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Former navy seal Atlas Gideon is the living personification of duty and honor. He has never failed to complete a mission and he is determined to complete this final mission even if it takes the rest of his life.

But instead of finding the completion, he's worked so hard for he finds a mysterious woman instead. Will she be the key to his mission or will the love she offers be enough temptation for him to walk away from the most important mission of his life?

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This book contains material that is only suitable for mature audiences over the age of 18 years old. Strong language, violence, and explicit sexual content included. Please read the trigger waning before proceeding! Proceed at your own discretion.

TRIGGER WARNING!

This book contains sensitive material including: Child abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, violence, suicide, self-harm, vivid nightmare imagery, substance abuse, childhood trauma, PTSD

190 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 11, 2021

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136 reviews2,317 followers
December 10, 2024
Wowwww

J.Nell has been really showing me that her pen game is superior. I wouldnt change one thing about this bpok.....ATLAS. MY MAN MY MAN MY MAN
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764 reviews12 followers
January 24, 2023
Great Story

This story, just like the book before it was awesome!!! These Gideon brothers don't play when it comes to the women that they choose as their better halves. This is what happens to Atlas and his the woman that he chose True. I absolutely love this series and I can't wait for the next book in this series to be released!!!
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1,783 reviews25 followers
September 4, 2022
Well Dang!

I just don't know what to say, this book has drama, humor and an awesome storyline. I love the main characters and can't wait until the next book.I would recommend.
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924 reviews7 followers
December 19, 2021
It just keeps getting better!🔥🔥🔥

Atlas and True were both victims of ruthless psycho Victor. The author, J Nell once again starting from page 1 through these characters takes you on a journey that will tug at every emotion you have. Their story gives you insight to more of the family dynamic and sheds light on new possible love interests and one brothers continued frustrations with a certain female. I could not put this book down until I read it through to the end. And what an ending! through it all this family stays strong and always has each others backs. "Atlas" is a great 2nd installment as the Gideon Saga continues! J. Nell I can't wait for the next book! 😊
16 reviews1 follower
December 19, 2021
Of Course

Of course I loved this book , I can't wait for the next brother's story. I hope 's soon. I love the family.
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206 reviews2 followers
December 18, 2021
I love it

Yes ma'am . I loved this one. This book is proof that any one can find love. Bring on the next book please.
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134 reviews4 followers
December 12, 2021
OMG so so Good!!!!!!

Where do I start, J. Nell has done it again. Another explosive read that gives you all the feels!!!!! True and Atlas were made for each other. They really are true soul mates! The love, understanding, the way they complete each other is so awesome! To see the brothers come together as well as the kids and Peter was amazing..The action the love scenes, the scenes were ladies show off their skills.... Mannnn.. I love love love these Gideon Brothers and cannot wait for the next installment!!!!!!! Oh yes this book really gave off big D#$k energy and yes it was the Truth!!!!! Get into the Gideon Brothers, you will not be disappointed.
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84 reviews2 followers
December 15, 2021
Martyr or badass

Atlas and True belong together. They are each other’s other half. They have a common enemy and an uncommon love. I loved that True was fierce and did not let what happened to her break her. Atlas is loyal, tough and not gentle but he is gentle with True. This story was tough as nails and I loved every single word.
92 reviews1 follower
December 13, 2021
🔥🔥🔥🔥

Once again Author J Nell has blessed my soul. I loved the way Atlas loved True. That’s what both of them need considering the childhood both of them had. They were the true meaning of of we are one and I always got your back. I’m waiting patiently on the other brother’s stories. I know they are going to be 🔥 too!
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165 reviews3 followers
December 21, 2021
Two halves of a whole

I don't even know where to start. Atlas and True are so broken but somehow manage to heal and fix each other. The Gideon brothers are fierce warriors, protecting their loved ones. Atlas personifies this. He is everything a woman could want, and exactly what True gets. They are truly a badass couple, who I would want watching my back.
354 reviews1 follower
January 1, 2022
Great read

