You don’t need to read the series to enjoy this story. But if you’re already a Jesse Ward fan, just wait until you see the advice he gives Drew about falling in love. I thought I had control. I was so, so wrong… I don’t need a relationship. I have Hux, a decadent club where I quench whatever raw desire I choose. I take pleasure and I give it – no strings attached. So when Raya Rivers comes in … attached. So when Raya Rivers comes in asking for someone cold, emotionless, and filthy… well, no man ever takes his wicked pleasure quite the way I do.
Only Raya is different. Vulnerable. And carrying some deep sorrow that gets past all my carefully constructed walls and inexplicably makes me care. Now craving controls me. Ice has given way to red-hot need.
But Raya has no idea about my other life – my real life. That I’m daddy to an adorable little girl. My two worlds are about to collide with the force of a supernova. Once Raya knows the truth, will she be able to accept all I am?
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I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review.
I loved everything about the This Man Trilogy and couldn’t wait to get my hands on this gem. Although this is Drew’s story, we do get a little bit of Jesse and Ava. And I was not disappointed at all.
Drew was a mystery to me because the series was more about Jesse and Ava and we only got little tidbits of Drew. Well hang on because you will learn more and understand him more in this novella. While Drew doesn’t do relationships, he is comfortable with his life. Going to Hux, the local sex club since Jesse no longer has the Manor. He goes there to let off steam and that helps him relax. And he isn’t looking for anything more. Until he is handed a piece of paper with a name and phone number on it.
Raya only had two requests, to forget for a while and someone that is cold and not emotional. And Drew fits the bill. But when meet, the sparks fly and they are drawn to each other. But they don’t want to be attracted to each other.
Can Drew give Raya what she needs without losing his heart? What happens when Raya learns about his secret? Can they more past the pain of the past and make a future together?
I love this book and hope you enjoy it too.
**Wicked Reads Review Team**
I love this book! I laughed so hard and couldn’t put it down until I got to the end.
too short
I totally loved Jesse and Ava’s story in the This Man series!! So, when I saw that Jodi Ellen Malpas was dropping a This Man Novella about his friend Drew Davies (39), I just knew I had to get my grubby little hands on it. I was expecting Drew to be more crazy, like Jesse, but he wasn’t and I think it was in part because unlike Jesse, Drew is a single father. His life revolves around Georgia, his daughter that was a product of her mother’s, Coral, scheming to get Jesse from Ava. Crazy, huh? But he loves his daughter and she is the only woman that means something to him.
That is until he takes on Raya Rivers (24) in a no-strings encounter at Hux, a place Drew goes to hookup and play. This encounter is not like Drew’s previous one’s because Raya at Hux to forget something/someone and for the first time Drew cares to know more, wants to know more about Raya. Unfortunately, Drew isn’t only going to see Raya at His, but at his job because she wants to sell her house using his real estate firm.
If you were a fan of the This Man series, I implore you to read Drew’s story.
** I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book in exchange for an honest review **
I loved hearing more about Drew and his back story. Another great read form JEM.
All I Am will entice your every erotic desire, send your heat a fuller and send that Alpha dream man Drew into your life!
Talk about sinfully good! Jodi Ellen Malpas see my heart into overload! My pulse was racing from the very first scene! Good God, I needed a fan and a cold shower. Yet, throw in Drew’s story, his daughter and I was instantly a puddle of mush! Plus the comical antics of Jesse and his crew! Boom a hit!
I love Jodi Ellen Malpas (JEM) THIS MAN trilogy, so when I knew we will have Drew’s story I was BEYOND excited! It’s always gratifying to read JEM’s books, her lovely and flawless writing makes her a MUST READ author for me. Even though this was just a novella, it has all the ingredients necessary in a romance: hotness, sexiness and of course LOVE <3. In ALL I AM (THIS MAN #3.5), we have glimpses of our "Lord of the Manor", Jesse, Ava, Sam and also Kate, but what I really love is that as happy as I was for seeing more of them, JEM gives the chance to meet this amazing, caring, sexy DILF named Drew Davies. #swoon
This book starts 8 years after the last book, THIS MAN CONFESSED (This Man, #3). Drew Davies is still single and almost 40 years old, he doesn’t date, neither does he do relationships. He doesn’t trust women, well I take that back, he only trusts his 7 years old daughter, Georgia. When he has needs, he goes to HUX (a sex club similar to "The Manor"). He has filthy and emotionless sex. So when a mystery woman asks for someone cold, filthy and emotionless, he knew he was the right guy for the job.
