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4.0
Overview:
Gabriel (29) & Sophie (25). Book 2 of a series. Standalone, but has recurring characters from Book 1. Dual POV. Slow burn. It has a HEA and an epilogue.
You should read book 1 first as it gives the background of the band and the dynamics between the characters are established in that book.
"It started off as a battle of wits. Me: the ordinary girl with a big mouth against Him: the sexy bastard with a big...ego.”
Gabriel (aka Sunshine, aka Scottie):
A devastatingly handsome Brit who is arrogant, uptight, hates weakness and is cold as ice. He’s the manager of the biggest rock band in the world and his life revolves around exerting control over all things (he uses control as its a mechanism to protect himself). He exudes confidence, he's standoffish and prickly. He looks like a male model and talks like a Duke.
“While Gabriel’s masculine beauty is truly breathtaking, the force of him is earthier, almost brutal. Most charismatic people make you want to be a part of their inner circle, make you feel special. With Gabriel the message is much different: here is a man with whom you do not fuck.”
The band he manages means the world to him. His mother committed suicide and his father was a drunk. The guys gave him friendship when he had none, a family when he had none and a purpose to his life. He will do anything and everything to make sure no one hurts them and to ensure they continue to succeed. However, he has a strong wall up between himself and the people who mean the most to him. Just another way to protect himself. “My mum, my dad…They…They fucking left me, yeah? The two people who were supposed to love me the most. Left. And I know the guys and Brenna love me. But if I let them in then…” He paces away before coming back, his eyes wide and pained. “If they’re fully in then I’m fully in. It will hurt more, Sophie. Do you understand? It will hurt more if…” He looks off, scowling so hard his lips pinch.
“Gabriel, they won’t leave—”
After an incident with one of the band members a year ago, Gabriel has pretty much abstained from sex as he doesn't like a strangers touch. It makes his skin crawl and is suffocating to him. So he has cut himself off from those he loves and cut himself off from strangers and has effectively isolated himself from relationships.
Sophie (aka Chatty Girl):
Her job is social media marketing and lifestyle photography. She has sarcastic humor and comes from a loving home. She fears never being good enough and being used up and tossed aside. She is not looking for casual sex or hookups. She's not ambitious and desires to have a home that she can share with someone who gets her completely, someone she can't keep her hands off of and someone who wants babies with her.
She used to be a paparazzi photographer and she took some extremely intrusive pictures of one of the band members at a really low point in his life. She acknowledges that that time in her life represented the ugliest, darkest version of herself, but she still has to win the respect of the band in order to succeed in her new job.
Sophie is outgoing, a natural-born talker and has no problem meeting new people. She likes to tease people to bring joy and levity to situations. She can easily laugh at the world and she doesn't really care what she's doing as long as she gets to live life, be happy, and enjoy new things. “I’ve always wanted to live a life less ordinary, see the world in a way few others have. And I know I’m not alone in that desire. Who wouldn’t want to escape the mundane? Yet, I’ve always known I was ordinary. Not in a bad way, but I was simply Sophie Darling: mostly happy, likes people, has a talent for taking snapshots of daily life. Nothing amazing."
Sophie has never been a part of a close-knit group of family and friends. She realizes that she is lonely, even though she is surrounded by people.
Together:
I absolutely loved these two together. They banter and spar like champs and their interactions were fun and funny. They are so opposite, but of course that makes for the best type of couple as they both bring things that are necessary for a successful relationship. Although they have instant chemistry, they actually have a really slow burn to the actual relationship and the first bedroom scene (happens around page 225).
Although Gabriel can't control her like everything else, he needs Sophie to bring fun to his life. She understands that he needs to be teased and challenged so that he can come out of his self imposed shell. She brings him comfort and warmth and is his biggest champion. "He’s…well, yes, he can be an ass, but he’s one of the best people I know. Behind all that starch is a marshmallow who any one of us would kill for.”.
Sophie get him. She sees things in him that no one else does. "I realize that no one else sees him this way, as the man who has tons of tidbits of knowledge stored up, the man who smiles frequently and with ease, and who teases me with jokes as lame as my own.”
On the flip side, Gabriel makes Sophie feel strong and worthy. His overwhelming presence makes her feel delicate and treasured. And, to his total bewilderment, she has gotten under his skin and she is someone he wants to fiercely protect and do nice things for. "For fuck’s sake, I’m making tea. For the insane chatty girl I met on a plane. If I haven’t fallen off the cliff already, I’m certainly teetering on the edge of it.”
