Book two in the HARD KNOCKS series will follow up PHENOMENAL X.

The conclusion to the New York Times bestselling romance that began in Phenomenal X, about one woman’s pulse-pounding relationship with a notorious bad-boy wrestler.

“What’ll it be, Anna Cortez? Are you in, or are you out?”
One momentary loss of control has now ruined everything Xavier Cold had going for himself. With his world unraveling fast, he’s willing to do anything to save not only his job but his relationship with the only woman he’s ever loved.

Anna Cortez, still reeling from shock, tries desperately to save the man that’s consumed her heart, body and soul. She’ll have to dig deep and find courage she never knew she possessed to help Xavier fight demons from his past—a past that’s even more haunted than she ever imagined.

*****Mel’s Review*****

4 Stars!
(ARC provided by author)

In the second book in Xavier Cold & Anna Cortez’s story, it begins with the couple dealing with the consequences & aftermath of Xavier losing his temper. Another wrestler knows just how to push his buttons, & when Xavier finally snaps, it lands him in hot water with Tension. His job is now at risk, & he is worried he has ruined his chances of becoming the World Heavyweight Champion. He is put on suspension & this not only separates him & Anna, but it gives him too much time to think about his past & his future.

Xavier returns home to Detroit & has to face his past. He worries he’s not good enough for Anna, but will do anything to secure a future with her. She is everything to him. As we get some danger & complications from his old life, Xavier struggles to hold onto his job & his relationship with the woman he loves more than his life. I have adored Xavier since I read Phenomenal X & just love this couple. This man totally loses his heart to this woman & Anna sees a tender loving side of him nobody else sees. This was another fabulous book in this series & smokin hot as usual! Who doesn’t love a bad boy with a heart of gold. ;))

-“Have I turned my good girl naughty?”

-“Afraid so. I can’t seem to get enough of you.”

-“Glad to hear it because I’m fucking addicted to you.”

-“I’m never going to get enough of you.”

-“You have my heart, and nothing will ever change that.”

-“So fucking beautiful and all fucking mine.”

-“Fucking perfect. You were made for me.”

-“I’ll find my way back to you…always.”