From Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Calendar Girl series.My name is Parker Ellis. You can call me The Dream Maker. This is where my story begins.There’s a world of women waiting for me, but my journey starts here, in three cities: Paris. New York. Copenhagen.International Guy Inc. is owned and operated by Parker Ellis, a ladies’ man with a high IQ and a big libido. … 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…
This volume includes the first, second, and third International Guy novellas.
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Parker Ellis is sexy, confident, charming, and knows women. He’s turned his understanding and love of women into a business with his two best friends as they empower women to be their best selves which each focusing on a different specialty. The men behind International Guy are as close as brothers and very much enjoy giving each other a hard time. As the “Dream Maker,” Parker helps his clients to achieve their dream, whatever that may be. From Paris to New York to Copenhagen, he helps a CEO, Hollywood actress, and princess, respectively. Parker and his friends don’t have a policy about keeping business and pleasure separate, and things definitely heat up between Parker and some of his clients. Parker is not quite ready for a relationship, but one of his clients seems to stand out. International Guy: Volume 1 is a sexy and entertaining trip around the world with charming men, smart and unique women, plenty of banter and heat, and just maybe a woman who will make Parker want more.
International Guy is a new series from Audrey Carlan. It features The Dream Maker, Parker Ellis; The Love Maker, Bo Montgomery & Royce Sterling, The Money Maker. Three boyhood friends who came up the idea of International Guy while at college. The premise of their company is to provide whatever support their mainly female clients need whether its regarding their personal appearance, matters of the heart or financial advice. Really their job is to give their clients the confidence to reach their full potential.
For the first section of this book they travel to Paris to help Sophie Rolland, heiress to a perfume empire who has had to take control of her family company sooner than expected after the sudden death of her father. A task that she is woefully unprepared for but with Bo working on her personal appearance, Royce giving her some business support and Parker working on building her confidence, Sophie soon comes into her own, ready to take the helm of her company.
The second part finds International Guy Inc. a little closer to home. Their next client is Skylar Payne, a New York based actress who is suffering from burnout. Trouble is, she has contracts she must fulfil or she could lose everything she has spent years working for. Matters aren’t helped any due to the fact that Parker has had a major crush on Skylar for years. Will he be able to resist temptation long enough to help Skylar rediscover her love of acting or has he bitten of more than he can handle on this particular job?
For the final part of this book the action moves to Copenhagen where their latest client is none other than the Danish Royal family. Princess Christina was due to marry Crown Prince Sven, her childhood sweetheart but for some reason she’s decided her sister would make a far better Queen than she ever could so in a desperate attempt to prove this to Sven she’s become the darling of the paparazzi in an effort to force him to marry her sister instead. It’s obvious she still loves her prince so Parker has to get to root of her sudden transformation before she does something she’ll regret.
At first I wasn’t sure about this book – Parker comes across as a bit of a dog to start with but gradually he grew on me and I love the rest of the characters especially their new PA Wendy who surely deserves her own book. I’d love to hear all about how she met ‘Sir’ Mick. And Sophie Rolland from book one who has become a recurring character in the series is another one I’d love to hear more about. I know who I’d love to see her end up with.
There are another nine cities to go in this series and I for one can’t wait to find out what’s next in store for Parker & International Guy Inc. so it’s next stop Milan for me.
The men of International Guy, Inc are helping women across the world one case at a time.
I like the idea of International Guy: 3 men with unique, specific talents helping clients in some manner. In this set, the clients were (1) an unprepared woman taking over her family’s company after the sudden death of her father, (2) a burned out A-list actress finding her mojo, and (3) a badly behaved Danish princess. The men handle fashion, finances, some hand holding and some passion making. It makes for interesting tales. It was an entertaining read that I very much enjoyed.
Three friends, Bo, Royce & Parker, consider each other family & open a company named International Guy Inc. which allows these three playboy’s to travel the world helping women. Each ‘International Guy’ has an AKA, the Lover, the Money Maker & the Dream Maker & Volumes Book 1 mainly focuses on Parker, the Dream Maker as he travels to Paris, New York & Copenhagen ‘helping’ a different woman in each city with a novella length read at each stop as they guys travel the world. The best part is the banter & conversation between the men, alot of laugh out loud moments. It was a very interesting take for a book and while it may not be for everyone it is definitely a book I would recommend. Can’t wait to read the other International Guy Volumes to see which, if any women can capture these playboy’s heart!
