| Title | : | Phoenix Rising: Issue #1 (Pretty Boy Rock #1) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | - |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Kindle Edition |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 |
| Publication | : | First published October 15, 2020 |
After a lifetime of being used, Phoenix’s walls are up, and there’s only one thing he wants: a woman to fully submit to him. Which turns out isn’t so hard to find as a rock star. In fact, he has never met a woman he couldn't conquer, until he meets Harlow...
Harlow is
Phoenix Rising: Issue #1 (Pretty Boy Rock #1) Reviews
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Stars: 2
Length: Full Length
POV: Dual
Series: Phoenix Rising: Issue #1 (Pretty Boy Rock Series #1)
Ending: Cliffhanger
Re-read? NO
"The fact that I fucked Sasha set us back tremendously."
A heads up that I'm going to leave the same review for all three books in this series, I didn't find any of the books to be better than the other they were all disappointing.
Firstly, Phoenix is horrible. He is an arrogant asshole who only cares about sleeping with random women and even has rules about what he'll do with them depending on their attitude. He's disgusting. Does he change his ways after he meets our heroine? As you can tell by the quote above, no, no he doesn't. This is before the guy even has a record contract and is just playing local clubs. Sure there is an interesting twist in the story but not enough for me to not hate him and hope that he gets a venereal disease and his penis falls off.
Then we have poor stupid stupid stupid Harlow. This girl, ugh! I genuinely feel bad for her about what happened in her past but she needs to grow a spine. She runs around sniffing and Phoenix's heels. Get yourself some self respect girl. How many times can this guy play hot and cold with you and sleep with other women and have you right there waiting for him?
Honestly just horrible characters that made the story unbearable. The only reason I gave it two stars instead one one was because it was relatively well written I suppose. I will never touch this series again and don't know if I'll read anything else from this author ever. Don't walk from this book. RUN! -
The fact that this is what the heroine says about herself and the guy who can’t stay faithful and her brother just destroy her self confidence says everything you need to know about this series... if you like to see a selfish man take advantage of of a young girl who has been raped by her stepfather to break her down and turn her into his “sub” (all while he is still out screwing other women, until the THIRD BOOK!) then this is for you.
“No, Lil. He’s right. Me spreading my skank ass legs is what caused all this. I mean, who can blame Phoenix for any of this? He is, after all, a guy, and it’s normal behavior for a guy to fuck around. I should have thought about the repercussions of my actions on the band and acted accordingly for both of us. We both knew the consequences, which is why we kept it a secret. Still, I should have been the one to say no, right?” -
Awful.
Look I love dark reads, but this is t even dark. He is a baby dim who manipulates a rape victim into becoming his fantasy with no worry about her self confidence or trauma. There is nothing showing that they are having a “scene” or aftercare etc. There is no equality, he takes not time to reassure her that hat it is a scene and hell her build herself up. This is what the girl is saying about herself in the third book for Pete’s sake! Where is the hero or her brother to make her understand that she has value. No the hero spends all of his time tearing her down (especially) in the bedroom but outside of it as well. He still won’t label his commitment or swear off women until the end of the third book. She just waits around for him even after she knows he has been with other women. Good lord author give this grim a backbone. You obviously have no idea how a Dom/Sub relationship works. He was a a predator who took advantage of a weak traumatized girl and never once thought about what was best for her. I mean good lord even once he realized everything that had happened to her, he still doesn’t suggest therapy etc. Nope he keeps preying in her to keep her (as this authors bad idea of) a sub. These authors need to find another genre because they could not have done this worse. Reading 50 shades, does not an expert make... Here is the nail in the coffin of this book...
This is what the heroine truly thinks about his being a cheating ahole, and her brother attacking her, blaming her (who is almost a child) for her screwing his band mate.
“No, Lil. He’s right. Me spreading my skank ass legs is what caused all this. I mean, who can blame Phoenix for any of this? He is, after all, a guy, and it’s normal behavior for a guy to fuck around. I should have thought about the repercussions of my actions on the band and acted accordingly for both of us. We both knew the consequences, which is why we kept it a secret. Still, I should have been the one to say no, right?” -
"My sexual appetite is unparalleled, and so are my desires. Not everyone woman is privy to my tastes- I'm selective in that regard."
5 Rock Star Stars! Phoenix is everything you'll love to hate!
Phoenix is your typical rock stars. He's hot stuff and knows it. He can have any woman he wants and he gets any woman he wants. And the one woman he wants he can't have. Harlow, is the sister of Phoenix bandmate and all the bandmates have been sworn to stay away from her. But Phoenix likes a challenge. The only problem is Harlow has a huge wall built up around her heart and the last person she's going to let tear that wall down is Phoenix... or will she?
