This volume includes the tenth, eleventh, and twelfth International Guy novellas from #1 New York Times bestselling author Audrey Carlan.It’s always been about love, money, and dreams. Love of the work. Make as much money as possible. Help make dreams come true. Now I know none of that matters if you don’t have the right people in your life. My team, but more important, the love of a good woman. … love of a good woman. My future lies in her hands, and I’ve never been happier.
International Guy Inc. is owned and operated by Parker Ellis, a ladies’ man with a high IQ and a big libido. He’s the most successful life and love coach in the world, and he’s smart enough to know he can’t run a multimillion-dollar company alone.
He hires two friends whose areas of expertise complement his own. They comprise The Dream Maker, The Love Maker, and The Money Maker. Together, they advise the wealthiest people in the world: Hollywood hotshots, European royalty, and the CEOs of multibillion-dollar companies. And sometimes they can’t help it when things heat up and they end up in bed with their clients. Quite literally.
This International Guy likes his playboy lifestyle, and he’s not looking for commitment. After all, there’s a whole world waiting for him. But as he goes from city to city, and from woman to woman, it’s possible that he just might find his own love along the way…
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Things get spicy in Madrid, with these two hot for each other every where they go! But sweet because they are settling into their happy and figuring out how a life together could work. But there is a big revelation, plus Sky’s friend is kind of being a serious jerk, and this installment ends in a huge, insane, scary way.
In Rio, the focus is a mix of getting away from the chaos, and Parker’s brother’s relationship and his partner’s business. Then it’s back to crazy. Things come to a head and it’s super intense and upsetting. Like a mix of heart pounding and tear inducing. Okay, I’m so ready for all these characters to have some peace and calm.
Love the way she finishes off the whole series! My ONLY complaint would have been that I needed more, but we may get that in the future so I’m just left with anticipation of spinoff books. Los Angeles had a lot less drama and a lot more happy endings. Sky and Parker get their hard won happy ending and of course it’s in a big way.
I am going to miss Parker and International Guy! So many wonerful stories and characters we’ve discovered in this awesome saga. As always, Ms Carlan gave us captivating story line, extremely well developed characters and swooney and steamy love tale. International Guy series also incorporated a suspense element that kept us on the edge and wanting more throughout the entire 12 installments. Definitely a must read!
4.25 – 4.5 Stars
Back with our darlings from International Guy for one last time.
We’re still dealing with the anonymous note-sender. Those little notes and texts are starting to sound really dangerous and threatening. Wendy is trying her best to find out who’s behind it before someone gets hurt or worse.
Our first story takes us to Madrid to help a young girl find her inner and outer popstar. She’s shy and her record company thinks she has to lose weight and have plastic surgery, but Parker, Bo and Sky know that they can make a star out of Juliet without changing her too much!
Book 2 is taking us to Rio. Parker’s soon-to-be brother-in-law is having some embezzlement problems at his family’s company and some private family problems too. Plus Skyler and Parker need some time away from Boston after everything that happend in the first story.
Book 3 … Los Angeles… we’re going there to be in the jury of a dating show…but it ends up being a lot more! LOL!
But the main part during all three stories is the love story between Skyler and Parker and the crazy ‘stalker’ person!
What will happen to Parker & Skyler & the rest of International Guy in these last 3 stories??
READ THE BOOKs TO FIND OUT!
Well, just like the other stories … these 3 were really exciting and adorable and funny.
I’m sad to have to say good-bye now. I wouldn’t mind staying with all these guys forever. A little story every few months would be amazing – to see what’s happening in all their lives.
(… and we kinda will, because Audrey is writing stories about Bo, Royce and Wendy!!!!)
You have to get used to the guys and the writing and the happenings in the books. But once you get to know them all – it’s a really great world to read about!
I adored the stories.
