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The Stables Trilogy #3
Saddled
The finale in the Stables Trilogy by Penny Lam!
"You will learn to obey."
Her mouth aches from the bit. The leather harness cuts into her skin. A lick--or ten-- from the crop.
Maple Parsons loves every second of it. Because despite the odds, J.B. has decided to keep and train her. The caveat? He doesn't romance his stock. He's adamant about this. Business and pleasure don't mix, and his stables are all business.
But Maple thinks he's wrong. Both she and J.B. have wounds they're trying to heal and she knows that this is the best, most f!cked up therapy there is. He makes her heart gallop and she's willing to fight for him.
The thing is... she's not the only one. A new face in his stable seems just as set on seducing J.B. The new pony girl is ruthless, and suddenly Maple is wondering if she's made a terrible mistake. Each misstep is earning more than J.B.'s disapproval-- it's unraveling the trust they've built.
It will take learning which rules to follow and which to break for Maple to survive the stable. If she doesn't succeed, a broken heart is the least of her worries.
Author's note: Not intended for those uncomfortable with violence and uncomfortable subject matter or are under eighteen. This is the final novel in the Stables Trilogy.
"You will learn to obey."
Her mouth aches from the bit. The leather harness cuts into her skin. A lick--or ten-- from the crop.
Maple Parsons loves every second of it. Because despite the odds, J.B. has decided to keep and train her. The caveat? He doesn't romance his stock. He's adamant about this. Business and pleasure don't mix, and his stables are all business.
But Maple thinks he's wrong. Both she and J.B. have wounds they're trying to heal and she knows that this is the best, most f!cked up therapy there is. He makes her heart gallop and she's willing to fight for him.
The thing is... she's not the only one. A new face in his stable seems just as set on seducing J.B. The new pony girl is ruthless, and suddenly Maple is wondering if she's made a terrible mistake. Each misstep is earning more than J.B.'s disapproval-- it's unraveling the trust they've built.
It will take learning which rules to follow and which to break for Maple to survive the stable. If she doesn't succeed, a broken heart is the least of her worries.
Author's note: Not intended for those uncomfortable with violence and uncomfortable subject matter or are under eighteen. This is the final novel in the Stables Trilogy.
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 15, 2016
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Penny Lam
26 books61 followersPenny Lam grew up in North Carolina but never fully mastered the accent. She skipped a lot of high school and went to more colleges than Sarah Palin. It took a long time to figure out something she loved doing enough to stick with it. When she isn't writing, she helps build airplanes and rocket ships, attempts to do yoga, and drinks a lot of red wine.
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June 5, 2020
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I rarely leave a review, these three books deserve to be acknowledged Their story flowed the characters were real. I read the books in only three days. Best way to stay in during this time.
I rarely leave a review, these three books deserve to be acknowledged Their story flowed the characters were real. I read the books in only three days. Best way to stay in during this time.
January 18, 2016
This is the final episode in this trilogy to what has been quite an emotional roller-coaster for Maple, and not only her....I felt it too, particularly in this last instalment. Maple is off to the Stable; Raul is angry because she is now one of THEM, to be sold and never to be seen again. Though he shouldn’t, Raul tells Maple that it was Rachel who built the stable and started the business, teaching J.B. everything he knew, and this revelation surprises Maple. Although J.B. tries to persuade Maple not to become a pony, her mind is made up; it is something she needs to do for herself, even though J.B. doesn’t totally understand why. A new pony, Brie, wants J.B. and lets Maple know she will win him off her – she even looks like his ex-wife. Maple begins to feel like an outcast in the Stable, as the other ponies side with Brie to make Maple’s life unbearable; more so, when J.B. begins taking an interest in Brie – does he have a crush on her? Reece has come to paint the ponies and is surprised when he sees Maple in the Stable. Reece tells her she is up against terrible odds, but he will fight her corner, offering her a back-up plan if she needs it. Brie is a threat, not just to Maple personally, but to J.B. too. - Maple will not let that happen. Maple is confused when J.B. tells her that he is going after Tony and Gus, but they send him on a wild-goose chase, while they head to the Stable to steal the ponies and cause as much damage as they can. Maple finally realises what Tony, Gus and Brie are up to, and she now has to be strong enough to thwart their plans. This story was very well-written, had lots of interesting facets to keep the reader interested, and I would have no hesitation in recommending all three books in the series. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
January 15, 2016
I received this for an honest review. This is a dark erotic series. I have enjoyed each and every book in this series. The author has done an amazing job. I thought the last book was emotional but it was nothing to compare to this last book. If you have not read any books in this series, then please stop reading. This is not a standalone.
