Phenomenal X

4 Ringside Stars!!

Synopsis:

Good Girl. Notorious Bad-Boy. One Phenomenal Love.

From the mean streets of Detroit rises the newest superstar of professional wrestling, Xavier Cold, better known as Phenomenal X. His muscular physique makes men cower before him and woman lose their minds with desire.

Anna Cortez is fresh out of college and naive to the harsh realities of the real world. Tired of living under the thumb of her conservative family, she defies them when she accepts a job as the assistant to wrestling’s most notorious bad-boy. Phenomenal X has an animalistic nature that even good girl Anna finds hard to resist. One night forced to share a bed in a sold-out hotel, lines blur between them and they quickly learn that one lustful night changes everything and neither one of them will ever be the same.

My Review

Xavier Cold and Anna Cortez are a match-up that is hard to contend with. They are both stubborn, lost souls just trying to fit in their own skin.
Xavier is full of self-loathing, a trait he acquired from his abusive childhood and struggling teenage years. He believes through and through that he is black inside; undeserving of kindness and happiness in any form. The only thing good in his life is his career. He is one of the most popular pro-wrestlers in the nation and he is at the top of his game.
Enter, via airplane, Anna. She is in search of finding herself and what makes her happy after living her entire life by her father's wishes and controlling hand. Anna hasn't experienced the real world and the dangers that lie within. Upon meeting Xavier, Anna can't seem to ignore the stirrings he creates inside. Xaviers is too selfish to keep Anna out of harms way by continuing to be around her.
Relentless pursuits, a friendship that is bound to fail, a career and sanity on the line, will these two be able to heal the other from their pasts? Or will their relationship be the ultimate devastation they will ever experience?
As soon as I began reading Phenomenal X, I had a hard time rationalizing with myself that I still had to take care of my life responsibilities. I just wanted to stay with Xavier and Anna.
Not only are X and Anna exceptional characters, Michelle has written a whole cast of dynamic characters that immensely add to the story line.
And then, the story line just suddenly stopped and came to an end!!! Well, not the end end, but the end of the book. I was left clutching my iPad, jaw-dropped, heart-pounding and cursing silently (in a good way, of course) because I want more and my questions answered.
I cannot wait for the second installment in the Hard Knock Series! I need more Xavier and Anna in my life.

Just a little taste that will have you wanting more

His lips pull into a tight line, and I fully expect him to release me, but he doesn’t. Xavier’s fingers stay in place, burning into my skin. “It’s fine if you don’t want to say what’s on your mind. I get that. But no more frowning for the rest of this trip, or I might be forced to find other ways to make you smile just to piss your boyfriend the fuck off.”

His finger traces down my neck and across my collarbone, leaving a trail of fire in its wake.

My mouth drops open and I can’t stop myself from asking, “What kind of ways?”

Damn my stupid curious brain. That just set him up for all kinds of dirty talk.

He tries to fight back a smile, but it doesn’t work. It comes at me in full, glorious force. “More ways than that sweet brain of yours could ever imagine.”

He leans into me, and I can’t do anything more than tense because his hand slides up the side of my neck in a very intimate gesture. He’s close enough that, if I pushed forward a couple of inches, our lips would meet in what I imagine would be an earth-altering kiss.

“I could do things to your body that most women only dream about while reading their dirty romance novels, and I promise you’d fucking enjoy it.”

I stare up at him speechless. Wow.

Just…wow.

I can’t believe he just said that to me.

Xavier licks his plump lips. “No strings attached, and your boyfriend would never have to know.” He leans in and whispers in my ear, “I just want a little taste.”

So....What are you waiting for?!?! GO GET IT!!

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Author Info

Michelle A. Valentine is a Central Ohio nurse turned New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of erotic and New Adult romance. Her love of hard-rock music, tattoos, and sexy musicians inspired her erotic BLACK FALCON series.

