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4.5 Chatty Girl Stars ��

What a book and what a man. There's nothing better than a grumpy asshat who's an adorable keeper. If you need a smile and a little chuckle, Managed was delightful!

“I’m stuck next to the one afflicted with an apparently incurable case of verbal diarrhea.��

“Says the man who is socially constipated.��

There are first meetings and then there is Gabriel Scott and Sophie Darling. Sat together in first class whilst travelling to London, I don’t know who drew the short straw. At first glance Gabriel is rude and obnoxious, completely pissed at having to sit next to another passenger. Whereas Sophie is still spinning at being upgraded from economy. So, what’s better than poking the beast.

They may have gotten off to a rocky start, but the witty banter is everything Gabriel didn’t know he needed. Trying to hide his fear of flying is smashed to smithereens once he realises that he’s met his match in Sophie. A person so kind and genuine it sets his nerves on edge.

“I’ve never met a person I couldn’t manage,�� comes his tight reply a few seconds later.

Not bothering to take the mask off, I extend a hand his way. “Sophie Elizabeth Darling.��

A set of teeth catch the edge of my hand and nip me. I’m so shocked I yelp, snatching my hand back. Lurching up, I whip off my mask to find him staring back at me with a bland look.

As it happens, fate is having a laugh at their expense. Because Gabriel and Sophie will soon be working closely together. With Gabriel being the manager of rock legends, Kill John; Sophie has just been hired to help with their social media image.

Their attraction was instant even if Gabriel has spent years erecting emotional barriers. The master of control intends on keeping Sophie at arm’s length. Considering Sophie’s presence brings him comfort, asking her to be his snuggle buddy is crazy. You say what? Well it wasn’t so preposterous when reading this. Now they’re bedding together without sex. Like that was going to last��

I know I already said delightful, but this truly was. Both Scottie and Darling were ridiculously good. This was slow burn perfection featuring two characters who will have you in fits!

“I’ve lived my whole life denying myself what I truly want. And yet I cannot turn from you. Haven’t you realized it yet? I am yours. I will always be yours, whether I touch you or not.��