I am voluntarily leaving this voluntary review, but for full disclosure I did receive an review copy, ARC, of this book from the publisher via NetGalley.
This volume is three books in one! You follow the international brothers in three different locations 1: Paris- this is where you meet the guys really get an idea of their business and personalities. 2: New York – the story really focuses on Parker and you follow his relationship struggles I’m interested to see where things go. 3: Copenhagen- this story started to lose me, but BAM ! Wrapping up the ending hook line and sinker. I can’t not wait to get my hands on volume two!!!
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Overly excited! Finally my preorder has arrived to my kindle!! I loved the calendar girl series! So, I’m excited to read this new series by Audrey Carlan. Check back for full review.
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Okay so I didn’t read calendar girl, but I am going to do that now. International Guy is wonderful!
This book is the first three novellas of all 12 books. It goes between the three cities with Guy. Parker, Bo, and Royce. We get Parker for this first series. He gets three different cases, with three very different women. You kind of fall in love with all the woman as Parker helps them grow and become someone different. I loved that.
I am excited to read the next set of stories and see where the men take us.
After reading Calendar Girl I must admit I was curious about the new series and to be honest – I am really pleased. Some may say that the circumstances described in the book are unrealistic, but do we need the book and the plot to be 100% realistic? I would say no. We need to enjoy the book itself.
The best part of the series (so far) are the characters and the dynamic between them. I was totally hooked from the very first moment and titles that each guy hold are very very to the point. I like that Parker, Royce and Bogart can count on each other and understand each other without words. The romance between Parker and Skyler – nice beginning and I hope to get more of this in the next installments.
Paris by Audrey Carlan is the first book in her brand new twelve novella length series, International Guy . A series I was a little worried about reading because I initially had the impression that Parker Ellis was a cad and a womanizer. I soon learned that he is a dedicated businessman, best friend, and a devoted son who doesn’t take his emotional entanglements lightly but is NOT yet ready to settle down.
In Paris, Parker and his two best friends, Royce and Bogart, travel to Paris and bring a perfume empire heiress out of her shell, into her own power and show her how easy it is for her to bloom into the woman she was always capable of being.
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New York by Audrey Carlan is the second book in her brand new twelve novella length series, International Guy . A series I was a little worried about reading because I initially had the impression that Parker Ellis was a cad and a womanizer. I soon learned that he is a dedicated businessman, best friend, and a devoted son who doesn’t take his emotional entanglements lightly but is NOT yet ready to settle down.
In New York, Parker is on special assignment with an A-List actress that also happens to have been his long time crush. Skyler Paige has lost her mojo and has no desire to act. This is terrible because a) she is extraordinarily talented and b) she has contractual obligations that could ruin her future if she fails to fulfill them. Her best friend and agent hires International Guy based on the recommendation from Sophie, the perfume heiress we met in book one, Paris, and Parker jumps at the chance to be close to the beautiful Skyler. What neither of them expects is their instant attraction to each other and the ability to just BE around each other without the pretense.
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Copenhagen by Audrey Carlan is the third book in her brand new twelve novella length series, International Guy . A series I was a little worried about reading because I initially had the impression that Parker Ellis was a cad and a womanizer. I soon learned that he is a dedicated businessman, best friend, and a devoted son who doesn’t take his emotional entanglements lightly but is NOT yet ready to settle down.
In Copenhagen, Parker has just left the side f the woman he has become completely infatuated with, Skyler Paige, an A-list actress and his client. They agree to keep it casual and to see each other when they can. She has her mojo back after all thanks to International Guy and a movie scheduled to start filming soon and Parker is headed to Copenhagen to handle a wild princess, another refrral from Perfume Mogul Sophie. What happens in Copenhagen is heartwarming and pushes Parker even further away from the cad status I initially pegged him with.
Sexy, intense, and a very well-written and enjoyable read. Told almost entirely from Parker’s POV, this book keeps you interested in the International Guy organization and desperate to know just what on earth is going on in Parker’s head. Up next is International Guy: Milan scheduled to release on July 24, 2018. Enjoy!
Audrey Carlan has done it again with IG!! I’m in love with theses characters and want MORE.
This romantic, steamy and interesting storyline had me pulled in only stopping when I had to do some adulting or needed sleep. Parker, Bo & Roy own & run International Guy, Inc, a company that helps with their clients unorthodox needs. Every few weeks there’s a new client with a different issue for the guys. Parker is the Dream maker, Bo is the Love maker & Roy is the Money Maker. They each have a special skill set that they provide to their clients, sometimes individually, depending on the circumstance.
