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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 do 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.
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! 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: I was a normal, sound-minded girl.
I definitely don't qualify for that anymore. 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. View all 12 comments. Im not sure about this book yet, Im giving it 4 stars I may change to 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.
We finally find out how old Jesse really is: The sex is awesome, but the rest is good. Who I picture as Jesse View all 23 comments. Jesse Ward has become beyond obsessive I could not like Jesse in this book Just for my eyes, just for my touch and just for my pleasure. Do you understand me? At first, I thought And then what happens next????
So forgive me if I don't feel sorry for you He brings out the worst in me, and I know damn well I bring out the worst in him. I just love sex with Jesse Pleeeeeeezzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hell, this woman, Ava, drove me absolutely bonkers!!!! I wanted to jump into the book and give her a piece of my mind I like well-written sex scenes that form part of the story Given how much sex we have, I'd say you're the majority shareholder of power in this relationship. This book could have been cut in half I'm become a bit "enthusiastic" about this series, so I probably will read book View all 10 comments.
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.
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 bott I don't know why for the life of me I keep reading these books, I must be sick in the head. 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.
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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.
View all 13 comments. To be honest, I've never been this close to getting a headache while reading a book as I was with this one 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 mine. You are so, so precious to me, baby. I can't function without you. I'm totally addicted to you, baby. My confident, domineering ex-playboy is nervous. View all 62 comments. Really need this book to come out 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?? So many secrets, so many questions. Jesse wants all of the control as much as Ava wants her independence. They are so Really need this book to come out 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.
Malpas certainly outdid herself with another 5 star read! I can't wait to see how the 3rd installment plays out. How will I get through the next few months???? View all 28 comments. Beneath this Man left off right where This Man ended. 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 Lord of the Sex Manor.
To be completely honest, I liked this book much more than the first! Jesse has come a long way. We learned a lot more about Jesse and his past in this book, though he still has a little mystery left. 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!!! 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.
I have to say this part of the book made me love Ava! Really hate that lady but I was never so happy as when Ava hit her and put her in her place! D hide spoiler ] Best. Are you just mine? Tell me you love me. View all 26 comments. Absolute, complete earth shifting, universe shaking love. 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. 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. I'm appalled with their relationship and in love and excited. Unique and fiercely realistic, completely crazy. Ava She left him. 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 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. 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. No cliffhanger in this one but still many questions. We got a glimpse of something terrible and there is a lot to explore.
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Can't wait for more Strangely addictive and heartbreaking exciting, I've fallen for this story. View all 54 comments.
Aug 21, Sophia Triad rated it it was amazing Shelves: More controlling and resisting Starting and ending my day with you is all I need. Three… Two… One… Zero, Baby!!! Not sure what to really say about this one. It flat out made me crazy. The first half this was me Then I was all 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 th Not sure what to really say about this one.
Impatiently waiting for book three View all 16 comments. 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.
After the first chapter we fall right back into the loop of craziness.
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. 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 think these two deserve each other. Jan 14, Shell The Belle rated it did not like it Recommends it for: For an explanation of my rating system, see my profile A word to trolls, would be trolls and anyone else who disagrees with me; This is my review; It is about how I felt whilst reading and after reading these books.
It has no bearing on what you felt about them. It is my opinion. I am as entitled to my opinion as you are to yours. If you vehemently disagree with my review, that is y Review of Beneath This Man by Jodi Ellen Malpas 1 Star - and that is only for the first few chapters.
If you vehemently disagree with my review, that is your opinion. This book is offensive to Women, and Men, who are real Men. He is a clingy, whiny insecure controlling bastard. There is still no real chemistry between Jesse and Ava, and Jesse still continues his over the top controlling ways whilst Ava lets him. Complains about it all the time, but lets him. At the end of the book 1, having been in a rage most of the time reading it, I actually thought there might be a spark of hope for Jesse. We saw him drunk and alone, out of control, still blaming Ava for everything, but we saw what I thought was vulnerability.
So I read book two. Yea, well, that vulnerable side of Jesse? Lasted a few chapters. Back to being arrogant, selfish and over the top control freak. What I really do not get is why so many people think Jesse is sexy?? I mean I get that he is good looking, fit, has a big dick, and not forgetting fantastically wealthy — but he is nothing more than an arrogant twat. Lord of the Manor?? Lord Twattybollocks more like. What a keeper he is.
