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This Man #2
Beneath This Man
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Nominee for Readers' Favorite Romance (2013)Jesse Ward drowned her with his intensity and blindsided her with his passion, but he kept her away from his dark secrets and broken soul. Leaving him was the only way Ava O’Shea could survive, but she should have known that Jesse Ward is impossible to escape. Now he’s back in her life, determined to remind her of the sensual pleasures they had shared, but Ava is equally determined to get at the truth beneath this man’s steely exterior. That means letting herself get close to the Lord of the Manor once more. And it’s exactly where Jesse wants her—within touching distance…
528 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 15, 2013
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Jodi Ellen Malpas
48 books20.2k followers#1 New York Times & Sunday Times Bestselling Author Jodi Ellen Malpas was born and raised in England, where she lives with her husband, her boys, and Theo the Doberman.
Writing powerful love stories with fierce, memorable characters is her passion – a passion that has taken her on an amazing journey into the world of romantic fiction. Her work is now published in more than twenty-six languages across the world.
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Writing powerful love stories with fierce, memorable characters is her passion – a passion that has taken her on an amazing journey into the world of romantic fiction. Her work is now published in more than twenty-six languages across the world.
Jodi's next release: The Invitation. Check it out on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/...
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November 5, 2017
Warning: spoilers abound.
Apparently, I’m a glutton for punishment. Me and this book/trilogy are not friends. Not at all. It's like a train wreck—I don't want to look, but can't stop myself.
Only five short days have passed since Ava left Jesse, and her entire world has ended. She’s depressed and having a meltdown, reminiscing about her epic love—you know, her month-long relationship with Jesse.
Of course, this being only the second book, it stands to reason that their separation won’t last long, and, just like that, they’re back together. Shocked? Yeah, neither am I.
Not much has changed. Jesse is still a domineering, overly possessive, control freak…times infinity. He’s a stage-five clinger. He continually wants all of Ava’s time and attention, wanting her to spend every second with him all day, every day. She’s a possession, a toy that he refuses to share. Nothing about this behavior is sexy. It’s scary. Jesse is a psycho.
Pot, meet kettle. Kettle, meet pot. Jesse treats Ava as if she were a misbehaving child. Ava is a grown woman. She doesn’t need this man-child correcting her language. As usual, however, Jesse has absolutely no regard for Ava’s feelings. He does want he wants, when he wants. On the other hand, Ava has the backbone of a spineless chicken, so it’s no wonder Jesse tramples all over her.
Oh, and don’t worry. Jesse’s not an alcoholic.
Except that he is.
Alcoholism, or any addiction, really, is a life-long recovery, and something a person has to work hard at every day. It doesn't just simply go away on its own. The narrative would have readers believe that Jesse doesn’t “need” alcohol, ignoring the fact that it was made clear, on more than one occasion, that he can’t stop once he starts. That’s a problem, one made even more apparent when he drinks himself into a coma.
Unfortunately, everyone in this book is in denial.
And then, of course, Ava puts the blame on herself.
That last quote was from a scene that made me rage. In an idiotic bid to get Jesse see her point of view, Ava has some random man at the Manor whip her back raw—you know, the same way that Jesse had Sarah whip his. Why would he go to Sarah with such a request, you might ask? The answer is simple: to stop himself from drinking. But, wait, he doesn’t have a problem, remember?
These two idiots deserve each other. Truly.
As if we didn’t already know, Jesse issecretly trying to knock Ava up—against her wishes, no less—to trap her into staying with him. He makes her tell him repeatedly that she won’t leave him, not that he’d ever let her, but her word isn’t assurance enough for him. Because Jesse is an insecure lunatic, his solution is to bring a baby into their dysfunctional and extremely unhealthy relationship. Brining a baby into an environment like that is outrageous. Even after Ava finally puts the pieces together, she lets it slide, just like everything else.
I didn’t think it was possible, but I stand corrected. Ava is an even bigger pushover than she was in the last book. Arguing with Jesse is a complete waste of time. She gives in as soon as he gets his hands on her. Jesse is a bully and tramples all over her. She knows this, and still, unbelievably, allows it to happen. I just can’t with her. She’s a moron.
Jesse is also guilty of the following, none of which are even remotely okay: hiding Ava’s birth control pills, using sex as a weapon to get what he wants, and invading and taking control of Ava's personal and professional life. This doesn’t even begin to cover all the lying and manipulation, both in and out of the bedroom. Oh, and we can add cheating to the list, as well.
And then there’s Kate. Who needs enemies when you have a friend like her? I’m sorry, but she’s a terrible friend. She’s secretive, willing to hide things from her so-called best friend on Jesse’s behalf—information that pertains to Jesse and his private life—not because she knows that Jesse is a good guy, but because he bought her a new work van to keep her quiet about what she knows about the kind of business he operates.
I wans't a fan of the writing. It was pedestrian and bland. The book could also use a good editor. Almost all the dialogue tags were punctuated incorrectly, with periods at the end of the dialogue where commas should've been used instead. I'm of the opinion that if one is going to put their book out on the market for people to buy, then it should be properly edited.
When did this turn into a paranormal romance? Human eyes do not turn black when one is angry. Just saying.
Sex, fighting, and more sex. That's about all this book had to offer. We did eventually learn how old Jesse was. Not that it mattered, because he sure as hell didn't act his age. He was prone to acting like an adolescent. We also learned some things about his past sexual encounters. ‘Drink and sex go hand in hand for me.’ So, as you can see, alcohol wasn't his only problem. As far as any real plot progression went, that was the extent of it. In between the excessive amount of sex scenes, there wasn't much of a story at all.
Apparently, I’m a glutton for punishment. Me and this book/trilogy are not friends. Not at all. It's like a train wreck—I don't want to look, but can't stop myself.
Only five short days have passed since Ava left Jesse, and her entire world has ended. She’s depressed and having a meltdown, reminiscing about her epic love—you know, her month-long relationship with Jesse.
Of course, this being only the second book, it stands to reason that their separation won’t last long, and, just like that, they’re back together. Shocked? Yeah, neither am I.
Not much has changed. Jesse is still a domineering, overly possessive, control freak…times infinity. He’s a stage-five clinger. He continually wants all of Ava’s time and attention, wanting her to spend every second with him all day, every day. She’s a possession, a toy that he refuses to share. Nothing about this behavior is sexy. It’s scary. Jesse is a psycho.
‘Watch your fucking mouth.’ he yells.
Pot, meet kettle. Kettle, meet pot. Jesse treats Ava as if she were a misbehaving child. Ava is a grown woman. She doesn’t need this man-child correcting her language. As usual, however, Jesse has absolutely no regard for Ava’s feelings. He does want he wants, when he wants. On the other hand, Ava has the backbone of a spineless chicken, so it’s no wonder Jesse tramples all over her.
Oh, and don’t worry. Jesse’s not an alcoholic.
Except that he is.
Alcoholism, or any addiction, really, is a life-long recovery, and something a person has to work hard at every day. It doesn't just simply go away on its own. The narrative would have readers believe that Jesse doesn’t “need” alcohol, ignoring the fact that it was made clear, on more than one occasion, that he can’t stop once he starts. That’s a problem, one made even more apparent when he drinks himself into a coma.
Unfortunately, everyone in this book is in denial.
1: ‘He’s not an alcoholic in the classic sense of the word. He’s not obsessed with alcohol, Ava. He drank to lighten his foul mood, to fill a gap. Once he starts, he can’t stop.’
2: ‘I’m not a raving alcoholic, Ava. I admit I get carried away once I do have a drink and I find it hard to stop, but I can take it or leave it. I was in a bad place after you left me. I just wanted to numb the pain.’
3: ‘I am not a fucking alcoholic. If I drink now, it will be because you make me crazy mad!’ He shouts the last bit in my face.
And then, of course, Ava puts the blame on herself.
1: I glance at the bottle and notice it’s sealed and full, but it’s still there and something made him put it there…me. I’m the reason for his screwed up mind, his ridiculously ambitious objectives and his meltdowns. This is my entire fault. I’ve made him into a neurotic control freak.
2: ‘How can you need me if I make you do this to yourself?’ I ask tiredly. ‘You’re more self-destructible now than you were before me. I’ve made you need alcohol, not want it. I’ve made you into an unreasonable, crazy man, and I’m certainly not stable anymore. Don’t you see what we’re doing to each other?’
3: I blank my mind of everything except that, the music fades and I brace myself for my own punishment – my punishment for reducing Jesse to a fraught mess of a man, for making him need alcohol, not just want it, for turning him into an uptight, neurotic freak…for making him do this to himself.
That last quote was from a scene that made me rage. In an idiotic bid to get Jesse see her point of view, Ava has some random man at the Manor whip her back raw—you know, the same way that Jesse had Sarah whip his. Why would he go to Sarah with such a request, you might ask? The answer is simple: to stop himself from drinking. But, wait, he doesn’t have a problem, remember?
‘Nothing will ever hurt me as much as seeing you doing that to yourself. That will kill me, nothing else. If you punish yourself again, then I will too.’
These two idiots deserve each other. Truly.
As if we didn’t already know, Jesse is
I didn’t think it was possible, but I stand corrected. Ava is an even bigger pushover than she was in the last book. Arguing with Jesse is a complete waste of time. She gives in as soon as he gets his hands on her. Jesse is a bully and tramples all over her. She knows this, and still, unbelievably, allows it to happen. I just can’t with her. She’s a moron.
