family and reminds me that family isn't always the one we're born with.
    The only drawback for me was in the POV. McKenna's chapters are in first person and Nixon's are in 3rd. I don't really get the purpose of it, and it took some getting used to, but seriously, once Riley Edwards's writing style combined with the excellent narration drew me in, I didn't pay much attention to it. That's saying something for me because usually, POV jumps like that are a pet peeve.
    POV aside, Nixon's Promise is a terrific start for a promising series, and I can't wait to see what's next.
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  • Sharon Boyington
    5.0 out of 5 stars A refreshing fast paced change!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2020
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    When I first started reading this book, I was thrown for a loop. I’ve read all of Riley Edwards series except Gemini Group. I had a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that this was small town, an unknown group and no familiar people in it. That’s my own fault because I’ve been devouring ALL of Riley Edwards books and series since I found her a few weeks ago. I thought I would struggle with the change.

    Whoa was I ever wrong! Before I got to the second chapter, I was hooked because of a pony named Sally, her constant companion Goat (yes it is a goat named Goat) and Duke, the lovable farm dog. Once I fell in love with them, I quickly fell in love with their owner, McKenna. She was raising her teen brother and sister and they were typical sullen teenagers. When Nixon met them he had them over a barrel quickly with his military demeanor. He sized up the situation and had her brother’s attitude changed in just a few pages. Her brother needed a male figure in his life.

    As I became a member of McKenna’s family, I realized what great and strong people McKenna and Nixon were. I planned to sit back and enjoy the romance and family in the book. Suddenly, the despicable sheriff came onto the scene with his spoiled deputy son and they became a threat. Of course, that got my attention. As usual, Riley Edwards threw in another threat. This time, it involved Homeland Security and a team was created. We were introduced to Alec, Holden, Jameson, Weston and Cason. Now we had a boatload of hot military men who were threatening in size and attitude but quickly became a team and family.

    The scenes start out small town but we traveled to Philadelphia and began to get comfortable there too!

    When it’s all said and done, the final result gives a fast paced Riley Edwards ride. I was not disappointed. I’m not positive because I love every series I’ve read by Riley Edwards, but I have a feeling this is going to be the best one yet! 5 stars, of course!
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  • LilleyLoohLah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining small town romantic suspense
    Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2022
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    My first book by this author, and the first book in this series, and I loved it (book 2 will be in my future very soon). War hero Nixon ‘Nix’ Swagger returns to his small town farm to find he has a new neighbour, McKenna ‘Micky’ Wilson. McKenna has moved into a small holding of sorts, after having taken the job of looking after her two younger siblings, 15 year old Zach, and 17 year old Mandy, following the death of their parents. Lots of chemistry between McKenna and Nixon, I loved the tension and the banter, they worked so well together. Then there’s lots of added drama and suspense as they both contend with a crooked Sheriff and his lecherous son (the deputy sheriff), who are determined to make Nixon pay for their own transgressions. Lots of emotions - happy, sad, intense and totally suspenseful. Lots happening to keep me entertained throughout. Also, something different do me, McKenna is written and narrated in the first person and Nixon is written and narrated in the third person. It was a little strange to begin with, but to be fair it really worked well, and fit in totally with the story. Narration was perfect, with two of my favourites giving it their all, Erin Mallon and Joe Arden, they truly brought the story to life.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting
    Reviewed in Germany on May 16, 2021
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    Definitely a five star read, fans of Susan Stoker and Kaylea Cross will love this book. The romance is slightly slow burn but the action is fast and furious.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This author I amazing.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 12, 2024
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    I just found this author a week ago and she has become one of my absolute favorites. The song brother is one I had never heard before and is in echos story. (Yes I finished that series too). Everytime I read any of these books that song is playing in my head. Highly recommend ANY books she has written and love the crossovers. Can never put any of them down.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A sound start to a new series.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 8, 2020
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    Like this writer and the more I read, the more I like. Nixon is gruff but fair and has returned home to find more than he bargained for. The writing is beautifully descriptive, the characters life like. Love the teenaged angst that was portrayed. The banter between the characters is good matured, sarcastic and fun. The team were introduced fluidly and I'm about to download the next book now. Definitely worth trying.
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  • Deidre Midolo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful wonderful book
    Reviewed in Australia on October 21, 2023
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    I'd like to give this book 10+ stars, AND I'd like my own Seal please.
    What a great book with both the hero and heroine being strong characters. The story line was good as it wasn't the stock standard love festival.
    If you like your men tall, ripped and sexy and heroine very strong and capable, this is the book for you. Thank you
    Riley Edwards. 💖💖
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  • Luise
    3.0 out of 5 stars Interessant
    Reviewed in Germany on December 26, 2021
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    Interessant, aber ausbaufähig.
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