Managed 3: A Rock Star Romance

by Clarissa Carlyle

This is Book 3 in the Managed: a rock star romance series.

Throw caution to the wind, dreams won’t work unless you do...

Hailey is heartbroken that Jasper has gone out with Autumn. To hide her hurt she almost makes a wrong decision to sleep with Matthew. To make matters worse, Jasper encourages her to pursue a relationship with Matthew.

Autumn possesses beauty, glamor, and sophistication. She makes the ideal woman who Jasper’s fans gladly accept into his life. She knows it is her job to promote the new found love of the couple.

Will Jasper turn away from the growing chemistry that Hailey and he share? Is recovering the image of his fans far more important than exploring a love that he never expected to occur? Or will he throw caution to the wind and seek out the woman who refuses to leave his mind?

Note: This series contains some adult situations. 18+, mature audiences recommended.

Genres: Audiobook

76 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 10, 2017

About the author

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New Adult Romance author. Reading was my earliest passion, often seeking the sanctuary of my room or the library to read everything I could get my hands on. I penned romantic poetry in high school and was winning school awards for my short stories at 16. In college I would hibernate in the library for days at a time, consuming every short story and novel I could find.

I probably drink too much coffee and eat too much junk food, but to compensate do like running and rollerblading outdoors when the weather is nice. I'm a hopeful romantic who prefers stories with a happy ending. You can often find me in a library or coffee shop working on my next story, or with my nose in a book.

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Reviews

[QuinnReads · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hailey and Jasper aren't the only ones with twisted stomachs. So is mine. This installment comes with a cliffhanger. While it's not quite as nerve wracking as the first installment, it's still a bit if a nail biter. The slow burn that causes heartburn and angst-y feelings between Hailey and Jasper needs to ignite already! Yeah, yeah it should be in the fourth and final installment but that's not making me feel better right now! *tantrum of a petulant child* In addition to enjoying the story, I also like the narrator.

[☆☆Hannah☆☆ · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm really hoping the last part to this will blow my mind. This is getting petty with all the crazy women trying to start trouble. Matthew is still being a jerk and I'm glad that things ended with them. Now we just need Jasper to get rid of Autumn. She is a horrible person and I want to punch her and Missy in the face. They really made this book hard to read.

[Atlanta Whitlock · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had no idea what way this book would turn out, but honestly, I’ve never felt such anger for any of Clarissa Carlyle’s characters. I thought in the beginning that Tara would have been such a nuisance and would keep causing trouble for both Hailey and Jasper, but nope…. Autumn really got my anger emotion out, the way that she tries to manipulate everything and everyone really drove me crazy, but to be fair the whole little stint she had planned for later on in this book really made things come out more. Yet again, Clarissa has done such an amazing job with these books and I’m really looking forward to how the next few plan out. A lot happens in this book and honestly, I’m shocked at how she managed to pull them all together.

Throughout this book I do feel a lot for Hailey because all she is doing is doing her job but also is trying to stay professional. The way her boss and Matthew treat her is honestly, shocking. I mean no way should you be made to feel that you can’t do your job or that you have no skills, because from looking at what Hailey is like and does, she does an amazing job. Hailey is such an inspiring character and I love just how Clarissa has written her, I am so hoping that things do turn out amazingly for her because she deserves it big time. I’m not going to say anything else other than you need to pick up this series.

[audiobook_chaos · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hailey and Jasper are still playing cat & mouse and denying their feelings for each other.
Hailey gives it a go with Matthew but he’s an douche and things don’t work out.
Jasper is still with Autumn but he knows she’s not right for him and as she’s trying to shed her good image and using Jasper to do that Hailey as her work cut out trying to keep him out of the paps reach.
Meanwhile Tara decides to post more images on social media to dirty Jaspers image even more.
I am so wanting Hailey and Jasper to get together the torment is real 😂

[Lynn Zagrod · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this audiobook free for an honest review. I wish these stories were all in one book, but then it would probably be long. The continuing story is of Hailey, the PR professional, and Jasper, the Rock Star. Trying to remake Jasper's image in to a good guy is difficult when he does stupid things. With Hailey's restriction of getting involved with her client, that puts a damper on their relationship developing. After Jasper's accident, he puts demands on Hailey. However, having Autumn enter the picture trying to turn her good girl reputation in to a bad girl conflicts with what Hailey is trying to do for Jasper. Then Matthew and her boss enter the picture and adds additional conflict. This is a great story and a bit different from the usual Rock romances. I really am enjoying this Series. Looking forward to the 4th book. The narrator is doing a great job with this series. She is bringing out the personalities of each character and enhancing the already great story.