The stalker thing is really exciting and dangerous and unfortunately a bit too obvious. No, not a bit, it’s way too obvious. No idea if Audrey did that on purpose or if she just doesn’t know how to build mysterious suspense in a story. It was a bit ridiculous. I wanted to throw my kindle out the next window a few times. And then Parker and the guys STILL don’t get who is behind it after everything … jeer deesus. I just couldn’t believe it. BUT – it was still exciting and dangerous and adorable and funny. Just a bit not too well done with the mystery part.
I’m still not in love with all of Audrey’s writing style. All characters talk way too weird for my tastes. All these HOW’S ABOUT WE (please someone tell me what that is all about? WHYYYY???) … And I still don’t like how Sky calls Parker Honey – it sounds so unmanly! And calling a partner MATE instead of lover, boyfriend, financé? We’re not in a shapeshifter book. And, ugh – instead of just saying Thank you or Thanks when someone does something for you – they say My Gratitude brother! Jeez. Like in a bad black mafia/frat boy movie!
And I hated the religious feeling throughout the stories – especially in the Rio book. Praying and sh*t – not in my romances please! If I wanted to read christian romances, I would do that – which I’m never ever gonna do. Ew.
BUT I really enjoyed these 3 stories! All 12 stories really. I liked hearing a bit about every city.
All characters are just adorable and hilarious!
Let’s hope we’ll get that happy end for SkyPark by the end of the 12th story!
INTERNATINAL GUY, VOL IV was the perfect finale in this great series. Sexy, funny, exciting & intersting & suspensy & adorable. Run to your nearest amazon for your own Parker, Bo & Royce & Mack & Paul & Dennis … – they will be sold out in no time!!! Great cast! Wouldn’t mind seeing this on Netflix one day!
AMAZING conclusion to a FANTASTIC series. Absolutely LOVED this book. In this installment we get the final 3 cities, find out who the stalker is and get to see a beautiful wedding. Parker and Sky get the hea that they definitely deserve.
Sad to see their story end but I CAN’T wait to see were Audrey takes us with Bo’s and Royce’s stories. Thank you Audrey for another EPIC series that EVERYONE should read!!
4 International Stars
Review by Lisa
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We are off to see the world of Madrid, Rio and Los Angeles in International Guy number 4, which are books 10 through 12 in this series by Audrey Carlan. All I have to say is THANK GOD all three books were together because if I had to wait for each one to come out, I would have gone insane.
With around 450 pages, you would think that it would take a while to read. Nope, I just zipped right through these pages because I was captivated and hooked from the start. These stories are action-packed, filled with romance that will make you swoon and heartbreak that make you want to cry.
I did not read the previous books but I will be going back to read them.
This book follows Skyler and Parker’s story. And what a story it is. Ups and downs, twists and turns not to mention a cliffhanger after the first book!!! The drama is kicked up ten-fold in these stories due to the suspense of the mysterious texts and letters that cause problems that eventually leads to some crazy chases and secret hiding spots which in turn, leads to more drama.
One aspect that I loved about these stories is that it was just not Parker and Skyler, even though it was told from their dualing point of views. There were so many other stories that were being told, unraveled and put back together.
The ending of the series is bittersweet. It brings a sense of satisfaction and will leave you smiling but also sad, much like saying goodbye to a friend you’ve left at the airport.
Madrid
Oh my goodness me!
This action packed story will have your heart pounding at the suspense, drama, the uplifting words and the real family of the IG team! Seriously they are so good at their job helping clients with what they are needed for! I just loved the inspirational moments the real love story between Sky and Parker! They are the couple dreams are made of! Seriously, though! When you think the story is going in a certain direction and you get a shock, needless to say this certainly didn’t disappoint at all! I really am excited for the last installments of the series! Im chomping at the bit to find things out!! Riveting series, start it now! You don’t know what your missing out on otherwise!
Rio
Dear goodness gracious me! This installment had me on such a tumultuous ride I wasn’t sure I would come out alive and in one piece!