Although they both have masks they wear around others (she makes jokes and smiles and he plays the standoffish robot) they are able to be real and intimate with each other when they are alone together. "I have never experienced intimacy. I did not know how good it felt to simply be with someone and let everything else melt away. The world can fuck off when I’m with Sophie Darling. There is only us. I don’t have to be anyone else but Gabriel.”.
Overall:
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I adored both the H/h and even though there were no bedroom scenes until late in the book, there was still plenty of steam (a specific scene with Gabriel and Sophie's lacy underwear comes to mind.....fan myself). The banter between these two was fun and witty and brought some good LOL moments. There is no OW/OM drama, no big secrets/lies, no triggers and a low level of angst. Lots of sexual tension. The secondary characters are integral to the story and I liked all of them just as much as the H/h. The book was pretty light, flowed well and was easy to stay engaged with. I liked this book slightly better than Book 1, but overall the series has been enjoyable and I would recommend.
"You’re my life, chatty girl. It has no joy without you in it.”
Quotes:
“I’m stuck next to the one afflicted with an apparently incurable case of verbal diarrhea.”
“Says the man who is socially constipated.”
“Madam, if this death trap of a conveyance were hurtling toward the Earth in a fiery ball of doom, and your mouth on my cock was the last bit of sex I’d ever have the chance to receive, I’d take off my seatbelt and throw myself toward death.”
“Shit on a toothpick. I cannot be crushing on this dude. He’s a dick. A hot dick, but still."
“Before bedtime, we’re politely encouraged to visit the first class lounge—yes, they have a motherfucking lounge on the plane. I mean, I knew about plane bars…the way a person knows about unicorns and Smurfs. But to experience it? Holy hell.”
“Besides, your brand of pretty is like a weapon. You reel victims in with it, just like a vampire does. I wouldn’t be surprised if you sparkle in the sun”
“He makes tea? Gabriel I’ve-no-time-for-mere-mortals Scott actually makes tea? And drinks it? Shut the front door and call me Mama.”
“Somewhere over the Atlantic, at thirty-five thousand feet, she wrapped herself around me, and my brain decided to equate her scent, the sound of her voice, the feel of her skin, with comfort.”
“You’re talking like a duke again.” She straightens and smoothes a hair back from her face. “Which means you’re feeling guilty.”
“It’s…hard letting people in. My dad was a drunk, almost never home. Mum was gone. And here were these four rich boys trying to take me in like I was Oliver fucking Twist.”
“Do you know how to dance flamenco?”
“In my mind I do. And I’m fabulous.”
“Don’t you go yammering off in Italian. I don’t care if it sounds like hot, buttered sex; I’m still pissed.”
Gabriel (29) & Sophie (25). Book 2 of a series. Standalone, but has recurring characters from Book 1. Dual POV. Slow burn. It has a HEA and an epilogue.
You should read book 1 first as it gives the background of the band and the dynamics between the characters are established in that book.
"It started off as a battle of wits. Me: the ordinary girl with a big mouth against Him: the sexy bastard with a big...ego.”
Gabriel (aka Sunshine, aka Scottie):
A devastatingly handsome Brit who is arrogant, uptight, hates weakness and is cold as ice. He’s the manager of the biggest rock band in the world and his life revolves around exerting control over all things (he uses control as its a mechanism to protect himself). He exudes confidence, he's standoffish and prickly. He looks like a male model and talks like a Duke.
“While Gabriel’s masculine beauty is truly breathtaking, the force of him is earthier, almost brutal. Most charismatic people make you want to be a part of their inner circle, make you feel special. With Gabriel the message is much different: here is a man with whom you do not fuck.”
The band he manages means the world to him. His mother committed suicide and his father was a drunk. The guys gave him friendship when he had none, a family when he had none and a purpose to his life. He will do anything and everything to make sure no one hurts them and to ensure they continue to succeed. However, he has a strong wall up between himself and the people who mean the most to him. Just another way to protect himself. “My mum, my dad…They…They fucking left me, yeah? The two people who were supposed to love me the most. Left. And I know the guys and Brenna love me. But if I let them in then…” He paces away before coming back, his eyes wide and pained. “If they’re fully in then I’m fully in. It will hurt more, Sophie. Do you understand? It will hurt more if…” He looks off, scowling so hard his lips pinch.
