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Training Maisy: A Steamy BBW Second Chance Standalone Romance
No stranger to the wild world of domination, Carter can spot a woman with a deep need for total submission from a mile a way. And the beautiful, but broken Maisy is just begging for it. After joining a gym, a steamy night with Maisy’s personal trainer leads to more heartbreak when he tells her they can never be an item. He uses the gym’s policy as an excuse, but Maisy knows the she’s just not desirable.Carter thinks he’s protecting Maisy, but really, he’s protecting himself. His feelings seemingly come out of nowhere and he doesn’t know how to handle them. So he does what he does he runs. This way, he’s safe.But she isn’t.When Maisy’s abusive ex comes back into her life, she finally finds the inner strength to get rid of him for good. Only one she’ll need Carter’s help to pull it off. Turning to him might hurt her pride...or reignite the passion between them. But the real question is whether their relationship will survive when her ex refuses to take no for an answer.Fans of I FEEL PRETTY and SHALLOW HAL will not be able to put down this suspenseful steamy plus sized romance!Scroll up and 1-click your copy today!
168 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2019
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Samantha Morgan
35 books39 followersUSA Today bestselling author Samantha Morgan is a survivor. In a world where the negative and dark things that go bump in the night try to drag you down, she uses her words as a weapon. The stories she writes offer an escape, pure and simple. She is best known for her sinful rockstars, steamy personal trainers and hot-as-hell heros.
When she’s not lost in a story, Sam loves to spend her time playing video games and watching movies. Feel free to contact her anytime, she loves to hear from her readers.
When she’s not lost in a story, Sam loves to spend her time playing video games and watching movies. Feel free to contact her anytime, she loves to hear from her readers.
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May 24, 2020
Holy hot damn! Get me a gym membership ASAP!
I need a bucket of ice after reading this sexy, sinful, and utterly satisfying book. I’m ready to jump out of bed right now and get a gym membership in hopes of having a raunchy workout romance like Carter and Maisy. Like holy hell, who knew working out could be so fun and rewarding. This book is everything.
Maisy just got out of a bad relationship with a complete douchebag and she’s decided to pick up her life and move out of the city in hopes of a new and better life. But even though Eric is gone, his hateful and crude words regarding her weight have her rethinking her confidence. When she decides to join the gym she is instantly gobsmacked by the gym hottie who turns out to be Carter, her new trainer. As Maisy and Carter begin working together, steam begins to form and soon they are working out each other instead of with each other. The physical chemistry between Carter and Maisy is hot and heavy, but will Maisy get over her past to form anything more? Maisy is always running from Carter, but will Carter run from his feelings for Maisy?
Maisy is such a relatable heroine and she will have you watching along her journey waiting for her to figure out that she is enough and her opinion of her body is the only one that matters. I was also excited to see her being appreciated by a man for who she is after Eric had been the biggest jerk to her for the last two years. She more than deserved a man to sweep her off her feet. And damned if I’m not glad it was the sexy, muscular, god, Carter.
Carter is training Maisy in so many more ways than one. He’s dominant in his workouts and in his seductive evenings with Maisy, but he also has a softer side that you see in small glimpses. His sweet phone calls with Maisy or bar banter with Jesse, had me wanting to get even more insight into what was going on in the brain of this character. He will 100% leave you wanting more!
Samantha Morgan is a seductress and has me completely hot and bothered after Training Maisy! I honestly don't know what I was expecting of this book, but I do know that it completely stunned me and brought me to my knees. Training Maisy is hot, heartfelt, and will leave you with all the feels!
I need a bucket of ice after reading this sexy, sinful, and utterly satisfying book. I’m ready to jump out of bed right now and get a gym membership in hopes of having a raunchy workout romance like Carter and Maisy. Like holy hell, who knew working out could be so fun and rewarding. This book is everything.