After all that has happened to Raya Rivers, she wants to forget, at least for a moment, she wants to not think and HUX was the solution for her, but she didn’t expect to find this gorgeous man who make her FEEL again, yes he also made her forget all as her wish but now she can’t stop thinking about him. He makes her want to feel alive again.
Drew can’t believe this woman makes him question himself. The reactions he has with her aren’t normal, not for him. He can’t stop feeling things and he doesn’t like them either. He has just one thing to focus on in his life, his daughter Georgia. And that can't change, but Raya makes him want something he hasn't wanted for a long time.
Drew and Raya had a strong connection that first night at HUX, both can’t deny it, but both are afraid to feel all these feelings, both are hurt and it’s hard for them to trust again. They will have to work things out if they want to have something together.
I REALLY LOVED to read this story! Drew and of course his daughter, Georgia stole my heart. #DILF. And while reading, I didn’t realize how much I missed Jesse and Ava (THIS MAN series) until I got more of their story. If you are a JEM’S fan, you will LOVE this book, it’s like going back to a place you love so much, being back with characters you cherish the most. If you are a fan of THIS MAN trilogy you MUST read this, you won’t be disappointed.
I met Drew, when he was a friend of Jesse . The #LordOfTheManor. His suave and style won me over. And now we meet him again here . He’s every bit dreamy sexy now, as he was 8 years ago. What a fantastic story and what sizzling sexual chemistry between Drew and Raya. They can’t be in the same room without kissing passionately or having soul stirring sex…..bound by chains and blindfolded too.
My Lord and Sam make an appearance too
I cannot believe I’m taking advice on women from these two chumps . They are the worst example of how to get the woman you want.
Georgia is adorable with a capital A
I read it in one sitting !!.
Hot .passionate.lovely
5 Chained Stars !!
Oh.My.Lord!
Ok, so when I saw Drew was getting a story I was so freakin excited, and I will be honest, it wasn’t just for Drew, I wanted THE LORD! Even if just in the background, I miss Jesse!
And let me tell you, Central Jesse Cloud Nine was achieved!
But as I turned the pages, I fell more and more in love with Drew! I am not sure why I am surprised by that, Jodi is freakin amazing and her men (and women for that matter) always dig their way into your heart.
Drew . . . . *sigh*
Where do I even start? This man is pretty much perfect.
He is a devoted and adoring father. He’s entire world revolves around his little girl, Georgia, and boy, does she have her daddy wrapped around her little finger.
But when he has his free time, he is like a light switch, he becomes the confident, sexy, dominating man we expect to see.
The chemistry between Drew and Raya leaps off the pages from the second their eyes meet and only gets more intense as the pages turn.
Drew is convinced he will never settle down, he doesn’t trust women after what Coral did to him, who can blame him. After The Manor shuts it’s doors forever, he finds a new home at HUX.
Raya is going through a really bad patch in her life, and she doesn’t quite know what to do with herself. All she know’s is she wants to Forget everything that is dragging her heart down. She wants cold, emotionless, dominating. She got Drew. Which turns out to be the opposite of what she asked for, but exactly what they both need.
Argh! A novella . . . Why Jodi, WHY?!
Because this is pretty short, I am going to stop here, I don’t want to go into too many details and spoil everything.
I really loved this story, I could have happily read more of Drew and Raya and of course, Jesse and Sam! Talk about a PMSL at these two giving Drew “love advice”.
Is this as hot as Jesse? Umm. . . . You know Jesse, right? Of course it’s not as hot, but it’s still panty melting.
