Managed
Managed, (VIP Series, Book 2), by Kristen Callihan
Blurb: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.I thought I’d hit the jackpot when I was upgraded to first class on my flight to London.That is until HE sat next to me. Gabriel Scott: handsome as sin, cold as ice. Nothing and no one gets to him. Ever. He’s a legend in his own right, the manager of the biggest rock band in the world, and an arrogant ass who looks down his nose at me.I thought I’d give him hell for one, long flight. I didn’t expect to like him. I didn’t expect to want him. But the biggest surprise? He wants me too. Only in a way I didn’t see coming.If I accept his proposal, I leave myself open to falling for the one man I can’t manage. But I’m tempted to say yes. Because the real man beneath those perfect suits and that cool façade just might be the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And I just might be the only one who can melt the ice around his heart.Let the battle begin…In Idol I was intrigued by Scottie and was so pleased when I heard book two would be his story. And I definitely wasn't disappointed! There is something about an acerbic, yet kind hearted guy that is so sexy. Plus he's British! I would have like to have heard a little more about his past, but as it was I thought he was an interesting, complex character and it was nice to see the changes in him. Sophie was also a good character and she fit Gabriel perfectly, though they were complete opposites and I loved the banter between them. I also really enjoyed the scenes with the rest of the band and I liked Jules - I hope she ends up with a book!I liked the fact that the plot focused on the character devoplment and the romance between the two, instead of one ridiculous drama after another, which happens in so many books nowadays. However, without giving anything away, I would have liked just a tad more drama in the end; I felt like the altercation could have been fleshed out a bit better.All in all, a really good book and I look forward to the next one! I really, really hope Jules ends up with one of the guys!My favourite quotes from 'Managed':'One brow rises in the haughty way only a Brit can truly pull off.''A terrified flyer. But one who clearly would rather the plane actually crash than admit this.''Everything is personal. Especially business.''I want someone to know the real me, not the shiny shell I show the world.''I expected it. I didn't expect it to bother me.''I've had enough of living by myself. I don't need to feel like I'm in my space. I like being in his domain.''You are my greatest weakness because I have no defense when it comes to you.''Paradise is a state of mind, not a location.'' "I thought," I answer with a shaking voice, "I meant enough to you that you wouldn't make ugly assumptions. That you wouldn't worry about soothing Killian's feelings at the expense of mine." '' "You didn't give her space, did you?" Killian sounds horrified.I gives me pause, and I peer up at him. "Wasn't I supposed to?""No, you don't give them space," he wails. "That's only some shit they say to see if you'll fight for them."Outrage punches through me. "Why the bloody hell would they do that to us?" '
Blurb: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.I thought I’d hit the jackpot when I was upgraded to first class on my flight to London.That is until HE sat next to me. Gabriel Scott: handsome as sin, cold as ice. Nothing and no one gets to him. Ever. He’s a legend in his own right, the manager of the biggest rock band in the world, and an arrogant ass who looks down his nose at me.I thought I’d give him hell for one, long flight. I didn’t expect to like him. I didn’t expect to want him. But the biggest surprise? He wants me too. Only in a way I didn’t see coming.If I accept his proposal, I leave myself open to falling for the one man I can’t manage. But I’m tempted to say yes. Because the real man beneath those perfect suits and that cool façade just might be the best thing that’s ever happened to me. And I just might be the only one who can melt the ice around his heart.Let the battle begin…In Idol I was intrigued by Scottie and was so pleased when I heard book two would be his story. And I definitely wasn't disappointed! There is something about an acerbic, yet kind hearted guy that is so sexy. Plus he's British! I would have like to have heard a little more about his past, but as it was I thought he was an interesting, complex character and it was nice to see the changes in him. Sophie was also a good character and she fit Gabriel perfectly, though they were complete opposites and I loved the banter between them. I also really enjoyed the scenes with the rest of the band and I liked Jules - I hope she ends up with a book!I liked the fact that the plot focused on the character devoplment and the romance between the two, instead of one ridiculous drama after another, which happens in so many books nowadays. However, without giving anything away, I would have liked just a tad more drama in the end; I felt like the altercation could have been fleshed out a bit better.All in all, a really good book and I look forward to the next one! I really, really hope Jules ends up with one of the guys!My favourite quotes from 'Managed':'One brow rises in the haughty way only a Brit can truly pull off.''A terrified flyer. But one who clearly would rather the plane actually crash than admit this.''Everything is personal. Especially business.''I want someone to know the real me, not the shiny shell I show the world.''I expected it. I didn't expect it to bother me.''I've had enough of living by myself. I don't need to feel like I'm in my space. I like being in his domain.''You are my greatest weakness because I have no defense when it comes to you.''Paradise is a state of mind, not a location.'' "I thought," I answer with a shaking voice, "I meant enough to you that you wouldn't make ugly assumptions. That you wouldn't worry about soothing Killian's feelings at the expense of mine." '' "You didn't give her space, did you?" Killian sounds horrified.I gives me pause, and I peer up at him. "Wasn't I supposed to?""No, you don't give them space," he wails. "That's only some shit they say to see if you'll fight for them."Outrage punches through me. "Why the bloody hell would they do that to us?" '
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