Maisy just got out of a bad relationship with a complete douchebag and she’s decided to pick up her life and move out of the city in hopes of a new and better life. But even though Eric is gone, his hateful and crude words regarding her weight have her rethinking her confidence. When she decides to join the gym she is instantly gobsmacked by the gym hottie who turns out to be Carter, her new trainer. As Maisy and Carter begin working together, steam begins to form and soon they are working out each other instead of with each other. The physical chemistry between Carter and Maisy is hot and heavy, but will Maisy get over her past to form anything more? Maisy is always running from Carter, but will Carter run from his feelings for Maisy?
Maisy is such a relatable heroine and she will have you watching along her journey waiting for her to figure out that she is enough and her opinion of her body is the only one that matters. I was also excited to see her being appreciated by a man for who she is after Eric had been the biggest jerk to her for the last two years. She more than deserved a man to sweep her off her feet. And damned if I’m not glad it was the sexy, muscular, god, Carter.
Carter is training Maisy in so many more ways than one. He’s dominant in his workouts and in his seductive evenings with Maisy, but he also has a softer side that you see in small glimpses. His sweet phone calls with Maisy or bar banter with Jesse, had me wanting to get even more insight into what was going on in the brain of this character. He will 100% leave you wanting more!
Samantha Morgan is a seductress and has me completely hot and bothered after Training Maisy! I honestly don't know what I was expecting of this book, but I do know that it completely stunned me and brought me to my knees. Training Maisy is hot, heartfelt, and will leave you with all the feels!
June 6, 2019
I liked Training Maisy by Samantha Morgan it was a good story I just couldn't connect to the characters it was really had for me to fall for them . This would be the first book that I have read by the author I do know that I'll be giving this one a second chance I just wish I felt more for the couple . The end did feel a bit rushed but over all this was a great story that I'll be revisiting .
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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hero= 6 heroine= 6 secondary characters= 6
Chemistry=6 steam=5 romance= 5
humor=2 darkness level= 2 action= 2 mystery= 4
enjoyment= 6 angst= 4 story line= 7 Story ending=7
character development= 8 pacing= 7
cover= 10 Blurb = 4 Stars = 4
Is this part of a series =
Can it be read as a standalone =
would I recommend this book=
would I re read this book= yes
would I read future books by this author= yes
June 6, 2019
Maisy has come out of an abusive relationship, and decides that a fresh start is what she needs, so she moves & relocates her life to a new place. Part of that is joining a gym, and as fate would have it, her personal trainer is the owner, Carter, who couldn't be more perfect for what she needs. So you already know that it freaks her out, and she tries to run when they have instant HOT chemistry that won't be denied. Not to mention, he has some very creative ways of helping her out. This is a short read with a side of sweet & spicy that is great for an afternoon delight. Plus, it adds in a personal growth angle that most "insta" reads don't have time to showcase. So yeah, I really enjoyed Training Maisy, and will be reading more of the talented Samantha Morgan in the future! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
June 6, 2019
3.5 Stars
Maisy left her job and her best friend behind when she broke up with her abuse ex. She has a new awesome house that she loves and she decides to join the gym. She signs up for one on one personal training with Carter, the owner of the gym. Also the man that is making her all hot and bothered.
Which makes her run out of the gym immediately. But she knows she has to go back, what she didn't expect was the chemistry between them. And the hot incentives he dished out helping her to get to her goal.
Carter was enjoying his time with Maisy, he didn't expect to actually fall for her. But it took her to leave for him to realize his feelings for her. And also maybe a certain ex showing up wanting his women back!!
I enjoyed this easy, quick read. Some parts was a bit far fetched but all in all a good steamy hot read if you in the mood for that type of romance
Maisy left her job and her best friend behind when she broke up with her abuse ex. She has a new awesome house that she loves and she decides to join the gym. She signs up for one on one personal training with Carter, the owner of the gym. Also the man that is making her all hot and bothered.
Which makes her run out of the gym immediately. But she knows she has to go back, what she didn't expect was the chemistry between them. And the hot incentives he dished out helping her to get to her goal.
Carter was enjoying his time with Maisy, he didn't expect to actually fall for her. But it took her to leave for him to realize his feelings for her. And also maybe a certain ex showing up wanting his women back!!