I can’t wait for the next installments so I can find out where these men go. These men aren’t in this to find love but I think it may just sneak up on one or more of them. If they can open themselves up to it.
Definite read.
These three books make up Volume 1 of Audrey Carlan’s new series, International Guy. International Guy is a consulting company owned by three best friends who are really more like brothers. They consult in life skills like style, finance, life-coaching and more. These books revolve around one of the friends as they find love in Paris, New York and Copenhagen. These guys are funny, charming, passionate and sexy. Their stories are moving, heartwarming and very steamy. They totally seduced me and I am looking forward to seeing what happens next.
Oh my goodness! This is quintessential Audrey Carlan in her happy writing place. This takes me back to when Calendar Girl was first coming out and I fell in love with Audrey and her books.
Meeting the men of International Guy you really get the insight into what might make them tick and what led them to being the “makers” they are.
Parker “Dream Maker” Ellis is the leading man of IG and also our main protagonist throughout our world journey.
Bogart “Bo” “Lovemaker” Montgomery is the man that can woo any woman and helps them find their own love.
Royce “Moneymaker” Sterling who is the business guru of the trio. He is able to look at a company or situation and provide in depth analysis for the best course of action.
In Paris, we get to meet Sophie Rolland who is suddenly in charge of her families billion dollar company after her father passed. Sophie is out of her comfort zone and not feeling very confident. The men of IG are able to come in and help build her up to a place that she is able to run her company without feeling overwhelmed.
In New York, Parker is called in to help out actress Skyler Paige by her best friend and agent. Skyler seems to have lost her passion for acting and is adrift. Parker also has nursed a healthy crush on her since they were younger and he may get to live out some of his dirtier dreams.
In Copenhagen, Parker has been recruited to help out Princess Christina Kaarsberg, who in line to be the next heir to the throne of Denmark. The Princess has recently started partying and outright refused to the marriage proposal of the Crown Prince Sven. Parker has been instructed to convince Princess Christina to marry the prince. This also allowed us an insight into Parker and left us wanting more!
Carlan has given readers another great series to sink their teeth into! I could not get enough of my IG men and the women they are helping find their ways!
If you loved the Calendar Girls series by Audrey Carlan for all the laughs, sexy moments and the emotional rollercoaster, then you’re going to love International Guy series. This series is told from Parker Ellis POV, Parker is the Dream Maker of the group. You will also meet his partners Bogart “Bo” Montgomery (Lovemaker) and Royce Sterling (Moneymaker). The International Guy caters to their client’s need within illegal limits. In this series, each book will be in a different city helping different clients with still following IG’s personal lives.
In Paris, IG is helping Sophie Rolland. Sophie needs help transferring to the CEO position at her family company as her father has just passed away. This was a great start to this series and love that you got to see how and why the guys have their nicknames.
In New York, Parker needs to help Skyler Paige. Skyler is an A-list actress who has lost her confidence to keep acting. What Parker and Skyler weren’t looking for was a casual relationship that leads to deeper feelings. The team grows by the way of an assistant; Wendy is just what the boys were looking for.
Copenhagen is going to be a bit of a challenge when Paker needs to tame a princess. Princess Christina needs to marry the newly name King but she thinks her older sister is more suited to be Queen. Can we say Family Drama!
So looking forward to the next 9 books in this series, if they are anything like the first three books I might need to stock up on some more wine.
God, I love this series…International Guy Volume 1 – is not only a steaming hot read but also somewhat of an untraditional story or better said intertwined stories…
I was hooked from the very beginning.
The writing is very colorful, you’ll never be bored.
Audrey Carlan did an exceptional job writing all of these characters. You can´t help but fall in love with them. The stories are absolutely entertaining.
International Guy (IG) Company : owned by 3 best friends helping others, mostly women, who lost something in the past to reach their dreams, their goals and so much more…
Parker Ellis is yummy-licious! He knows exactly what to do and how to do it. He is fully devoted to his tasks.
“Bo” Bogard Montgomery knows his way around fashion and beauty.
Royce Sterling sees things in numbers, the stock market is his home.
Part Paris : IG showed an heiress of a fragrance empire how to shine and become the businesswoman she needs to be in a world full of sharks.