Jesse is also guilty of the following, none of which are even remotely okay: hiding Ava’s birth control pills, using sex as a weapon to get what he wants, and invading and taking control of Ava's personal and professional life. This doesn’t even begin to cover all the lying and manipulation, both in and out of the bedroom. Oh, and we can add cheating to the list, as well.
And then there’s Kate. Who needs enemies when you have a friend like her? I’m sorry, but she’s a terrible friend. She’s secretive, willing to hide things from her so-called best friend on Jesse’s behalf—information that pertains to Jesse and his private life—not because she knows that Jesse is a good guy, but because he bought her a new work van to keep her quiet about what she knows about the kind of business he operates.
I wans't a fan of the writing. It was pedestrian and bland. The book could also use a good editor. Almost all the dialogue tags were punctuated incorrectly, with periods at the end of the dialogue where commas should've been used instead. I'm of the opinion that if one is going to put their book out on the market for people to buy, then it should be properly edited.
His eyes turn black. ‘Don’t say things like that, Ava.’
When did this turn into a paranormal romance? Human eyes do not turn black when one is angry. Just saying.
Sex, fighting, and more sex. That's about all this book had to offer. We did eventually learn how old Jesse was. Not that it mattered, because he sure as hell didn't act his age. He was prone to acting like an adolescent. We also learned some things about his past sexual encounters. ‘Drink and sex go hand in hand for me.’ So, as you can see, alcohol wasn't his only problem. As far as any real plot progression went, that was the extent of it. In between the excessive amount of sex scenes, there wasn't much of a story at all.
January 17, 2013
This book is now live on Amazon everyone!! Full review, finally posted!!
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Before you read my review, please just open Massive Attack’s Angel in a new window and play it in the background as you read. This song features frequently during the book and is Jesse’s song for Ava. Play it LOUD!
This has to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2013. After the last desperate and devastating few chapters of This Man, we’ve all been waiting with bated breath for more Jesse & Ava. The second book of a trilogy is traditionally the weakest, it’s neither a beginning or an end and can often be just filler but that is NOT the case here. This book just blew me away, I DEVOURED it and I am now bereft that it is over and can’t wait for the third book to be able to finally conclude this intense and overwhelming romance.
We left Jesse & Ava in the depths of despair at the end of This Man. Both of them are broken by what has happened and their relationship is seemingly in ruins. They’re both in pieces and wrecked and, Jesse especially, hell-bent on self-destruction. This was done so very well – their broken hearts and intense overwhelming sadness leap vividly to life right off the page and their despair is palpable. They’re just lost without each other.
As they move beyond these events and attempt to get their relationship back on track I couldn’t help feel that their connection was one of the most intense and most emotional that I think I’ve ever read in romantic fiction. I so wanted them to sort out their differences, to be open and honest with each other and to find that Happy Ever After that’s constantly drifting ever so slightly out of reach. I read with a big grin, loving every minute that they were together and then again always with that ever-present worry that Jodi Ellen Malpas was going to rip the rug out from under us with some unforeseen complication and plummet them back down into the darkness. It’s a story of unbelievably wonderful highs followed by despondent lows.
Jesse is back in all his arrogant, alpha, dominant controlling glory with sleepy sex, sense fucks, reminder fucks and now even retribution fucks. The steam factor in this book is off the charts HAWT!!
The normally strong dominant playboy has been reduced to a frightened desperate soul by the intensity and depth of his feelings for Ava. He’s lived a hedonistic lifestyle until the moment he met her, he’s never cared for the multitude of women that he’s had physical relationships with and was fairly self-destructive not caring whether he lived or died. Now Ava has burst onto his horizon and he can hardly see straight, he loves her so much. He’s terrified that he’s going to lose her, that someone will take her from him and she brings out all his extremely over-protective instincts. He’s a troublesome, neurotic rogue and there were times that I wanted to scream at him, bang his head against a brick wall to knock some sense into him – he made me crazy. Ava too. I was just rooting for them to find a happy balance – an equilibrium that would ultimately ease their troubled souls but they’re so deeply connected to one another, body and soul, they have the power to absolutely destroy one other.
Ava continues to be a wonderful heroine that you can truly believe in. She’s as overwhelmed as Jesse by her feelings and is completely bowled over by him. She’s a feisty soul and despite Jesse’s dominant presence manages to win some of their battles. She’s strong and independent and doesn’t take well to Jesse trying to micro-manage her life to the nth degree and it makes for a tortuous path as they argue and dispute every little aspect of their life together only to make up with seriously hot off the charts steamy bedroom action! Ava feels a connection to Jesse that she has never felt with anyone ever before and he makes her ecstatically happy and allows her to feel safe at the same time as driving her totally barking mad.
Beneath This Man is a beautiful, captivating, conflicting, tortuous romance that had me completely consumed by their story. I was totally absorbed by the words on the page, everything else just faded into the background as I lost myself absolutely in their fictional world, falling more and more in love with Jesse with every chapter. There’s just something so open and engaging about what is passing between them. It’s also funny as we get to see the little quirks of character from This Man building and growing giving you the reader a feeling that you’re getting to know this central duo so very well. They feel like friends. There’s also a great host of secondary characters with poor Clive, the much abused concierge at Lusso, John an absolute pillar of strength at The Manor and Kate and Sam and all of Ava’s riotous friends and colleagues.
As I was lucky enough to be one of the earliest to read this, I got asked over and over the same questions – how old is Jesse, how did he get that scar, did he sleep with Sarah, and more. All I can say is – you’re just going to have to read the book. I know you’re all desperate to know but you don’t really want me to tell you. You’ll want to experience it for yourself just the way the author intended.
So, this was my first 5 star read of 2013 and an absolutely stunning continuation of the This Man trilogy and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 3. If you liked This Man, you’re going to absolutely love Beneath This Man. If you enjoy your romance on the angsty, emotional and intense side then this book is most definitely for you.
5 stars super steamy and very special erotic romance
ARC courtesy of Jodi Ellen Malpas with thanks
For more reviews, please visit Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews or visit us on Facebook.
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I want the woman with me who keeps my heart beating.
Wow! Just, Wow!
Before you read my review, please just open Massive Attack’s Angel in a new window and play it in the background as you read. This song features frequently during the book and is Jesse’s song for Ava. Play it LOUD!
This has to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2013. After the last desperate and devastating few chapters of This Man, we’ve all been waiting with bated breath for more Jesse & Ava. The second book of a trilogy is traditionally the weakest, it’s neither a beginning or an end and can often be just filler but that is NOT the case here. This book just blew me away, I DEVOURED it and I am now bereft that it is over and can’t wait for the third book to be able to finally conclude this intense and overwhelming romance.
We left Jesse & Ava in the depths of despair at the end of This Man. Both of them are broken by what has happened and their relationship is seemingly in ruins. They’re both in pieces and wrecked and, Jesse especially, hell-bent on self-destruction. This was done so very well – their broken hearts and intense overwhelming sadness leap vividly to life right off the page and their despair is palpable. They’re just lost without each other.
As they move beyond these events and attempt to get their relationship back on track I couldn’t help feel that their connection was one of the most intense and most emotional that I think I’ve ever read in romantic fiction. I so wanted them to sort out their differences, to be open and honest with each other and to find that Happy Ever After that’s constantly drifting ever so slightly out of reach. I read with a big grin, loving every minute that they were together and then again always with that ever-present worry that Jodi Ellen Malpas was going to rip the rug out from under us with some unforeseen complication and plummet them back down into the darkness. It’s a story of unbelievably wonderful highs followed by despondent lows.
Jesse is back in all his arrogant, alpha, dominant controlling glory with sleepy sex, sense fucks, reminder fucks and now even retribution fucks. The steam factor in this book is off the charts HAWT!!
The normally strong dominant playboy has been reduced to a frightened desperate soul by the intensity and depth of his feelings for Ava. He’s lived a hedonistic lifestyle until the moment he met her, he’s never cared for the multitude of women that he’s had physical relationships with and was fairly self-destructive not caring whether he lived or died. Now Ava has burst onto his horizon and he can hardly see straight, he loves her so much. He’s terrified that he’s going to lose her, that someone will take her from him and she brings out all his extremely over-protective instincts. He’s a troublesome, neurotic rogue and there were times that I wanted to scream at him, bang his head against a brick wall to knock some sense into him – he made me crazy. Ava too. I was just rooting for them to find a happy balance – an equilibrium that would ultimately ease their troubled souls but they’re so deeply connected to one another, body and soul, they have the power to absolutely destroy one other.
Ava continues to be a wonderful heroine that you can truly believe in. She’s as overwhelmed as Jesse by her feelings and is completely bowled over by him. She’s a feisty soul and despite Jesse’s dominant presence manages to win some of their battles. She’s strong and independent and doesn’t take well to Jesse trying to micro-manage her life to the nth degree and it makes for a tortuous path as they argue and dispute every little aspect of their life together only to make up with seriously hot off the charts steamy bedroom action! Ava feels a connection to Jesse that she has never felt with anyone ever before and he makes her ecstatically happy and allows her to feel safe at the same time as driving her totally barking mad.