I laughed, cried and felt so much throughout this truly amazing book that I felt a part of it!
I love how the authors words translate into feels so much so you wish you could be in there to help the characters and hug them when needed!
What it all comes down to though is true love and strength of family!! And this book has it in spades, a roller coaster of sorts!
Rio picks up where Madrid ended and needless to say the proverbial poo will hit the fan! Sky and Parker need to get away and what better place than Rio to help a company with financial issues! We learn so much about Parkers brother and his partner and there are some elements that get rather heated!
I loved so much about this book I was bursting at the seams and I have to say I had a gut feeling and I was right…i did pat myself on the back!! Haha!
In any case! International Guy series is amazing and theres only 1 story left! A definite must read!
Los Angeles
This book brings the series full circle and omg it made me deliriously happy for the whole IG team and their families!
Its amazing that after 12 stories that the team have made a huge impression on my heart and soul! I think its a real credit to the author that she could put together a series that had uplifting words, a real sense of love and family and strength of heart in all of the characters!
Los Angeles is where Parker and Royce head to for a new tv reality show but underneath it all Sky has something up her sleeve and thats all I will say! Ill leave you to be surprised!
An ending so good it will leave you with a happy heart that is full of joy!
This is a series that is an absolute favorite and I cannot wait to see what the author has in store for us next!! Well played Ms Carlan, well played!
The latest installment of International Guy has it all: exotic destinations, intrigue, suspense, drama, heat, conflict, family, pets, and the deepening connection between Parker and Skyler. You finally get the answers to the issues plaguing Parker and Skyler while being teased with what might be coming for his best friends and co-owners of International Guy, Bo and Royce. There is plenty of banter, unconditional support, change, and romance for everyone in their big extended family which only seems to keep growing. Audrey Carlan created and evolved the world of International Guy throughout the series and I’m looking forward to more of these characters in future books.
International Guy: Volume 4
MADRID: INTERNATIONAL GUY BOOK 10
“It’s my job. Your happiness, it’s all that’s important to me.”
This book has quite a twist in it that will have you questioning motives, decisions, sensing betrayal and put your emotions through the wringer! I’m afraid to say too much without giving away any spoilers!!!
“It’s not that I don’t think he’s right for you, it’s just you’re doing all the changing for him. What has he done to make his own commitment known?”
Never Stop Dreaming
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RIO: INTERNATIONAL GUY BOOK 11
This book is such an emotional read from the start. The unknown, promises, betrayal, hope…some humor and good steaminess sprinkled in.
“You feel like heaven raining down on my skin…I want to drown in you, taste your soul…”
This book will test your faith on moving on after the ultimate betrayal. Questions the core of your existence. Your judgement. Trust. Faith in others.
“When you take the hand of the person you’re meant to be with, the person you love with your entire being, that person becomes your family.”
LIVE FREE Love, Us
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LOS ANGELES: INTERNATIONAL GUY BOOK 12
“Just roll with life as it comes. Stop letting fear drive your decisions. It’s time to let love take the driver’s seat.”
This book is everything!!! As much as I didn’t want this series to end…you will not be disappointed with the way Audrey Carlson left the IG team. I sure hope some tidbits we were left with is a hint of more to come some day…
“I’m going to lick my wounds and regroup. She’s it. My endgame. I just have to find a way to convince her I’m hers.”
To my Dream Girl . . . To my Dream Maker . . . HAPPINESS IS A CHOICE . . . Love, US
Madrid
So much happens in this installment. The stalker/harasser is ramping up their efforts, but all it does is cement Sky and Parker’s love even more. This is a really exciting installment, super steamy, and I can really see how much Parker and Sky love each other, and can tell that their future is calling.
Rio
Then they head to Rio to help out Parker’s brother, Paul, and Paul’s man Dennis, with Dennis’ family company’s problems. I think Rio was even better than Madrid. I love how the extended family closed ranks and showed how much they all love and support each other. Paul in particular is a wonderful character, I would absolutely love to read his and Dennis’ story from their very first meeting clear through to their HEA.