This was such a great start to the series!! The push and pull between these two was intense and will drive you crazy, but in all the best ways!! I love the growth that Phoenix goes through and Harlow is just such a strong female character. I can't wait to read more in this series! -
Phoenix & Harlow
So it's a series, not all released yet ... normally I wouldn't purchase one until all are released but I'm so happy I got this because talk about a page turner. FINALLY! Missed sleep and everything with book 2 before I realized there's another book yet to come.
Here's why I gave 4*s. One, my heroine needs to be stronger, his manwhore ways, alpha rocker or not, Harlow needed more back bone especially now knowing what she went through. Second, warning would've been nice the whole family sharing thing, not cool IMO. Third, the back and forth, no label, no relationship books 1 and 2, a little too long for that. I hope in 3 it's a HEA and not a HFN because that'll change my star rating. 3 books invested well IMO, we should get the whole nine yards. Not rushed either, please.
The good, well I loved it. My description this is a little dark, dirty and twisted. Hot, definitely erotic well written. This read has me on little to no sleep because I can't put it down. That speaks volumes, I read A LOT! Rock star romance is my favorite so I'm very critical and this was really, really good. For me to not put it down and stay up most of the night?! Hasn't happened in a long, long time. So bravo to these authors on their work.
Typos, some. Cursing, it's a rock star read. 3somes mentioned but not an active storyline.
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While reading the story of Phoenix and Harlow, I was intrigued in how long the game playing was going to last. How would their stories of their pasts be brought up. After all the time of hiding behind Goth makeup and baggy shapeless clothes, guarding a well kept secret, I was surprise at how fast Harlow shed that image and even more surprised at how fast she jumped into bed with Phoenix. I had already figured out what happened to her, so I thought even though Phoenix was awakening these desires in her, she would have been more perplexed about doing the nasty. I guess that is what is usually done though. The side plot of the record deal was what I thought was going to throw a wrench in the works. I was glad when after all the cat and mouse, they were taking a chance. I was happy to see Phoenix fighting his demons and wanting more with Harlow. I thought they were good together... but the end.... I did not see that coming! I was expecting more of her seeing Desiree there and misinterpreting something! Now I am even more interested in reading the sequel.
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Phoenix Rising is about lead singer, Phoenix, who has been burned in the past by women, so he's not looking for anything serious. He comes face to face with Harlow, who has come to visit her stepbrother, Asher, one of his bandmates. Asher makes it very clear that she's off limits to all of them, but Phoenix can't help being drawn to her. However, Harlow doesn't want anything to do with Phoenix at first, which just eggs him on since no woman has ever been like this towards him. It made for a crazy push & pull with sparks shooting everywhere. Harlow really starts struggling with wanting Phoenix, but she's got a secret she's hiding, and yet, he sees past the walls she has up. Of course his past comes into play so he really blows hot & cold which really frustrated not only me, but Harlow big time, so what happens when she puts her foot down?! Hit those one click buttons to find out! HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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Phoenix rising is about rock star Phoenix and his bandmate's sister Harlow. Phoenix is lead singer of a local rock band and Harlow comes to visit her step brother Asher who's also in the band. Harlow is off limits to everyone but Phoenix loves a good challenge. Moreso he's intrigued by her and her refusal to give into any attraction to him. I loved the push and pull of their relationship! They have moments where everything works and others where they just combust. Now this is a rewrite of the SIN trilogy and the first book in the series. I remember loving that series and was happy to reread this book. There's a major twist at the end that delivers a significant shock to Harlow and Phoenix's tale. Can't wait for the next issue!
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This is the 1st book in a new series and is Phoenix and Harlow’s story. Phoenix knows that his bandmates sister is off limits, but he is drawn to her rebellious nature and the walls she has built up around her heart. Harlow classes herself off limits to all men but spending the summer with him and her brother is going to be a challenge. This is a well written flawless story which is an emotional roller coaster, and is filled with secrets, twists, and is an intriguing and riveting read, I was hooked and captivated throughout this addictive page turner, and I cannot wait to read more in this amazing series. I recommend for all.
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This book is literally soooo freaking good that it kept me reading each night into the wee hours of the morning. I was captivated, I was happy, sad, confused, angry, let’s just say I felt all the angst, all the emotions and wanted to know what happened next every second that I was reading.