Get ready to laugh, cry, grab a vibe, and fall in love, not necessarily in that order
OMG, I couldn’t put this down. Loved catching up with the characters from the This Man series. Loved Drew’s story. It was so intense and emotional, and sexy too. Poor Drew, never stood a chance when he met Raya. He was supposed to be the cold, emotionless encounter she wanted and he was more than happy to give her what she wanted but neither could fight the explosive attraction between them. The story was so good. It made me laugh, cry and fan myself it was so hot. I LOVED it.
Finally its Drew’s turn for his HEA and he has met his perfect match in Raya. Raya is hurting after losing her grandfather, the person whom was always there for her, and a day later finding her boyfriend cheating she is now feeling completely alone. Desperate to forget she goes t Hux, looking for emotionless and uncomplicated attachment – exactly what Drew Davies specializes in. Drew has always held people at arms length and been cool and collected, but since Coral’s pregnancy trick he is even more aloof. So when Raya says she wants sex only he of course agrees thinking that’s his racket – little does he know she’ll turn his world upside down. Neither can deny the strong chemistry or cosmic pull. But this isnt what they wanted or planned. Drew doesn’t let people in or close to Georgia and Raya and has places to go – but can they ignore loves strong pull?
I will admit that it has been a very long time since I’ve read the This Man Series. So it took me a while to remember Drew. With that being said, you can absolutely read this novella without having read a lick of This Man. In fact, while I thought it was fun to catch up and get some more of Jesse, he doesn’t really play that huge of a role in it so you aren’t missing out. What this did do though, is make me want to go back and re-read the series because I miss it. It’s been way to long.
Drew has been content with his life. Especially since his daughter came into his world. She’s everything to him so he takes no chances of relationships. He uses Hux as an escape to satisfy his sexual needs and that’s that. Until his name is given to a new girl of the club. He comes highly recommended to be cold and emotionless. Exactly what she is asking for. Easy. He can do this.
Raya is hiding from something. She doesn’t want relationships, she just wants to escape. To find someone to make her forget her past. Drew is supposed to be that man. But as they progress with their agreement, things change. Feelings change and Raya is left yet again facing the task of opening up or running.
First of all, this book is seriously hot. I’m pretty sure Drew and Raya have their hands on each other for 90% of the time. The other 10% gives us a bit of angst that has us rooting for the two of them. The progression of their relationship is tough for both of them and when they finally realize how much they care for each other, circumstances keep putting a huge wedge between them.
Of course I enjoyed the moments when Jesse there and we even get a “trampled” reference! As I said before, he doesn’t play huge role. He’s there for Drew and helps him along but the main focus is on Drew and Raya.
Overall, I enjoyed this novella. It gave me something new with Drew’s story. He’s sexy, deliciously filthy and intelligent. If you are looking for alpha tendencies, dirty mouth, little angst and down right steamy play, then this is the book for you!
Oh, What a delightful little gem of a novella this was, I enjoyed All I Am: Drew’s Story so much.
This lovely little tale by Jodi Ellen Malpas was a pleasure to indulge in.
I haven’t read the rest of the series this is attached to but this really didn’t matter at all.
So this is about thirty-nine-year-old Drew and Reya who is much younger and the relationship that develops between these two after connecting through HUX.
A Decadent club which caters to no strings attached connections that Drew thinks he wants.
Reya is looking to forgot and having the same ultimate goals as Drew a union with no attachments the pair hook up.
Oh, how good intentions fade when reality steps in and give’s fate a little push.
So loved Drew he was quite a gooey marshmallow when push came to shove.
His daughter was so adorable, what an absolute cutie.
loved Drews wide-eyed confusion and panic when he realises he’s falling fast, it was too cute.
Oh, how the mighty fall.
His friends were so amusing with their teasing and I’m so going to have to read their stories, I can’t believe I haven’t yet.
Reya we know less about as this is written from Drew’s perspective, but from what we see she is someone who because she has loved and lost now wants to bask in the anonymity of cold and unfeeling hook-ups and switch off her emotions.
So as you can tell I really enjoyed this and though it may not be a long read, it manages still to convey a strong emotional connection between Drew and Reya which in my opinion is so much harder in a shorter story.