Beneath This Man is a beautiful, captivating, conflicting, tortuous romance that had me completely consumed by their story. I was totally absorbed by the words on the page, everything else just faded into the background as I lost myself absolutely in their fictional world, falling more and more in love with Jesse with every chapter. There’s just something so open and engaging about what is passing between them. It’s also funny as we get to see the little quirks of character from This Man building and growing giving you the reader a feeling that you’re getting to know this central duo so very well. They feel like friends. There’s also a great host of secondary characters with poor Clive, the much abused concierge at Lusso, John an absolute pillar of strength at The Manor and Kate and Sam and all of Ava’s riotous friends and colleagues.
As I was lucky enough to be one of the earliest to read this, I got asked over and over the same questions – how old is Jesse, how did he get that scar, did he sleep with Sarah, and more. All I can say is – you’re just going to have to read the book. I know you’re all desperate to know but you don’t really want me to tell you. You’ll want to experience it for yourself just the way the author intended.
So, this was my first 5 star read of 2013 and an absolutely stunning continuation of the This Man trilogy and I can’t wait to get my hands on book 3. If you liked This Man, you’re going to absolutely love Beneath This Man. If you enjoy your romance on the angsty, emotional and intense side then this book is most definitely for you.
5 stars super steamy and very special erotic romance
ARC courtesy of Jodi Ellen Malpas with thanks
For more reviews, please visit Sinfully Sexy Book Reviews or visit us on Facebook.
January 4, 2020
"I love This Man"
I kept falling Deeper And Deeper with MY Jesse, him of ANGEL fame, Vodka Fame and him of begging to Ava to make her believe again, should she give him another chance!!
He's nothing if not tenacious..
This segment moves on with them getting more open about their relationship, his manor and her trust and it gets steamer...hotter...saucer
Off to read book 3.
Someone switch on the Air Conditioner on full blast!!
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I kept falling Deeper And Deeper with MY Jesse, him of ANGEL fame, Vodka Fame and him of begging to Ava to make her believe again, should she give him another chance!!
He's nothing if not tenacious..
This segment moves on with them getting more open about their relationship, his manor and her trust and it gets steamer...hotter...saucer
Off to read book 3.
Someone switch on the Air Conditioner on full blast!!
5 stars for Sparkly vibrators
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January 16, 2018
This is what I call INSANE LOVE.
'I love you because you give me purpose.' - Jesse
Words to describe this book -
Dragged
Fucked-up
Over the top
&
Too much sex.
Kept felt like yelling 'CHILL YOUR TITS AVA'
Fuck, she can give a deaf person a headache!!
Want to know what happened in this book? What mystery was unraveled?
Well.. His age, we learned about his scar question, about his past & how he got The Manor, about his affairs and sordid ex-life. That about sums out what we learned in 8500+ kindle count. Thats it, nothing else. In addition we got was more twists and more mystery. Its pissing off.
Basically all they did in this book was yell and bark at each other and have sex. Tons and tons of sex.
Like this book had more sex than Fsog1-2-3, Crossfire1-2, Up In the Air 1-2 and more! FUCK. And not in a good way. No one enjoys reading that much only about sex and nothing else. I felt like there was no story. Only SEX
I like steamy books but hell this shit doesn't work for me.But this amount of sex would make your dick fall off or your vajeje loose!
Not even bloody 6% into the book and I wanted to slap her right across her stupid ass face. Irritating lil bitch. I mean woman, stop being so bloody hyper like a crazy kid on sugar. AND calm the fuck down for heavens sake!
She's like all
'OH He's shaking, Is he having withdrawal symptoms'
Like sure crazy, just after 5 days.
'OMG, He had 3 bottles of Vodka, He's an alcoholic.. need to send him for AA'
Hell woman! He's just sad.
For fuck's sake! She won't even have a drink in front of him now.
I’ve waited too long for you. You’re my little piece of heaven. Nothing will rob you from me. Nothing.’ - Jesse
‘I want the woman with me who keeps my heart beating.’ - Jesse Awwieeeee *gushes*
35% in, I seriously feel like I'm reading a Mystery Erotica than a Romantic Erotica!
37% in the book, I am literally laughing at the absurdity of events!! I MEAN c'mon, you don't do that so someone. Its like using sex to get your ways. Fucking controlling freak.
44% in, Fuck... reading them yelling at each other has fucking given me a goddamned headaches. Swines.
I can totally hear Jesse yell that at me while reading this or any of my reviews! LOL
‘I knew you were the one the second I laid eyes on you. The one to bring me back to life.’
‘How did you know?’
‘Because my heart started beating again. - Jesse to Ava :') I love you, you weird controlling romantic adorable man!
‘What was the first thing you thought when you saw me?’ I ask.
He’s silent for a few moments. ‘Mine.’ he growls and bites my ear. - Ava and Jesse
Yes my friends, He is weirdly over the top controlling and batshit crazy but I am in love with him!
71% Woopie, Some more sex. How fucking fun. Agrh. I am going to cut his dick off if he fucks her again. Gimme some story here woman!!
73% Awwieeeeeeeeee~ :)
‘Ava, will you watch your fucking mouth?’ he sighs, but there’s relief in his voice. I’m half tempted to tell him to fetch the anti-bacterial solution and spray it in my mouth.
Jesse... Crazy fucking twisted controlling angry freak who is a total arse. I swear he is a loon!
Ava.... Weird bitch, but thank the good lord.. at least her character grew a little spine in this book and she matured a little I think. And what she did towards the end.. FUCKKKKKKKK! :O :O
Kate... She just became weird then weirder.
Ruth... I think she was on some sugar crack or something.. weird arse.
Sarah... SLUT, HOE, BITCH, SLUT, BITCH. AGRH. I want to kill her badly.
I liked the end bit, So I would say this jumps a star up from book1. Let's hope book3 jumps one more star. But seriously, according to me.. This book was bloody dragged and maybe the 3rd book could be fit into this. But idk, its some freakin' new trend to drag series on for 3 books at least.
_______
This book better fucking not have a weird ending, I already see a part three which has pissed the living shit out of me. Agrh! Irritating crap!
Luckily spring is only 2-3 months away, so lets see..
'I love you because you give me purpose.' - Jesse
Words to describe this book -
Dragged
Fucked-up
Over the top
&
Too much sex.
Kept felt like yelling 'CHILL YOUR TITS AVA'
Fuck, she can give a deaf person a headache!!
Want to know what happened in this book? What mystery was unraveled?
Well.. His age, we learned about his scar question, about his past & how he got The Manor, about his affairs and sordid ex-life. That about sums out what we learned in 8500+ kindle count. Thats it, nothing else. In addition we got was more twists and more mystery. Its pissing off.
Basically all they did in this book was yell and bark at each other and have sex. Tons and tons of sex.
Like this book had more sex than Fsog1-2-3, Crossfire1-2, Up In the Air 1-2 and more! FUCK. And not in a good way. No one enjoys reading that much only about sex and nothing else. I felt like there was no story. Only SEX
I like steamy books but hell this shit doesn't work for me.
Not even bloody 6% into the book and I wanted to slap her right across her stupid ass face. Irritating lil bitch. I mean woman, stop being so bloody hyper like a crazy kid on sugar. AND calm the fuck down for heavens sake!
She's like all
'OH He's shaking, Is he having withdrawal symptoms'
Like sure crazy, just after 5 days.
'OMG, He had 3 bottles of Vodka, He's an alcoholic.. need to send him for AA'
Hell woman! He's just sad.
For fuck's sake! She won't even have a drink in front of him now.
I’ve waited too long for you. You’re my little piece of heaven. Nothing will rob you from me. Nothing.’ - Jesse
‘I want the woman with me who keeps my heart beating.’ - Jesse Awwieeeee *gushes*
35% in, I seriously feel like I'm reading a Mystery Erotica than a Romantic Erotica!
37% in the book, I am literally laughing at the absurdity of events!! I MEAN c'mon, you don't do that so someone. Its like using sex to get your ways. Fucking controlling freak.
44% in, Fuck... reading them yelling at each other has fucking given me a goddamned headaches. Swines.
Watch your fucking mouth, Akanksha.
I can totally hear Jesse yell that at me while reading this or any of my reviews! LOL
‘I knew you were the one the second I laid eyes on you. The one to bring me back to life.’
‘How did you know?’
‘Because my heart started beating again. - Jesse to Ava :') I love you, you weird controlling romantic adorable man!
‘What was the first thing you thought when you saw me?’ I ask.
He’s silent for a few moments. ‘Mine.’ he growls and bites my ear. - Ava and Jesse
Yes my friends, He is weirdly over the top controlling and batshit crazy but I am in love with him!
71% Woopie, Some more sex. How fucking fun. Agrh. I am going to cut his dick off if he fucks her again. Gimme some story here woman!!
73% Awwieeeeeeeeee~ :)
‘Ava, will you watch your fucking mouth?’ he sighs, but there’s relief in his voice. I’m half tempted to tell him to fetch the anti-bacterial solution and spray it in my mouth.
Jesse... Crazy fucking twisted controlling angry freak who is a total arse. I swear he is a loon!
Ava.... Weird bitch, but thank the good lord.. at least her character grew a little spine in this book and she matured a little I think. And what she did towards the end.. FUCKKKKKKKK! :O :O
Kate... She just became weird then weirder.
Ruth... I think she was on some sugar crack or something.. weird arse.