Great read. Enjoyed the story line and reading about this family. Can’t want till the next book comes out and we see what brother falls.
504 reviews6 followers
May 31, 2022
Atlas

This wasn't as good as I thought it would be. You did a lot of repeating as well as grammatical errors. There was not a lick of chemistry between True and Atlas. They just started a relationship. I guess it stands to reason, all their sexual encounters are the same. I wanted it to be chemistry between the two, but was disappointed. I am glad it was explained how they all got to be brothers. I just can't imagine a ten year old watching their mother being raped and father in the condition her was in. Atlas set is the A's and Jag's set is th J's. It is so amazing how much they love each other. Atlas shouldn't have kept things from his brothers. They were attuned to each other. Still love crazy Jag and crazy Savvy. I still would recommend you read this book.
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2,152 reviews1 follower
January 22, 2022
His nightmares taunted him for thirty years!

He was a broken man by what happened to he and his family thirty years prior. At ten years old he witnessed his life change forever. He made a promise and he swore he would keep it. Everything he did was surrounding keeping that promise. He couldn't let his brothers know because he did not want their deaths on his conscience too. When he went to kill the man who stole his legacy, he did not know he was beginning his future of his own. He found the woman who would be his future. True North was a broken woman too. The same man that destroyed Atlas' life, destroyed True's life as well. They were two broken people with the same goal. But it took them a while to be open to each other. Atlas didn't think he would ever fall in love but he did with True. He would rather die than live a life without her. She felt the same way.

True fell hard for the scarred man who saved her and nursed her back to health. I just loved how she checked the mean girls in the bathroom and handed them their azz for disrespecting her man. That scene was priceless. What was also priceless was her coming to her man's aid and having his back when he most definitely needed it and brought back up too.

I loved this story. It was well-plotted only revealing the answers to the questions I had at the end. I loved reading how two broken people came together to heal and love each other. The Gideon brothers are a force to reckon with. There is nothing they aren't willing to do to protect the ones they love. As usual, Peter always comes in to help at the right time. I can't wait to read about the other brothers, especially Jabarri. Will he convert Skai? Will someone else come into his life?

The only problem I had with this book and the first book in the Gideon Brothers series is that it is in serious need of a thorough edit that interferes with the flow of the book. The plot is too good to have bad edits or lack thereof affect this author's creations. If the author can't afford to pay an editor, I'd suggest getting a volunteer ARC team to help out. This author has a great future if this problem of edits is solved.

I see why this story made Facebook's BWSL group's Top 2021 book list.

Favorite book quote: I look over at my husband and reminisce on how so much has changed in this past year or so. I almost died only to be brought back to life by someone who needed to be brought back to life himself. He is my other half, the absolute love of my life.

Nell, J.. Atlas: The Gideon Brothers (p. 206). Kindle Edition.
29 reviews
February 1, 2022
Intense!

First, I love reading series! This did not disappoint!! Atlas is the 2nd book in the series named The Gideon Brothers.

Atlas was intense and intentional. Wow! When one of these brothers set his eyes on the woman of his future, he won't let her get away!

Lots of childhood trauma to work through for both Atlas and True, but for him ... Wow!!😑 He carried that burden alone and for 38 years!!!

My only issue with this story and it is not limited to this author ... Use body armor!! I mean really?! You have trained super military soldiers who have access to EVERY weapon known and unknown to man; skilled in fighting and battle; sophisticated IT support; helicopters, planes and military and DEA support ... And NOBODY has body armor??!!

Atlas should not had been ready to turn the knob on eternity' door because he took bullets to his body and legs! Hence, body armor!! I can see the point if him seeing his parents and little sister again to ease his mind that, although dead, they were now in a better place and his dad admonishing him to live a full life. Considering that he was in a comma for four weeks perhaps surviving a bullet graze to the head would have suffice. Bottom line ... Body armor! Anybody outfitted with that much fire power must have armored vehicles for person so use AND body armor. Thank you!!

