From Audrey Carlan, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Calendar Girl series.New York, New York. In the city that never sleeps, it’s still easy to dream… crushed on for years—and she’s on the edge of losing it. She needs to find her muse. Hell, she needs to find herself. But most of all, she needs International Guy’s help. That’s why she’s come to me, Parker Ellis.
Ever since Skyler opened her door, it’s been a freakin’ hurricane of charged lust between us. Damn. Those lips. That body. The need to have her once, twice, or a million times before our three weeks are up.
I just don’t want to go too far, too fast. Only she’s making it so hard.
Because the danger of mixing business with pleasure is that sometimes you feel a lot more than you should.
About the Series
Parker Ellis, CEO of International Guy Inc., advises the wealthiest people in the world on life and love. And sometimes he can’t help it when things heat up and he ends up in bed with his clients.
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…
This is the second book in a twelve-novella series.
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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.
The second instalment in this series finds International Guy Inc. a little closer to home. Their new client is Skylar Payne, a New York based actress who is suffering from burnout. Trouble is, she has contracts she must fulfil or she risks losing 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?
I didn’t enjoy this book quite as much as I did the first one, mainly I think because it was mostly about Parker & Skylar with very limited involvement from the rest of International Guy Inc. I love the connection between the other characters so felt that there was something lacking here. I especially love 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 seems set to 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.
Now I’m off to Copenhagen where Parker’s next client is none other than a princess
Read this in Volume 1. Reviewed there.
Ce deuxième tome continue de me convaincre et nous offre une nouvelle mission pour les International Guy. Cette fois ci direction New York pour tenter de venir en aide à Skyler Paige, une actrice que Parker Ellis adore depuis des années et qui semble avoir perdu son envie de jouer.
Parker Ellis est donc de nouveau sur le terrain pour cette nouvelle mission et tandis que Royce ( Moneymaker) continue de venir en aide à Sophie Rolland , Bogart (Lovemaker) sera mis à contribution dans ce tome. On le voit donc avec une nouvelle femme et on ne peut s’empêcher dans un premier temps de penser à la relation qu’il a eu avec Sophie . Pourtant la lecture de ce tome nous confirme ce que nous savions déjà : il n’a pas de réels sentiments pour cette dernière mais la question va se poser plus précisément avec Skyler. N’est elle qu’un fantasme à ses yeux ou il y aura t-il quelque chose de plus? Nous aurons notre réponse dans le prochain tome qui nous amènera à Copenhague en compagnie d’une princesse.
Une fois de plus , j’ai aimé l’image de la femme qui se dégage de l’intrigue car on met le pouvoir entre les mains des femmes qui vont décider de leur destinée. Elles ont juste besoin d’un coup de pouce pour se remettre sur les rails mais en y regardant de plus près , ce sont bel et bien elles qui ont le contrôle. Parker va donc devoir faire preuve d’un grand sang froid en se retrouvant face à son fantasme. Il a toujours admiré et a bavé devant la jeune femme de 25 ans et du self control il devra en avoir pour mener à bien sa mission. Ce que je trouve honorable est le fait qu’il sente qu’elle n’est pas dans un bon état d’esprit pour dépasser la limite et qu’il n’en profite pas. Sa remise sur pied sera avant tout psychologique avant d’être physique. Pourra t-il tenir ses promesses?
Skyler Paige est un personnage que j’ai aussi adoré découvrir car elle est à un moment décisif de sa vie. Elle a tout pour réussir et pourtant elle est malheureuse. Aidée de son amie et assistante Tracey , elle a déraillé à un moment donné et elle va devoir retrouver ce qui l’a motivée à faire ce métier. Ce tome sera donc celui de la remise en question et j’espère sincèrement avoir de ses nouvelles comme ce fut le cas ici avec Sophie. Elle s’est immergée dans le monde des apparences et elle est actuellement en train de se noyer. Elle a perdu de vue la passion de son métier pour qu’en retenir que les désagréments. C’est en travaillant sur ce point et sur son besoin de ne plus se cacher des autres qu’elle pourra avancer. Après le monde des affaires, nous voici donc dans le milieu du cinéma. On va donc explorer des univers et des personnalités différentes et voir leur évolution. Skyler pourra t-elle retrouver la flamme? Ne risque t-elle pas de se brûler les ailes dans les bras de Parker?