Of course, of course, he only does this because he loves Ava so much, right? Anyone who thinks it would be fab to loved like this, go get yourself some self-respect. This is not love, it is obsession, it is controlling and the guy is the biggest kind of insecure you can get. If you really want to know how this would play out, go read the prologue of Axel Corps Security 1 by Harper Sloan.
Anyway, Ava says over and over again in her mind but never to Jesse that this is totally obsessive and controlling over the top behavior, but do you know what? She obviously likes it. Despite her attempt at objecting, she bloody loves it — she must do, or she would get the fuck out of that relationship!! Watch your mouth, Shell The Belle!! Yep, we have a load more of the same stuff as in book one, Jesse constantly swearing, Ava swears back, Jesse tells her to watch her fucking mouth.
They argue, they have sex, over and over again - seriously, you will be skipping through the sex bits they are all the same trope. Ava is even scared at the prospect of introducing Jesse to her parents because she knows he will likely trample on them. And then it goes really stupid. Jesse, unable it seems to stop himself drinking; view spoiler [gets Sarah to whip him as punishment for wanting to drink.
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Ava walks in on this, and as a punishment to herself, because she now firmly believes that all this is her fault, just as Jesse has been telling her along, she takes herself off to the Communal room and gets a strange man to whip her. You both really do deserve each other. Better you stay together rather than spoil anybody else you both might meet. Oh, about that, does Jesse really think that having a baby together would be a good thing?? They have only known each other a month - a fecking month!! The only thing they have going for them is the sex.
And as any couple will tell you, with a baby around there is not much time for much of that!! Just a few things I thought I ought to add. One of the reasons I despise this book is the way Jesse treats Ava like a petulant child. And she lets him??? Again, ladies, how the hell is that sexy or romantic? The character of Ava is not only stupid, but it is completely hollow. I actually thought the character of Jesse Ward had potential; But what he needed was a strong female MC who would challenge his behaviour and dish out a bit of fire herself.
Someone who would bring him to his knees if need be. Instead, the character of Ava ruined it completely for me, and I was just left wondering what the hell Jesse saw in her? In essence, these books could have been great. No, of course not. He is a millionaire, after all. And about that; they have only known each other around 6 weeks, and in that time they have mainly barked and argued and fought. Yes they have had lots and lots and lots of sex, but they have mainly argued, to the point where they split up and Jesse drunk himself almost to death a few weeks back, and yet they think this is a good basis view spoiler [on which to get married??
What a croc of shit. A person does not simply just become this controlling or downright manipulative to point of abusive with only that one person. Will I read book Three? Mar 22, Jen rated it it was amazing Shelves: Reread on March 19th- 22nd! 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! View all 4 comments. And who is Sally dating? View all 47 comments. 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!!!! Best part, the whole setting takes place in London!!! Home home, hence it is double close. 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 I still found myself mentally yelling at the main character to run for her life from this absurdly shitty relationship Seriously fucked up situation I have going on here. 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? There are a lot of really nice dicks out there The kind of dicks that will talk dirty to you, Dicks that will hold you down and fuck you, Dicks that will cuddle after spanking you, Dicks that want to spoil you, Dicks that just want to love you, And most importantly Dicks that respect you, Dicks that won't alienate your friends and family, Dicks that aren't more needy than a girl with her first period, Dicks that are proud of all you've accomplished in your career, Dicks that haven't fucked every woman he's ever introduced you to, Dicks who don't delight in treating you like a child, Dicks that don't constantly lie to you or evade the truth, Dicks that wont steal your motherfucking birth control pills!
His eyes find mine. 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. 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. 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.
You won't be disappointed!! I've finally got beneath this man. View all 27 comments. I didn't like this one at all. I kept going because I was curious, but their back and forth, OMG! 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 I didn't like this one at all.
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. View all 6 comments. 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. Just when I was getting fed up, I got totally gobsmacked. I'm talking a whole range of emotions: It's clear these two are toxic to each other and they've managed to infect me with their poison. That's the truth of it. We're no good for each other, and he does manipulate me. The problem is, I enjoy it. This man is truly something else and I'm anticipating his confession. View all 40 comments. Agh I need to find out more of what happens.