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Pierce The Heart (The Stables Book 4) Kindle Edition

by C.E. Kilgore (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.5 157 ratings

Book 4 of 6: The Stables

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In book 4, secrets are revealed, leaving Kyle struggling for a hold on his reason, his life and the love he’s had deeply buried in his heart since the first time he saw Sarah. The Stables pulls together as a family while Sarah faces her demons, her lies and the unbreakable love she has for Kyle. Set in Texas, this is a Contemporary Romance series with BDSM elements and mature, atypical themes. Each book will be a complete story, no cliffhangers.

Kyle
Everyone is addicted to something. It's human nature. Part of what makes us tick.

People who say they aren't addicted to at least one thing are just addicted to being in denial, and that's okay. Me? Well, I've been in full-blown acceptance of my many addictions for quite some time. Some of them I hate. Others I deal with. Some I absolutely love. One of them, I can't make up my mind about - Sarah Levitz.

But sometimes what we want becomes this poisonous, soul-eating reflection of what we can't have; of what betrayed us, ripped out everything that was good and stomped it into the dirt. Like the heart that's not in my chest anymore because she tore it out and buried it in her grandma's backyard next to the time-capsule we were supposed to dig up together in a future that's no longer ours.

Sarah
I know I ain't smart. I maybe ain't as bad with learnin' like my brother Saul, but he did go to U of T while I barely managed my GED. It's hard - finishing high school while you're eight months pregnant. Sure, I could'a fit into a graduation gown, but no way in Hell was I gonna waddle my ass across stage so all the two-faced bitches could gawk and whisper.

While others were walking across stage and being handed a roll of paper, I was being handed a beautiful baby girl. When they set her in my arms and the sunlight lit up her sweet, chubby face, I knew I was the luckiest momma alive. That precious angel was mine to cherish, my little Kylie, and damn straight, I was gonna do right by her. Even if I couldn't do right by no one else.

Even if I couldn't do right by her father.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00Q9114VS
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tracing The Stars (December 20, 2014)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 20, 2014
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1412 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 215 pages

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- #127,428 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

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C.E. Kilgore is an author without genre, who likes to dabble in several genres from romance to science fiction. She also enjoys pushing the boundaries of those genres, trying new things, venturing outside formulas and turning tropes on their heads. Be sure to check out her website, cekilgore.com for romance across several genres. She also writes epic fantasy under the name Corinne Kilgore, which you can check out at corinnekilgore.com.

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Abigail

Kyle and Sarah

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2021

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I’m rereading the Stables series. It’s just as good the second time around. Kyle and Sarah finally find an HEA after many years of pain.

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ReadingIsMyHustle

Emotional, Heartfelt, & Redemptive

Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2014

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I went into this book knowing it would be a great, yet heavy read, and oh my, it was, putting me through the wringer; my emotions flip-flopping constantly and never settling on just one - except for hope. I'm a fan of this author, this series, and so I trusted the serpentine journey she led, with hope there would be redemption in the end. And yowzer, did Ms. Kilgore deliver.
Sarah's childhood traumas are consistent with her past, and current, fears and actions - she and Saul both. Good grief, I have more empathy for their plight than I could ever express in a book review, but even understanding it doesn't really lessen my frustration and disappointment towards Sarah throughout the book.
Her lies started as a young child, lies that break my heart she had to keep, and with that being the way she knew to handle things, the lies continued the rest of her life - until like all lies do - they overfilled the box they were stuffed into, and came bursting out. Directly in the path of, and affected by this explosion of truth, is beautifully damaged Kyle.
Knowing and admitting to his own shortcomings, Kyle struggled with his love, devotion, and anger towards Sarah:
"I'm angry, Sarah. Angrier than maybe I've ever been before, but I don't hate you. I couldn't. I won't let this destroy everything else that we have."
Ah, Kyle... The man has more forgiveness than I could ever imagine having. No matter how much I loved the person, I could never forgive so quickly, nor readily. And not just Kyle, but everyone else as well! Brandon, Saul, Austin, Victoria: they all stated how much they loved Sarah, and honestly, I wish I could see what they saw in her, or know all the redeeming qualities they knew, to allow such tragedy to continue so many years. The only person's reaction I could understand is Emma's, and maybe that's because we're [the reader] both outsiders to the relationships formed and forged in the bonds of childhood.
I did very much appreciate Sarah's self awareness, and it was absolutely necessary for me to accept her:
"I've done a lot'a stupid things for really stupid reasons, Kyle. If you never forgive me for them, I'd understand."
With such despair, the damage and wreckage left in the wake of sudden clarity made it possible to build anew, and this is where the light and hope shines through the darkness.
It would be so easy to only see and understand the surface of this story. And if that's how this book is read, you most likely won't care for it (and you'll hate Sarah). But if you read this recognizing and understanding the many varied layers which led each person to the place they're at now, this is an exceptional, heartfelt read full of anger, passion, and redemption.
Pierce the Heart is an emotional read, and one I definitely recommend.