Bref, un nouveau tome que j’ai apprécié au fil des pages. Audrey Carlan pose les fondations d’une saga qui risque de bien me plaire car l’image de la femme est très positive et elle véhicule de beaux messages. Après l’accès aux hautes responsabilités dans le premier tome, il s’agira ici de l’acception de soi telle qu’on est.
The second book a twelve-novella series in the sexy International Guy Series by the awesome Audrey Carlan
Second Client: New York
What can you say about New York other than it’s the city that never sleeps. Oh it’s still so so easy to dream…
I’m Parker, I thought that I was a professional. I should be a professional. However when that doesn’t mean I can’t help but lose control. How can I not I’m only human. However when it comes to Skyler I can’t help but loose my mind. Skyler she’s the hottest movie star on the planet earth right now and the woman I’ve crushed on for as long as I can remember. My dream girl However my dream girl is on the verge of loosing everything she’s worked hard for over the years. Skyler totally needs the help of International Guy and their expertise. Skyler needs to find her and get back her muse. Most of all Skyler needs to help herself and figure out what she needs. That’s where I come in. Parker Ellis to the rescue.
I’m trying so hard to keep my distance and feelings in check around her but it’s so so hard when the girl of your dreams is right near you making it hard to concentrate and the feeling of mixing both business and pleasure is a dangerous things.
Another 5* awesome book by Audrey this is going to be a huge hit.
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.
Sexy, intense, and a very well-written and enjoyable read 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 Copenhagen or you can read the first three books in one collection, International Guy: Paris, New York, Copenhagen. Enjoy!
I know this is only book 2, but I am going to call this my favorite… For now ;). You really get a great feel for Parker in this and find out there is so much more to him..
Parker continues to serve his name as the Dream Maker well.. Only this time it is more his dream coming true.. His newest client is his celebrity crush… Skyler Paige..
Parker definitely has his work cut out for him, but he is up to the challenge.. Skyler is just as beautiful as he thought she would be, but like him she is also just a little broken.. They have much more in common then he realized going in.. He really gets to know her and wines and dines her and takes her to do things he know she will love. What he does not really expect is to have all of the feeling he does.. Is it possible Skyler also feels the same? Is this a job that he can leave at the end with no regrets?
Book 2 was sexy, hot, fun and uncovers more depth to Parker. It definitely keeps you wanting more. SO good!
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 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.
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!
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.
It was nice to see Parker letting himself go when he was with Skyler. Their relationship was so easy going from the very beginning and what started as admiration and lust turned to friendship and then lovers. Parkers real life crush became so much more in such little time. But…. can Parker let himself go completely and admit that what he feels for Skyler is love? Only time will tell…..
~Peaches, Live your truth.~
Audrey Carlan Rocked NewYork with this book.
OMG! I thought the first book was awesome Audrey Carlan hit it out of the park with the second edition to her International Guy Series. Holy Cow. Sexy, Fun and “Living your truth.” This book had it all.
Parker is a had the proverbial golden egg. His dream girl for the last decade – Skylar Paige, needs the help of International Guy and he’s the one who’s going to do it. He just has to tell his partners, oh yeah and hire an Office Assistant.
Skyler has lost her lust for acting or doing anything for that matter. When Parker meets Skyler he has to keep it together but there is an instant connection – Can Parker and Skyler work together to find her “muse” or will they find more than that?
This book like many of Audrey Carlan’s book’s touched my heart – there is a phrase in this book that he told Skyler that has struck a cord with to my soul. It’s a wonderful book and if I could give more than 5 stars I would.
New York is the 2nd Novella in the International Guy Series and I must say it was HOT! Parker’s company gets hired by Skylar Paige’s agent and best friend Tracy. Skylar has lost her muse and interest in acting which has always been her first love. Parker has crushed on Skylar freakin’ Paige for 10 years and can hardly wait to start the job. They have immediate chemistry and you know it is going to get steamy.
I loved the way the author creatively solves the clients problems. So much of what International Guy does is very simple and day to day but yet they make their clients feel strong, empowered, beautiful what ever is needed. It is nice to have a series about making women feel like they can conquer the world. This was a fun, easy read with great characters. I hope we get to see more of Bo and Royce in the future. I recommend this to anyone looking for a sexy yet sweet story. I received this book from Netgalley and the Publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Intro – Meet the International Guys – Parker, Royce and Bo! They are dream makers that live up the monikers. They truly delve into the needs of the clients to get to root and lead them with their truest hearts desires.