Sarah... SLUT, HOE, BITCH, SLUT, BITCH. AGRH. I want to kill her badly.
I liked the end bit, So I would say this jumps a star up from book1. Let's hope book3 jumps one more star. But seriously, according to me.. This book was bloody dragged and maybe the 3rd book could be fit into this. But idk, its some freakin' new trend to drag series on for 3 books at least.
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This book better fucking not have a weird ending, I already see a part three which has pissed the living shit out of me. Agrh! Irritating crap!
Luckily spring is only 2-3 months away, so lets see..
February 16, 2013
I don't know if there was a deep hidden message in this book, you know, some kind of deep meaning that I didn't get. But if there were, I could only come to the conclusion that my brain isn't developed enough to comprehend the value of it.
Let me tell you what I do know. I now know why the author chose the name Beneath this man, and it's because this 'story' is about a man walking all over a girl's life, self-esteem and dignity and ripping every ounce of rational thought out of her head (and I don't mean it in the good way). This woman has literally put her life beneath her 'feelings' for this man, a man that deserves nothing else but to be left to rot in a pile of flesh-eating bugs.
Even though this book is completely plotless and filled with crappy dialogues, there is a great variety when it comes to humiliation and abuse. At the very beginning of the series we have this girl who is portrayed to be relatively normal--you know, she is young, she is fairly successful in what she does. Yes, she is out of a bad relationship, but haven't we all been like that at some point? Then this guy comes along and smashes everything for her. He literally takes her life away from her by dickmatizing her--he makes her a slave to the cock, girls, and you know it.
But it gets even better in Beneath this man. He is literally telling her how she is supposed to live her life. He wants her around him all the time, so that he can fucking control every damn second of her life. And if he were reading this, he would simply say 'Watch your fucking mouth!'
Now, probably every girl on this planet loves the alpha-male and/or the bad boy. Women just feel the need to be protected, you know--it's pretty natural and I accept it. What I cannot accept, however, is how on earth is it possible for women to like this book altogether. This is a book about a woman being ordered around, told and forced what to do, not about a woman who is loved. And if you still think that you are about to read a love story, you should simply get it out of your heads. This is not love; this is all about a girl becoming obsessed with a guy's dick. And even though a lot of Jesse's actions are explained through his supposed love to Ava, I cannot feel the love in the air. What I feel is a woman's desperation to be with a person who is manipulating her with sex. To be honest, I was very happy when she somehow grasped it at one point, but unfortunately this insight didn't last long.
I think that I could best describe this book by using the author's own words:
'My sanity is certainly questionable, but I'm sane enough to admit that. I was a normal, sound-minded girl. I definitely don't qualify for that anymore.'
To sum it up--no self-respecting woman that is sane, not under chemically induced coma or drugged should like this book. Because liking this book automatically means that you would enjoy going through all of the shit described in this book. Oh yeah, and then rate it 5 stars.
Let me tell you what I do know. I now know why the author chose the name Beneath this man, and it's because this 'story' is about a man walking all over a girl's life, self-esteem and dignity and ripping every ounce of rational thought out of her head (and I don't mean it in the good way). This woman has literally put her life beneath her 'feelings' for this man, a man that deserves nothing else but to be left to rot in a pile of flesh-eating bugs.
Even though this book is completely plotless and filled with crappy dialogues, there is a great variety when it comes to humiliation and abuse. At the very beginning of the series we have this girl who is portrayed to be relatively normal--you know, she is young, she is fairly successful in what she does. Yes, she is out of a bad relationship, but haven't we all been like that at some point? Then this guy comes along and smashes everything for her. He literally takes her life away from her by dickmatizing her--he makes her a slave to the cock, girls, and you know it.
But it gets even better in Beneath this man. He is literally telling her how she is supposed to live her life. He wants her around him all the time, so that he can fucking control every damn second of her life. And if he were reading this, he would simply say 'Watch your fucking mouth!'
Now, probably every girl on this planet loves the alpha-male and/or the bad boy. Women just feel the need to be protected, you know--it's pretty natural and I accept it. What I cannot accept, however, is how on earth is it possible for women to like this book altogether. This is a book about a woman being ordered around, told and forced what to do, not about a woman who is loved. And if you still think that you are about to read a love story, you should simply get it out of your heads. This is not love; this is all about a girl becoming obsessed with a guy's dick. And even though a lot of Jesse's actions are explained through his supposed love to Ava, I cannot feel the love in the air. What I feel is a woman's desperation to be with a person who is manipulating her with sex. To be honest, I was very happy when she somehow grasped it at one point, but unfortunately this insight didn't last long.
I think that I could best describe this book by using the author's own words:
'My sanity is certainly questionable, but I'm sane enough to admit that. I was a normal, sound-minded girl. I definitely don't qualify for that anymore.'
To sum it up--no self-respecting woman that is sane, not under chemically induced coma or drugged should like this book. Because liking this book automatically means that you would enjoy going through all of the shit described in this book. Oh yeah, and then rate it 5 stars.
March 20, 2018
★★★★★! Beneath This Man, book 2 of 3. The continuation of the in control yet so out-of-control, Jesse Ward’s intense whirlwind romance with Ava O’Shea!
“I look up into his green eyes and wisely note that he’s not in a fucking about mood. I want to bring to his attention that I’m not happy about his evasion of my enquiry, but I know it will get me entirely nowhere right now. Besides, I’m absolutely delighted to see my domineering man back. It’s been too long.”
This Man Series is the intense, epic saga about Jesse Ward, Mr. Sexy, Bossy, Compulsive and Secretive Extraordinaire, in his relentless pursuit and seduction of interior designer, Ava O’Shea. Their story is filled with covert pasts and hidden agendas! It’s truly a wild, bumpy and emotional ride loaded with intrigue and shockers, undiluted lust and mind-bending sex plus a compulsive and intense love. Be prepared to be swept away by their story!
Books in This Man series should be read in order:
Book 1: This Man
Book 2: Beneath This Man
Book 3: This Man Confessed
Book 4: With This Man
Beneath This Man (book 2) picks up just days after the shocking cliff-hanger ending of book 1. Jesse and Ava have lots to overcome and uncover. For starters Jesse’s secrets and compulsive need to control and Eva’s desperate struggle not to be swallowed by everything that is Jesse, faltering between needing and demanding to know and not standing up enough for herself. Add to that their intense, co-dependent feelings and addictive sexual attraction and throw in vindictive villains, surprises and set-backs and you have a heck of a roller-coaster. Strap on your seatbelts, or should I say handcuff yourself to something…
Jesse Ward is just what I needed. In fact he is everything I needed! He truly is all pure, sexy, unadulterated bossy alpha!
Six words to describe Jesse: Intense, bossy, compulsive, enigmatic, possessive and elusive.
I’d also like to extend my sincere thanks for introducing us to all that is sex with Jesse (or fucks depending on the mood):
Reminder fucks, Sleepy sex, Make friends sex, Shower fucks, Hangover sex, Catching up sex, Sense fucks, Seeing stars fucks, Apology fucks, Possessive fucks, Retribution fucks, Sleepy celebration sex… The last one courtesy Ava.
“Watch your mouth. I pissed on your plan?’ he asks incredulously. ‘Ava, let me tell you, nowhere in my plan was it written that you would have me restrained and at your mercy. So, it is you who pissed all over my plan.”
Ava O’Shea is everything that Jesse needed and everything we needed to keep the story going. She stood up to him, she succumbed to him, she riled him, she created more drama and she kept the mystery and story going by NOT demanding answers.
Six words to describe Ava; Talented, strong, focused, ambitious, stubborn and meek.
“He’s fighting a grin. ‘I am confident, because you said yes. Or was it…’ He looks up to the ceiling in deep thought and then back at me. ‘Oh, I remember. It was… yes, yes, yes, fucking hell, yes!
Euphoric Angst! Intense! Epic! Captivating! I am so thankful to Ms. Malpas!
“Kiss me, now.’ he demands, and I dive straight in with an appreciation kiss. He’s opened up and I feel so much better. Basking on Central Jesse cloud nine has resumed.”
As I’m coming down from all that is “Central Jesse Cloud Nine” I find myself staring into space. What an a.m.a.z.i.n.g. read! I think I am going to need some sense knocked back into me – seriously! Jesse. Jesse! JESSE! JESSSEEEE! Ugh, actually what I need is book 3, This Man Confessed. What a relief it’s about to be released! Three… Two… ONE… ZEROOO!!!
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Hero rating: 5+ stars
Heroine rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes rating: 5 stars
Sex scenes frequency: 5 stars
Storyline concept rating: 5 stars
Storyline execution rating: 5 stars
Storytelling skills rating: 5 stars
Story ending rating: N/A
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Overall rating: 5 stars
Would I recommend this series: Yes.
Would I re-read this series: Yes!
Would I read future books by this author: Yes.
March 24, 2023
1.5 Cheater cheater pumpkin eater stars
I’m gonna preface this by saying I loved this back in the day. So I’ll give it some points. 2013 Sonia was waaaaay more forgiving than 2023 Sonia. I hold grudges, and this grudge has been 10 years in the making 😬.
Jesse wants to keep Ava all for himself yet can’t keep his D out of other women.
I’m triggered and bitter lol.
Sigh. I loved this back in the day😒. Sonia from 10 years ago had low standards for accepting a cheater back😐.