The stalker/harasser is still out there and starting to lose it and does something so heinous that it shakes Sky and Parker to their core. I have to admit I had already figured out who the stalker was, so I was a little let down that it had been so obvious the whole time. I was hoping that once their identity was revealed that I would have been wrong, and that I was just latching onto some red herrings or something. But alas, I was right all along.
Los Angeles
And finally the gang is back in LA so Parker can go on a dating show. No, not as a contestant, but as a consultant using his expertise to help the contestants. But what he doesn’t know is that someone has some extra plans for him and when he finds out, his reaction is… well you’ll just have to read and find out. This was a sweet, seriously sexy conclusion to Parker and Sky’s story, and I loved seeing them come full circle.
I have really enjoyed this International Guy series. It’s pretty epic and their journey is truly entertaining and fun. And now I can’t wait for some of the secondary characters’ stories that were promised after the end of Parker and Sky’s story.
Audrey Carlan broke me in Madrid with this explosive installment by throwing me for more than one loop I did not see coming. A tidal wave came and blew my mind and crushed my heart. Ms. Carlan knows how to twist you up inside like nobody’s business and this installment is the start of psycho town where you will say, “what just happened?” You might cuss in your head or yell out loud or freak out. Oh wait that was me. On a lighter note, Skyler comes with Parker to help with a case and it couldn’t be more beautiful. Chasing your dreams and never giving up in order to achieve them plays out so exciting in Madrid. Parker and Sky make even more plans for forever and I am giddy about it. Bo made me bust a gut in this installment as someone gave him a run for his money and his commentary was infectious.
Then she blew me away in Rio. You will get your fill of action, suspense, drama, heartache, pain and love. The twists and turns were crazy town and so many questions got answered. My emotions were so raw and I was holding my breath and screaming out loud! I’m not gonna lie I may even have hoped that AC kill a certain character but you will have to read for yourself and find out who and if she did. The love that this tight knit group of people have for each other is out of this world. Audrey, this installment is an exceptional bombshell of epic proportions and couldn’t have been told better by anyone else.
This phenomenal series came to a close with all the feels in LA and had my heart bursting with joy. I couldn’t have asked for a better or more lovely ending . I adored these characters so much and am sad to see the series end. They truly were family in every sense of the word and I felt like I knew them in real life. I could be best friends with Sky, Wendy and Rachel. Everyone knows I have a huge crush on my smoking hot book boyfriend, Bo. But let’s be real, Parker and Royce are easy to love and hard to forget. I will miss their crazy adventures. Thank you for this enchanting finale my heart and soul needed to feel complete. It was so beautiful beyond words!
The mantras throughout the cities were fantastic and spot on and AC did not let me down with her final mirror moment. I was so giddy and grinning from ear to ear. In every story Ms. Carlan writes I find something I learn and it reminds me of my worth. I appreciate that more than she will ever know. IG fills your mind, heart and soul with hope, admiration, desire, love and faith. Don’t forget to Live Your Truth, Own Your Future, Embrace Your Sexy, Trust Your Heart, Feed Your Soul, Brave the Ride and Never Stop Dreaming and you will be happier than you can imagine in this crazy world. You are golden Ms. Carlan. Thank you Audrey for this unique, show stoping, magnificent, and panty melting series that will nestle deep in my heart for years to come.
Fans of the Calendar Girl series will obsess over International Guy! This was one-heart stopping adventure after another and while I’m happy with the ending, I’m sad to see it end. I’ll definitely be doing a re-read each book as the characters are amazing!
Madrid continues the wicked emotional rollercoaster that Audrey Carlan is an expert on. This book takes us from that initial grin to irritation to wowza to outrage to so many others, including shock, panic, and tears! First off, I do not like Tracey. Earlier in the series, she irritated me. Now, I’d like to put her in a headlock and twist. HARD. I mean, who does what she did??? I’m…just…aaarrrghhh!!! I just can’t.
