Jodi Ellen Malpas has Once again created Magic with All I am. I am in Love with Drew after Reading his Story.
All I am gave me chills while reading it. Tata and Drew's Chemistry is Sizzling Hot, Sexy, Addictive and Passionate.

I cannot recommend this Amazing book enough. Grab this Story right now and Read it. It's So Good.

This was one of the books that I missed reviewing while cleaning out my back log. I did like the This Man series so I was intrigued to get Drew's story.

Drew is one of Jesse's best friends and also has the same needs and desires. Though Jesse closed down the manor Drew still needs the outlet. But Drew doesn't want to settle down. All he has time for is work and his daughter.

All that changes when he's asked to help out Raya. From the moment they meet Drew's world changes. I liked Raya and Drew together. But my favorite part is Drew's daughter and also the interaction between Drew and his friends.

While reading this I was reminded of what a raging bitch Coral was and now much I hated her.

Super quick read and great that we got a little peak into Jesse's HEA as well.

I loved Drew, Georgia and Raya so much!!!
The story got me hooked right from the start!
The characters, with Jesse and sam too, are very charismatic, set in their ways of life but you could feel there something missing until they meet each other..the push and pull kept me glued to the kindle..the chemistry is off the chart and that little girl is adorable.
A great novella!

I loved the original series and was just as happy with this book! A hot as hell story, great plot, explosive chemistry, and the touch of forbidden that makes you feel like you need church after reading!

This was a perfect addition to the This Man series. I’m a huge Jesse fan and seeing his best friends getting their happily ever afters is the best treat. I loved the roller coaster JEM took me on and my only complaint is it ended before I was done. I want to live on Central Jesse Cloud Nine with Ava and all their friends.

Jodi has done it again. Back in the life of our FAVORITE Manor Men, it is Drew’s turn for life to throw a curve ball. A single dad with a penchant for chains. A woman who wants just the benefits with none of the complications. Yep. We all know how well that works.


This is a book about secrets. It is a book about being hit in the face with a reality you thought you would never find. Then having that reality collide with your current. I loved every word of it. No inhibitions and pure sensuality. Jodi took us on a journey and managed to get us right back hooked with these characters.

Super fun and relatively quick read, I loved spending a while just getting lost in it.

I don’t have a long review fro this, but if you are a JEM fan, you will love it.

I just recently re-read the This Man series. I had really forgotten what a raw deal Drew had gotten in those books. After that re-read I was even more excited to read this novella and see what became of good old Drew.
It’s been 8 years since Drew was duped into becoming a father and he’s made the best of it even though he loathes his baby mama (for good reason). He’s learned to keep his sexcapades separate from his life as a realtor and father. He meets Raya through his club because she’s looking for an unemotional connection. Neither of them are prepared for the sparks that fly immediately when the get together.

This novella was terrific. It told the entire story and I didn’t feel like anything was skimmed over or skipped. It was a perfect combination of sweet, angsty and erotic! There were also some fun cameos from all our favorite characters from This Man. I highly recommend reading the other series first for the experience, but you certainly could read this on its own. I’m a little sorry to see it end. These characters are all unforgettable.

I loved this novella, it was sexy, addicting and filled with emotional heartwarming moments and ending that put a huge smile on my face .If you have not picked up a copy of this book , you s definately should

I may just be in the minority on this one, but… I didn’t really love All I Am as much as I had hoped. Don’t get me wrong, the story was hot as fire, but it was the brisk pace from meeting to be mine that really took be back a bit. I knew going into this story it was going to be an insta-love connection, but Drew went from happy, playboy, spinster to sappy love puppy in just a few chapters. Not exactly what I would expect to see after getting to know him a bit in the This Man main series. The saving grace for this novella for me was getting more time with Jesse (swoon). His overprotective antics have now migrated to his own children and seeing that side of him was refreshing to say the least. He’s still the deeply controlling man we all know and fell in love with, but this time, it’s different. All in All, this was just an okay read for me.

I loved the This Man series so I couldn't wait to get my hands on this one.

It was a solid story but I don't know, for me, it didn't have that "something" that makes you want to consume a book. Drew wasn't my favorite character from This Man but really you don't get to know him.

I was frustrated with a lot of this story and skimmed a bit. It held my attention enough to want to finish it and toward the end there's a lot going on that keeps you going and you want to know what happens. I just wish there were a bit more of that throughout the book.

If you want to get to know Drew and finally see him get a HEA then it's totally worth the read - but his is no Jesse.

Solid 3 stars.

5 Stars!

Jodi Ellen Malpas, JEM, is an amazing writer and an always one click for me. I had the privilege of meeting the Lord at the early start of my reading romance adventure and boy did it change me. Not many have come closer to Jesse in the book boyfriend list but.... Drew, sigh him.