I enjoyed this easy, quick read. Some parts was a bit far fetched but all in all a good steamy hot read if you in the mood for that type of romance
August 10, 2019
Enjoyable read
I enjoyed reading this book, one for the romantic to enjoy. Lady moves to new town, after a bad breakup. Decided that she needs to start taking better care of herself, and joins a gym. That is where the fun begins.
I enjoyed reading this book, one for the romantic to enjoy. Lady moves to new town, after a bad breakup. Decided that she needs to start taking better care of herself, and joins a gym. That is where the fun begins.
May 26, 2019
This was one of the cutest storylines I’ve ever read, but it was also really empowering! Maisy left her job and friends and moved away after she became fed up of an abusive relationship. Wanting to start over fresh and prioritize herself, she decides to sign up for a gym to start getting back to her old self. At the gym, she gets paired up with Carter, the owner, as a personal trainer. Much to Maisy’s shock, there is chemistry between the two, and throughout the course of their training, they develop and act on those feelings. When Maisy’s ex shows up in town after being rejected by Carter after letting him know how she feels about him, we wonder if she will fall back into her past or push through and fight for herself. This was my first Samantha Morgan read but definitely won’t be my last!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
June 16, 2019
It’s an ok book. I read it for the description & it’s nothing like that
June 6, 2019
Maisy needs a new start and an improved self esteem, thanks to a verbally abusive ex. She’s hoping that moving to a new town and joining a gym may do the trick. What she didn’t expect was to fall in lust with her personal trainer.
Personal trainer and gym owner Carter doesn’t do relationships. He does, however, like a bit of domination and kink. He never crosses the line with his clients no matter how many have come on to him. But, there is something about Maisy he just can’t resist.
When he threatened to spank her for not trying hard enough, Maisy thought he wa sjoing . . .but he wasn’t. And, maybe she liked it a bit more than she thought she would . . . especially when he praises her efforts and calls her baby girl.
Neither is looking for a relationship, but with their off the charts attraction, they can’t keep their hands off each other. When they both start having feelings, however, things go all kinds of wrong. One is ready to declare their love and the other is ready to shut things down not willing to give a real relationship a try.
Being apart, however, isn’t what they want either . . . can they find a way to move on with their lives apart or will they be able to reconcile their feelings for each other they never meant to have?
Training Maisie was a fun read! It was a whole lot of insta-lust and not too much substance, but I was totally okay with that because it was a light hearted and sexy read readers can easily escape into for a few hours.
I loved watching Maisy gain confidence not only in her self image, but in her self worth as well. And, watching Carter go from fearing commitment to wanting a relationship was just plain fun.
Training Maisy was smokin’ hot and highly entertaining. 4 stars
Personal trainer and gym owner Carter doesn’t do relationships. He does, however, like a bit of domination and kink. He never crosses the line with his clients no matter how many have come on to him. But, there is something about Maisy he just can’t resist.
When he threatened to spank her for not trying hard enough, Maisy thought he wa sjoing . . .but he wasn’t. And, maybe she liked it a bit more than she thought she would . . . especially when he praises her efforts and calls her baby girl.
Neither is looking for a relationship, but with their off the charts attraction, they can’t keep their hands off each other. When they both start having feelings, however, things go all kinds of wrong. One is ready to declare their love and the other is ready to shut things down not willing to give a real relationship a try.
Being apart, however, isn’t what they want either . . . can they find a way to move on with their lives apart or will they be able to reconcile their feelings for each other they never meant to have?
Training Maisie was a fun read! It was a whole lot of insta-lust and not too much substance, but I was totally okay with that because it was a light hearted and sexy read readers can easily escape into for a few hours.
I loved watching Maisy gain confidence not only in her self image, but in her self worth as well. And, watching Carter go from fearing commitment to wanting a relationship was just plain fun.
Training Maisy was smokin’ hot and highly entertaining. 4 stars
June 6, 2019
Carter discovers a woman that is ripe for submission, is he up for the challenge….