“Gabriel, they won’t leave—”
After an incident with one of the band members a year ago, Gabriel has pretty much abstained from sex as he doesn't like a strangers touch. It makes his skin crawl and is suffocating to him. So he has cut himself off from those he loves and cut himself off from strangers and has effectively isolated himself from relationships.
Sophie (aka Chatty Girl):
Her job is social media marketing and lifestyle photography. She has sarcastic humor and comes from a loving home. She fears never being good enough and being used up and tossed aside. She is not looking for casual sex or hookups. She's not ambitious and desires to have a home that she can share with someone who gets her completely, someone she can't keep her hands off of and someone who wants babies with her.
She used to be a paparazzi photographer and she took some extremely intrusive pictures of one of the band members at a really low point in his life. She acknowledges that that time in her life represented the ugliest, darkest version of herself, but she still has to win the respect of the band in order to succeed in her new job.
Sophie is outgoing, a natural-born talker and has no problem meeting new people. She likes to tease people to bring joy and levity to situations. She can easily laugh at the world and she doesn't really care what she's doing as long as she gets to live life, be happy, and enjoy new things. “I’ve always wanted to live a life less ordinary, see the world in a way few others have. And I know I’m not alone in that desire. Who wouldn’t want to escape the mundane? Yet, I’ve always known I was ordinary. Not in a bad way, but I was simply Sophie Darling: mostly happy, likes people, has a talent for taking snapshots of daily life. Nothing amazing."
Sophie has never been a part of a close-knit group of family and friends. She realizes that she is lonely, even though she is surrounded by people.
Together:
I absolutely loved these two together. They banter and spar like champs and their interactions were fun and funny. They are so opposite, but of course that makes for the best type of couple as they both bring things that are necessary for a successful relationship. Although they have instant chemistry, they actually have a really slow burn to the actual relationship and the first bedroom scene (happens around page 225).
Although Gabriel can't control her like everything else, he needs Sophie to bring fun to his life. She understands that he needs to be teased and challenged so that he can come out of his self imposed shell. She brings him comfort and warmth and is his biggest champion. "He’s…well, yes, he can be an ass, but he’s one of the best people I know. Behind all that starch is a marshmallow who any one of us would kill for.”.
Sophie get him. She sees things in him that no one else does. "I realize that no one else sees him this way, as the man who has tons of tidbits of knowledge stored up, the man who smiles frequently and with ease, and who teases me with jokes as lame as my own.”
On the flip side, Gabriel makes Sophie feel strong and worthy. His overwhelming presence makes her feel delicate and treasured. And, to his total bewilderment, she has gotten under his skin and she is someone he wants to fiercely protect and do nice things for. "For fuck’s sake, I’m making tea. For the insane chatty girl I met on a plane. If I haven’t fallen off the cliff already, I’m certainly teetering on the edge of it.”
Although they both have masks they wear around others (she makes jokes and smiles and he plays the standoffish robot) they are able to be real and intimate with each other when they are alone together. "I have never experienced intimacy. I did not know how good it felt to simply be with someone and let everything else melt away. The world can fuck off when I’m with Sophie Darling. There is only us. I don’t have to be anyone else but Gabriel.”.
Overall:
Overall I really enjoyed this book. I adored both the H/h and even though there were no bedroom scenes until late in the book, there was still plenty of steam (a specific scene with Gabriel and Sophie's lacy underwear comes to mind.....fan myself). The banter between these two was fun and witty and brought some good LOL moments. There is no OW/OM drama, no big secrets/lies, no triggers and a low level of angst. Lots of sexual tension. The secondary characters are integral to the story and I liked all of them just as much as the H/h. The book was pretty light, flowed well and was easy to stay engaged with. I liked this book slightly better than Book 1, but overall the series has been enjoyable and I would recommend.
"You’re my life, chatty girl. It has no joy without you in it.”
Quotes:
“I’m stuck next to the one afflicted with an apparently incurable case of verbal diarrhea.”
“Says the man who is socially constipated.”
“Madam, if this death trap of a conveyance were hurtling toward the Earth in a fiery ball of doom, and your mouth on my cock was the last bit of sex I’d ever have the chance to receive, I’d take off my seatbelt and throw myself toward death.”
“Shit on a toothpick. I cannot be crushing on this dude. He’s a dick. A hot dick, but still."
