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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Heidi Sturgess

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Oh my goodness where so I start !? Well first off it’s a loooooooong book do bake sure you have time to read it , once you start you won’t want to put it down ! There are trigger warnings in the beginning and please take heed to these 😉

First off I just love the cover art ❣️📕 what happens between the pages in mind blowing but before I go any further I just want to honour the author and say thank you for touching on so many subjects that people look at as taboo from ADHD , BPD , BDSM to many other things this is a real human story that will pull you and your emotions through the ringer and I guarantee you that you’ll enjoy every moment …..

Often I think subs chose the lifestyle because they’ve been hurt and the control they lost is regained but letting their Dom take control , it’s given willingly , it feels safe , am I making sense !?

Alice hadn’t had it easy , she’s experienced loss , abuse and pain and Reuben is her personal heroine and healing balm , both addictive and soothing and if I’ve got be honest I’d I was into BDSM I’d love a Reuben of my own 😳🙃

I did say it was a looooooong read but it was also over quickly and I think it’s because these people became real , I became part of their tribe , their lives , their love , their trial and tribulations ❣️📕

This one to shout from the rooftops ❣️📕🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Nichole Chrisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book comes with a warning from the author that it is not for young adults as it deals with very serious and deep ideas. Our FMC suffers with mental health issues and severe depression. Her HEA is supportive and helps her but you will possibly need to take breaks to deal with the heartaches! That being said it is well written and definitely a story worth reading (especially if you enjoy some bdsm).

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Kelli Harper

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book comes with an author written trigger warning and it is there for a reason. Some of the details in this book are VERY descriptive and there are many things that are major red flags for many. Human trafficking, BDSM, knife play, choking, talks of and attempts of self harm. Murder, rape, and so many other topics that are concerning to many.

Just like any other work of fiction, detail is key to a good story. This book does not lack in detail. This is a very long read and it took me longer than normal to finish it, but it was OH SO WORTH IT. Ruben and Alice are fated and the way their love grows and develops is just awe inspiring to watch.

This is a new to me author and I am really hoping to read more about some of the other couples in this book. Would be wonderful to read about how they discovered each other and their dynamics.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Heidi Schoolman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story follows Reuben and Alice and is 1,139 pages in length. Reuben has been looking for his one and only almost all his life. But when he finds her, she is not at all what he thought she would be. Alice is done with men. When Reuben walks into her life, all bets are off. Both have their past demons. But can they handle each other?

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Emily Nolden

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a great story, and well written. A very steamy romance, that keeps you turning pages until you realize its 4 AM and you have to be up in the next hour.

Each character was very relatable in some sort of way, never feeling like someone was misplaced. The author was very detailed, building an amazing world, giving you the reader an outstanding amount of knowledge to know what is going on in the story. But that knowledge also helped you understand each character in the book and where they come from, and why they act the way that they do. The downside with such detail was, especially in the beginning, it was such a slow read. I just sat there hoping something would happen, hoping things would pick up. Or sometimes the details would become way too specific, and left me wondering, “why do I need to know this?” “why am I reading this?”. As the story progressed it did become so much better!

Each character had some sort of history and connection with each other, that definitely made everything more interesting.

This was a darker story, and when the author gives the warning that this book is real, that the book is raw, and the book is emotional and dark, she really means it. I am not trying to scare a single reader from reading this book, because trust me it was so very good. But it did have some triggers, that I thought I could handle, that made me shut down a bit and have to take a break.

This author makes you feel! All in all, it was a great book, but I had to lower down to 4 stars because you can’t give half star ratings, and I personally couldn’t give this 5 stars. It was a very lengthy book, but was eloquently written too.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Katie Matthews

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This was a really good read. It’s one of those books that you actually fall into straight away. The author does warn about the content in the book and whilst I’m happy to read most dark reads even some parts were a little more than I liked but the author did warn and I proceeded so I simply skimmed over these parts and they didn’t take away any of my enjoyment of what I was reading. I really liked the characters Reuben and Alice and I also enjoyed the uniqueness some of the characters too.
Overall this was a great read and one that I would recommend.

