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Phenomenal X
- Hard Knocks, Book 1
- Narrated by: Alexandria Wilde, Sean Crisden
- Series: Hard Knocks, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 2 mins
- Categories: Literature & Fiction, Genre Fiction
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Summary
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 women lose their minds with desire. Anna Cortez is fresh out of college and naïve 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. Forced to share a bed in a sold-out hotel, lines blur between them, and they quickly learn that one lustful night changes everything. Neither one of them will ever be the same. Contains mature themes.
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- Kat P
- 06-02-15
OMG, I am speechless.
OMG, I am speechless. I love it, it's awesome but I just finished this book saying "No, No, No, you can't end the book like that." Michelle does it again.
Anna has been sheltered all of her life by her father. 'You can't do that' and 'you can't do this', is what she always hears from her father. One day she has enough and moves to live with her aunt and cousin in Detroit. Detroit is the place she was wants to make her dreams a reality.
Detroit is where Xander (Phenomenal X) grow up with his mum and gran. His life wasn't great, his gran was evil but that's normal to him. He leaves and hasn't be back for years. First trip home, he meets Anna on the plane. He just keeps popping up in her life and then he offers her a job she can't turn down.
Living out of a suitcase is hard!! Can Anna cope with that? Can Anna and Xander remain friends?
Read the book to see. I would recommend this book.
Michelle, Please tell me there are more books in this series about X and Anna.
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- Lilian
- 30-07-14
X Gonna give it to ya!...Cliffhanger Ahead
hmmmm...Where to start....I guess if you haven't already guessed it, based on other reviews let me spell this out THIS BOOK WILL LEAVE YOU HANGING! Now, normally this wouldn't be a big deal, except Book 2 is not due to be released until later this year (yep, i checked the author's website!)
The first thing I loved about this book is it's a 2-sided story. As the listener, we get to see things from Ana's view and X's view. The Author did a fantastic job with transitioning from Ana to X.
Ana is a sweet, innocent & sheltered 21 yr old who has had enough of the confines of the world she knows. She runs away for a "fresh start".. While this is what we come to know about her, I have a feeling there is still more and maybe Ana might be just as damaged as X in a different sort of way!
X is an entertainment wrester, with a body, attitude and manor to match. X is also very broken...We get a taste of just how broken in this book, almost as though this is the least of X's demons and more is yet to come!
When fate puts Ana and X together, the journey that they take in a few weeks left me craving more. There are funny moments, there are heart pumping moments and sad moments. This is a hot, sexy, funny, sweet & sour moment type book. The author pulls you in from the start to finish and of course at the end you want to know what now?
I have never listened to a book narrated by Alexandria but She was amazing. She maintained a clear tone of voice, distinct voices for each character and good voice fluctuation. She nailed her conversational lines. She did not sound like she had a cold or breathing as she narrated. She is one I will have no hesitation listening to in other books.
I have loved Sean Crisden's narration from prior books and knew he would be great as always. He has a smooth voice, though not the best female voice but close enough. His narration always takes me where i need to go without fail.
This is not an MMA book, think more like WWE....
The bottom line: If you want the roller coaster relationship, the amazing chemistry and a book that will reel you in from start to finish, then THIS IS IT! Ana sweets will have un in aww.... and X is definitely gonna give it to ya!
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- Candateshia Pafford
- 27-07-14
Awesome Book!
I am so pissed right now! I cannot believe the second book isn't out... What a freaking cliffhanger! Urgh!!!! I hate listening to an awesome book that has me so involved then Whamp!!! Cliffhanger....
And the Cliffhanger in this one... OMG!!! Seriously.... Second book.... Instant Download!!!
X is superstar wrestler from extremely bad origins... but he meets the sweetness thing on an airplane and their romance/friendship start from there. I totally enjoyed all the sweet moments between these too... I am actually glad they moved from friends to serious so quickly... it kept the story going.... I feel like it would have start dragging if they angst played out for too long... But the ending...OMG! I can not believe the story just ended like that... Seriously!!!!
Good Narration... I am not one for dual narration...but I was still worth a good listen.
Good credit or sale....maybe not a buy!
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- book me!
- 06-08-14
Mr. intensity himself was phenomenal.
Would you consider the audio edition of Phenomenal X to be better than the print version?
I enjoyed the audiobook. I wasn't trying to tear my ear drums out. It was a perfect pairing for narrators.
What was your reaction to the ending? (No spoilers please!)
I liked this book. Did not love it. But the ending was pretty fitting with the feel of the book. Their was no shocking end, more predictable but entertaining.
What about Alexandria Wilde and Sean Crisden ’s performance did you like?
I like their voices for these characters, a good audiobook is all about choosing the right narrator for the character and genre along with age group. I listened to a young woman's voice for a young woman's character. It was well suited which mad it more enjoyable.
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
I always thought this was a stupid question. Next ...
Any additional comments?
I would recommend this one, lately I have been buying books and hating them because the narration a are mismatched but this book gave me what I was looking for in a story. I'm satisfied.
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- Denise
- 27-09-14
Loved this book!!! Phenomenal!!
Would you listen to Phenomenal X again? Why?
Yes, it was entertaining .... and it was an easy listen.
What other book might you compare Phenomenal X to and why?
I think this one stands alone. I have read other MMA books ... but this one is a favorite.
What does Alexandria Wilde and Sean Crisden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
Sometimes I do not care for dual narration. It worked with this book. The POV's of both were well preformed and you could actually relate to the characters largely in part due to the narrators.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
Quite frankly, being the sucker that I am .... I liked how he had time for his "little" fans by signing anything they wanted on the plane.
Any additional comments?
This book is one of my favorites in recent purchasing. I highly recommend it to anybody who wants to lose themselves into a good story ....
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- M Marie
- 24-08-14
Good story but disappointing at the end.
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I enjoyed the story except towards the end. I disliked that X was displayed as an out-of-control idiot. The fact that X and Anna appeared as if they had no options was disappointing. Both cannot be weak. Will the sequel be just as disappointing?
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- DAWN
- 11-08-14
Good read
If you could sum up Phenomenal X in three words, what would they be?
What happens next
What was one of the most memorable moments of Phenomenal X?
Initial Chemistry between main characters..that cat and mouse game is compelling
What does Alexandria Wilde and Sean Crisden bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
I Experienced the story in 4D andcwas not just a voyeur :)
If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?
The Lion and the Lamb ... where X is the lamb because there is strength thats overt and in your face and then there is the strengthcto let your heart free
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- Aria Jayde
- 28-07-14
AMAZING!!
Would you listen to Phenomenal X again? Why?
YES YES YES! Because the narration was THE BEST I have ever heard and the story is great too. Enjoyed listening to the narration more than any other audiobook I've ever 'read'.
Who was your favorite character and why?
X & Anna...obvious reasons ;)
Which scene was your favorite?
When the female narrator did X's voice - Oh swoon!!!
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
A few :)
Any additional comments?
I want the sequel...yesterday! ;)
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- Sandra
- 25-08-14
Love it!
I love this book. I cant wait to listen to the next book. I hope it come out soon.
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- K. Ziegler
- 05-08-14
She is to "dingie" for me
I am 3 hours into this book and I started to roll my eyes when she would say over and over she wasn't that type of girl. I like strong funny woman and this wasn't for me.
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- Nan
- 31-07-14
Incredible Story, Where's Book 2?
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The story of X and Anna brings us to how love can conquer all but in this case their story is incomplete. I hope MV is presently writing Book 2 and publishes it soon. This is one of several books by other authors that have left me hanging and I'm still waiting for the follow ups.
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