New York – This time we join Parker as he come to help actress Skyler Lumpkin. Parker’s mission if he chooses to accept this time is to help the lost Skyler find her zeal for acting again. Parker shows Skyler they all have roles to play and while they heat the sheets she heats up the screen.
International Guy: Paris, New York, Copenhagen
written by Audrey Carlan
5 Stars
“Philosophers say everyone on earth has a gift, something unique to them. My gift . . . I understand women.”
I have really enjoyed many books by Audrey, but I think this series is going to jump towards the top of the list. What a lighthearted, easy read filled with humor, heart tugging moments, friendships and internal struggles.
“Part of life is taking the hits and learning how to live with the scars left behind.”
There is the perfect mix of alpha, friendship, lust, hope, trust, protector, culture, humor, chemistry and suspense sprinkled through these books.
“Friendships are like a bank account. We both make equal deposits and withdrawals to keep the account from going under or over.
I was so lost in the words while traveling through these different countries that I couldn’t believe I had read through the first 3 books in one sitting. I just couldn’t get enough of The International Guy. Milan is up next and I can’t wait to see how the journey continues…
“Live your truth.”
Book two in the series, and this one has me thinking Parker may have met the one? It’s still a little early for all that and he has a business to run, so we will see.
Actress Skyler Paige needs his help, and they have fireworks together from the beginning. Who says you can’t mix business and pleasure? I mean we are all adults here. He’s crushed on her as a celeb for years though, and I see a few things that could trip them up in the future? Ah well. On to the next adventure!
Start with the first book in this series a follow up to calendar girl. Love that series you will love this series.
Parker has met his match with Skyler Freakin Page. The Hollywood A-list actress that is down for the count. Why is this “It girl” losing her love of the limelight? Where did it all go wrong? In a story that you may think would be unrelatable, it is anything but. Everyone has loves, fears, dreams and heartaches as they go through this crazy thing called life. This is a whirlwind of all that and so much more. You will find out Hollywood is a gamble of love and laughter, but do people really get a happily ever after? Audrey has out done herself as this series continues. It just gets even better and I can’t stop turning the pages! (
We find ourselves back in the USA for this installment, NYC to be exact. Here Parker has for a client none other than his celebrity crush. Seriously, can you imagine getting to work with your celebrity crush — Derek Jeter, I am available and willing!! 😉 The chemistry between Skyler and Parker burns up the pages. I sure hope we get to see more of her!
Of course I love this book, I love Audrey Carlan and the way she writes. I just fell in love with Parker Ellis with IG #1, I can’t wait to keep reading but each time it’s sad because it’s over. For Parker to be able to work with his dream girl, I have a feeling they will fall in love. At least that’s what I hope for right now. Every book leaves you with different feelings.
3.5 stars
New York (International Guy #2) by Audrey Carlan is the second novella in the twelve novella International Guy series. The series follows Parker Ellis, co-owner and operator of International Guy Inc., as he and his partners, Bo and Royce, cater to elite clientele.
Location: New York, USA
On the job: Parker
Client: Famous Hollywood actress, Skyler Paige, age 25, Parker’s all-time celebrity crush
Assignment: Help her reconnect with her true self in order to find her muse. She has lost the will to act but is contracted for some upcoming film roles.
Parker hires Wendy Bannerman as his PA after she crashes an interview and demonstrates her hacking skills. When movie star, Skyler Paige, Parker’s dream girl, is a prospective client, he jumps at the opportunity to take the job on his own. They end up jumping into bed with each other very quickly. Parker later enlists Bo’s help to photograph Skyler for a magazine spread. When the job is over, Parker and Skyler are not ready to say goodbye. They decide to keep seeing each other casually.
ARC received via Netgalley for an honest review
Oy, I know what to call these guys now (well especially Parker) – I am beginning to wonder if their “business” is all a front for their gigolo business?
It again is mostly around IG Parker, this time his client is in NYC, and ugh, I didn’t like him this time.
I mean, seriously dude, you are cracking a boner in front of, sniffing and kissing your client all within 5 minutes. Just no man, don’t!
I liked our leading lady Skyler. I liked her vulnerability. And I freaking adore her best friend/manager Tracey and how she gave lip to Parker – you go lady!
I wish we had more of Bo and Royce in this one. I found Parker really unlikable in this one, and his actions just made me feel ick.
I will be carrying on to the next in this series, hoping we get more of the other guys this time.