All I Am was a fantastic surprise in the This Man series and the perfect addition with pop ins from some of our favorites! This book was perfect blend of romance and angst... sexy, sensual, intense, passionate, twisted, and completely unexpected in all the best ways possible.

Fans of this series are in for a serious treat and Drew finally getting that happy ending. Fast. Provocative. And a whole lot of heat.... JEM once again proves why she shines above the rest!

I highly recommend this book.

All I am is Drew and Raya's story. The book started on the right foot and I was liking the story, but as things progress I became a little frustrated and annoyed. Before their night, Drew and Raya had never crossed paths and suddenly Raya was showing up everywhere and she always catching him in a bad moment. I feel like half of the book is about Drew running after her and trying to explain whatever she had misunderstood. The worst part is that I didn't get the chance to see Drew putting his baby mama in her place and doing something vengeful. I hated that woman.

There is something some people might not like (like me, even though this time I will let it pass). The book begins with Drew finishing doing something to another woman and later in the book, after he pushed Raya away, she goes to the club and lets someone flog her.

I know this is a novella and things are supposed to be rushed, but for me Raya was going on a way too fast pace. She broke up with her boyfriend a month before she requested an arrangement with Drew and their sheets were barely cold when she went to that other man. The lack of her point of view made me wonder what was on her mind a couple of times, but I liked seeing inside Drew's mind and his love for his daughter. I also loved finding our how Jesse's life is as a father. That part of the plot gave me a chuckle or two.

I cannot keep out of my mind, that Drew was raped. He was drunk when he and Georgia's mother slept together and it was implied that Drew wouldn't have done something with her if he hadn't drank too much. He never mentions the word rape, but for me this is what the situation was.

All I Am is such an erotic and very compelling book that went by too quick! I thought Drew's story had the potential to be a full-length novel, but surprisingly, I think the novella sufficed. JEM was still able to impart and elaborate on his tale without missing the important parts or details. And the scenes... god, the scenes weren't just steamy. They were inferno level in the hotness scale. And Drew will just hook you in from the very start. I couldn't be more glad that this whole novella was told solely in his POV.

Drew Davies was so indifferent and cold-hearted in the beginning, especially with the many women he indulges in. He just couldn't let himself feel or get attached to anyone else. His daughter, Georgia, was his entire world and he's not intending to change his priorities anytime soon.

But then there's Raya Rivers—the mysterious girl with the sad and big brown eyes. All she's looking for was a detached, stone-hearted man who will give her pleasure and a good release to make her forget about everything else in her life. And Drew was the perfect man for that job. Although as time passed, the more time they spent together inside and outside of the bedroom, had their walls crumbling down and the ice thawing little by little. They never intended to get their lives tangled up outside of the club. But then they start breaking their own rules...

I also enjoyed all of the short glimpses of the Jesse and Ava now, especially with the kids. Jesse Ward is still such a dominant alpha in all the ways he was back then and even to this point, nothing has changed. He's still every bit of the Lord of the Manor we knew. Though just a tad more pussy whipped *snickers* when it comes to Ava and a touch softer when he's with his babies. And I dug that hard. It made me miss them and want to read his books all over again!

All in all, this is an intense and great read for a novella. I had a heck of a time reading it. If you're missing the way Jodi Ellen Malpas writes, or the tone of her This Man books, this is a perfect dose of that for you.

P.S. The audiobook version of this was so alluring and mesmerizing, it left me in a daze. The narrator's voice was nothing short of delicious: it was as rich and thick and smooth as chocolate. And that accent! God, he will melt you with his voice, I tell you! And ironically, listening to him narrate Drew's story was like a lullaby. He's just like the British version of SebYo...

All I Am is a novella set in the same world as the This Man series by Jodi Ellen Malpas. I have never read that series but decided this novella looked good so I gave it a try. It is incredible!
 
Drew is a 39 yr old single man living in London. He has a daughter that he spends a lot of time with so he doesn't date. He does however like to play at the Hux Club to fulfill his needs. He likes no strings attached, easy fantasy. Raya wants a night to forget with no messy feelings involved so when she requests someone cold, emotionless, and filthy, she is not expecting someone like Drew. Neither of them were ready or expecting for the feelings that come when they use each other to fulfill their needs.
 
Drew and Raya's story is so good and I didn't want it to end. I feel like a novella was not enough and I want to know more about them.