Grovel needed? Nah. For what? Let me just keep reading.
His D was where? Who cares? It’s M. A. G. I. C. 🙄
Many will say he didn’t cheat. They were “broken up” or “not official”. But I’m team Rachel, alllll day. Every. Day. I’m gonna take her side on this. I'm biased 🤷.
Ava didn’t sleep around, but it’s okay if Jesse did?
Nerp. Nope. Nooo.
It was 4 days of Jesse sleeping with countless women (he doesn’t even remember who they were), and then, the cherry on top, was having the same ow that’s been causing drama this whole series (and previous f buddy) beat him up because he’s a tortured soul (he has demons. I’ll give him that). Ava walks in on it, of course, and the angst was real y’all. My stomach was CHUUUUURNING!
But it’s okay, cause Ava is sooo forgiving 🤡.
It must be cool walking around Jesse’s club/The Manor and questioning whether the love of your life has f’ed the women that are around you 😒.
2 women approach Jesse and Ava overhears 3 other different ow talking about how they slept with Jesse 😡😡😡.
It’s not every day that you can ask a random woman where your man works if she thinks Jesse is the bee's knees in the bedroom 😐. Having the camaraderie with fellow women must be nice 😐🤡. I'm sure many women COULD envy that🤡.🤡.🤡., but not all of us...
It’s cool though cause Jesse is OTT jp. He’s all about Ava 🤡
😒😒😒😒😒🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
With heroes like this, why do we need to read romance 🤡.
I’m gonna preface this by saying I loved this back in the day. So I’ll give it some points. 2013 Sonia was waaaaay more forgiving than 2023 Sonia. I hold grudges, and this grudge has been 10 years in the making 😬.
Jesse wants to keep Ava all for himself yet can’t keep his D out of other women.
I’m triggered and bitter lol.
Sigh. I loved this back in the day😒. Sonia from 10 years ago had low standards for accepting a cheater back😐.
Grovel needed? Nah. For what? Let me just keep reading.
His D was where? Who cares? It’s M. A. G. I. C. 🙄
Many will say he didn’t cheat. They were “broken up” or “not official”. But I’m team Rachel, alllll day. Every. Day. I’m gonna take her side on this. I'm biased 🤷.
Ava didn’t sleep around, but it’s okay if Jesse did?
Nerp. Nope. Nooo.
It was 4 days of Jesse sleeping with countless women (he doesn’t even remember who they were), and then, the cherry on top, was having the same ow that’s been causing drama this whole series (and previous f buddy) beat him up because he’s a tortured soul (he has demons. I’ll give him that). Ava walks in on it, of course, and the angst was real y’all. My stomach was CHUUUUURNING!
But it’s okay, cause Ava is sooo forgiving 🤡.
It must be cool walking around Jesse’s club/The Manor and questioning whether the love of your life has f’ed the women that are around you 😒.
2 women approach Jesse and Ava overhears 3 other different ow talking about how they slept with Jesse 😡😡😡.
It’s not every day that you can ask a random woman where your man works if she thinks Jesse is the bee's knees in the bedroom 😐. Having the camaraderie with fellow women must be nice 😐🤡. I'm sure many women COULD envy that🤡.🤡.🤡., but not all of us...
It’s cool though cause Jesse is OTT jp. He’s all about Ava 🤡
😒😒😒😒😒🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
With heroes like this, why do we need to read romance 🤡.
June 16, 2013
I'm on a Central Jesse Cloud Nine!!!
First of all, since I haven't been able to put casting photos in my review of This Man, I'm gonna do it here, so:
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for the one and only, The Lord of The Sex Manor--
JESSE FVCKIN' WARD!!! :
I didn't think Jesse Ward can be more crazy but in Beneath This Man, the guy introduced us to a whole new level of CUHRAZY. It's bordering DELUSIONAL.
I didn't know how I managed to finish this one when the entire time I was reading, I was like this:
I'm so close to throwing and smashing things I see because this book is just UGH. INFURIATING.
Here's a breakdown of all the things that happened in this book (Contains spoilers so read at your own risk ):
*Jesse is miserable and so is Ava. Jesse asks her to stay in her life (after 5 LOOOOONNNNGGGG DAYS of being apart), she agreed.
And in no particular order:
*Sappy emotional shit (i.e. ILYs and I need you) from Jesse and Ava.
*Ava having a lot of questions for Jesse. Jesse refuses to answer.
*Fvcking.
*Ava asking how old Jesse is, the bastard plays guessing game A-FVCKING-GAIN!
*Ava's pills went missing...
WHY AM I NOT SURPRISED???
*Yelling. A lot of angst. Fvcking.
*Ava swearing.
*Jesse: WATCH YOUR FUCKING MOUTH!
*FVCKING. Jesse asking Ava who's in control and all that shit.
*Jesse bullying Ava into saying YES to whatever he wants. Ava says YES.
*Ava's pills went missing again.
*Jesse asking Ava, Are you pregnant? or Are you eating for two? As if we didn't know already
*Sappy emotional talk again from both our MCs.
*Ava asking Jesse questions about him. Jesse nudges them.
*Ava using swear words.
* MOUTH!
*FVCKING. RETRIBUTION FVCK. Who's in control Ava? You.
Who do you need, Ava? You.
BLAH BLAH BLAH.
*Jesse trampling.
*Our MCs fighting again.
* WATCH YOUR FVCKING MOUTH!
*Sense fvck.
*Emotional talk. Exchange of sweet words and all that.
This just keeps on repeating over and over.
AGAIN. AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN.
I SWEAR IT'S NEVER ENDING!!! IT'S HYSTERICAL! OMG! I WANNA SCREAM: GIMME SOMETHING NEW!!!
But, I didn't include the parts I did love in there.
This Man taught us the types of fvck. Beneath This Man added few types namely:
*Retribution fvck
*Sense fvck
and
*Truth fvck --c/o Ava (I really love this scene: PAYBACK TIME!!!)
MY THOUGHTS:
Is Jesse still the same? Oh no. He's worse! He's more crazy than ever. And he messed up a LOT!!! And oh, we get to find out his REAL AGE! Yeah right, I found myself asking: That's his age? Why make a big fuss about it? tsk tsk *shakes head*
AVA AVA AVA...I don't know what I feel about her. She easily succumbs to what Jesse wants her to do. Like really? I don't know if I want to strangle her or I want to strangle her.
Now, if you're asking me why I didn't love this as much as I loved the first book, that's because in the first book, all of the things they did were new to me, and in this book, where they all did practically the same thing as in the first book, I was kinda like: MEH. DEJA FUCKIN' VU.
I think the book tends to be repetitive, but still I kept on going, and at about 80-ish% onwards, the book made LOTS of progress. Things got more intense and I loved it!
The thing about Ruth Quinn though
UGH, IDK what to think anymore. All I know is we'll have her on the 3rd installment.
And of course, our resident bitch Sarah makes a comeback in this book. I know you all love her, I know I do. LOL. JK.
I HATE YOU, SLUT!
Oh girl, the things I wanna do to you (and trust me, you won't like 'em) so can you just please:
SHOO! SCRAM! SKEDADDLE!
coz seriously, you're getting on my nerves. I just can't understand why Jesse isn't getting rid of her after everything she did. DITCH HER, ASSHOLE!
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I won't really mind if she gets killed on the next book. *grins*
So, if you're gonna ask me if I'm gonna read the third book, I say:
ABSOFVCKINLUTELY!!! OFFVCKINCOURSE!!! ARE YOU CRAZY?! I LIKE TO TORTURE MYSELF!
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Okay, I seriously need to get myself checked coz I don't think my sanity's still intact. I'm officially drained.
This book brings out the best in me...NOT!
Thank you very much Ava and Jesse!
Actual rating: 3.5-ish STARS!
REVIEW/RANT DONE! UGH I'M EXHAUSTED!
August 2, 2017
1,5 stars
I'm sorry....I know the majority liked Beneath This Man, the 2nd book in Jodi Ellen Malpas's This ManTrilogy........but it just didn't work out for me.
Jesse Ward has become beyond obsessive.......his behaviour is weird and crazy and extreme...so what if we now know his age and how he received the famous scar and how evil and horrible his parents were...blah blah blah....
And just as fast as I can......forget those thoughts......rather......I just love sex with Jesse.....so think I will just give in to him..........Pleeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Truthfully...........I'm become a bit "enthusiastic" about this series, so I probably will read book #3......much to my dismay!!!!
I'm sorry....I know the majority liked Beneath This Man, the 2nd book in Jodi Ellen Malpas's This ManTrilogy........but it just didn't work out for me.
Jesse Ward has become beyond obsessive.......his behaviour is weird and crazy and extreme...so what if we now know his age and how he received the famous scar and how evil and horrible his parents were...blah blah blah....
I could not like Jesse in this book......his actions were pretty scary.....he lies to Ava about a lot of important things...those are not little white lies......he manipulates her......he stalks her.....he checks up on her....
“Do they want to keep me in a glass box so nothing and no one can hurt me?”.interrupts her business meetings.....STALKER....STALKER....NOT MUCH............
“You're mine, and mine alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?”
At first, I thought....finally, Ava is showing some backbone.........maybe it's true...after all, she handcuffs Jesse to the bed post and leaves him to stew......