[Patty · Rating 5 out of 5]

Managed 3 (A Rock Star Romance)
By: Clarissa Carlyle
Narrated by: Laurie West

Clarissa Carlyle has me totally invested in the hearts of Hailey and Jasper. This installment continues with so much drama for the couple, and there doesn't seem to be a resolution in sight! The addition of Autumn has raised the stakes, and she is wreaking havoc on Jasper's image building. Matthew continues his path as a total narcissistic jerk, Missy and Dustin's situation is spiraling out of control and Hailey is left trying to pick up the pieces plus keep her own reputation in tact. Listening to this is a fantastic soap opera type style of frustration, hope and love! Laurie West's continuation as the narrator is just the icing on the cake as she makes my ears happy.

[Jennifer G · Rating 3 out of 5]

We return to the story of Jasper and Hailey, the most frustrating couple in all of fiction! The book starts with Hailey waking up to Matthew and Jasper waking up to Autumn. NO! ENOUGH ALREADY! It's bad enough that Jasper and Hailey are denying their desire to be with each other, but they are both with people who are the absolute worst. Every time Matthew opens his sleazy mouth I want Hailey to punch him. She's smarter than he is and should never have given him the time of day. May this be their end. And Autumn is simply annoying. At least Jasper thinks he has a reason to be with her. But before I defend him, he's still too much of an immature man-whore. If possible he would still be having meaningless sex at every turn. He just doesn't want me to like him. Each time I think he has possibility, he ruins it by being his shallow, stupid self. Hailey did come to her woman-senses in this book and I am now solidly in her corner.

This book didn't provide much new material. As mentioned Hailey came to her senses. There is definite improvement in her dressing and in her adoration (or lack of) of Matthew. She still allows her boss and Matthew to treat her rudely and her "best friend" to drop her for any convenient male, so there is still work to do. Jasper is best when writing; anything else and he starts behaving like a jackass. These two know what they feel; they suspect their feelings are returned. They enjoy spending time together. Could they maybe have a real conversation about their relationship.They are friends, right? Talk!!!!!! The security guard, Sam has a delightful scene, and once again Carl is the highlight of the book. Unfortunately, he has still not rubbed off on Jasper. Maybe Carl should occasionally lock Jasper in the trunk

Although I am still upset with this series, I am completely addicted. This one ends with an intriguing cliffhanger. I desperately need to know what happens next and if Jasper and Hailey ever get it together. I will read the next book and hope that the payoff is worth it. Can I be happy for two characters that deserve each other, but not much else!

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ok I knew when I started this series that each book would have a cliffhanger but I will be honest I just want these two to get together already.
Finally Hailey seems to be taking steps, small ones, but steps to gain some confidence and garner respect from those around her. She realizes Matthew isn't right for her -alleluia. She is starting to wear clothes that show off her body. Now if she can just stand up to her boss and her "best" friend who drops her plans with her regularly.
Jasper is slowly growing on me. I guess he is with Autumn for a reason but at least he realizes maybe he shouldn't be with her. I just am not finding a lot of redeeming qualities about him. I believe he cares for Hailey but I also think he would still be a man-whore if he could get away with it.
I need this to be over. While I like reading the series I think this book gave us very little new.
I was given this book and am leaving an honest voluntary review.

[Theresa Natole · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually feel sorry for Hailey. Its as though everyone is against her. Her boss for one, commenting about her clothes, can you say sexual harrasment. Matthew is just a total jerk. All he wants from her is Jasper's account. No one will give her the credit that she deserves. Having rock stars and celebrities aren't enough to make her life hell, she has to work with people that do more harm to her than good. But she is a fighter, She does her job and does it well. She has feelings for Jasper and he has feelings for her but he was warned to stay away from her. Autumn is no help to Jasper. She only wants to be bad when Hailey is doing everything to make Jasper good. Throw in Tara and what a tangled web Clarissa Carlyle has woven.

This story will keep you hanging on the every word on every page and hold you until the last. A story you will not want to miss. A true 5 star story.

[Barbara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The third book in the Managed 3: A Rock Star Romance is another good, short story to read. The book continues with Hailey, the PR girl, and Jasper the Rock Star. In this story, Hailey goes out with one of the members of the PR agency, Matthew. She has always admired him and thought she should give it a go. Matthew turns out to be nothing which she thought and she can’t stop thinking about Jasper. Meanwhile, to help Jasper’s reputation, he is hanging out with Autumn who the public believes to be a good girl. The fans are appreciating the Autumn Jasper match up but Jasper isn’t too fond of it. He can’t stop thinking about Hailey. So the story goes along with Jasper drinking too much and Autumn hiring the same PR firm that Hailey works for to get her image from good girl to bad girl. And then there is that cliffhanger that wants you to continue reading. I can’t wait for the fourth book.

[Ann-Maree · Rating 3 out of 5]

The story continues about Jasper and Hailey. I did not find this section of the story as enjoyable or as interesting as the last 2. Jasper is still trying to do the right thing by Hailey which has spiked his writing of songs again as he hides his true feelings. Hailey has finally woken up to Michael and has a few more work dramas to deal with on the way. I received a copy of this book and have voluntarily written an honest review. Hailey try’s something new and has a very sweet moment with Sam the security man of her work building. Autumn gets more of a story line in this book and Missy is still being a handful for Hailey. It leaves us with an oh no kind of moment and a what is going to happen next feeling. Looking forward to what’s about to happen next and will we see these two finally figure it all out and admit they true feeling for each other.