Again, I LOVED this story and series!! Can hard my wait for your next book on the Gideon Brothers!!
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113 reviews9 followers
December 12, 2021
Whew, so much to unpack

Where to begin? Atlas after witnessing his parents murder and an attempt on his life as a child, is on a 30 yr old mission to avenge their murders..
True is beaten within an inch of her life, in a hell hole with at least 15 sex trafficked young girls. Atlas frees them all, but True’s freedom comes with a secret.. and what happens when a secret is exposed, both parties end up in pain and confusion.
Atlas with his nightmares and severely scarred face, is a force in protecting women and young girls, getting them freed of their nightmares, but can he be freed from his own when True is connected to the very thing that he wants to end, and with threats, and secrets can the promise Atlas made to his parents be fulfilled, and at what cost, and with possible harm to his family.
Well written, loved Atlas and True. Love Jag and Saavy, and the brothers. Family Above All Others is within these pages,
The true definition of Am I Brother’s Keeper with a little sex and danger, and a nerf war thrown in.
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232 reviews45 followers
March 20, 2023
Trigger Warnings:
Child Abuse
Domestic Violence
SA
Violence
Suicide
Self Harm
Vivid Nightmares Imagery
Substance Abuse
Childhood Trauma
PTSD
Death

Atlas is a 6"9 and three hundred and thirty five pound revenge seeking machine. Atlas has always had nightmares of the man who destroyed his family. He had to deal with a lot growing up knowing he wanted revenge and would do anything to get it. Atlas a former Navy Seal and DEA Agent made it his life mission to fulfill a promise he mad at 10 years old. Once he gets the information he needs he heads to Texas to where the target is now residing. Only when he makes his move the target isn't there, but minor girls and a woman who has been torture is. True has been beaten, starved, and tortured she was close to death until Atlas saved her. The healing process brings them closer, but a secret True is keeping from Atlas will tear them apart.

I have just fell in love with Atlas in Book 1 so I love Atlas and True's story it was so sad, sweet, and badass all rolled into one. I love these brothers !!
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46 reviews6 followers
December 12, 2021
The greatness of the series continues.

Omg! So many outstanding parts and laughs. We get to learn so much more about the Gideon brothers. True was a strong, fearless and triumphant female lead who fit so perfectly with the Gideon Clan. Atlas was a true born hero! 🖤 This book gave me the same joy as JAG in a totally different package. The build up romance, edge of your seat action, with a warm and satisfying story. Love the happy ending and the suspenseful ride to get there. So delighted we got to see more of Savvy and her children/grandchildren blending in so seamlessly with the brothers and how much the brothers have grown to love them all and vice versa. Anytime I get to read more about Peter, the more I adore him. Such a great bonus dad. I live for the date night inspiration! It was such a good read! 10/10 would totally recommend! Truly can't wait to see which brother will be next.
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346 reviews4 followers
December 11, 2021
Family Promises!!

Atlas and True had a common enemy in Victor, he did some pretty despicable things while he was climbing to the top and the cartel. Victor was pretty ruthless in leaving no witnesses behind. I’m just happy that Atlas found the will
and the courage to follow through on his plan. I have to say Nerf night was hilarious and as well as the bowling night. There were a few other LOL moments in the book that I enjoyed thoroughly. I cannot wait to see who’s up next and I’m quite sure which ever brother it is, it’s going to be an awesome, read just like this book was. I truly hope it Skies turn. I hope it’s Jabarri!!
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9 reviews
January 23, 2025
This book has a good storyline. I love what Atlas stood for and that he stood on business throughout the whole book till the end. The fighting scenes where chefs kiss in both this and the first book, My favorite parts. Although it’s been a good series so far, I feel like it is going to take me a while to get through the whole series. It doesn’t keep me interested at some points and I just feel like I’m ready to just get through the book and finally finish it at times. I want to finish the series tho but I know it’s not going to be soon. I wouldn’t read book one and two again even though it was good so I’m giving this book a 3star rating.
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468 reviews25 followers
December 13, 2021
🔥🔥🔥🔥

