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International Guy takes you around the world from Paris to New York and the way to Copenhagen.

I didn’t realize when I requested that they originally were separate short stories and were combined. I’ve never read anything by Carlan. But I’ve heard of her Calendar Series. International Guy Inc’s primary purpose to help women feel empowered in a sense. They do the makeovers with hair, makeup, and new clothes. I mean who doesn’t like some new clothes? I think they all love a good challenge. Parker, I liked him, but I didn’t like him, like him. He has some great qualities. He comes from a great family; he’s running a business with his best friends. But I wasn’t feeling him personally.

I did enjoy this book, and the characters were fun. But I wasn’t connecting with the characters on an emotional level. Which is a huge thing for me, But think there’s a ton of readers who would love this. So I would recommend them jumping into International Guy: Volume 1

Overall, Three Boundless Stars

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International Guy Volume 1 is phenomenal! Parker, Bo and Royce are the guys to follow around the world to help women with their problems. The first book is in lovely Paris where they go to help Sophie, a perfume business heir that needs help to manage her business. A business that she never had to manage before. What an interesting journey!! You will for in love with Bo! He’s so good with fashion and appearance that makes you want to get a quick makeover. And I would, if he would take me for sure :) All 3 guys have a huge play helping Sophie become confident, deal with tough decisions in her business and also find her sexuality.

Next, they go to New York to help an actress that lost her sense of self in her acting carrier. Parker has his hands full as Skyler is his dream muse and he gets hired to help her. He gets to spend time and live with her?!! How can he contain himself and not get romantically involved with her when he is no relationship material? This is one of my favorite books so far for this series. You will not be able stop reading this book.

Finally they head to Copenhagen to help Christina, a princess that needs to take her future King and become the queen that she needs to be. The King to be is her love but due to tragic circumstances, she is trying to distance herself from him. Parker has his hands full with the princess. But he is also still keeping Skylar close. What does she mean to him? For that you will need to read the next book.

Again and again, Audrey Carlan blows your mind with her writing style and passion on her books. Can’t wait for the next ride that she will take us on.

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This was my first read by this author and I was excited because she's been on my TBR for a while now. I

"m really on the fence about this book because on one hand the steamy stuff was hot. Really liked how the sexy times were written, but it was the guys themselves that turned me off. I'm all about projecting a positive self image and women having confidence and the belief they can do anything and these guys are supposed to help women do that, but the manner in which the guys talk, not only to each other but to the women was sort of ridiculous at times. Pair that with the fact that the main male character Parker seemed to always have an erection and I was left scratching my head over how these guys were desirable.

I love the idea that they keep moving to other cities and the location and character changes definitely keep the story moving, but I'm just not into these 3 guys and I think I'm supposed to be smitten with them. In fact, I'd rather know more about Wendy, their assistant, than any of the guys at this point. It was just average for me overall.

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Once again, Audrey Carlan has nailed it! I loved reading about Parker and his methods to help those who need more “specialized” help than the traditional firm could offer. The team at International Guy offers a unique set of attributes, allowing for tailored service to their clients. I love how Audrey is able to give a bit of mystery weaved in to the romance and passion of the book. I’m on the edge of my seat and cannot wait to read book four of this series!

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Omg I love Audrey Carlan's writing and storyline. Loved every second didn't want to stop reading it. Absolutely amazing. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book. Omg I love Audrey Carlan's writing and storyline. Loved every second didn't want to stop reading it. Absolutely amazing. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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Parker Ellis and his two college friends and business partners make for a fun read! Three great adventures in three great destinations with lots of love for the Dream Maker. Also loved the fun references to Sylvia Day’s Bared To You. ❤️

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International Guy by Audrey Carlan takes us on an epic journey to Paris, New York, and Copenhagen. Volume 1 resolves around three best friends Parker, Bogart, and Royce who have founded a company that helps women better themselves. For the first story: Paris, Sophie has inherited her fathers empire and she would rather design perfumes and not worry about the business side of things. And that is where the three friends come in. They help her make her feel sexy, and among other things.

Parker is instantly attracted to the lovely Sophie, but he has a girlfriend. He's happy and successful. So why does it fee like something is missing?

