Beneath This Man
By Jodi Ellen Malpas
- Release Date: 2013-06-18
- Genre: Contemporary Romance
Description
Book 2 of the #1 New York Times bestselling This Man trilogy.
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. She should have known that Jesse Ward is impossible to escape--and now he's back in her life, determined to remind her of the sensual pleasures they had shared. 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...
Reviews
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5By MSethi79I couldn’t put it down!Such a wild ride!
5By Deirdre5163This book takes Ava and Jessi from A-to-Z and back again and ends in the sweetest way possible. This author it’s so touching in the way she writes.I love it
5By HSLC007Don’t be such a prune, these type of books aren’t for everyone! But I love the erratic adventure! Be open mindedI can’t idolize a manipulating man!
1By YostolazaI read the first book and got hooked expecting more from book 2....I can’t even finish it! Jesse Ward is a manipulating man that the author is trying to romanticize! I can’t believe women think that this is a romantic and acceptable behavior! Is NOT sexy or cute!!! He is an a-hole!!!Better but Dissatisfied
3By @AReader04I do like the last bit of the book. The first more than half is like the first book. Power struggles, dirty sex, tantrums and more childish behavior. Ava, is very underwhelming she gives in to everything Jesse demands all because he forces sex with her. He pummels right over her wants and needs and she seems to shrug her shoulders and says “He gave me the D.” He finds himself in the same situations that he would steaming mad about if it was Ava, but tells her she is crazy. She can’t work with a certain male but he can have a woman that clearly wants him work for him. She makes this point and all he says she is good at her job I can’t just fire her. Ava needs a back bone. He is clearly stealing her birth control and again she doesn’t make a big deal about it. Jesse makes very few strides in this book we know a little background. The end redeems him a lot but there is still so so so far to go. Kate is still the annoying best friend and did a complete 180 on their friendship all because she found “The Manor” she is a horrible friend.Was expecting more...
3By Amber Lynn WIt is easy to fall in love with Ava and Jesse’s unpredictable, over-the-top, and (at times) frustrating romance. This book was difficult for me to finish, which is surprising because I flew threw the first one. It is frustrating that the author doesn’t give Ava ANY backbone. I found myself shaking my head and becoming very disappointed with Ava’s lack of confidence and Jesse’s ridiculous control issues. I will say, however, it is an easy read and keeps you rooting for the characters as they progress in their love story.ug
1By potter3417i loved the first book. i love the alpha, over the top protectiveness. but this book, i couldn’t even finish it, so disappointing because i flew through the first book. this one is so ?? underwhelming. her “best friend” dicks her over SO many times and she keeps calling her the best friend ?? she’s the worst friend. and jesse is unbelievably over dramatic and protective, it’s hard to even read it. and ava literally has NO backbone, not even to keep the career she loves ? so disappointing, wish i didn’t waste 9$.Great book
5By Mikey525This book was such a great read. Couldn’t put it down. But it also made me so angry how Ava was treated.Love this book!
5By lyndsey270This story has totally captivated me, I can feel the characters pain and happiness, meanwhile waiting on the edge of my seat to see what happens next.Spineless
1By mazeysarah100Read this book only if you like women being a doormat!!! Awful book
