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International Guy: Madrid, Rio, Los Angeles

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Audrey Carlan has written another series that is captivating. I love her writing style. Her books are a great way to escape the real world for a few hours. Each novella is a very quick read that will leave you pleasantly satisfied.

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Madrid, Rio, & LA

We’ve officially been around the world on Audrey’s rollercoaster- and quite frankly I don’t want to get off!

All of our characters and plot are so intertwined, what I will say is this

People you need to read these- the story is epic and her writing is simply unparalleled. It’s flawless in all ways, and it’s absolutrly enjoyable to all people!!

The stalking picks back up in Madrid and my hackles were on high alert, Parker & Sky are strong and nothing is breaking their bond at this point.

It continues in Rio- and although I guessed correctly, it was honestly something I didn’t focus on constantly. There are always SO many facets and angels to Audrey’s stories this was but one of them.

I loved the gang getting bck stateside and thought LA was sweet and funny. The ending was truly amazing and I was laughing from being so overwhelmingly happy and also that it was over. I’m positive Audrey will give us more of these characters- but meanwhile I will be going back to reread and getting lost in her writing!

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Talk about a page turner....what a super hot story this turned out to be! Once I started, I couldn't put it down. I am not sure if the best part was the fact that a wide variety of characters (who I have come to adore) made their appearance or the fact that the love story between Parker and Skyler was near perfection! Themes of chasing your dreams, and love in many forms through various relationships made this book un-put-downable! This will be for fans of the International Guy series and those who have yet to read a single other installment. Highly recommend!!! I will be reading it again and recommending it to many.

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Omg!! This series was well written and highly addictive!! I loved how the characters introduced in each city continued to visit throughout the series. This author writes great books, she does research when it comes to the cities visited and the professions/jobs the characters have. The ending leaves you with many questions, so I'm hoping for more, but I always want more from my books, PLEASE!!!

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It took me a while to review this one because I had to go back and read the prior books. I did enjoy this series so far and might read further.

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I love this series. I can't get enough from this author. Great characters that will make you fall in love with their romance.

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I love this series! The guys are great & their business is awesome. It is fun to watch them while they are traveling around for their work & see the adventures that they go on. The chemistry is hot! I can't wait for more.

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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!!

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Audrey Carlan has done it again! International Guy was an all around phenomenal series and this volume was the perfect conclusion to something I never wanted to end!

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WHAT A RIDE

MADRID - LOVE, MYSTERY, ACTION!
Another great adventure for International Guy! I love how Skylar joins Parker on this next job and is a great addition to the team. And the mystery and suspense that's been building in SkyPark's personal life escalates. :)
RIO - FINALLY...MYSTERY IS REVEALED
Love Rio! No IG business as SkyPark are laying low until they can get a handle on who is behind the stalking. Rio allows us to get to know more about Parker's brother and significant other (love those two). This installment finally concludes with LOTS of action and revelations!
LOS ANGELES - BEAUTIFUL HEA
Of course Audrey saved the best for last! Although all of the drama and stalker mystery has settled, this book includes great surprises for SkyPark and many of the other characters throughout the series. The secret mission of Skylar's is hilarious and the finale does not disappoint!

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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.

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Exciting and gorgeous read with incredible countries as the backdrop for the sexy story of Parker and Skyler.
Surprises, unsuspecting set backs and secrets abound as they set forth in each country.
Can their love overdone all these changes and obstacles?
You’ll have to read and find out what happens.
Well written and well paced I thoroughly enjoyed the jet setting vibe of this read.

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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.

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International Guy Vol 4 starts off with a trip to Madrid, and I must admit that I was unsure whether I would finish this volume about 25% into this story. Once again the level of immaturity and ditziness of Skylar’s character left me frustrated and annoyed, not to mention the over use of the endearment “Honey”. I also wondered how a supposed smart and intelligent man could not see the very obviously clues to the stalker, right under his nose.

I did persist however, and Rio was the saving grace for this volume. Some much-needed seriousness and the reintroduction of Paul and Denny, was a breath of freshness to what was quickly becoming a tedious read. Magnificent scenery described to perfection and the underlying danger and mystery (even though it really wasn’t a mystery by this stage as to who the stalker was) showcased what I would normally expect from this author’s writing.

Los Angeles was merely a 100 plus page epilogue, that put the final touches on a too long story of one couple. Unlike Ms Carlan’s Calendar Girl serial, International Guy was always about Parker and Skylar, with a hint of personal issues about Royce and Bogart, that we never saw resolved. I was disappointed by this and while I’m eager to know their stories, and Ms Carlan has hinted at more to come, I worry that readers will be subjected to 1200 pages for each character. Let’s hope we just get a single novel called International Guy – Royce, and so on for any additional characters from this serial. My 3 Star Review is because of the Rio content.