Drew is content with his lifestyle…. His main priority is his daughter, then his company. Nothing else is important, especially relationships. A relationship is a complication he doesn’t want or need so Hux, the exclusive/private sex club, is perfect for him; no strings, no commitments, no ties; just women wanting fuck and be fucked. When he meets Raya, it’s supposed to be a simple “make her happy, make her forget” What it is she’s trying to forget is a mystery to Drew and surprisingly, he’s more than curious about what it is she’s trying to leave in the past. One night with Raya has turned into an obsession that he’s not comfortable with; but the more he tries to forget her the more she becomes unforgettable.
Okay, confession time, I only read the first book in the This Man Series. I liked it but I just never got around to reading the other books; because of this I was hesitant to read Drew’s story. Fortunately, reading the other books wasn’t necessary for enjoying Drew’s story…and I did! I really enjoyed his story. Normally reading books out of order doesn’t work for me because there is always some reference to previous books that distract me from the current storyline; this was not the case, so that is a big KUDOS to Jodi. I’m definitely going to read the other books in the series to get more of background on Drew and Jesse and Sam.
The perception of Drew is the typical “hardcore, all about me” persona but of course, when you get down to it…he’s a Teddy Bear! I loved his relationship with his daughter. I liked Drew’s relationship with Jesse and Sam; it wasn’t all “manly-man, macho BS”, it was real guys with real opinions and really looking out for their friend.
Although I don’t think it’s necessary to read the entire series to read this book. For me, personally, I think there might be a few answers to some questions about Drew. I’d really like to get more of his background other than his history with Coral. I could have used a little more info on Raya too. Other than that, this was a very good and quick read…and now I must go through my kindle and find my other books in the series and get busy reading.

I didn't realize how much I missed these characters I read so very long ago. Reading Drew's story made me want to go back and start it all over from the beginning, where it all started with Jesse. I will admit, I wish Drew's story was longer because he could've totally filled an entire book up with deliciousness! But, that might be the greedy in me coming out, I mean I girl can't help it! J.E.M made me fall in love with Jesse and wonder about Drew's real story, now I no longer wonder, I just want MORE. I couldn't get enough of everything that is Drew. Thank you for giving us a little more Jesse and a lot more of Drew (even though I could've devoured even more). Kudos JEM! All I Am, is all you need to know about Drew to paint that picture of epic sexiness you knew he was going to be!

I'm one of the rare few who hasn't read the This Man trilogy...I know, I know! That has to be some kind of blasphemy I'm thinking. I've had so many tell me I "HAVE" to read them. That meeting Jesse, The Lord, is a "MUST". I'm working on it. I promise. In the meantime, I've met Drew. And I have to say it's love. This was a great, quick, steamy and sweet read for the BFF of Jesse. Even had some laugh out loud moments. I really enjoyed Drew and Raya. They were perfect together. I don't think in order to read and enjoy Drew's story, you'd need to read the This Man books but be warned if you don't there are spoilers.

I was very fortunate – got the ARC of All I Am. Of course, I started reading the moment it got to my kindle. Now, in return, here’s my honest review. I will try to keep this as spoiler free as possible.

First of all, let me tell you what surprised me about the book the most. The POV. Other than few short things written from Jesse’s POV and then Jake’s POV in The Protector, I’m used to Jodi’s stuff from women perspective. It was very refreshing to actually get into the man’s head for a change. And Jodi did well! The story was very believable!

We all know Drew from This Man Trilogy. One of the hottest book trio ever – Jesse, Sam and Drew. Go few years forward, and his two best friends Jesse and Sam are settled down with their lady. Drew has a very special lady himself – his daughter Georgia! And damn, if he doesn’t make fatherhood sexy!

I loved their relationship, he was such a sweet and caring daddy! And since I don’t want to spoil it too much for you, all I’ll say is that the mother was B*tch with capital B! If you don’t recall what I’m talking about, you might want to go back to the end of book 3.

Raya was a very nice character! I liked her from the beginning. She was mysterious and pulled me into the plot because I needed to know more. What I liked about her was that she had her reaction were very real-life like, if I’m making any sense here. She seemed genuine and honest.

The novel itself was super steamy! The sex scenes were perfect. If you are worried about missing The Manor, you might be pleasantly surprised still (sorry if it’s too much of a spoiler :D). Also, our beloved characters make appearance – Jesse, Ava, Sam…You have a lot to look forward to!

Rebecca (All Books Obsessed)

All I Am is a fast naughty romance. It takes a reader out at the knees and props them up again with the perfect ending. You don't need to read the other books in the series to enjoy this novella, but if you enjoy it you would certainly enjoy them as well. I love when a character either gets more than they bargained for or is faced with something or someone they never planned on. It makes for a great read. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the only way it could have been better was to have been longer! I very much recommend it to any one who enjoys an explicit fast bite of naughty decadence.