And then what happens next???? Oooh, Jesse, Jesse
....So forgive me if I don't feel sorry for you.......when you say things like this.....
“He disregards my opinions and wishes at every turn, with his neurotic, challenging ways, and now I fear I’m becoming neurotic and challenging as well. He brings out the worst in me, and I know damn well I bring out the worst in him.”
And just as fast as I can......forget those thoughts......rather......I just love sex with Jesse.....so think I will just give in to him..........Pleeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
hell, this woman, Ava, drove me absolutely bonkers!!!! I wanted to jump into the book and give her a piece of my mind..............like something like this...
I like well-written sex scenes that form part of the story........but how much is enough sex scenes....
“Well, Mr Ward. Given how much sex we have, I'd say you're the majority shareholder of power in this relationship.”And for heaven's sake........what about carpet burn.......but no, this does not happen in fiction darlings........and no, Jesse Ward does not need Viagra for those hundreds and hundreds and more hundreds of sex times with sweet little Ava...
This book could have been cut in half.....there was so much repetition that I found myself skimming a lot of pages.
Truthfully...........I'm become a bit "enthusiastic" about this series, so I probably will read book #3......much to my dismay!!!!
January 20, 2013
I don't know why for the life of me I keep reading these books, I must be sick in the head. Reading these two books is like exploring the mind of a certified nut job, how can any woman think this shit is romantic or better yet sexy?
Jesse, oh Jesse, here's a tip, just cause you deny you're an alcoholic doesn't make it true. Guess what? YOU'RE A FUCKING ALCOHOLIC ! I don't care how you dress it up, you have a problem and blaming other people for your actions is just stupid. No one forced that bottle of booze in your hand, that was all you. I honestly don't understand how Ava can go back to someone who is nothing more than a brash, overbearing, emotionally unstable, sex addict, and all around asshole, of a man. I kept waiting for him to install a GPS chip on her ass, he didn't even give her privacy in the toilet for peets sake! Yes, he loves her, that's nice, so whats more even more romantic than a declaration of love, ah yes a proposal mid-fuck. What girl wouldn't swoon over that move, here's what I have to say to that:
What's more annoying than Jesse is Ava, she just lets him continuously push her around. Not only him but his friends too, after being wrangled into checking on Jesse she stays to take care of him. Uh, let his fucking friends do that shit, you don't owe him anything. Ava eventually relents and continues her relationship with the psycho but its anything but healthy. He forces her into situations she is clearly uncomfortable with and its painful to read. Every time she "stands her ground" she ends up relenting in a hot minute, and is on her back in less time than that. She finally wises up to his motives regarding her birth control pills but it was more of a slap on the wrist than anything. Ava, please for the love of God, run for the hills and don't look back.
I don't know how the rest of the trilogy will play out, but I know that it will most likely end with me being frustrated and ready to punch someone. I can only hope that if anyone meets a real life Jesse Ward they turn around and walk the other way, no sex is worth all the shit that goes along with a crazy.
Jesse, oh Jesse, here's a tip, just cause you deny you're an alcoholic doesn't make it true. Guess what? YOU'RE A FUCKING ALCOHOLIC ! I don't care how you dress it up, you have a problem and blaming other people for your actions is just stupid. No one forced that bottle of booze in your hand, that was all you. I honestly don't understand how Ava can go back to someone who is nothing more than a brash, overbearing, emotionally unstable, sex addict, and all around asshole, of a man. I kept waiting for him to install a GPS chip on her ass, he didn't even give her privacy in the toilet for peets sake! Yes, he loves her, that's nice, so whats more even more romantic than a declaration of love, ah yes a proposal mid-fuck. What girl wouldn't swoon over that move, here's what I have to say to that:
What's more annoying than Jesse is Ava, she just lets him continuously push her around. Not only him but his friends too, after being wrangled into checking on Jesse she stays to take care of him. Uh, let his fucking friends do that shit, you don't owe him anything. Ava eventually relents and continues her relationship with the psycho but its anything but healthy. He forces her into situations she is clearly uncomfortable with and its painful to read. Every time she "stands her ground" she ends up relenting in a hot minute, and is on her back in less time than that. She finally wises up to his motives regarding her birth control pills but it was more of a slap on the wrist than anything. Ava, please for the love of God, run for the hills and don't look back.
I don't know how the rest of the trilogy will play out, but I know that it will most likely end with me being frustrated and ready to punch someone. I can only hope that if anyone meets a real life Jesse Ward they turn around and walk the other way, no sex is worth all the shit that goes along with a crazy.
January 18, 2013
I´m not sure about this book yet, I´m giving it 4 stars I may change to 5...Ava got on my nerves quite a bit, but mainly the rating would bc of the steamy scenes...
Jesse is quite controlling and a tad immature in this book, but all his creativity regarding the sex in their relationship kind of balances my liking him.
They are at it like 90% of the story, and the other 10% is filled with drama at the Manor, at the PH, at the club. We finally find out how old Jesse really is :)
The sex is awesome, but the rest is good.
Who I picture as Jesse...
February 9, 2019
"Ava, why the fuck am I handcuffed to the bed?”
More desperation in the second book...
More yelling...
More wild emotions...
More drinking...
More sex...
More kinky sex...
More shocking truths...
More controlling and resisting....
More lies...
More forgiveness...
More passion...
"I want you here when I go to sleep." He licks my bottom lip. "And I want you here when I wake up. Starting and ending my day with you is all I need.”
God...I ADORE Jesse Ward!
Three… Two… One… Zero, Baby!!!
August 31, 2016
Well...
To be honest, I've never been this close to getting a headache while reading a book as I was with this one...
Seriously, this is one of the most frustrating and exhausting books I've EVER read.
Review might contain spoilers for those who haven't read This Man yet...
Ava and Jesse's relationship in a nutshell:
♦ Ava and Jesse driving each other C.R.A.Z.Y.
♦ Jesse hiding Ava's birth control pills.
♦ Sex, lots of sex in all the different forms including:
♢ Retribution f*ck
♢ Apology f*ck
♢ Truth f*ck
♢ Sense f*ck
♢ Sleepy sex
♢ Celebration sex
♦ Three...two...one...zero, baby. -> Jesse giving Ava "The Countdown".
♦ Jesse telling Ava to "watch her fucking mouth" whenever she sweares.
♦ Jesse refusing to tell Ava his real age .
♦ Women from Jesse's past trying to tear them apart in order to get him back.
♦ Ava being on Central Jesse Cloud Nine.
End of.
Despite the fact that this book mentally exhausted me like no other book ever has, I did find myself spellbound by Ava and Jesse's unique and dramatic love life and I was unable to stop reading their over-the-top crazy story. Eventually, I really did end up liking the second part of this trilogy much more than the first one.
Except for Ava...
OMG, Ava...
There were soooo many times where I wanted to yell at her to get her head out of the sand and to stop being so naïve. She made me want to pull my hair out every time she let Jesse trample all over her BUT, luckily, she did start to stand up for herself more towards the ending. So there's still hope for her yet.
And then there's Jesse and his ever domineering and controlling ways...
I mean, it can't possibly be healthy to be this possessive and obsessed, right!?
"You're mine, and mine alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?"
Jesse pretty much takes "crazy obsessed and controlling" to a whole new level, which would drive any other sane woman insane. And although it drives Ava insane too, she manages to challenge him in other ways which makes them complement each other perfectly.
And it's kind of hard not to fall for Jesse when he's saying things like this...
"I can't believe you're in my life. I can't believe you're mine. You are so, so precious to me, baby."
And this...
*SWOON*
So yeah, even though Ava and Jesse drive each other crazy mad sometimes, it's also obvious that they're crazy in love and I can't wait to find out how their story continues. (After I've taken a mental breather, that is, because I'm sure there's a lot more drama and craziness to come...).
♦ 3.5-ish STARS ♦
January 19, 2013
Really need this book to come out.....
Update:just read the entire book again......still have over a month for the next one! Did I say I rrrealllllllyyyy need the next book?
So close, yet so far away!! Does it cause alarm bells to go off if I tell you I am planning my day around this book release??
Update: Sigh.....it was almost painful to watch Jesse and Ava's relationship evolve. So many secrets, so many questions. Jesse wants all of the control as much as Ava wants her independence. They are so volatile. Jesse is so passionate and dominate. I love how they needed each other almost like a drug addiction. It was a roller-coaster of emotions. The sex was so incredibly hot like a marathon of one scorching encounter after another. Ms. Malpas certainly outdid herself with another 5 star read! I can't wait to see how the 3rd installment plays out. Sigh... How will I get through the next few months????
April 20, 2015
5 Central Jesse Cloud Nine, Crazy Mad Stars!!!
Where to begin... Beneath this Man left off right where This Man ended. 5 days since Ava has seen Jesse. They are both broken. They are both a mess. They both realize that the need each other.
Jesse Ward- you are crazy beautiful, crazy mad, crazy possessive, crazy in love, crazy sexy... key word... CRAZY!
Lord of the Sex Manor.
Mr. Challenging. Domineering. Alpha male.
Sexy as hell. Sweet. ‘Easy going’ lol
Jesse was much more likable in this book than in the first. To be completely honest, I liked this book much more than the first! Jesse was a little crazy, as I’m sure we’ve established. Jesse has come a long way. He is not perfect, but he’s trying to heal. We learned a lot more about Jesse and his past in this book, though he still has a little mystery left. Loved that we finally found out Jesse’s age!
