This Man

This Man Trilogy, Book 1

By: Jodi Ellen Malpas

Narrated by: Edita Brychta

Length: 17 hrs and 19 mins

Publisher's summary

Named one of "The 20 Greatest Ever Romance Novels According to Goodreads Reviews" by O, The Oprah Magazine

Young interior designer Ava O'Shea has no idea what awaits her at the Manor. A run-of-the-mill consultation with a stodgy country gent seems likely, but what Ava finds instead is Jesse Ward - a devastatingly handsome, utterly confident, pleasure-seeking playboy who knows no boundaries.

Ava doesn't want to be attracted to this man, and yet she can't control the overwhelming desire that he stirs in her. She knows that her heart will never survive him and her instinct is telling her to run, but Jesse is not willing to let her go. He wants her and is determined to have her.

©2013 Jode Ellen Malpas (P)2013 Hachette Audio

Can't Wait for the Next Book

Would you consider the audio edition of This Man to be better than the print version?

Haven't read the book don't have the time I listen to all my books and really enjoyed it I actually find that I get a lot more out of listening to them, a good narrator can make a book the best or the worst and Edita Brychta was great

Any additional comments?

Just hate waiting for the next one which won't be out till the end of November and not sure if that is just the written version

Jesse Ward Is Shadier Than Christian Grey

I'm not quite sure how to put my feelings into words for this book. My emotions ran the gambit, but mostly I think I was just mad at Jesse for being an ass and Ava for putting up with it. I think I could have stood it better if she was a true submissive and he a true dominant, mostly the relationship seems borderline abusive, but the story just sucks you in. The secondary characters are fabulous. The language and narration take some getting used to because of the story taking place in London, England.
I've always said a good book takes you through all emotions, this one does. The content is for adults only. Worth a credit or the cash.

OMG! Sometimes the chase never ends!

Narrator was great. At first the chase is exciting but then it went on and on and on, etc. Had to fast forward through chapters due to girl goes to work, guy chases, girl goes to lunch, guy chases, then girl goes home, guy(Jessie) chases, they have fights, guy demands, etc. This goes on and on. Fast forward and you can pick back up. Then at the end you finally get some insight. I really liked the characters, sex was hot, again, there was a lot, LOT, of sex and it was hot.

It's soo intoxicating.

I just loved it! The narrator was just marvelous. It's like watching a movie.

3...2...1...Amazing

I can not get enough of Jesse and Ava! This Man series is my most favorite book series ever and the narrator did an amazing job.

Oh I’m so on Jesse central cloud nine now

Love the angst, love the push and pull... love Jesse’s complete and utter intoxication with Ava! Cannot wait for book 2! Hoping for more details to be revealed. Thanks for the ride!

Steamy

Would you listen to This Man again? Why?

Yes. I really enjoyed Jesse's passion, and the intense chemistry between him and Ava.

What other book might you compare This Man to and why?

Another review I read said it reminded them of Fifty Shades of Grey Series, which I loved. There were some similarities in each character's behavior, but I think Jesse and Ava's chemistry is even more than Christian and Anna's....I didn't think it was possible.

Have you listened to any of Edita Brychta’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

I have never listened to any, but I would again without a second thought. You could really get a sense of how each character was feeling through her narration.

Any additional comments?

I waited to download this series until the third one came out. Then I downloaded to listen while on vacation...I have 3 days left until I leave and I just finished the first book...Likely will be done the second before I leave....its a good...addictive listen.

This Man will make you want him!

Would you listen to This Man again? Why?

This is such a great story and I would listen to it again in a heartbeat! The characters are so wonderful and the narrator is really good at telling the story.

What was one of the most memorable moments of This Man?

When Eva finally gives in to Jesse for the first time you could feel the tension finally release between the two. The chemistry between them literally made me stop what I was doing to listen until the scene was over!

What does Edita Brychta bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Edita Brychta is fantastic at bringing the characters to life...even the men in the story. She puts so much emotion into every scene in the book.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

When Eva finally finds out the truth about "The Manor", the events that follow are so dramatic and emotionally draining on all the characters that you really feel it.

Any additional comments?

I am already enjoying the sequel! Can't wait to listen to the third one as well!

Hard to get into- But once I did-WOW!

Where does This Man rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This series is in my favorite top 10 romance series. I like the possessive strong alpha male, with the feisty independent woman.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I like Ava and Jesse Ward equally because of their strong personalities and their definite attraction to each other.

Which scene was your favorite?

I can't pick a scene that is my favorite because there were so many.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Hot, Hot!"

Any additional comments?

If you like 50 shades of Grey and Crossfire series, then you will love this series and it is worth a credit!

GOOOD....

Anxiously awaiting the next book in the series. I over this book. good story great narration.