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Meleeta

Another realistic romance that has you hoping and wondering.

Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2020

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He's always loved her as she has him. They made choices when they were young thinking they were helping the other one follow their dreams, now they find out it was for naught. How they overcome the secrets and past to reach each other is amazing.

Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2018

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This series has the best Dommes! I am so envious of characters who demand honesty and give each other trust. I am so pleased to see hurtful mistakes addressed with compassion.

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Book Junkie

Not my favorite of this series...

Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2015

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I'm not sure why I was not enamored of this book like I was the first 2 in this series but it just didn't grab me and not let go. I'm not even sure I will ever read it again, not like (again) the first 2 books in the series. I think as the final story of the main characters from the first book it is probably worth reading and hopefully you will like it better than I did.

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Kindle Customer Suzanne OReilly

I could not put this series down. From book ...

Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2016

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I could not put this series down. From book 1 to 4, I saw people I know, plus myself in these stories. Cannot wait until my friends finish so we can discuss. Keep them coming. 5 stars for all.

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019

great read

Read the entire series!

Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2016

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Kilgore does it again with Pierce the Heart. You
must read the whole series. The characters touch your heart and make you laugh, cry, and cheer for a happy ending.

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Toni01

Fab series

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2021

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This is the 4th book of the series and tells the story of Brandon's best friend Kyle and love of his liffe Sarah who is now in an abusive marriage with an ex army vet who has PTSD. This is one of my favourite books in the series after book 1. All the stories are very well written with multi - dimensional characters. And the stories are interlinked really well. All are good as stand alone novels, but you are really missing out if you don't read them as the whole set. Can't wait for the rest .

Down Under Reviewer

One click

Reviewed in Australia on October 8, 2017

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Wow, this book had a lot going on in it. But not once did it become too much, this writer has a talent for writing emotions that you feel right down to your heart. The strong connection of non blood family just feels you with what it would be like. Another great story.

Greedy Reader

Another great read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2016

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I really enjoyed this sometimes moving story - the fourth in The Stables series. Great characters and great writing. Highly recommended 4****

Kindle Customer

Enjoyable series - highly recommended...... but where's the next part?

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 17, 2015

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Despite been told that each book is a stand alone, you will be compelled to read the next one as the storyline continues throughout each book. The series is an "emotional" romance (have tissues at the ready) and the erotic scenes fit beautifully within the story.

My favourite so far would have to be Ian's and charlottes story but I'm looking forward to reading all about Crow and Rabbit and getting to the bottom of the black mailing storyline with Bull and Cole's. According to blurb at the end of Pierce, Crow's was due to come out early 2015 and I've checked out the authors website but it doesn't give any indication as to when it will be released which is a little frustrating!

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Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 30, 2017

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Brilliant couldn't put it down.i would like to read book 5 when it is available 😀

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