Another amazing story, Atlas and Trues story will have you crying, laughing and mouth hanging open. This story shows the importance of family and how you can find love in the most unexpected places. Atlas and True made a promise to their loved ones and fulfilled it together. I am so ready for the next book in the Gideon Brothers Series. J. Nell you did an amazing thing with this book!
138 reviews1 follower
December 23, 2021
Again A Bout of Laziness

This writer draws you in with a good story line, likable characters, hot alpha male and a strong female lead. As with the first book, though this one had less errors, get an editor! The typos and the fragment sentences stopped me from giving the book a higher rating.

Okay (said with a deep sigh)…the next one will be better. I won’t give up on the Gideon Brothers yet!
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2,065 reviews7 followers
April 3, 2022
Atlas: The Gideon Brothers

The grumpy antisocial Atlas has gone and fall in love. A promise made as a young boy consumed his whole life, but the love of his life stood in his path. He never saw True coming, derailing every single thing he had promised to do. With his family and True standing with him, he realized he could have it all. This series is getting better and better, and I for one cannot wait for more!!
486 reviews
January 7, 2023
Good book

The second installment is good and the editing was better. True and Atlas's story was good. Two extremely hurt people who understood one another. Both with the need for vengeance. How the description of True.....lol. She was 5'6", 170 something pounds but wore a size16/18. No ma'am! I'm 5'6", weighing in at185 and I wear a size 12, 14's are too big on my worst bloated day. I do recommend this book though.
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8 reviews3 followers
April 25, 2023
Love the series but the typos are distracting

I read JAG & enjoyed it a lot. I'm not a professional proofreader but I do suffer from grammar OCD. The first book had issues with quotation marks, but I was so engrossed in the plot that I could ignore them. This book's lackadaisical editing made it a much more difficult read & took focus away from the plot & characters. I pray that better editing is applied to future books.
800 reviews2 followers
December 12, 2023
Wow, great book!

I really enjoyed this story, and the characters were very entertaining and believable! Wow! This was an amazing book, and the storyline was very captivating. It drew you in and did not let go. I could not put it down. I loved the chemistry between True and Atlas it was smoking hot and endearing. I highly recommend this series to my fellow romance readers. You will absolutely love it!
784 reviews3 followers
December 13, 2021
Love heals all

Atlas and True had to heal from their pasts to realize they had a love so true! They are two sides of the same coin! Their meeting was tragic, but the ending was sweet! I love the Gideon brothers, family over everything! Savvy and her children bring fun and laughter to the Gideon family! This book is so worth the read!
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2,443 reviews42 followers
January 6, 2022
Good Book

Atlas was on some revenge sh*t when he rescued True. He helped her heal and during that time they fell in love. When True told Atlas who she really was I was shocked. How could this man do this to his own daughter. I am glad Atlas realized True was meant for him. Victor finally got what he deserved. Can't wait for the next book.
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227 reviews
February 7, 2022
True Love

OMG! I thought the story of Jag & Savannah was amazing. But the story of Atlas & True had me in tears, then joy then sexual heat. I will never look at roller skating the same. This book is the story of two people who think they are broken but are actually just a little cracked. So come along for the ride I promise you won't be disappointed. 💗🤩😍
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252 reviews1 follower
February 26, 2022
Atlas, wow!

Atlas is a deeply troubled man, driven to seek revenge for his family. During one of his ventures he meets True, he rescues her and cares for her. They join forces to avenge a foe they have in common, and in true Gideon brother style their romance is white hot and intense.
This is a great story, and the other brothers, Josh and Savvy, her children and Peter are all in this book.
Looking forward to the next installment.
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