As we already know from the previous books that Maple had been through so much. I have to wonder if the things she had been through in the past was not preparing her for this moment in her life. There is a say what does not kill you will make you stronger. Well I have to wonder how much more Maple could take. Her strength really shines though in this book. My heart broke for her and I did shed a few tears for her and J.B. Yes J.B. has some things to face in the last book as well.
Maple had decided to go through the Pony process. This had to be a hard decision. J.B. had already warned her that the new relationship they shared would be over. I cannot imagine the hurt and pain this must of caused Maple. But this is just a small step in what Maple must face.
Maple is at a very serious cross road. Her life could be in danger. She is so hard headed that she will not cave in. She is facing starvation and abuse right before J.B. eyes. How far will it go? Will he be able to save her before it is too late.
I love the fact that we got to see a little more compassion with Reece in this book. I really like his character and can only hope that we will see a series dedicated just for him.
A special thanks to the author for bring us such a wonderful series.
As we already know from the previous books that Maple had been through so much. I have to wonder if the things she had been through in the past was not preparing her for this moment in her life. There is a say what does not kill you will make you stronger. Well I have to wonder how much more Maple could take. Her strength really shines though in this book. My heart broke for her and I did shed a few tears for her and J.B. Yes J.B. has some things to face in the last book as well.
Maple had decided to go through the Pony process. This had to be a hard decision. J.B. had already warned her that the new relationship they shared would be over. I cannot imagine the hurt and pain this must of caused Maple. But this is just a small step in what Maple must face.
Maple is at a very serious cross road. Her life could be in danger. She is so hard headed that she will not cave in. She is facing starvation and abuse right before J.B. eyes. How far will it go? Will he be able to save her before it is too late.
I love the fact that we got to see a little more compassion with Reece in this book. I really like his character and can only hope that we will see a series dedicated just for him.
A special thanks to the author for bring us such a wonderful series.
January 18, 2016
Maple has been thru so much and in the final book in the trilogy, we get to see her try to find her self-worth, see her struggles after all she has been thru in her short time on this earth. J.B. does not understand her struggles, he sees it but he doesn’t understand ; what he does is play act to a point to help her and figures she will eventually get better. All JB wants is her love and trust because he hopes she realizes she does have his love and trust as well.
Maple had decided to go thru the “Pony” process and when she did this, JB said their new relationship that they were in would be dunzo. When I read this , I hurt for Maple and I can image the hurt Maple felt when she heard that from the man she was in love with but she continued on with the Pony process. She told JB she needs the Pony process so she can get a handle on her feelings but JB doesn’t seem to grasp that but he complies and there she goes in the Pony process where she encounters a total witch named Brie AND the threat that JB has made that he will sell her after the end of Pony training. Plus Maple is in danger from Tony and Gus…what is a lady to do? There is action, drama, suspense, great chemistry and omg, the sex is so freakin hot between Maple and JB. The only thing I would have loved would be a epilogue that should the MC down the road in the future so I would know how they were getting along but otherwise, this is a fantastic ending to the trilogy.
My rating: 4.5 stars ****
*A gifted copy was provided by the author for my honest review*
Maple had decided to go thru the “Pony” process and when she did this, JB said their new relationship that they were in would be dunzo. When I read this , I hurt for Maple and I can image the hurt Maple felt when she heard that from the man she was in love with but she continued on with the Pony process. She told JB she needs the Pony process so she can get a handle on her feelings but JB doesn’t seem to grasp that but he complies and there she goes in the Pony process where she encounters a total witch named Brie AND the threat that JB has made that he will sell her after the end of Pony training. Plus Maple is in danger from Tony and Gus…what is a lady to do? There is action, drama, suspense, great chemistry and omg, the sex is so freakin hot between Maple and JB. The only thing I would have loved would be a epilogue that should the MC down the road in the future so I would know how they were getting along but otherwise, this is a fantastic ending to the trilogy.
My rating: 4.5 stars ****
*A gifted copy was provided by the author for my honest review*
January 16, 2016
This is the last of the trilogy, but it is certainly not lacking in punches. After all that Maple has gone through in her short life so far, we continue to watch her struggle to rise to find her own self-worth. J.B. doesn't seem to understand just how much she needs this to rise from the Hell that she knows as life, but he plays along with her wishes anyway. Eventually, she hopes he will realize just how much she needs, not only this experience, but his love and trust.