Slowly but surely Sophie and Parker become something more.

Volume 1 was sexy, and dirty to the core.
Can't wait for more!

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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.

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Audrey Carlan is heating things up with her new series. Three hot men...The Dreamer, the Money Maker, and the Lover run a business helping you with your every want, need, or desire. These best friends have something special that they share with the world.

In Paris, they help their client Sophie in and out of the boardroom. This story is wicked hot, sexy and sweet. The commentary between the men will have you laughing your head off. Everyone needs to read this funny, friendly, and inspiring story to find out why all firsts should end with a kiss.


Parker has met his match with Skyler Freakin Page in New York. 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?

What is it like to be a princess? Well you find out in Copenhagen when you meet a princess.
Doesn't every girl want to meet her prince? Is royalty overrated? You will find out the answers to these questions and so much more. What if the fairytale isn't like what you grew up believing?? Your heart and who you actually love should out way obligation right? Maybe being a princess isn’t all it’s cracked up to be!

I can’t wait to keep reading this series and going city to city with these amazing friends! This is going to be a wicked hot summer with all this yummy goodness! I couldn’t stop turning the pages! I would give this 10 stars if I could. Audrey has really out done herself with this sizzling new series!

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Oh how I love Vol 1! If these three indicate how the rest of the series will go, we’re definitely in for a treat! I didn’t want to put it down. Audrey really knows what to write to draw you into her stories. Well written and highly entertaining. Would definitely recommend:)

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Parker, Royce and Bo have created a company to assist women to achieve their goals whatever they may be, and they give them the tools and confidence they need to be successful. The first book in the series focuses on Park whose journeys take him to Paris, Copenhagen and New York.

Paris – Parker travels to Paris to help Sophie prepare to take over her father’s perfume business. She is prepared for the challenge and all she needs is a little support to give her the strength she needs to succeed, and he is more than happy to give her his personal touch.

New York – Skyler is an actress who is finding her career and life draining. Parker help her realize why she loved acting in the first place and they have a connection that extends beyond the bedroom, but will he forget her as soon as he starts his next assignment or is this the start of something more?

Copenhagen - Princess Christina wants to serve her country and due to her past the best way she knows is to step down. It is up to Parker to convince her that she is the perfect choice and doesn’t need to sacrifice her happiness for what she believes is right.

I enjoyed the first story in this series and I look forward to seeing where the adventures take not only Parker but Royce and Bo as well. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

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This steamy collection of tales, takes place in different locations for each book. Follow three friends, aptly named "The Dream Maker", "The Love Maker" and "The Money Maker" - as they travel to various destinations to help clients, comedy ensues. Audrey Carlan is one of my favorite authors and she doesn't disappoint with the first volume in this series!

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I was excited to be able to try International Guy. It blew me away. I absolutely loved it.

The book centers on Parker Ellis and his two coworkers who run a business that help anyone solve an arrange of problems for the right amount of money. In International Guy: Paris, Parker flies to Paris to help Sophie, a young woman who is being thrust into leading her father's company after his death. She is shy, unsure of what needs to be done, and how to conduct herself professionally while staying true to herself personally. Parker and his team help her work through from difficult situations. IT was amazing to see this woman transform into something she always inspired to be. In International Guy: New York, Parker is headed to NY to work with Skyler Paige, his celebrity crush. We have learned from the first novella that Parker is head over heels about Skyler. Skyler's assistant is worried about Skyler when she is ready to throw in the towel on her career. Parker is determined to help Skyler find her muse again, but can he move past his own demons and open up to the girl of his dreams. The last novella, International Guy: Copenhagen, has the crew going back to Europe to help convinve a princess to marry her love, who has just become the next in line to be crowned King. Can they guys get the princess to move past her fears and accept her fate. I loved that the Skyler and Parker "relationship" continues into the third novella but hate that she left it at a cliffhanger.

I found this book to be a fast read. I didn't want to put it down. Audrey does a great job of developing her characters, adding enough details to enhance the plot, and leaves you hanging and wanting more.

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I just finished International Guy Volume 1. Omg it is freaking awesome! I love how Audrey Carlan gives such an amazing back story when introducing characters. She makes it so easy to fall in love with them and wanting more.. So far I think New York is my favorite so far but I also like how the previous client is still along the journey in some way.

