I was nervous about reading this story from Jesse’s perspective. While it was a huge trip down memory lane with Jesse and Ava, we also get more of the backstory from Jesse. Why he is the way he is and so much more. This story is just as intense as This Man, but seeing how Jesse ticks is icing on the cake. I think what I really enjoyed about this flip, unlike others, is you get more than just a rehash of what happened in This Man. We get more thoughts and emotions and all the behind the scenes moments that we were not privy to prior. Looking forward to the rest of the series from Jesse’s perspective.

Some books you read thru rather quickly and move onto the next one. This is NOT one of those books. This Woman is one you dive into and stay a while. . . A long while.

As this book is released, we have been celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the original story - This Man. This book is told from Jesse Ward’s point of view and if you think it’s a retelling of This Man, you would be wrong. It’s much, much more. In fact, This Woman is a NEW STORY - it’s a deep dive into the head of Jesse, Lord of the Manor, and buckle up - it’s intense as hell.

In This Woman we learn more about Jesse’s relationship with his mates, Sam and Drew, and their banter will make you laugh. They are true friends; even brother-ish. There’s more from John as the big guy is always by Jesse’s side, cussing him out as usual when he needs tough love, but also giving us much more. We see Sarah and Jesse’s relationship much clearer and yes, we may feel some sympathy toward her too. She’s trying to hold onto the Jesse she’s always known who seems to be slipping away as he falls more and more for Ava.

But this story is all about Jesse Ward, his demons, the women from the Manor that obsess over him, his struggles with his past colliding with his present and his newfound love, Ava O’Shea. She’s unexpected. He’s confused by his immediate reaction to her. And mostly, Jesse is terrified of feeling anything more than lust for a woman. He’s terrified that she’ll discover what the Manor really is; his past mistakes; his regrets. And Jesse believes that everyone he loves is taken from him and is terrified Ava will be next. Yes, he recognizes early on that he’s falling in love with Ava.

Reading about the inner thoughts of Jesse, his tragic past, his struggles to believe in himself, to believe he deserves love, that he deserves Ava, is a lot to absorb and it’s a heartbreaking, captivating story. It’s all beautifully written. Congratulations Jodi on delivering this gut wrenching emotional ride. Thank you for giving us ALL of Jesse Ward - and so much more.

I was not ready.

I wasn't sure if I wanted to dive into Jesses mind but I'm so glad I did and Shane East's performance is perfection. You feel as if you are in Jesse's mind and understand his turmoil and pain. He wants to keep the one person he thinks can save him and of course his plan backfires on him. He truly loves Ava but he struggles with how to win and keep her. The first chapter grabs you and keeps you wanting to understand Jesse Ward and how he came to be at The Manor. Shane East makes you feel allll the feels from Jesse's POV. Can't wait for Oct 31st

Dare I say I might like Jesse's POV more than Ava's?!?!

I enjoyed reading the story from his perspective. We were able to better understand why he made decisions he made.

Loved getting Jesse's side of this relationship! it was wonderful to see more of a human side to him not just his "crazy in love with Ava" ways. Highly Recommend!

This book I was excited yet unsure how I would feel about his POV. Lol but as always Jodi doesn’t disappoint ❤️ I loved it. I had a love hate relationship with Jesse in the series but at the same he was everything I didn’t know I wanted in a character. Lol what I love about this book was u got to know more of him and his thought process through the story we all learned to love in this man series. I highly recommend reading this.

I have read other books from this author before but not the This Man trilogy. I heard amazing things about it so I decided to give This Man a try. I was able to read this as a standalone.

This Man is told from the hero, Jesse's POV. The is very much a character driven story. If you do not like Jesse, I think you will have a difficult time enjoying this book. Jesse has a lot of inner demons to contend with that have made him turn to alcohol and other vices to numb the pain. He is also a bit of an alphahole and controlling. However once he meets Ava his world turns on its axis. Jesse sees Ava as his cure. He's absolutely gone for her after seeing/meeting her once. I always love when a hero falls first!

This Woman is an emotional journey and provides insight into Jesse's character.
Would recommend this for readers who like morally grey heroes, alphahole heroes, hero falls first, angst, billionaire romance, age gap romance and spicy reads.

*Thank you to Valentine PR and the author for providing an ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed it. All thoughts and opinions are my own.*