“Before bedtime, we’re politely encouraged to visit the first class lounge—yes, they have a motherfucking lounge on the plane. I mean, I knew about plane bars…the way a person knows about unicorns and Smurfs. But to experience it? Holy hell.”
“Besides, your brand of pretty is like a weapon. You reel victims in with it, just like a vampire does. I wouldn’t be surprised if you sparkle in the sun”
“He makes tea? Gabriel I’ve-no-time-for-mere-mortals Scott actually makes tea? And drinks it? Shut the front door and call me Mama.”
“Somewhere over the Atlantic, at thirty-five thousand feet, she wrapped herself around me, and my brain decided to equate her scent, the sound of her voice, the feel of her skin, with comfort.”
“You’re talking like a duke again.” She straightens and smoothes a hair back from her face. “Which means you’re feeling guilty.”
“It’s…hard letting people in. My dad was a drunk, almost never home. Mum was gone. And here were these four rich boys trying to take me in like I was Oliver fucking Twist.”
“Do you know how to dance flamenco?”
“In my mind I do. And I’m fabulous.”
“Don’t you go yammering off in Italian. I don’t care if it sounds like hot, buttered sex; I’m still pissed.”
kimmybookss's review against another edition
5.0
oh i loved this book so much! their meetcute?? goodness him literally only being able to sleep when she’s cuddled up to him?? their Italy trip? his love declaration?? YEAHHH THIS BOOK WAS GOOD ASF
rashaunnat's review against another edition
3.0
It wasn't better than Idol in my opinion but it was still a pretty interesting read.
Sunshine and Chatty Girl had a really unique situation but in the end they got their stuff together.
Sunshine and Chatty Girl had a really unique situation but in the end they got their stuff together.
sarahluvsromance_1201's review against another edition
5.0
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5+ I’M HOME CROWNS
Managed, the second book in the VIP series is a standout, stellar, knockout, sensational, pretty much insert an synonym for AMAZING here. Kristen Callihan has crafted a story that is not only full of romance, but also vulnerability and so much love, both friendship and romantic, and I was moved as I felt my heart clench and sigh in relief with each passing page of this story.
The characters of this story were fantastically well developed, and I fell in love with Gabriel and Sophie. Sophie’s extroverted nature, her zest for life, her ability to laugh at herself, and her unwavering dedication to the people she loves make her a phenomenal heroine. I love her witty banter, her slight gibes thrown at Gabriel, and how open she is with her feelings, even if it is not verbally. Her radiance makes the reader want to know her, be friends with her, and root for her. Just like Gabriel, the reader is smitten. Then there is Gabriel, and his complexity that enthralls the reader. This man is made up with layers, and I mean layers upon layers, but with each layer that Sophie Darling peels back, the reader falls more hopelessly in love with this hero. What I love most about his character, though, is how strong and masculine he is while also being vulnerable, which is hard to pull off and make authentic, but Kristen Callihan flawlessly exhibits his strength and vulnerability by allowing the reader inside his mind to see what drives this man of steel. These moments of honesty, even in his own head, make the readers heart ache for him, and readers desperately want him to get out of his own way. Underneath all the gruff and blustering is a man looking for love and connections but held back by fear, and this only makes Gabriel more endearing and lovable.
Sunshine and Darling are simply perfect together. Their banter is intelligent and witty, and shoots their chemistry off the charts. The slow progression Kristen Callihan takes with this couple lends to the authenticity of their relationship, and readers savor every tiny morsel of interaction between these two, always hoping this will be the time they let go and embrace what they both want. Their chemistry is so palpable that the lack of physical interaction does not even register, and for a reader who loves some good physical action, this says a lot. Don’t worry there are steamy scenes, a lot of them, and they're completely worth the wait.
More than these two characters, the readers will fall in love with the band Kill John. In the previous book, there was little interaction with the band, but readers get them in all their glory. The camaraderie, the jokes, the obvious love among them makes all the moments with them fun, and readers have no choice but to laugh at this brotherhood that has been created among them. Getting to know Rye, Jax, Whip, Brenna, and Jules has only made me more excited for the continuation of this series.
Just as engaging as the characters is the plot. As I said before, even with the slow burn romance, this never reads slow. It is so well paced with each moment between Sophie and Gabriel only showcasing who they are characters, their growing attraction from physical to emotional, and descent into intoxicating lust and euphoric love, resulting in a page-turning story that will play with the readers’ hearts, but don’t worry, Kristen Callihan completely delivers with this epilogue, leaving this reader’s heart so light and full.