Want more??? Go and read it!!!! I highly recommend this book!!!

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Calendar Girl is the first series that got me hooked on Audrey's books. All I can say is when you get three hot friends that start a consultant company right out of school. Then you are bound to have plenty of hot scenes. These three stories had a little bit of everything from suspense, romance and angst. I can't wait to see what's up next.

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International Guy is my first read by Audrey Carlan. These serials are interconnected while having different story lines per city. They are super fun, fast, and sexy reads. Parker Ellis and his partners are problem solvers. Each case is unique, promoting the power of the female. By reconnecting their client with their inner goddess, empowering them to look their best and assisting with their business financials, these gentlemen pay special attention to leave these clients ready to conquer the world.

What I didn't expect was to like Parker Ellis despite is casual approach to relationships. I've never read anything that didn't end in a traditional HEA. The first novella features a non-traditional HEA that works for both characters. It definitely was unexpected, but it works for what the characters needed.

There is plenty of character development featuring Parker and his besties, and it's super easy to get wrapped up in every story. Paris, NY and Copenhagen couldn't be more different from each other, but the underlying theme was consistent. I liked each one separately and together as the first volume of the serial. I can't wait for more!

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Spoiler Free Review For Audrey Carlan's International Guy Vol 1:

Parker, Bogart and Royce, oh my!!! International Guy is a company founded by 3 "gentlemen", each with their own specialties, to help women with anything that they need no matter how big or small a job as long as it doesn't involve breaking rules or laws. This volume contains the first 3 stories in the series and oh man.....they are worth the read. Steamy, yes but a bit teary at times. Parker is the main guy but Bogart and Royce have their parts to play. I give this 4 stars but read for yourself and see what you make of them.

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“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.”

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First of all, this book was fantastic! It is so different from any other book I've read. I love that it's in a male perspective. I've read many books from the male POV but never like this. Parker is sweet, caring, hilarious, sexy, etc. Essentially every womans dream guy. "Dream Maker", I see what you did there. I loved being inside his mind at all times.

IG Paris gets you sucked in. It was as if you are in Paris sipping on some wine at the Eiffel Tower with Parker himself. Audrey's words paint a marvelous portrait. Same with New York and Copenhagen. Without spilling the beans New York was probably my favorite. The connection Parker has with the client is lovely and extremely sexy. The end of Copenhagen has me begging for more! Volume 2 can't come soon enough!! XOXOXO

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International Guy Inc. caters to their clients needs. No request is too demanding or to strange. As long as it’s not illegal they are in. The owners of the company are three hot men that met when they were in their first year of Harvard. Parker Ellis, Bogart “Bo” Montgomery and Royce Sterling. Smart, capable, and hot men that all have their own expertise. They are the Dream Makers. Bo is the Love maker, he helps the clients find love as well as helping them with their appeal and fashion sense. Royce is the Money maker, everything he touches turn gold. If a client has money problems or concerns he is the man. Parker Ellis is the Boss, since he came up with the business plan, concept and theme. He is the initial contact for every client. He has a little bit of all of the others, but he can read also woman. I figure out what makes them tick and what the client needs.
Book #1. Their client in Paris is a young heiress. Heir to the largest perfume empire in France that is worth billions. When her father suddenly dies she needs all three men of International Guys Inc to help her take her place as the CEO.
Book #2. New York’s client is a beautiful, famous, actress who has lost her will to work. And is also Parker Ellis’ dream girl. So he takes this client on all by himself. She needs to learn to live her truth.
Book #3. Copenhagen brings a Royal client that will need some tough detective work and some basic understanding on the rules, and how these royals are raised.
Through these clients, we see how well they deliver and we see that the International Guys Inc men are sexy, intelligent, sweet and hot. Love sparks with a client, but will it go the distant? And heat and sexy times helps another client with her confidence. But we also get to see True Love win. So hot, so sweet and so deliciously sexy these stories will carry you away.
Loved these stories and these sexy, intelligent, hot men do there magic as they use their expertise, to bring happiness, fun and help their clients find their happiness.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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