Some of Jesse’s favorite lines...
“Ava, this is not up for discussion. End of.”
“Always in Lace.”
“We’re going to make friends.”
“Three.. Two... One... Zero.”
“Ava, watch your mouth.”
“Ava, will you watch your fucking mouth!”
“MOUTH!”
“For God’s sake, Ava stop swearing!”
“Will you stop fucking swearing?”
Jesse and Ava both love each other. They both need each other. They have an intense relationship. With lots and lots of sex: Sleepy sex, sleepy celebration sex, reminder fucking, retribution sex, sense fucking, the list goes on and on But it was hot!!! 100% steamy and sexy!
“It’s just my fucking luck that I go and fall crazy in love with the most impossible woman.” I like Ava, I do. She drove me a little more crazy at time during the story than Jesse did! I wish she would have more of a backbone with Jesse, but I could see how it would be hard to say no to him.
The story was great, then at around the 85% mark...
YEP!
I have to say this part of the book made me love Ava!
Best. Line. Ever. “You EVER lay a finger on him again, requested or not, and I won’t stop until I’ve snapped every bone in your fucking body. Do you understand me?”
I am really excited for the next book, but a little nervous. I loved the ending and I’m worried things will change. But I’m sure it will be awesome and answer some questions we still have. ..
“You’re mine, and mind alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?” He withdraws and slowly plunges back in. “What about you? Are you just mine?” I ask, shifting my hips up to capture the delightful penetration.
“Just yours, Ava. Tell me you love me.”
“What?” I cry, when he hits me with a hard drive.
“You heard me.” he says softly. “Don’t make me fuck it out of you, baby.”
July 17, 2024
"You completely consume me, Ava. I can't function without you."
This book was exhausting. It was non-stop, back and forth, DRAMA. If you like that kind of story, you'll love this book. So much of the confusion and angst could have been cleared up with one grown-up conversation. Neither of the MC's had the maturity level to do anything other than irritate each other, manipulate each other, and have lots of sex.
I kinda loved it even more the second time around!
"I've been surrounded by naked women with no respect for themselves all my life."
And he took every opportunity to use each and every one of them.
This book was exhausting. It was non-stop, back and forth, DRAMA. If you like that kind of story, you'll love this book. So much of the confusion and angst could have been cleared up with one grown-up conversation. Neither of the MC's had the maturity level to do anything other than irritate each other, manipulate each other, and have lots of sex.
I kinda loved it even more the second time around!
"I've been surrounded by naked women with no respect for themselves all my life."
And he took every opportunity to use each and every one of them.
November 26, 2018
*****FIVE+++++ STARS*****
April 6, 2013
♥4 (no-ish) BEYOND CRAZY Stars♥
‘It’s pure bliss, baby. Total gratification. Absolute, complete earth shifting, universe shaking love.’
A wild ride, a rollercoaster of emotions, a train wreck and in the end catharsis... This book had it all. Also had me glued upon it, with my eyes bulging and sometimes tears running down my face or head thrown back in laughter, this book (and THIS MAN) delivered...
After two books I can now say for sure. There are people out there, that are broken.
Damaged, crippled, unfunctioning. People with issues. In Jesse's case they are obvious but what took me by surprise in this book, is that apparently Ava has some too. I thought that she was just a coward running away all the time,
but now she is staying and she is fighting. For this relationship to work they got to find some middle group and they did. Jesse relents and Ava possesses. And they work. I'm appalled with their relationship and in love and excited. But it's them. Unique and fiercely realistic, completely crazy.
Ava
She left him.
It’s been five days since I have seen Jesse Ward. Five days of agony, five days of emptiness and five days of sobbing. There is nothing left in me. No emotion, no soul and no tears – nothing.
But she can't stay away.... She comes back. But now she is determined. To live, to possess, to fight dirty. And she is the only one that can solve the huge enigma that is Jesse Ward.
Jesse
His issues, have issues. Liar and painfully truthful, dominant and submissive, insane, neurotic, crazy, possessive, vulnerable, fragile, protective, exasperating and adoring, he is one of the most complex book characters I have come across. His secrets, have secret and the only thing I'm sure, is that Ava is his salvation, his little piece of haven, his sunshine.
‘You’re mine, and mine alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?’
‘I don’t deserve you, Ava. Not after the life I’ve lived. I’ve never had anything I’ve valued or wanted to protect. Now I have, and it’s a bizarre mixture of total happiness and complete fucking fear.’
But love is actually insane and it makes sense when everything else FAILS.
He was so unexpected, so passionate and so absolutely irresistible. And now he is wholly mine, and I am undeniably his.
I finally understand him.
I’ve finally got beneath this man.
No cliffhanger in this one but still many questions. Shocking and unapologetic. We got a glimpse of something terrible and there is a lot to explore.
Can't wait for more.... Strangely addictive and heartbreaking exciting, I've fallen for this story.
Jesse, Ava, you got it finally right, scr*w the world.... You deserve it...
‘It’s pure bliss, baby. Total gratification. Absolute, complete earth shifting, universe shaking love.’
A wild ride, a rollercoaster of emotions, a train wreck and in the end catharsis... This book had it all. Also had me glued upon it, with my eyes bulging and sometimes tears running down my face or head thrown back in laughter, this book (and THIS MAN) delivered...
After two books I can now say for sure. There are people out there, that are broken.
Damaged, crippled, unfunctioning. People with issues. In Jesse's case they are obvious but what took me by surprise in this book, is that apparently Ava has some too. I thought that she was just a coward running away all the time,
but now she is staying and she is fighting. For this relationship to work they got to find some middle group and they did. Jesse relents and Ava possesses. And they work. I'm appalled with their relationship and in love and excited. But it's them. Unique and fiercely realistic, completely crazy.
Ava
She left him.
It’s been five days since I have seen Jesse Ward. Five days of agony, five days of emptiness and five days of sobbing. There is nothing left in me. No emotion, no soul and no tears – nothing.
But she can't stay away.... She comes back. But now she is determined. To live, to possess, to fight dirty. And she is the only one that can solve the huge enigma that is Jesse Ward.
Jesse
His issues, have issues. Liar and painfully truthful, dominant and submissive, insane, neurotic, crazy, possessive, vulnerable, fragile, protective, exasperating and adoring, he is one of the most complex book characters I have come across. His secrets, have secret and the only thing I'm sure, is that Ava is his salvation, his little piece of haven, his sunshine.
‘You’re mine, and mine alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?’
‘I don’t deserve you, Ava. Not after the life I’ve lived. I’ve never had anything I’ve valued or wanted to protect. Now I have, and it’s a bizarre mixture of total happiness and complete fucking fear.’
But love is actually insane and it makes sense when everything else FAILS.
He was so unexpected, so passionate and so absolutely irresistible. And now he is wholly mine, and I am undeniably his.
I finally understand him.
I’ve finally got beneath this man.
No cliffhanger in this one but still many questions. Shocking and unapologetic. We got a glimpse of something terrible and there is a lot to explore.
Can't wait for more.... Strangely addictive and heartbreaking exciting, I've fallen for this story.
Jesse, Ava, you got it finally right, scr*w the world.... You deserve it...
January 18, 2013
Not sure what to really say about this one. It flat out made me crazy.
The first half this was me...
DID YOU PEOPLE LEARN NOTHING!?!?! WHY DO YOU KEEP DOING THIS!!!!
Then I was all .... Finally some movement!!!
And then that evil *bleep* Sarah got involved...
And then....holy shit...did not see that coming...
.....and then the end....
I'm just exhausted. I'm pretty sure if Ava and Jessie don't get some professional help in the next book, I'm going to need some.
Impatiently waiting for book three....
The first half this was me...
DID YOU PEOPLE LEARN NOTHING!?!?! WHY DO YOU KEEP DOING THIS!!!!
Then I was all .... Finally some movement!!!
And then that evil *bleep* Sarah got involved...
And then....holy shit...did not see that coming...
.....and then the end....
I'm just exhausted. I'm pretty sure if Ava and Jessie don't get some professional help in the next book, I'm going to need some.
Impatiently waiting for book three....
May 22, 2013
"Your not giving me the countdown!"
”Three...”
No Jesse I can’t stand you and Ava. Your both crazy and I’m not giving this book 4 stars!
”Two...”
Jesse stop, where are her birth control pills?
”One...”
Jesse what’s up with you and that b*tch Sara? I think you’re a hypocrite for not firing her!
”Watch your mouth!”
”Zero...”
Okay, Okay Jesse you have the power and a 4 star rating. Ugh!
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I’ll admit it, I’m not a fan of Ava O’Shea and Jesse Ward. I find them both to be absolutely crazy! I read This Man and pretty much hated their continuous loop of a craziness. He dictates power, she says no, she runs, he chases, he brings to her to submission through sex and we do it all over again. The reason why I ended up liking the first book was how it ended and the fact that I'm nosey. I’m constantly complaining about this couple. While at the same time, I’m still reading and gossiping about them.
After the first chapter we fall right back into the loop of craziness. Jesse’s demands, Ava’s attempt at standing up for herself, and Jesse’s retribution. I’m not sure which character I despise more it maybe a tie!