Moving on before I spoil it more…Juliet…what a sweetheart! I just want to hug her and lift her spirits and join the team in uncovering the beautiful light she keeps hidden. I loved the SkyPark day in Madrid! And holy hotness, Audrey! That dinner! Whew! Then the end of the book…I can’t and don’t want to spoil it, but…what a way to make my heart race, make me cuss at you through my Kindle, and make tears fill my eyes. Why do you make me love your characters?!?!?!?!
Rio… What an amazing roller coaster!! This installment is unlike the others in so many ways. Park and Roy are not working a contracted case, Park and Sky are not just visiting another country. I am so in love with this family of characters that my heart beats so fast when they’re in danger, it stops when something bad happens, it bleeds when they’re hurting! And this stalker/bomber/arsonist…I admit to wanting the tides turned on them. But Audrey is too nice. LOL. I would LOVE 5 minutes in a windowless, soundproof room with that person. Seriously. After all that person did to Sky and Park and family?! Grrrr!!!!!
Los Angeles is everything a finale can ever dream to be! I fell so deeply in love with this family of characters that I felt everything they did from hope to despair, pain to relief, glee to terror, and hatred to love. This last installment is just…everything. Audrey, thank you for this installment. Thank you for reminding me that happiness is a choice. And yes, I choose to be happy. Thank you for such a beautiful book!
I’m sad to see this serial end, but I can’t wait to see what happens with where Audrey takes Bo, Roy, and Wendy and Mick!
This 3 book conclusion to the International Guy series (well at the very least Parker and Skyler’s story) comes with plenty of suspense, surprises, plenty of super sexy times, strife, and yes some painful moments too! We finally find out who Skyler/Parker’s stalker is as we see this wonderful team come together brilliantly in order to protect one of their own. Skyler learns that there ARE people who will always have her back no matter what it might cost them and other characters learn that being happy really is the best reward and the most important thing to strive for. I look forward to more stories from other character’s points of view and getting some conclusions to THEIR stories as well. After 12 books, Bo, Royce, Paul and Wendy’s lives have me captivated and the need to learn more is at the forefront of my mind
Gosh, this series could not get more exciting! As I read through the pages and in the beginning of Vol. 4 everything was quite relaxed. Later on tensions escalated and I have been sitting on pins and needles since. But as with everything there has to come an end. I could not wish for better ending with this series.
Audrey wrapped it up magnificently with one helluva HEA!! My heart was full of emotion, full of love.
Madrid
Beauty, angelic music, and lots of curves. IG teaches confidence and self-worth to an new-and upcoming musician.
Coaxing out the real star of a very shy and insecure person takes all the tricks and magic IG can muster.
Sky and Parker could not be more in love.
But the stalking still continues, in fact it’s worse than before. When they finally believe they have it all figured out….BOOM! Things aren’t as they seem.
Rio
Skylar and Parker need to take a break from all the bad experiences that just seem to pile up. They decide to assist with some financial issues in a company of Parker’s brother’s boyfriend. Royce and his genius brain finds the leak but the threats against Sky and Parker are out of hand. The identity of the stalker couldn’t be more surprising.
Los Angeles
Skyler and Parker are healing and enjoying themselves. But the life goes on and work cannot wait.
The IG was asked to prepare candidates for a new reality show Mix and Match.
What Parker wasn’t planning on was becoming a spare candidate at the last minute instead of sitting on a jury.
This part was the most beautiful of the whole series. My heart beat in sync with all of the characters and I couldn’t help but fall more in love with every single one of them.
Epic conclusion to an amazing series! This book is just like the first three in this series and is full of everything and anything amazing that you could find and want in a book.
I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.