I fell in love with Kristen Callihan’s writing with the Game On series, and I don’t see my affection faltering any time soon. Her stories are well-written and intelligent, her characters are complex and read authentically, and her plots are engaging and entertaining. VIP series has only solidified what I know to be true, and I cannot wait for my return trip home with the next book in the series.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
For more reviews and other book news, check out Musings of the Modern Belle at www.modernbellebooks.com.
5+ I’M HOME CROWNS
Managed, the second book in the VIP series is a standout, stellar, knockout, sensational, pretty much insert an synonym for AMAZING here. Kristen Callihan has crafted a story that is not only full of romance, but also vulnerability and so much love, both friendship and romantic, and I was moved as I felt my heart clench and sigh in relief with each passing page of this story.
The characters of this story were fantastically well developed, and I fell in love with Gabriel and Sophie. Sophie’s extroverted nature, her zest for life, her ability to laugh at herself, and her unwavering dedication to the people she loves make her a phenomenal heroine. I love her witty banter, her slight gibes thrown at Gabriel, and how open she is with her feelings, even if it is not verbally. Her radiance makes the reader want to know her, be friends with her, and root for her. Just like Gabriel, the reader is smitten. Then there is Gabriel, and his complexity that enthralls the reader. This man is made up with layers, and I mean layers upon layers, but with each layer that Sophie Darling peels back, the reader falls more hopelessly in love with this hero. What I love most about his character, though, is how strong and masculine he is while also being vulnerable, which is hard to pull off and make authentic, but Kristen Callihan flawlessly exhibits his strength and vulnerability by allowing the reader inside his mind to see what drives this man of steel. These moments of honesty, even in his own head, make the readers heart ache for him, and readers desperately want him to get out of his own way. Underneath all the gruff and blustering is a man looking for love and connections but held back by fear, and this only makes Gabriel more endearing and lovable.
Sunshine and Darling are simply perfect together. Their banter is intelligent and witty, and shoots their chemistry off the charts. The slow progression Kristen Callihan takes with this couple lends to the authenticity of their relationship, and readers savor every tiny morsel of interaction between these two, always hoping this will be the time they let go and embrace what they both want. Their chemistry is so palpable that the lack of physical interaction does not even register, and for a reader who loves some good physical action, this says a lot. Don’t worry there are steamy scenes, a lot of them, and they're completely worth the wait.
More than these two characters, the readers will fall in love with the band Kill John. In the previous book, there was little interaction with the band, but readers get them in all their glory. The camaraderie, the jokes, the obvious love among them makes all the moments with them fun, and readers have no choice but to laugh at this brotherhood that has been created among them. Getting to know Rye, Jax, Whip, Brenna, and Jules has only made me more excited for the continuation of this series.
Just as engaging as the characters is the plot. As I said before, even with the slow burn romance, this never reads slow. It is so well paced with each moment between Sophie and Gabriel only showcasing who they are characters, their growing attraction from physical to emotional, and descent into intoxicating lust and euphoric love, resulting in a page-turning story that will play with the readers’ hearts, but don’t worry, Kristen Callihan completely delivers with this epilogue, leaving this reader’s heart so light and full.
I fell in love with Kristen Callihan’s writing with the Game On series, and I don’t see my affection faltering any time soon. Her stories are well-written and intelligent, her characters are complex and read authentically, and her plots are engaging and entertaining. VIP series has only solidified what I know to be true, and I cannot wait for my return trip home with the next book in the series.
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ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
For more reviews and other book news, check out Musings of the Modern Belle at www.modernbellebooks.com.
briannajjessica's review against another edition
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bethoftheburgh's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
bettsgin's review against another edition
5.0
Managed is PERFECTION. Grumpy- sunshine trope excellence.
This may be one of the best books I've read, includes so many aspects that I love.
Gabriel Scott, the stuffy manager of the great band Kill John hates flying and in a flight to London meets Sophie, a character that is SO different to him, cheerful and curious, after this fun meet cute, they found out that they have more in common that they thought.
This may be one of the best books I've read, includes so many aspects that I love.