Not until the last half of the book did I start to read a little quicker and get caught up in the drama. Secrets are revealed about Mr. Ward. Some are understandable and some not so understandable. The ending is not a cliffhanger, so readers can breathe easy.
Once again, the last 20 percent of the book had me hooked. I’m not on “Central Jesse Cloud Nine” but this story definitely confirms the fact that there is someone out there for everyone. I think these two deserve each other.
”I love you, beyond crazy.”
Wishing Jesse and Ava good luck in book 3. I think.
March 22, 2018
Reread on March 19th- 22nd!
I am so glad I have been rereading this series, I’ll have all of the details of the series for when I read Book four!
This is book two and I found it so much better than the first! The angst in this one made me go through so many emotions! I was so absolutely hooked on the dynamics between Eva and Jesse! I can’t wait for the newest book!! I’m onto book two now!!!
I am so glad I have been rereading this series, I’ll have all of the details of the series for when I read Book four!
This is book two and I found it so much better than the first! The angst in this one made me go through so many emotions! I was so absolutely hooked on the dynamics between Eva and Jesse! I can’t wait for the newest book!! I’m onto book two now!!!
April 1, 2022
reread March 2022
reread August 2014
My Thoughts:
♦ Finally, the truth comes out about his age. love how Ava got it out of him...hate who came to his rescue!
♦ Finding out what's going on with Mikael and his wife
♦ The times Jesse left & always ended up at the same place with the same person!
♦ Black Lace & diamonds
♦ All hell breaks loose at 85%...
...shocking, crazy & unbelievable!!
♦ What's up with Ruth Quinn? Coral? And who is Sally dating?
♦ 3-2-1-Zero
♦ Ava being cuffed...never heard that type of you-know-what before!
♦ All Things Terrace ♥
Favorite quotes:
♥ "You’re mine, and mine alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?"
♥ "Because my heart started beating again."
♥ "It’s not your history that is hurting me. It’s you."
reread August 2014
My Thoughts:
♦ Finally, the truth comes out about his age. love how Ava got it out of him...hate who came to his rescue!
♦ Finding out what's going on with Mikael and his wife
♦ The times Jesse left & always ended up at the same place with the same person!
♦ Black Lace & diamonds
♦ All hell breaks loose at 85%...
...shocking, crazy & unbelievable!!
♦ What's up with Ruth Quinn? Coral? And who is Sally dating?
♦ 3-2-1-Zero
♦ Ava being cuffed...never heard that type of you-know-what before!
♦ All Things Terrace ♥
Favorite quotes:
♥ "You’re mine, and mine alone, baby. Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Just mine. Do you understand me?"
♥ "Because my heart started beating again."
♥ "It’s not your history that is hurting me. It’s you."
June 11, 2020
Original review
Loved it! I can't wait for the next book. Ava was still a little dramatic at the beginning of the book but I don't care. Roll on Spring.
And Now....
This is still how I feel to a certain degree, although I warmed to Ava so much more during my re-read, she is on such an amazing roller-coaster ride with Jessie. There are terrible gut wrenching lows and magical, beautiful highs.
And gorgeous Jessie...if you have read the book you will know what an AMAZING HERO he is. Yes he has faults and failings, he makes mistakes and acts in ways we wish he wouldn't but he is so incredibly charismatic and loving and charming, and swoon-some, of course, every lady needs Jessie in their lives.
February 18, 2019
O continuare de excepție!
O poveste care se joaca cu emoțiile: una calda, una rece. Când bine, când rau.
Doua personaje încăpățânate, ce cred ca doar ei au dreptate. Unul obsedat de control si care crede ca trebuie sa-si apere partenera de absolut tot — Jesse.
Ava — m-a șocat. Eram convinsă că îl iubește, dar sa fie capabilă sa ii îndure atâta, sa îndure un adevărat calvar pentru a-si demonstra punctul de vedere in fata lui Jesse... Jos pălăria, fato!
O poveste care se joaca cu emoțiile: una calda, una rece. Când bine, când rau.
Doua personaje încăpățânate, ce cred ca doar ei au dreptate. Unul obsedat de control si care crede ca trebuie sa-si apere partenera de absolut tot — Jesse.
Ava — m-a șocat. Eram convinsă că îl iubește, dar sa fie capabilă sa ii îndure atâta, sa îndure un adevărat calvar pentru a-si demonstra punctul de vedere in fata lui Jesse... Jos pălăria, fato!
November 8, 2014
This book was intense, but Jesse kept me going and going....
We get closer and closer to Jesse and Ava.
Those two are so perfect!! Of course still steamy!!!!
Heaps of sex here *giggles*
I really love this series, if you haven't meet Jesse yet, please do!!!!
Best part, the whole setting takes place in London!!! Home home, hence it is double close.
Jesse Ward
August 28, 2016
((Lots of swearing is involved in this review; all spoilers clearly marked))
I don't know why I do these things to myself...
I knew what brand of bug-fuck-crazy I was going to get with Jesse Ward, and just sat here quietly and bought book two... as if I didn't know what was about to come at me.
I still found myself mentally yelling at the main character to run for her life from this absurdly shitty relationship... and yet I'm so stupidly captivated by this series I will probably still read book three...
...Seriously fucked up situation I have going on here.
I INSIST ON INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING JESSE WARD RANT IN ALL OF MY REVIEWS FOR THIS SERIES. BUCKLE UP:
Is anyone else freaked out at the amount of young girls crying "Book Boyfriend" at Jesse Ward? How is anything other than his dick desirable?
Read this rant ---->
Some of My Favorite Moments:
My Other reviews in the This Man Trilogy:
1 - This Man - Please read my review HERE
2 - Beneath This Man - Please read my review HERE
3 - This Man Confessed - Please read my review HERE
I don't know why I do these things to myself...
I knew what brand of bug-fuck-crazy I was going to get with Jesse Ward, and just sat here quietly and bought book two... as if I didn't know what was about to come at me.
I still found myself mentally yelling at the main character to run for her life from this absurdly shitty relationship... and yet I'm so stupidly captivated by this series I will probably still read book three...
...Seriously fucked up situation I have going on here.
I INSIST ON INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING JESSE WARD RANT IN ALL OF MY REVIEWS FOR THIS SERIES. BUCKLE UP:
Is anyone else freaked out at the amount of young girls crying "Book Boyfriend" at Jesse Ward? How is anything other than his dick desirable?
Read this rant ---->
Some of My Favorite Moments:
My Other reviews in the This Man Trilogy:
1 - This Man - Please read my review HERE
2 - Beneath This Man - Please read my review HERE
3 - This Man Confessed - Please read my review HERE
February 21, 2024
dnf bc this was getting wayy to crazy the author messed up these characters so bad i can't even enjoy their romance anymore 😤
June 12, 2013
I can give you four words why this book is only getting four stars.....
Watch your fucking mouth
It's that much of an issue and source of contention with me. I loathe a double standard and this one really gets me all riled up.
The first 75% of the book is a lot of bickering back and forth and it really wore on my nerves. Just when I was getting fed up, I got totally gobsmacked. I'm talking a whole range of emotions:
I WAS SHOCKED
I WAS ANGRY
I HAD TO DO A DOUBLE TAKE
I LITERALLY GOT SICK
I WAS SPEECHLESS
I was so emotionally and mentally stirred up I got to wondering if I was on drugs...or if I needed to be.
It's clear these two are toxic to each other and they've managed to infect me with their poison.
Jesse has been able to enrage me to the point of book homicide and yet he's still managed to secure a place in my heart. This man is truly something else and I'm anticipating his confession.
Watch your fucking mouth
It's that much of an issue and source of contention with me. I loathe a double standard and this one really gets me all riled up.
The first 75% of the book is a lot of bickering back and forth and it really wore on my nerves. Just when I was getting fed up, I got totally gobsmacked. I'm talking a whole range of emotions:
I WAS SHOCKED
I WAS ANGRY
I HAD TO DO A DOUBLE TAKE
I LITERALLY GOT SICK
I WAS SPEECHLESS
I was so emotionally and mentally stirred up I got to wondering if I was on drugs...or if I needed to be.
It's clear these two are toxic to each other and they've managed to infect me with their poison.
"We make each other crazy. That's the truth of it. We're no good for each other, and he does manipulate me. The problem is, I enjoy it."
Jesse has been able to enrage me to the point of book homicide and yet he's still managed to secure a place in my heart. This man is truly something else and I'm anticipating his confession.
December 29, 2016
I didn't like this one at all. I kept going because I was curious, but their back and forth, OMG!, both of them cray cray. She was a pushover and he was overly obsessive, maniacal, his behaviour even bordering on mental abuse I dare say so. Not to mention that Jesse is a constant fucking liar.
I may write more when I find some time...
I guess I will check the 3rd book since I already have on audio, better be some grovelling there and I hope for his behaviour to improve since I saw the glimpses of redemption at the end of this one. And she better grow some spine.
I may write more when I find some time...
I guess I will check the 3rd book since I already have on audio, better be some grovelling there and I hope for his behaviour to improve since I saw the glimpses of redemption at the end of this one. And she better grow some spine.
January 21, 2013
Agh I need to find out more of what happens. I hate all this business of waiting for books to come out I'm way too impatient.
thank God the day finally came when I got this & all I can say is wow. I can't wait for the 3rd now.
thank God the day finally came when I got this & all I can say is wow. I can't wait for the 3rd now.
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