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

Great!!!

I loved it and it kept me on my toes.
Really great book and omg Jesse ward awesome but so controlling.

Captivating from the 1st chapter

Would you listen to This Man again? Why?

Yes, and I am now. Their relationship just just blows me away, I am trying to see what hints get dropped that conclude the series that I missed.

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

There were many, it keeps you wanting more. If I had to pick just one, when he took her into his office to see his wall!

Which scene was your favorite?

Again, there were too many to choose just one and again, if I have to pick just one, when he took her into his office to see the wall.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Very extreme....I laughed, cried, sighed, got angry, breathtaking and just WOW!

Any additional comments?

I have also read the 50 shades trilogy,and the hacker series from Meredith Wild. This one blows them away. If it's BDSM erotica you are looking for, this one isn't for you. If it is an erotic, steamy, sexy love story that will make you fall in love, this is it. Words cannot describe the connection Jesse and Ava have in this trilogy and every couple should be so lucky to know just a fraction of their soul connecting passionate chemistry. Jesses' love for Ava takes my breath away!

Entertaining Train Wreck

Any additional comments?

You know when you see/hear something that drives you crazy and you want it to stop but you can't turn it off and walk away? That's this book. I was hooked quickly and couldn't leave even though the characters were unrealistic and borderline crazy. It made me want to get a psychology degree and then jump inside their world to teach them about a little thing called communication. Maybe when a man says "you're mine" you should ask him what he means by that. And maybe rather than telling a girl "you're not allowed to leave" you should tell her that she is important to you and you would rather she stay. They are a mess but, like bad reality television, I can't look away even though I want to wring their necks.

I must admit, I'll download the next book, right after I watch Dance Moms.

A must read

this is great book that makes you fall in love with Jesse Ward, it makes you hate Jesse Ward than it makes you want to marry Jesse Ward!!! ❤❤❤❤

Great

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Loved the book, I would recommend this

What did you like best about this story?

The English accent

Which scene was your favorite?

Wedding

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

The love and crazy story

Secrets, Sex & Lies

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

YES

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

hmmm Fifty Shades of Gray?
-Hot- slightly older man
-Wealthy man
-Slightly dominant except not to the extent of Christian Gray
-Girl who tries to resist EVERYTHING and who is constantly getting mad
-Girl is kind of a goody good?
-Girl is obsessed with work and demands that she continues to work even when we all know she doesn't have to

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

I'd say new words that only those from the UK would understand but they were easy enough to google

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

Is love built upon secrets really love at all?

Any additional comments?

Overall, I liked the book. I would definitely say that it can be compared to Fifty shades of Gray but different in a lot of ways as well. I enjoyed the characters especially Jesse (main male lead). I liked Ava, but i was annoyed that we didn't get very much background information on her.

I liked how the two characters met, but for the rest of their relationship.. I don't know. It seemed like i was constantly listening to them having sex .. no but seriously like OVER AND OVER AGAIN. I actually think that there was one scene where they had sex 4 times in a row. And i can't even count how many organisms she had. When this part was over I was just thinking "HOW THE HELL DOES SHE HAVE SO MANY FREAKING ORGASMS?"

Anywhoooo the book was pretty good and kept my attention so id recommend it! I especially liked the ending btw!

SPOILLLLLERRRRRRRRRR**** stop reading if you don't wanna read something thats in the book!

Ok.. did anyone else find it weird that she let him take her anal virginity the freaking 2ND time they had sex? I'm like umm. wow. that seemed a little too easy especially after she had gone on and on about how big his stuff was. IDK but it was kind of unbelievable to me.

Melted My Boots

Well, whatever shock and surprise Ava had upon meeting Jesse Ward is nothing compared to how I felt when I met him. Where is my Jesse Ward? Yes, he’s damaged and broken, but I don’t care! The determination he possesses in his methodical pursuit and seduction of Ava had me shaking in my boots…oh wait, I don’t have any boots. The intense passion he demonstrates from the second he lays eyes on her is almost predatory. Show me a woman who doesn’t want a man to desire her like that and I will call her a liar to her face.

Ava wastes a lot of time trying to convince Jesse and herself she doesn’t want him. Girl, why even bother? You know you are going to lose this debate, so either go for it or get the hell out of the way. Of course, most women are hoping that Jesse has some redeemable qualities and can be “fixed”. Please don’t fix him. I like his bad boy naughtiness and wouldn’t change a thing about him.

My Final Verdict: This is the first installment and there are loose ends galore here, so I have to get book #2 so I can find out what happens next now that Ava has learned some things about Jesse and has her panties all in a twist. It's off to a good start, so if you want some heat and more heat in your reading, this is a good choice.

What a wonderful listen!

I can’t believe I haven’t listened to this one before now. It’s a wonderful book and I’m now hooked. Im onto the next book immediately

A delicious find!

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

This ranks at the top of my favs. I would compare the heat to the Crossfire Series and Fifty Shades. The story is involved and complicated just like my other two favorites. I don't tend to like English accents but it's well played and written in this book. I love that we get to know what Ava's thinking. She's funny and just your everyday girls girl. I cannot wait to listen to the other 2 from this series.

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

All of them. I love that Ava isn't a soft push over and that she stand up. I love that Jesse's character also has depth. One of the most memorable was at the penthouse in the final scene. I won't write any spoilers but definitely worth the read! How did she miss that!

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

She played both characters exquisitely! A love her as Jesse and Ava. Nicely done!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. When I have trouble going to sleep and getting out of my car because I want to listen to more I know its a good read. This was one of those books. Even though it was long there wasn't one part I would say was a waste or that could've been cut. Don't be intimidated by the length.

Love the Story

Read this book a while back and it is now I'm listening it for the first time. It's still impressionable as when I read it. However, a bit disappointing that the writer did not invested into having a male narrator to play Jesse. Such an alpha character deserved to be honored as such. instead of having a female narrator played his part, regardless of her abilities, Edita Brychta not strong enough to be and/or carry Jesse.