Part New York: Parker helped an actress lost in the world of perfection, not to be afraid and love acting again
Part Coppenhagen: IG helped to open the eyes of Princess who would sacrifice everything for her sister´s dream of becoming The Queen.
What can I say, it was fantastic and I am already thirsty for more. Can´t wait for Milan to come out!
***Spoiler free review***
International Guy is a series of 12 novellas featuring Parker Ellis, Bogart Montgomery (Bo), and Royce Sterling (Roy). Volume One features Paris, New York and Copenhagen. I was curious as to whether or not International Guy would be the male version of Audrey Carlan’s Calendar Girl. At first glance, this series is very different from that series. The stories also go in many directions. Just when I think I know where the story is headed, it takes a sharp left turn…
Told from Parker’s POV the story took me places I wasn’t expecting. The concept of International Guy is advising and ‘coaching’ wealthy and or famous people who need a little guidance. ‘Paris’ is fast paced. As the series kicks off we meet Parker Ellis, CEO of International Guy Inc. which he runs with his friends Roy and Bo. Parker advises on life & love, also known as the Dreammaker, Bo on fashion is the Lovemaker and Roy on finance and business is the Moneymaker. They each have a particular quality that they bring to the table for their clients.
“At International Guy, we cater to the client’s needs. No request is too demanding or too strange. As long as it’s not illegal…we’re in.”
International Guy: Paris:
Their current job is to assist perfume heiress Sophie Rolland as she steps into the role of CEO. I did not connect the way I had hoped that I would. There is some chemistry between Parker and Sophie but things go in several other directions. I was surprised. The writing is good, I just didn’t like a few situations. ‘Paris’ surprises Parker with the outcome….
“Friendships are like a bank account. We both make equal deposits and withdrawals to keep the account from going under or over.”
It seems that the blurb indicates that Parker will be the main attraction with a side of Bo & Roy…..
“This International Guy knows that 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…”
International Guy: New York:
Parker now finds himself in New York City. His assignment – helping a famous Hollywood starlet Skylar to get her ‘muse’ back. This one is tricky for Parker as the starlet has been his all-time celebrity crush. Their chemistry together is wild. And once again, Parker incorporates a gigolo vibe while helping Skylar get her muse back. He does get to know Skylar and helps her find enjoyment in what she does and who she is. Skylar changes but so does Parker…..
“I’d like to admit, being here, sitting next to this woman, feels so completely natural. Peaceful even…..”
As they part, Parker and Skylar make certain promises to each other. Parker is in deeper than he realizes.
International Guy: Copenhagen:
Parker’s next assignment: ‘taming’ Princess Christina Kaarsberg for the Danish throne as she has been spiraling out-of-control. He swoops in and does what he does best – observe, analyze, and figure out what is really going on. At least his gigolo tendencies took a break this time…. We get a second peek at Skylar and a surprise appearance from Sophie Rolland (Paris). Revelations are revealed…..
“You better be careful. You are easy to fall for. I should know.”
For such a smart guy Parker totally misses the clue. Next up Milan……
“Part of life is taking the hits and learning how to live with the scars left behind.”
I am a huge fan of Audrey Carlan! I loved the Calendar Girl series and there are more similarities with International Guy’s Parker and Calendar Girl’s Mia, but they are not obvious. I hope that as International Guy moves forward it will develop deeper connections for Parker in his international journeys. It was a slow journey for me so far to get to love Parker. Looking forward the next chapter and hoping for a bit more depth as Parker finds himself in Milan…
3.5 stars
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The Dream Maker-Parker Ellis, The Love Maker-Bogart Montgomery and The Money Maker-Royce Sterling are three sexy, smart and witty men of International Guy Inc. Each man has his strength and responsibly in the company. Parker Ellis, the owner along with his two buddies Bo and Roy help woman around the world find their groove, strength and themselves. What they do is unorthodox but heck it works.
Parker is the insightful guru who takes his time assessing each client. Taking the time to see each woman for who they are and help them find their way. Bo is the fashion guru, he can turn any woman into a sex kitten with just the right clothing, hair, make-up and sexy shoe. Royce is the finance guru. he leaves no rock unturned and makes sure good and bad finances are uncovered. Together the three men are a powerhouse.