@katiem
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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Ashley Sugar

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My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Reuben has been on the lookout for his Sub, 24 years to be exact. And when he finally finds her…she’s completely opposite of what he envisioned. Bratty wasn’t even a thought lol. But as time goes on, Reuben and Alice actually work for each other. They balance one another out. Book is a lot longer than it should be but that’s ok. Check trigger warnings! Topics are dark and heavy. Tears will happen!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Piper Foster

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

What a fantastic book. Alice and Rebuen are great characters. It a good BDSM ertoic novel which focuses on the highs and lows of this lifestyle. Whilst Alice and Rebuen realtionships progresses we and treated with some extreme instese scences which happens in these Dom and Sub realtionships.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Kerry Carr

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is a really dark BDSM romance. There are trigger warnings with this book that the author makes the reader aware of right at the beginning so it may be a trigger for some people.
The authors writing is really good. The way the author talks about mental health, ways people deal with it and the thoughts and feelings people suffer through was really eye opening but was dealt with in a way that was respectful and informative.

This story is a romance around the BDSM lifestyle but it is so much more than that. The characters of Reuben and Alice are both damaged in their own way and their back stories are really heartbreaking. But it makes their connection even more powerful and beautiful. It was also different to read a romance from the perspective of people in the BDSM lifestyle and to realise that even though for some people it is just a kink for others it’s way to manage stress and anxiety in their lives.

This story is very emotional, your heart will break hearing Alice’s story and you will laugh at how sassy she is and how much she tests Reuben’s boundaries.
Can a Brat be trained? Or will Reuben find a way to make Alice submit to him willingly?

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Betsy Melano

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

First of all, this is not for young readers! The author is very specific in letting readers know that this book is for adults. Also, there are many trigger topics throughout this book.
Reuben has been dreaming about a girl for years, when Alice finally shows up she is nothing like he expected. Alice has a history of experiences that have cause her some mental illness issues that make her to spiral into depression. Not only that Alice has a tendency to do whatever it takes to push people away.
At first Reuben doesn’t understand how this woman that he’s been dreaming about could be such a big brat, not his usual preference at all. Slowly but surely, Alice gets under his skin. Reuben also finds some information unexpectedly that makes him realize he might be the only one that can truly help Alice.
The author clearly shows what issues these characters have. The characters are written in a way that we can understand how and why they are the way they are. The book may be uncomfortable for many to read.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Sara Grantham

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book took me to a world I have no experience in, but now I am very intrigued about. From the descriptions of relationships between Doms and subs, traumatic pasts, hopes and desires, and some karma thrown in, this book had me hooked! I couldn’t help but to identify with Alice and her struggles, and I highly enjoyed getting under the cracks of Reuben’s armor to see who he truly was.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust ( AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Caralee Loonat

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I like finding new authors. This book is the first book from this author that I have read and I was not disappointed. This book is steamy and kept me glued to the pages. I was not wanting to put it down as I wanted to see what would happen. The characters are well written and the subject matter is dealt with in a good manner. I really like to read a nice steamy book once in a while and this fit the bill.

I really could relate to the female lead. The author really builds quite the world and drew me straight in. I really felt as though I was right in the midst of the drama. I will definitely read more from this author in future.

Reviewed by @caraleeloonat
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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Bobbi Wagner

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

I enjoyed reading this story. This is a steamy romance story that is well written and hard to put down. This is a newer author for me which I can’t wait to see what is next in the future for her. I enjoyed this author’s writing style and attention to details that brought the story to life. The characters are connectable and pull you into their world from the start. This is a fast paced, engaging story that you don’t want to miss. There is great chemistry as well as great growth with them throughout the story. This is a darker story that I truly enjoyed what the characters brought to the story. I enjoyed how they came to life on each page which made the story entertaining to read. This made for such a great afternoon read and I highly recommend it

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Jenni Bishop

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

There are trigger warnings.

Mmmmm. how to rate this book?

Ok first off, Ashes of Sin and Stardust is a dark and delicious BDSM erotic romance. I really enjoyed the story but it was a long haul. I think it could be cut into two books or cut down a bit being too wordy. There are also some parts the author added that I am not sure that fit exactly right for this story, like religion.

Lindsay however did a great job with the BDSM aspect that it will have your heart pumping it is so good. I really liked the characters who Lindsay gave us great back stories but I could have done with a little less of the brattish behaviour. Each has past that was not always good.