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Hello LAlaland Review

Hello LAlaland

By Madi Merek

We all know my love-hate relationship with novellas. I still love the characters and their story and I hate how little time I get to spend with them.
I am always wanting more! Yes, I get that would defeat the purpose of a novella.
That was, until Ms. Merek entered the scene and gave us a novella that I only love! (No hate associated in this relationship)

Hello LAlaland is the story of Winifred Chapman-Jensen (dang how she hates the reference to her married name) recently divorced, mother to little Walt and fashion designer extraordinaire attending her ten year class reunion.
Back in the city she despises, she happens to run into her high school crush, Anthony Ricci, at the airport, giving him no indication that she knows who he is. Tony (he goes by that now?) is interested and she walks away promising to call him for the "tour", swiftly followed by a vixen wink.

The dreaded trip to LA has now turned into a sick twist of fate.

A wonderful, delicious, intoxicating connection between Winn and Tony leads to something neither expected, both desired and one completely runs from.
What will happen if Winn gives into what Tony longs for? What if she latches on to her own control and determination and doesn't give in?

Madi's writing is phenomenal and she has been able to give me everything I desire in novellas; a more in-depth, personal connection to the characters. A back story, the present and the future.
Not only that, but she has pulled on the heart strings of the teenage girl inside. I mean, who doesn't have that crush that you only dream about snatching up?! Hello LAlaland was like the answer to my teenage girl dreams.

No other words left except for

GO GET IT!!

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Hello LAlaland Release Day!!!

 

Hello LAlaland release day has ar-rived!

Hello LAlaland

  Paparazzi, vodka cocktails, and sex. Welcome to LAlaland. Winifred Chapman isn’t thrilled with the idea of her ten year reunion; especially not the idea of returning to LAlaland. Even in the midst of her thrilling career, she’s managed to avoid LA as often as possible, which is saying a lot for a world-renowned fashion designer. She has a life which women everywhere would envy, and has everything she needs . . . or so she thinks. Anthony Ricci was the most popular guy at Westlake High, and the one Winifred thought would never look twice at her. A former professional athlete, he now runs a successful Italian restau-rant in New York City. When they run into each other at the reunion and give in to a widely pas-sionate night, Anthony decides he may want more than Winifred is willing to give. Hating being known by the men she’s dated or slept with, Winifred has learned to take what she needs from them without investing emotionally. When she discovers Anthony’s old desire for her and disappears after their night together, he refuses to give her up. Will he be able to show her that love doesn’t have to be a battle, or will LAlaland prove to be enough to destroy her carefully constructed walls? Hating being known by the men she’s dated or slept with, Winifred has learned to take what she needs from men without investing emotionally. When she discovers Anthony’s old desire for her and disappears after their night together, he refuses to give her up. Will he be able to show her that love doesn’t have to be a battle, or will LAlaland prove to be enough to destroy her carefully constructed walls?   Get a quick glimpse at Tony: [youtube=http://youtu.be/J5tVkrDAJtw]   Check out what Winifred is all about: [youtube=http://youtu.be/ieI6oIjjIAA]  

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      Rave Review for Hello LAlaland: "...deserves ten damn stars, not five." - Cecily's Book Review   ... You are an awesome writer and this book freaking kicks ass. I am now officially in love with Tony and his sexy ass.Again thank you so very much!! I loved this book. I couldn't put this book down I had to finish it right away. The writing was amazing. The story line is brilliant, sexy, romantic, wonderful, and amazing. I loved all the char-acters. Winifred is a strong, amazing, successful woman. She is head strong and knows exactly what she needs and doesn't need in her life. I admire this character very much. She will not let any man break her heart or it come close to breaking her. Anthony is so...ummmm yummy! I could read about him all day long. He is strong, sexy, hot, manly, and successful too. He wears his heart on his sleeve for the woman that he loves. Tony is my new book boyfriend. The history that the two of them have is crazy, sad, and makes me want to shake them both. Then I want to smile like a kid eating an ice cream cone for the first time. Yes this story is that damn good. I honestly could read this book over and over again. I love how I got sucked into this story. I am so digging the ending of this book and I can't wait for book 2. Congrats on writing this freaking amazing story!!!! All I can say is that I am so glad that I got the chance to read this book and I am looking forward to reading so much more.