Carter spots a woman in his gym that he believes is the ideal candidate for submission she is a lovely female that has come into his establishment for help, she has a very low estimation of her physical appearance and she had taken it upon herself to join a gym and have the assistance of a private trainer.
Carter soon realises that he has feelings for the woman that he has not completely understood and as he begins to care for he and realises her needs and the fact that she is submissive in nature, he wants to help the beautiful soul and is determined that she will stop running herself down and finally will see herself as the beautiful woman she is.
Then Maisy’s ex who is abusive and is at times hardly human returns into her life and he is determined to do her harm, Maisy has to dig deep and find an inner strength that she does not even know exists.
This is an interesting story so it is essential that you read the full book so that you can read and review all the details and it’s a riveting read that you will thoroughly enjoy.
I voluntarily received and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
Carter spots a woman in his gym that he believes is the ideal candidate for submission she is a lovely female that has come into his establishment for help, she has a very low estimation of her physical appearance and she had taken it upon herself to join a gym and have the assistance of a private trainer.
Carter soon realises that he has feelings for the woman that he has not completely understood and as he begins to care for he and realises her needs and the fact that she is submissive in nature, he wants to help the beautiful soul and is determined that she will stop running herself down and finally will see herself as the beautiful woman she is.
Then Maisy’s ex who is abusive and is at times hardly human returns into her life and he is determined to do her harm, Maisy has to dig deep and find an inner strength that she does not even know exists.
This is an interesting story so it is essential that you read the full book so that you can read and review all the details and it’s a riveting read that you will thoroughly enjoy.
I voluntarily received and reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy
I thoroughly enjoyed the book and look forward to reading any future publications; keep up all the great writing.
June 10, 2019
Maisy is looking for a fresh start after ending a bad relationship so she moves to Ashborne and bought a home. She joins a gym because she can't forget how her ex put her down and she really wants to tone her body some. She meets Carter at the gym and he sends her fleeing because he awakens things in her she thought were dead. But she gets up the next day and goes back to the gym to start over again. Carter is surprised to see Maisy again but more than willy to help her work out. The more time they spend together the harder it is not to act on their attraction to each other. When she is ready to give up during a work out he smacks her bottom and it gives her the added push to get her through the work out. Soon they are more than work out partners and Maisy couldn't be happier. However Carter is wondering if things with Maisy are really what he wants and decides to end thing with her right when she admits her feelings for him. Will Carter see that Maisy is the one for him? Can Maisy see that she doesn't need a man to complete her?
This is an amazing story that will draw you in from the first page. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
This is an amazing story that will draw you in from the first page. The chemistry between them is off the charts hot. This is a well written and very entertaining story. I would recommend this book to any book lover.
I voluntarily read and reviewed this book.
June 8, 2019
Donna L
5.0 out of 5 starsNew Beginnings
June 7, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
What a heartwarming and triumph story Traing Maisy by Samantha
Morgan was.I feel that many woman would connect emotionally with
how Maisy was feeling at some point in their lives.
What an inspiring journey Maisy found herself on after years of abuse
about her weight and curves by her ex-partner.Full of courage,Maisy
left Chicago to start a new life in Ashborne.Finding the perfect house
was only the first step in her new makeover.Finding a personal trainer
was high on list and Carter Lewis had her drooling and her dreams were
full of sexual fantasies.Cater certainly had unusual methods of keeping
Maisy on tract but somewhere along the way their feeling became
blurred which had them both running scared.Their relationship was only
supposed to be physical but Maisy was headed for heartbreak again.
When Maisy's ex shows up in town It's time for Carter to express the depth
of his true feelings for Maisy
This was an refreshingly entertaining and easy read with likable characters.
It full of hot,steamy and kinky sex with a few spankings to top things off.
I will certainly be on the lookout for more books from this author.
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Dele
5.0 out of 5 starsNew Beginnings
June 7, 2019
Format: Kindle EditionVerified Purchase
What a heartwarming and triumph story Traing Maisy by Samantha
Morgan was.I feel that many woman would connect emotionally with
how Maisy was feeling at some point in their lives.