The chemistry that Harlow and Phoenix have is OFF THE CHARTS HOT AF! 🔥 and oh so satisfying!
But boy do these 2 give you whiplash in the turn of events that take place in this book!
This was my first read by these two authors and I absolutely will say it won’t be my last.
5 stars! Without a doubt ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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In issue one we see the relationship between Phoenix and Harlow grow. Even though Phoenix keeps running hot and cold, Harlow can not seem to stay away from him. Something is going on but shes not sure what. We learn about her past as she tells her best friend trying to defend her relationship with Phoenix. As she goes to visit him she learns one of his secrets. Can not wait for issue 2 to see if they get their happy ever after or will it all burn up in the ashes.
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3.5 stars. N me mmEasy enough read (less than 300 pages) — a lot of the story felt rushed. I know the passing of time was taking place but there was something I just can’t put my finger on that didn’t feel natural with the way it was written.
When we see a main character who is damaged, I always hope to see growth from them and I would have Liked to see Phoenix build Harlow’s confidence rather than it be a “submissive behavior”
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Phoenix and Harlow took my ability to move away. I was so hooked in the going on's so when that final twist came I screamed because I need to know how Phoenix is going to fix that revelation.
I'm not sure how Phoenix doesn't get sunburn or freeze from how hot and cold he runs. Harlow's metamorphosis along with her ghost that haunt her, had me becoming a fan of her.
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4 1/2 stars
I chose this book based on the intriguing blurb supplied by the author. I am glad to say that the story delivered exactly what I love in a story. The forbidden nature of the story. The bad boy with the somewhat rebellious young woman. The ending was shocking yet perfectly set up the next book which I cannot wait to read.
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Not all that bad!
I don’t usually read books written by two people, but the two authors wasn’t as obvious as I thought it would be! I’ve also never read a romance written by a man, so that was new.
Not sure if it was just the formatting, but I found the paragraphs breaks to be a little confusing, and made the narrative choppy. Not unmanageable, though.
The surprise ending is intriguing! Definitely didn’t guess that the “secret” would be what it was. -
Phoenix and his band are about to be famous
Harlow is his bandmate's sister and that's just complication number one. The band Phoenix Rising is trying to land a record deal and share a house. They offer Harlow a room till her college dorm room is available. Phoenix is drawn to Harlow the goth wanna be because he realises it's just an act. There is a mic drop moment in the epilogue that left me gob smacked. He brought Harlow out of her shell and shares his kink. -
Wow what a read I was hook from the beginning very forbidden especially for the fact that sisters are off limits with the other guys in the band but phoenix can't help himself when he, see Harlow he, know, he, had to have her but Harlow got other ideas. this is a very great start in this, series
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★ Phoenix Rising is poised to soar ★
—>>> Review Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars - A lot of Phoenix toggling between acting hot and cold with Harlow, but there is no denying to himself any longer that she has slowly worked her way under his skin. Secrets are slowly revealed, which make for intriguing possibilities in this first installment to continue. -
Page turning addiction
This book was anything but boring. The amount of drama sex love anger confusion and then when you think you got a handle on the whole story, boom mind blown. I would recommend this book I am going to be on the book number two and all I can say is I am so glad I started reading pretty boy rock series!!! -
If you're a fan of well written, dark, and hot bad-boy rock star romance with an intriguing storyline, secrets, irresistible attraction, twists, angst, off-the-charts chemistry, with plenty of steam thrown in, then Phoenix Rising: Issue #1 is the book for you.
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This book hooked me from the get go I just couldn’t put it down I fell in love with these characters and omg what a story just a perfect read.
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Wow
An amazing start to this series. It had me hooked. The chemistry between Phoenix and Harlow is wow!! At times I didn't like Phoenix but as the story continues you find out why he is the way he is. Can't wait to read the next book -
This book is 🌶!!! The ending 🤯🤯🤯. Pretty good stuff. I would like to see more BDSM but given Harlow's background I understand. I thought the ending was phenomenal unless I didn't pick up on the clues. I love a book with a twist. Im ready for the 2nd one!! This could go from 🌶🌶🌶🌶 to 🌶🌶🤯
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Bitter sweet
I enjoyed the concept. The storyline was cool. But i don’t think I cared much for the overall execution. The way women are talked left a bad taste. There was very little attachment to the characters outside of seeing how it would play out. -
Ughhhhh
Okay soooo..
Without giving too much away this book is hard to put down, I am grateful I already have the second and every word I write I am dying that I'm not already reading it!