This has unity in spades and then some.
love it lots like jelly tots
So give this a try if you’re wanting something hot to hit the spot.
It definitely hit my hot-spot.
Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy off All I Am: Drew’s Story by Jodi Ellen Malpas this is my own personal opinion.
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Another good book from This Man series this Novella is hot and full of surprises.
Drew Davis is one who loves BDSM he is cold and to busy for love. Only things change when Raya Rivers. Raya wants to for get it all she wants cold and emotionless she wants to numb her pain. When she reaches out to the Hux club owner he gives her to Drew. They set up their meeting but neither one of them expect that spark to hit in their meeting at the Hux
Drew was supposed to be cold and emotionless she wasn’t supposed to feel but to for get and she can’t do just that either can Drew. All their rules are broken and now Drew finds that he can actually fall in love but isn’t sure what to do and how to act. He is 39 and Raya is 24 and Drew isn’t sure how she will feel about him when she knows he has a 7 year old daughter.
All that I am is full of emotion I loved Drew and Raya’s story. I didn’t want it to end JEM has done it again.
+ 5 chained stars! This book has a sexy and devoted daddy
We all have one-click authors and when they announce a new release, we don’t hesitate to buy their books.
As a fan of Jodi Ellen Malpas I was so happy when she announced the release of a novella part of This Man Trilogy. Because who doesn’t want to read more about your favourite characters? Her writing is always elegant and her men are really addictive.
All I am is about Drew. Do you remember Drew? He is one of Jesse’s best friends. Let him tell you his story and prepare yourself for a battle against emotions and relationships. Yea! You will be able to enjoy a man’s mind because this time Jodi gifts us a complete story told by the man side.
Drew is the kind of man who doesn’t want a relationship. He does not trust women and all that interests him is unattached sex. Hux is the place where he can have it. An offer of a newbie will be the temptation he can’t resit because his partner wants the same as him: unattached sex.
“All you need too know is that I have a cock and I have ability, and with them I can blow your mind.”
Drew is a complicated man, a devoted father and a strong lover between the sheets (and outside the bedroom). He does not need any additional complications in his life because the only girl he totally cares about is his little Georgia until he met his nemesis.
Raya will be the woman who will intrigue Drew to his bones. After sharing an intense encounter, he will want to reveal all the secrets she hides, he will want to know more about her but that will mean breaking his own rules.
But fate and karma work in weird ways. Drew and Raya will see each other outside the sex club and all the rules will be broken. It’s impossible not to feel because it’s in our nature.
“I kiss her like I mean it. I relish the contact of our mouths and find a new kind of passion. A passion that’s not part of the process of getting laid, but part of a burning need I’ve never experienced. To be to a woman. The deep connection of our mouths, the amazing taste of her, the duel of our tongues-soft and slow, but still battling. This kiss is everything.”
For Drew won’t be easy to recognise the growing feelings for Raya. He was hurt by Georgia’s mother. Although he managed it, he has hard limits. Fear to trust. Fear to be broken.
“Jesus Christ, this woman could be my downfall. Could make me forget who I am. All I am.”
Raya will shared that fear. She is also afraid to be hurt. Afraid to trust the wrong man. Drew will represent her hope to trust again.
“I move back, in utter awe of the vision before me- my girl wrapped up in chains. Panting. Desperate. Mine.”
Things for them won’t be so easy. White little lies could broke the fragile kind of relationship they have. Drew will have to risk everything to have her. And fortunately he won’t be alone. Jesse, Sam and her daughter will help him in a really funny way.
“She wanted to forget. Forget that she has no one. Forget all of her losses, just for a while, because there is nothing she can do to forget them…”
If I could rate more than five stars, I will do it. This novella is a pleasant reading. It has a sexy and devoted daddy with relationship issues. I do highly recommend it. Fans of the This Man trilogy will love the short appearance of Jesse and Ava but do not forget that this is all about daddy Drew. Jody never disappoints me. She is a queen of the alpha men. I just have a little request: Can we have Sam’s novella too?