Gabriel Scott, the stuffy manager of the great band Kill John hates flying and in a flight to London meets Sophie, a character that is SO different to him, cheerful and curious, after this fun meet cute,
Spoiler
in which she helps him with his flight terrorSpoiler
I love how the broody Gabriel melts for Sophie, how he can't sleep without her and how tender he is with her. OMG I love heroes who are hard with the world, but the sweetest folks with their love interestamybosica's review against another edition
5.0
“She is dangerous because I can’t control her. And she is utterly beautiful, like molten glass that tempts you to touch even though you know you’ll get burned.”
“Pictures capture moments in time. I want this one–when you finally let me see a sliver of the man behind the clothes.”
“I’ve lived my whole life denying myself what I truly want. And yet I can not turn from you. Haven’t you realized it yet? I am yours. I will always be yours, whether I touch you or not.”
I did not think it would be possible to love a book as much as I loved this one. From the moment I was introduced to Scottie and Sophie, I fell in love. Their banter was so entertaining. Sophie was one that was not afraid to say what she was thinking and just loved getting a rise out of Scottie. Scottie was dangerous. He was sexy, broody even with his British accent. He was so refined, serious, never one to play. Being stuck next to Sophie on his flight turned out to be the best thing that ever happened. Seriously, I could not get enough of the interactions between the two of them. I just wanted to keep reading, so I could keep seeing them together. Then you add their amazing chemistry and slow burn of their relationship, and I gotta tell you, I was just hooked. The push and pull between these two was off the charts. Sophie brought out a part of Scottie that I don’t think even he knew existed. She made him want to live and experience life. She reminded him of what it was like to have fun and brought so much light into his life. Not to mention, she brought out this total alpha side in him that was hotter than ever!! Seriously though, the emotions and feelings between these two were just so palpable and so deep. I. Could. Not. Get. Enough.
Managed was so much more than I ever expected. This is the kind of romance that I just live for. The romance between Scottie and Sophie was slow building, but oh so swoon worthy. It was so real and so worth the wait. I just loved it.
What else can I tell you about Managed? Well, the writing is just incredible. It is entertaining. It is captivating. And is down right swoon worthy. This story has the perfect balance of angst, drama and romance. This story is going to make you laugh out loud, it is going to frustrate the hell out of you, but most importantly, you are going to fall in love. This is one of those stories that I wish would never end and one that I could definitely see myself re-reading many times.
I hope that you will take a chance on Managed and fall in love with the characters and the story just as I have.
*I was provided with an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*
“Pictures capture moments in time. I want this one–when you finally let me see a sliver of the man behind the clothes.”
“I’ve lived my whole life denying myself what I truly want. And yet I can not turn from you. Haven’t you realized it yet? I am yours. I will always be yours, whether I touch you or not.”
I did not think it would be possible to love a book as much as I loved this one. From the moment I was introduced to Scottie and Sophie, I fell in love. Their banter was so entertaining. Sophie was one that was not afraid to say what she was thinking and just loved getting a rise out of Scottie. Scottie was dangerous. He was sexy, broody even with his British accent. He was so refined, serious, never one to play. Being stuck next to Sophie on his flight turned out to be the best thing that ever happened. Seriously, I could not get enough of the interactions between the two of them. I just wanted to keep reading, so I could keep seeing them together. Then you add their amazing chemistry and slow burn of their relationship, and I gotta tell you, I was just hooked. The push and pull between these two was off the charts. Sophie brought out a part of Scottie that I don’t think even he knew existed. She made him want to live and experience life. She reminded him of what it was like to have fun and brought so much light into his life. Not to mention, she brought out this total alpha side in him that was hotter than ever!! Seriously though, the emotions and feelings between these two were just so palpable and so deep. I. Could. Not. Get. Enough.
Managed was so much more than I ever expected. This is the kind of romance that I just live for. The romance between Scottie and Sophie was slow building, but oh so swoon worthy. It was so real and so worth the wait. I just loved it.
What else can I tell you about Managed? Well, the writing is just incredible. It is entertaining. It is captivating. And is down right swoon worthy. This story has the perfect balance of angst, drama and romance. This story is going to make you laugh out loud, it is going to frustrate the hell out of you, but most importantly, you are going to fall in love. This is one of those stories that I wish would never end and one that I could definitely see myself re-reading many times.
I hope that you will take a chance on Managed and fall in love with the characters and the story just as I have.
*I was provided with an ARC copy of this book, in exchange for an honest review*