What an inspiring journey Maisy found herself on after years of abuse
about her weight and curves by her ex-partner.Full of courage,Maisy
left Chicago to start a new life in Ashborne.Finding the perfect house
was only the first step in her new makeover.Finding a personal trainer
was high on list and Carter Lewis had her drooling and her dreams were
full of sexual fantasies.Cater certainly had unusual methods of keeping
Maisy on tract but somewhere along the way their feeling became
blurred which had them both running scared.Their relationship was only
supposed to be physical but Maisy was headed for heartbreak again.
When Maisy's ex shows up in town It's time for Carter to express the depth
of his true feelings for Maisy
This was an refreshingly entertaining and easy read with likable characters.
It full of hot,steamy and kinky sex with a few spankings to top things off.
I will certainly be on the lookout for more books from this author.
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Dele
June 7, 2019
These short, quicker reads are so refreshing, especially this one. It’s a story of a woman who gets a second chance. The way the situations work themselves out is pretty magical. I loved the characters and the plot the author wrote. The scenes she writes will light the pages on fire in front of you. I recommend this book to any romance reader!!!
Maisy is looking for her second chance. She meets someone special at her gym after a crappy relationship. Their feelings develop and they continue to grow. Circumstances and the past comes back to haunt them, but it’s all figured out and sorted and life goes on. They get their HEA.
Maisy is looking for her second chance. She meets someone special at her gym after a crappy relationship. Their feelings develop and they continue to grow. Circumstances and the past comes back to haunt them, but it’s all figured out and sorted and life goes on. They get their HEA.
June 6, 2019
4 stars
This was a super cute, (almost) insta-love story with a great personal growth angle. Coming out of a bad relationship with a controlling, verbally abusive jackass, Maisy picks up her life and starts over. Relocating and deciding to change her life, she joins a gym and thanks be to the gym gods is paired with uber-hot gym owner and trainer, Carter. Carter and Maisy have instant chemistry and when her energy wanes, he has delicious ways of motivating her. This was an adorable, quick read.
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This was a super cute, (almost) insta-love story with a great personal growth angle. Coming out of a bad relationship with a controlling, verbally abusive jackass, Maisy picks up her life and starts over. Relocating and deciding to change her life, she joins a gym and thanks be to the gym gods is paired with uber-hot gym owner and trainer, Carter. Carter and Maisy have instant chemistry and when her energy wanes, he has delicious ways of motivating her. This was an adorable, quick read.
AnnMarie - Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
June 6, 2019
This was a good quick read. Maisy needed a fresh start after leaving an abusive relationship so she left her job and best friend and bought a house. She decided to join a gun and is gobsmacked by the gorgeous owner, Carter who is going to be her personal trainer. He works her hard and when she doesn't give it her all he starts spanking her - and she likes it! They start having a sex only relatiobship, but she falls in love with him. When she tells him he says he does not return her feelings so she leaves him. Carter finally realized he loves her and proposes to her at his gym.
June 6, 2019
This was a super cute, (almost) insta-love story with a great personal growth angle. Coming out of a bad relationship with a controlling, verbally abusive jackass, Maisy picks up her life and starts over. Relocating and deciding to change her life, she joins a gym and thanks be to the gym gods is paired with uber-hot gym owner and trainer, Carter. Carter and Maisy have instant chemistry and when her energy wanes, he has delicious ways of motivating her. This was an adorable, quick read.
June 6, 2019
Leaving an abusive relationship and beginning brand new is exactly what Maisy needs. Another man in her life? NO!! Especially not Carter, gym owner, personal trainer, and the perfect man for her.... NO, just NO!!
Well you know how well that works out, right? This book is a short read, but it's well worth your time! Carter and Maisy are great characters that Samantha brings to life. I really liked this story. Well done Samantha!!
Well you know how well that works out, right? This book is a short read, but it's well worth your time! Carter and Maisy are great characters that Samantha brings to life. I really liked this story. Well done Samantha!!