J.B. also needs this, if for nothing else but to realize just how much Maple means to him. He has been battling his own demons, with the loss of his wife Rachel, and her dreams that they shared, he needs Maple more than ever. He just doesn't know how much.
Will they finally get to the point in their relationship and lives to overcome their pain? Will either of them ever be able to truly love another person, let alone themselves? So much darkness with so little hope and light.
Ms. Lam has outdone herself with this trilogy. Each part was filled with so much emotion, with it's share of violence and enough love to go around, even if it was buried under all that straw.
A wonderful trilogy that definitely needs to be read in order, but well worth the read. Loved it!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
J.B. also needs this, if for nothing else but to realize just how much Maple means to him. He has been battling his own demons, with the loss of his wife Rachel, and her dreams that they shared, he needs Maple more than ever. He just doesn't know how much.
Will they finally get to the point in their relationship and lives to overcome their pain? Will either of them ever be able to truly love another person, let alone themselves? So much darkness with so little hope and light.
Ms. Lam has outdone herself with this trilogy. Each part was filled with so much emotion, with it's share of violence and enough love to go around, even if it was buried under all that straw.
A wonderful trilogy that definitely needs to be read in order, but well worth the read. Loved it!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.
January 30, 2016
And so ends the saga of Maple and J. B. which makes me a bit sad because I loved reading about them!! This last book in the trilogy did not disappoint!! The story made me crazy!!! I went from wondering why the hell Maple wanted to become a pony to hoping her plan worked and then being really upset that she was being bullied!!! I was fully invested in the story and I had the same problem that I had with the previous two books, I wanted to hurry up to find out what happens but I wanted to take my time so I wouldn't finish too quickly. And the cherry on top was the scorching hot sex that left me quite hot and bothered a few times!! So I definitely recommend this book (how could you read the first two and not top them off with book three?!!) Penny definitely has a fan in me!!!
January 16, 2016
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review. As I've said before, this is not my usual cup of tea but this series has been very intriguing! It's a dark, erotic romance with lots of rough sex and lots of weird fetishes. I mean, seriously, how many women do you know that want to be treated as real ponies with real tales! Even with all that I really enjoyed this series. It was a really good story with some great characters and even some laughs. I'll read anything Ms. Lam wants to write now because I would have never picked this up on my own but I liked it so I'll give anything she wants to write a try.
January 15, 2016
I was given a complimentary copy for an honest review by author Penny Lam. This is part 3 of the Stables Trilogy by the author.
Maple has convinced JB to let her join the stable so she can have a handle on her feelings. Despite his better judgement JB agrees but when a late comer shows up looking like his dead wife things start to change for Maple and she finds herself in much more danger then she ever thought. Maple tries her hardest to save the girls and JB from her ex who turns out not the sleaze ball she thought he was but he is much worse then that.
Maple has convinced JB to let her join the stable so she can have a handle on her feelings. Despite his better judgement JB agrees but when a late comer shows up looking like his dead wife things start to change for Maple and she finds herself in much more danger then she ever thought. Maple tries her hardest to save the girls and JB from her ex who turns out not the sleaze ball she thought he was but he is much worse then that.
January 15, 2016
I loved this series and was sad to see it end. Please note this is the 3rd book in The Stables Trilogy and it should be read in order. Maple feels to make herself whole again she must go through the pony training even if she risks being sold by J.B. Will J.B. go through with his threats of selling her at the end of training or will her past continue to haunt her. This is a fast paced read with lots of drama and suspense. The chemistry between J.B. and Maple is wonderful and the sex steamy. A wonderful ending for this emotional read. Loved it!
January 16, 2016
***I was given this ARC for an honest review*** Penny has written an incredible trilogy. This portion had me from tears, to biting my nails, clapping and cheering for the little pony that has made a miraculous growth as a woman. The darkness of these books will have you hanging on to every word with bated breath. A great read.
February 17, 2016
The conclusion of this series leaves me speechless! It is brilliant, inspiring and jaw dropping great!
July 7, 2016
Really enjoyed this series. First time reading this author and was glad I picked this trilogy up. I loved how Maple and J.B. found their way to each other and that their dark side found the light.
July 29, 2016
This book, and the series overall, were fantastic.
I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new read (in the dark, erotic genre, that is!)
I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a new read (in the dark, erotic genre, that is!)
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