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Contemporary Fiction · 2013 · R

Beneath This Man

by Jodi Ellen Malpas

Jesse Ward and Ava try to begin again — if Jesse can control his obsession long enough

For17+GenreContemporary FictionLength560 pagesRead time~14 hoursCommunity ratings0

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Violence

Barely any

Minimal physical violence; some intense confrontations

Language

Some

Some profanity throughout

Sexual Content

Very heavy

Frequent and explicit sexual scenes throughout

Substance Use

Barely any

Moderate drinking in the adult romance setting

Emotional Intensity

Some

Moderate psychological content: the controlling relationship dynamic and Jesse's obsessive behavior

What this book is about

The second This Man novel follows the aftermath of the first book's revelations as Ava attempts to establish boundaries with the controlling, obsessive Jesse Ward. As their relationship intensifies again, Jesse's dark past is gradually revealed alongside his consuming need for control. Jodi Ellen Malpas's series continues with frequent explicit sexual scenes and a relationship dynamic that some readers find romantic and others find troubling.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Frequent explicit sexual scenes throughout

Controlling and possessive relationship dynamic depicted as romantic

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