Paris:
In Paris we are introduced to Sophie Rolland, the perfume heiress to the Rolland Group. When the men first meet Sophie she is a soft spoken, timid in nature and an average dresser. After the unexpected death of her father, Sophie has been left to run Rolland Group. Running Rolland Group has always been Sophie’s dream. She never dreamed of having to run an empire with such little experience. That is why Sophie took it upon herself to call for help from Parker, Bo and Royce. With the help of these three brilliant men, Sophie found her groove and became the diva she always was meant to be, always was deep down, and the fierce business woman she was always meant to be.
~Ma cherie, you are golden.~
New York:
In New York, Parker has been recruited to help Skyler Paige, one of the world’s most sought out actress find her way back to acting. Skyler is in a funk, and her agent is at loss as to what to do. Thanks to the advice of Sophie Rolland, Skyler’s agent and best friend Tracey contacts International Guy Inc. for help. Parker can’t believe his luck, he gets to meet and help his real life crush. Within three weeks, Parker helps Skyler uncover what is keeping her a prisoner in her castle. Parker helps her reconnect to what makes Skyler Skyler, and not the image the world sees her as. In the process… Parker and Skyler find strength and little bit more within each other.
~Peaches, Live your truth.~
Copenhagen:
In Copenhagen, Parker has been recruited to help out Princess Christina Kaarsberg, who in line to be the next heir to the throne of Denmark. Parker has been summoned by Her Highness Princess Mary Kaarsberg, Christina’s mother. Thanks once again to Sophie Rolland, International Guy Inc. was highly recommended to Her Highness who is at her wits end with her daughter’s recent uncharacteristic partying and refusal to the marriage proposal of the Crown Prince Sven. Parker has been instructed to convince Princess Christina to marry the prince. Easier said than done if the princess is hard to find. Thanks to Parker’s clever assistant Wendy, Parker is able to locate the princess who has made it her mission to sabotage her image. Princess Christina claims she is selfish, bit in all reality she is anything but. Parker uncovers Princess Christina’s fears and the truth she so deeply tries to conceal. He also uncovers Princess Christina’s real feelings for Crown Prince Sven in his sneaky little ways.
~Own your future.~
Ahhh…… I couldn’t get enough of this series. Audrey Carlan never stops amazing me with her words, her special little personal touches of uniqueness and her superb characters. I am obsessed with the men of International Guy Inc. I can not wait to see what else is in store for these three men and the woman they help find their truth.
I have never read a series like this and it intrigued me from the blurb alone.
When you start reading a story that has not one, not two but three Hot, successful men in it, what do you think?? Heaven maybe?? Lol.
Their attributes are just mind boggling. They do their job incredibly well. You cannot help wanting to be a part of it.
Unique and so steamy with banter and name dropping that might cause a giggle. The author has written something absolutely amazing!!
They do their utmost to learn everything about their clients, yes everything! Going to the nth degree to complete each job to their utmost ability! Each man has a certain task and it really makes the whole process very interesting indeed!
This volume goes to help a client in Paris, New York and Copenhagen!
The friendships between the men are incredibly open and truthful and they tell each other everything!!! Dear me, you kind of want to be in a room with all 3!!
And the luxuries, the money they make, may make you kind of jealous lol
I admire the authors brilliant mind on creating such a unique and intriguing story! Can’t wait for more of this series! I’m definitely #TeamParker
I loved so much about reading these stories I am really excited for more! I want to know what happens!!
Add this series to your TBR list, you won’t be disappointed!
This is a fun, sexy new series about three men helping women get what they want from a relationship….or helping them use what they already had inside themselves.
This volume has three different clients being helped. It is interesting how different each one was.
I totally love all of these new guys that Audrey has brought to life, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next!
International Guy Paris, New York and Copenhagen by Audrey Carlen is a collection of the first 3 novella’s from the International Guy Series. Parker, Bo and Roy own a company called International Guy. They provide a variety of services. If you have enough money they will make your dreams come true. This series follows the guys around the world. Each book follows the guys on each new assignment and each occurs in a different location. And of course each new assignment involves a new women and her dream that they will assist in making come true. This series is steamy and hot! I love this series. Audrey Carlan is wicked talented! I have been in love with her writing style since I devoured Calendar Girl. If you are a fan of the Calander Girl series this should be your next read!
Audrey has done it again, everything that she writes is pure GOLD. LOVE the first 3 installments of IG!!! LOVED Parker and Skylar, their chemistry is smoking HOT. Can’t wait to read more of Parker’s adventures and more about the other 2 hotties Bo and Royce.