Having said all that Ashes of Sin and Stardust is well worth the read.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

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Holy Cow that was one thousand percent not at all what I was expecting. Here take my heart on this platter as it was ripped to shreds while reading this wonderfully written story . I laughed, I cried, I was hurt and angry but man what a emotionally charged story that I absolutely loved reading and hated putting it down. This is a fairly new author to me and I’m definitely going to check out what other books they have written. There are a few parts where it might be a trigger for some but if you can push through it’s worth it. This an emotional rollercoaster ride about Rueben and Alice. Rueben has spent most of his life searching for a woman his perfect sub. He will know its her when he sees except when he finds her she nothing like what he envisioned. She’s a smart mouth and bratty at times but had a rough upbringing and not so good luck with men. Can she trust Rueben? Can he trust her? Can these two be who the other needs them to be? Get ready for a bumpy yet highly emotional ride with these. I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next and im looking forward to reading more from this Author.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by April McCoy

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book pulled all my emotions out and stomped all over them! What an awesome read and such a Rollercoaster!!! I was captivated right from the start and I really couldn’t have put it down if I had tried! So well written with characters that make you think! I loved the dark of this book just as much as the light!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Lauren Cox

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Dark, emotional, traumatic romance. This book will draw in readers that like BDSM, please not there is also mental health, child abuse, suicide, physical violence triggers.

Alice has a tendency to push people away, say things to ruin relationships just to keep everyone and arms length. She struggles with borderline personality disorder, makes questionable decisions and fights her inner demons. She is hesitant to let anyone in, especially another Dom.

Reuben also has his own struggles and an ugly past that he tries to hide under is hard wall of cockiness and confidence. Reuben is hard core into BDSM and has been dreaming of his perfect girl for years, but the one thing he cannot stand is a brat.

These two worlds collide in this beautifully written raw romance. They way Reuben helps Alice through her episodes and struggles is really beautiful, the patience and the way he talks to her is amazing. If you are looking for smut, kink, BDSM and romance this book is for you. I loved all 1139 pages of this story.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Shelly Kittell

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My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Trigger warning – please check the note by the author before reading. For those over the age of 18.
This is a well-written romance. The steam rises; there is a bit of BDSM and erotic romance. Reuben has been dreaming of Alicia for 24 years. Now that he’s found her, he wants this to work. You can feel the struggle as they work for this. The characters are well-defined. The plot and topics are well researched. Though an uncomfortable read at times, the topics do need to be brought up as they are part of the story. This was a very good story that needed to be told. I do recommend it.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Kerry Baker

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a dark and intense story that I have to say surprised me. There are a lot of triggers in this book, so if you watch out for that then definitely read this boom cautiously – but so read it. The connection between these two characters was so strong and real that it easily carries the whole book. You believe in their connection and their journey.
I think the author does an amazing job with the way she tackles mental health. It is the perfect portrayal while still keeping the story momentum. This was an amazing book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray – Review by Lorrene Huisman

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My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book really brought everything to the table. I could not get enough at all of everything this story gave to me as I read. Deep character depth, darkness at times, as well as light. The characters were very easy to connect and level with Each had a depth of light and darkness to them, I could not put this down!

Ruben and Alice were such great characters! I loved their character depth. I loved their moments together. Both different but so very well connected in more than one way. I enjoyed learning who they were, especially what their pasts held for them! There was trauma endured, and that made these characters so much more realistic. I loved how the author did the writing with BDSM. She nailed it! I could not have expected better, the author for sure knew what was linked to BDSM and played it perfectly into the story and characters. The story was complex, vivid, and very deep with emptions at times. It heavy at moments as well. I could not have asked for a better read! It was amazing! Loved it all the way through!

This book was such an amazing and good read! I could not put it down or get enough from what I read. Highly recommend this must read book. its a rate gem, and not one to be passed up for any means!

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray

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Ashes of Sin and Stardust (AnchorX) by Lindsay Murray
Genre – Erotica Romance
Page Count – 1134
Cover Designer – Lindsay Murray

Reuben has been searching for his mystery submissive for twenty-four years. He knows he’ll recognize her when he sees her, because he’s had visions of her for more than half his life. But when he finds her, she isn’t at all what he expects; she’s a mouthy little brat with an attitude, and he yearns to tame her.

Alice has sworn off Doms. She’s had too many awful experiences, and not a single guy has lived up to the promises they’ve made. But when Reuben Weston starts paying her attention, she can’t help but give in and try one more time. Maybe, if she’s very brave, or very lucky, she’ll find someone worth breaking for.

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Lindsay is a graduate of Western Carolina University. When she isn’t caught up living in the world in her head, you can find her at one of her favorite bottle shops, a local craft store, or planning her next vacation to the mountains.

She lives in Raleigh, North Carolina, with her husband and cat. (And her twenty-seven imaginary friends.)

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