This Man

Jodi Ellen Malpas

Ava O'Shea, a young interior designer, anticipates a routine consultation with the owner of The Manor, expecting a staid country gentleman. Instead, she encounters the devastatingly handsome, charming, and utterly confident Jesse Ward. Though every instinct screams for her to flee from his hedonistic and boundary-less nature, Ava finds herself irresistibly drawn to him. Jesse, a man who knows no limits, becomes fixated on Ava, determined to possess her despite her reservations. Caught between her desire to escape and his relentless pursuit, Ava senses impending heartbreak but finds herself unable to resist his powerful pull.

Jodi Ellen Malpas

Livy's quiet life is irrevocably altered when a mysterious and devastatingly handsome stranger, known only as M, enters her coffee shop and leaves behind a cryptic note. He offers her a single night of pure, unadulterated pleasure, with no strings attached, challenging every carefully constructed wall Livy has built around her heart. Despite his enigmatic nature—a blend of gentlemanly charm and aloof passion—Livy finds herself drawn into his orbit, awakening a desire she never knew she possessed. As their connection deepens, Livy senses a profound sadness beneath M's polished exterior, compelling her to uncover his hidden truths, an obsession that may come at the cost of her own heart.

Jodi Ellen Malpas

Ava O'Shea thought she had escaped the magnetic pull of Jesse Ward, the man whose intensity and passion had once consumed her. But Jesse is a force impossible to outrun, and he has returned, intent on reigniting the flames of their shared sensuality. Ava, determined to uncover the truth hidden beneath his formidable facade, must decide if she can risk getting close to the enigmatic Lord of the Manor again. As Jesse draws her back into his orbit, the line between desire and danger blurs, forcing Ava to confront the secrets that lie at the heart of their tumultuous connection.

Jodi Ellen Malpas

In the thrilling conclusion to the "This Man" trilogy, Ava and Jesse's passionate love story reaches its climax amidst the grandeur of The Manor. As they prepare for what should be their happiest day, Ava grapples with the untamed nature of Jesse's fierce spirit, a quality she has come to cherish. Yet, just as she believes she has finally penetrated his guarded exterior, unsettling questions emerge, casting doubt on the true identity of the man she loves. Jesse's ability to ignite unparalleled ecstasy in Ava is matched only by his potential to plunge her into despair, forcing a confession that will determine their future.