Volume 4 of International guy is the last three novels in the series. It’s sad to see Parker and Skylar’s time ending in this edition. The first book focuses on their trip to Madrid where they assist a young girl find her singing voice in front of an audience. Book two focuses on their trip to Rio to meet Parker’s brother’s boyfriends family and to discover why his family business is loosing so much money each quarter. Thirdly is off to LA where Parker is judging a “Bachelorette” type show to be aired live on national television.
In each of these books there’s an underlying “looking over your shoulder” to make sure they’re all safe. After the you know what hit the fan it’s all Parker can do to keep Skylar by his side to make sure she’s absolutely safe. He’s so sweet. In the beginning of this series there was no way he was a settle down kind of guy. Now he’s definitely whipped! It’s so cute to “see.”
I really enjoyed reading this series and the final three book will give you all the feels. If you haven’t picked them up yet – now’s the time. I suggest the bundles with three books each as you can read them pretty quickly and even though there’s three in one it doesn’t seem that long.
I think you’ll like Parker and Sky’s love story. They definitely worked for it and their HEA is well earned and deserved!
I am completely swept away by this book and the entire International Guy Series. Audrey Carlan has gifted up with her craft – the book and this Series has moved from laughter to tears. It is so worthy of being read. The conclusion to love affair of Skylar and Parker is sigh-worthy.
Audrey Carlan is an author that is on my one-click list. I don’t need to read the description to know it’ll be a book that I’ll enjoy and International Guy is a series that has had it all for me. From drama and suspense to love and intimate scenes that nearly set the pages on fire. From humour and the bonds of friendship proving along the way that being family doesn’t necessarily mean sharing blood to more serious issues like animal vivisection for the testing of cosmetics to homophobia without over sensationalising them.
This author also has the knack of creating characters that the reader wants to know more about. Does Geneva find her Mr Right? A small part of me had hoped that might have been Bo but now I think someone else might have called dibs on him. And what about Juliet? How is she coping being the world’s latest pop sensation? They are characters that we have come to care about throughout the series. Finally we get the vivid descriptions of the cities International Guy have visited which are better than any travel guide I’ve read and have added quite a few places to visit onto my bucket list. I’m sure this a series that I will be happy to re-read in the future.
This is the final book in the International Guy series. Parker, Bo and Royce own a business that is a bit unconventional. Each job is very unique. They are oftentimes building confidence in their client as well as helping with business issues. They have helped an actress find her her love for acting, a writer find her muse and heiress take control of her company as a few examples.
The author has taken us on so many adventures through this story. She throws some major events into this final installment to make it the best yet. Vol 4 has some love, some heartbreak and some major surprises! I love the characters and hope that Audrey writes a spinoff so we can follow Bo and Royce into the future.
Was I sad to see International Guy coming to an end hell yes but Audrey Carlan gave me everything I wanted and more in her final instalment of this great series.
Madrid; Skylar is just what the IG team need for their next client in Madrid, a young girl who is about to explode on the pop scene problem is she has no confidence and needs a makeover, this was just what Parker needed to make sure Skylar and his puppies were with him and protected but just when he thinks everyone is safe once again danger strikes……
Rio; This is family issue and as always the team protect family and friends so they have no hesitation heading off to Rio to look into Parker’s brother Paul’s boyfriends business which has been leaking money for a couple of months. Family means everything to Parker and he won’t standby and watch Paul hurt especially as Paul stepped up to protect Skylar when her security team were not available.
Los Angeles: The final instalment and what a way to end a series, this book brings all the other 11 books together as we see truths come to light from people the team and Skylar trusted. We get to attend a wedding and we get to learn a bit more about Royce and Bo which hopefully means more books about them and this series would not be complete if Parker and Skylar didn’t get the HEA they so deserve and what a perfect ending for the couple we have all come to love over these 12 books.
I loved this series, I loved the characters, I loved the plots and I love the idea of 12 stories about friends, families and lovers. Looking forward to were we go next with this very talented author.