June 6, 2019
This was a really fun insta love story... with a big impact on real life! Maisy is coming out of a harsh relationship that has left her a little broken she doesn't believe in herself anymore. When Maisy signs up for the gym and meets Carter she freaks and runs but she goes back. These two are hot together and Carter has awesome ways of motivating her. Check out this quick read!!!
June 6, 2019
How can you not fall for Maisy. Overwhelmed, under appreciated, severe body issues and a royal jerk of an ex. I love how Maisy takes charge of her life and makes changes. She stands up to Carter and realizes her self worth. Make changes for yourself and good things will happen.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
I read and reviewed a copy of this book.
June 7, 2019
I loved this novella so much this was my first read from this author but after reading it will definitely not be my last. I loved Maisy she was broken when she meets Carter but she has this strength inside her that he helps bring out. Thisvwas a steamy sweet story that was a nice quick read that I loved!
June 23, 2019
3.5 stars
Maisy is "fat" and her verbally abusive boyfriend just dumped her. He's successfully killed all her self esteem. She moves, joins a gym and starts working out. They start having sex during training sessions but somehow never get caught. She falls in love. He doesn't. Or does he?
This story was well written but predictable.
Maisy is "fat" and her verbally abusive boyfriend just dumped her. He's successfully killed all her self esteem. She moves, joins a gym and starts working out. They start having sex during training sessions but somehow never get caught. She falls in love. He doesn't. Or does he?
This story was well written but predictable.
July 30, 2019
Awesome
I loved this sweet love story. It pulled at my heart strings by the real ness of the storyline. So many emotions that are true to real life. I was totally captivated and couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an awesome read
I loved this sweet love story. It pulled at my heart strings by the real ness of the storyline. So many emotions that are true to real life. I was totally captivated and couldn’t put it down until I finished it. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for an awesome read
June 11, 2025
NGL, I was expecting more
Overall a decent quick story to read. I was expecting... More. Just more depth. We definitely got depth with Maisy and her bad break up but I wanted more with Carter and Maisy. The ending was most definitely rushed. Which I wasn't too happy about. But a solid 3 stars..
Overall a decent quick story to read. I was expecting... More. Just more depth. We definitely got depth with Maisy and her bad break up but I wanted more with Carter and Maisy. The ending was most definitely rushed. Which I wasn't too happy about. But a solid 3 stars..
November 11, 2025
This book shattered me in the best way possible. The tension between Carter and the heroine builds with exquisite precision, and every scene drips with intensity. But what really stood out was how empowering it felt—watching her reclaim her power and find safety in love. It’s the perfect blend of danger, passion, and redemption
June 6, 2019
Training Maisy was a great steamy, hot read! Maisy needed a new start after leaving her abusive ex so she moved and made a new start. She joins a gym and falls for her trainer. He has very creative ways to help her. This book has everything you want in a romance! I recommend it to everyone!
December 26, 2025
boring in places
I love action in these stories, not just heat but doing things like walking, at the gym etc. This story had too many ‘thoughts’ and, in my opinion, they went on too long and got boring.
I love action in these stories, not just heat but doing things like walking, at the gym etc. This story had too many ‘thoughts’ and, in my opinion, they went on too long and got boring.
June 6, 2019
Maisy starts off as verbally abused and beaten down. But, she meets Carter and starts to become the person she should be. This was a quick read and is a sexy and sweet book.
June 9, 2019
I enjoyed reading this story. It's very well written. All the characters are well done, very human and real. There are plenty of hot spicy sexy scenes and some spankings. I highly recommend it.
June 18, 2019
First off, the blurb was bull.... second, the storyline just p..... me of.
July 31, 2019
Training Maisy
Nice quick read. Fun story line with great characters. Maisy and Carter building a friendship thru working out and training. It's fun and good light reading
Nice quick read. Fun story line with great characters. Maisy and Carter building a friendship thru working out and training. It's fun and good light reading
August 9, 2025
Cringe. Very cringe.
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