[Kari Hansen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hailey is finally beginning to take control of her life and it starts with realizing that her co-worker Matthew only wants to be with her to steal Jasper’s account. She has realized that to be an account executive she must look the part and has made a few changes now she needs to have her boss stop treating her like she is incompetent and to stop allowing her friends to only be there when she has nothing better to do.

Jasper is realizing that Autumn is not the person he thought she was and he and Hailey are getting closer which is inspiring his creative side.

The narrator did a great job not only with the tone and pacing of the story but ensuring that the different characters are discernible.

[Cyrene Olson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, Hailey sees Matthew for the scumbag he is, even though she still puts up with way too much from her boss at work. Carl is the only saving grace at that firm. Jasper and Hailey still won't talk about their feelings for each other. This is the first time I wasn't upset about the ending though, even though it was a cliffhanger, I'm OK with it. I said before and I'll reinforce that here, most people would be better off waiting until this full set is out, or if the author releases a box set instead of being strung along - but I HAVE to see this through to the end.

[BP34 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is Book 3 in the Managed: a rock star romance series and continues Jasper & Hailey's Story. Their feelings for each other have increased but neither is being honest about their feelings. Jasper continues to date Autumn but he is not attracted to her. All he can think of is Hailey. The same with Hailey and Matthew. This book keeps you twisting and turning with all the surprises. Once again we are left with a cliffhanger when Jasper finds his locked door - open. A great short read. I voluntarily reviewed an advance copy.

[Ruby McDemon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really loving this series. Seeing Jasper be a jerk at times is so heartbreaking, but I understand he's trying to do the right thing. I'm really beginning to hate Bill and Matthew more and more. I mean really some guys can be jerks, but those two just.. WOW. Poor innocent Hailey being caught up in everything and still trying to fix the world. I love it and can't wait for more. Clarissa really is killing me with the cliff hangers and the wait for more.

[Trisha c · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each book is getting better and better! Oh how I wanted to throw my Kindle! The connection between Hailey and Jasper is still electric. Matthew wants to secretly make a connection with Hailey to convince her, that Jaspers account is too big of a mess for her to handle. Autumn is using Jasper to try to further her popularity. A lot of turmoil, angst, and oh another cliffhanger. I'm enjoying this!
Laurie West narration is very good, I was gifted this audio and offered my honest review

[Lisa Jolly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy of this book.

This is the 3rd book in the series.

Hailey is heartbroken and makes a decision with Matthew who is only after Jasper’s account. Jasper is with Autumn. The chemistry between Hailey and Jasper is still there. Will Autumn keep manipulating Jasper or does he wake up to her?

[Darlene Fessenden · Rating 5 out of 5]

Each book in the Managed series is awesome and takes you right to the point of excitement and great anticipation for the next book to be released. This one has certainly kept the intensity between Jasper and Hailey at an all time high. Eagerly waiting for Managed 4!! I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

**I voluntarily received an Advance Reader Copy of this book.**
I am hooked on this series! To have a rock star as a client, and have a relationship with them. This is one action packed story that always has me begging for more.

[Christa Bohannan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hailey is unimpressed by Autumn and her trying to rid herself of the good girl image by dating Jasper. When Jasper is trying to clean up his image. This becomes a big wedge in Jasper and Hailey’s relationship.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome continuation of this series and I'm itching to get my hands on part 4. Such a good story. I voluntarily read an ARC and this is my honest review.

[♡ Jeri's Book Attic ♡ Jeri the Romance Bibiliophile ♡ · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Hopelessly seeking Happily Ever Afters · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jasper and Hailey

Audiobook review. (free copy)

Book #3, cliffhanger #3 and Jasper and Hailey still haven't gotten together. I can't wait to read what's next.

JP

[Heather Tobin · Rating 4 out of 5]

The suspense is killing me....will they, won't they? I can't wait until book 4.

[Misty Warner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC of this book This is the 3rd book in this series. It is not a standalone, you have to read first 2 books before this one.
Jasper is trying to hide his feelings for Hailey by going out with Autumn. Autumn is totally bad for his reputation and keeps getting him in trouble which causes more work for Hailey. Hailey knows Autumn is just out to ruin her own imagine but Hailey is bound by her job to tell Jasper about it.
As always this series leaves you waiting for what is going to happen next.
Thanks for a great read!

[Jean Joseph]

Hailey is trying to figure out why Jasper's moods go back and forth more than a swing at the park. Jasper is trying to stay away from Hailey after her jerk boss basically threatens to fire her if they get too close. Hailey is going crazy with Missy Sue's drama with Dustin. Once again it's a cliffhanger but hopefully getting to a HEA. I love this set of the story. I voluntarily received an advanced copy of this book for a honest review