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I can’t really say enough about these International Guy series. They are sexy, entertaining, and unique. You will not be disappointed with Madrid, Rio, Los Angeles. This combo is perfect!

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Well we've reached the end of Parker and Skyler's journey. And as much as I loved this series, I am glad. I think I was starting to suffer from series fatigue as I got to the end of this book. There have been lots of ups and downs throughout the whole series and I was so ready for their happily ever after. They deserved it dammit!

Just like the volumes before it, this book takes place in three different cities and each city bring it's own brand of troubles. Skyler is still helping with Parker's cases because she is good at it, but also because it's necessary. Her stalker still hasn't been caught and things are getting worse. And maybe it's because I watch a lot of cop dramas, but I figured out the "who" pretty early. I didn't see the depth of the "why", so the big reveal still surprised me a bit.

But just because Parker and Sklyer's story has reached it's HEA, that doesn't mean the rest of the crew has. The author dropped some serious breadcrumbs or in this case, loaves of bread, about Bo and Royce's love lives and I look forward to reading about these two charming bastards finally settling down.

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The boys (and girls) of IG are back again. This time their services take them to Madrid, Rio and Los Angeles.
In Madrid, the team meets upcoming singer Juliet, a budding 19 year old singer. The label wants to market her as a teen sensation, look, lyrics and dance. However, Juliet is shy and uncoordinated.  Skyler steps in to help boost her confidence, and then team suggests they take her routine in a different direction.  When their suggestions works, Juliet shines.
While things are going well with Juliet, Parker gets another threatening note. He will stop at nothing to ensure Skyler's safety. The team really needs find out who is behind the threats before someone gets hurt.  Prior to leaving for Madrid, Skyler and her BFF/agent, Tracey, have a major falling out.
After Parker, Skyler & the team returned home, they received more threatening texts. The threats are taking to a new level, when a major event happens, which rocks the team to their core.
Next stop...Rio!
While Parker is recovering and his brother and his friends are trying to figure out who the bomber is, Paul (Parker's brother) enlists IG to help out with his boyfriend, Dennis', company in Rio.  Something is off with their financials and he needs IG's experience to figure it out.
Royce, the financial genius, comes with them on this trip, plus it's on his bucket list of places to visit.
In Rio, Parker & Skyler are relaxing, but remaining vigilant while exploring Rio.
When the team finds the trail leading to the stolen money, Dennis takes a stand against his family.
The team is forced home, by the stalker, where the perpetrator is finally figured out, and the information brought to light will send Skyler into a depression.
Final stop of this volume, Los Angeles.
The team is celebrating a wedding, and old flames (and possible new ones) kindling, or at least trying to.  Skyler is now in a better place, and getting ready to start filming her next movie.
 The IG team of Parker and Royce are hired to help the contestants of a dating show pick their match.
What Parker doesn't know is that Skyler and something up her sleeve. She is ready for the next step in their relationship, while Parker has been pushing it back, because he wants to ensure she is healed from the previous drama, mentally and physically.
 This was an amazing serial romance. Loved all of the characters and look forward to reading more about the rest of the team in the future.
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This was a great addition to this series. Volume 4 had 3 fantastic books in it. Loved Parker
Highly recommended this series

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In the last installment of International Guy, the group heads to Madrid, Rio, and Los Angeles. In Madrid, Skylar joins Parker on his adventure to Madrid to help a hopeful rising start Juliet. Juliet lacks the confidences she needs to become the next singing sensation. Can Parker and Skylar help her overcome her fears? This book also made me she Tracey in a new light. I won't spoil her part but she definitely made me question some of the things happening in the book. In Rio, the gang heads to Rio with his Parker's brother Paul and his boyfriend Dennis. It picks up where Madrid left off and we finally get to learn who Parker and Sky's stalker is. Finally we end up in Los Angeles, In Los Angeles wedding bells are in the air. Who is getting married and whats to come of the character we have learned to love.

Overall, this was a great ending to the series.

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Madrid - Parker, Skyler and Bo are off to Madrid to help Julia, a pop singer with a beautiful voice but feels self conscious about her father. Skyler takes her under the wing and show her that she is beautiful just the way she is. Life is coming up roses in Madrid but the danger from the stalker continues to escalate.

Rio – After the most recent threat against Skyler she and Parker head off to Rio with his brother Paul. Not only does it give them some alone time it also allows them to look into a situation regarding one of Paul’s friends. The truth about the stalker is revealed which leaves both Skyler and Parker reeling.

Los Angeles – I am sad to see this series end, but it definitely ended on a high note. The man who was determined to be a bachelor has proven once again that Skyler is his everything. Not only are Skyler and Parker great characters but the secondary characters and their relationships with them is what makes this series so special.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy.

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