tough story to tell, but told well

Elle has a past with Micheal, but he left for college and her past after he left had a painful event with many repercussions afterwards. When Michael comes back to the area and Stronghold, Elle runs. She knows she wants more than what she has had since the hurt, but can she do it and get past all her insecurities?!
the book has been building since the beginning of the Stronghold series, and it was worth it. This book has triggers, but is told in a way that any about the event but the feelings and other emotions that come with such an event. I struggled with not wanting to read or listen, but when I read it it made me love Golden Angel's writing even more. Listening to it just made me love Rosie (a new narrator for me), and have a whole new appreciation for Golden's writing skills.

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So much more than sex

Golden Angel has achieved something spectacular in this series: balance. All of the characters in the world of Stronghold possess richly developed personalities and arcs without stealing the spotlight from the main storyline. There is so much more in this book than hot BDSM play; it's emotional, empowering, educational, not to mention laugh out loud funny! Yes, the love scenes are intensely erotic, but the story doesn't rely on them to keep the reader's interest. It's all about the characters and how they interact. Really looking forward to reading the next one the series.

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Another awesome book!

Ellie has been someone I’ve wanted to read more about since I started these books. I knew something had happened to her, but wanted to know more. Her story is heartbreaking! However, I’m not sharing why here, other than to say the scene where she shared what happened with her friends from Stronghold, was a balm for me. The support and belief from them... loved that!

Michael knew Ellie in high school. He’s been interested since he first saw her at Stronghold... but she has avoided him. He doesn’t know why, and when they finally get to speak and share... she pushes him away.

Golden Angel tells these stories so exceptionally well.. I’m listening straight through!!!

I love Rosie’s voice! She’s been my favorite on these so far.

Another great story!!!

Loved Michael and Ellie's story! This series is awesome! you really need to listen to them in order so you can understand what is going on with the group. But it's worth it!!!

Great story!

Loving this Stronghold Doms Series. Golden Angel never ceases to amaze me. She pulls you into her world of wonderful characters who are like family. It’s easy to relate to them and feel what they feel. Michael and Ellie have a strong connection but something in her past is keeping her from him. With him being a sadist and her a masochist makes it easy for them to get together at the club. Michael wants more and won’t give up until he has all of her. Will Ellie fight him? Or fight for him? A definite must read.

Rosie did a wonderful job on the narration and bringing the characters to life. I was given this free copy audiobook and have voluntarily left this review.

I loved Michael and Ellie story

the story is about Michael and Ellie
this is the 6th book in series
and another fabulous tantalizing sexy read keep me entertained and flush from page 1 to the end I definitely love the charters in this book and the storyline overall story and performance was fabulous Five star read definitely a keeper

Well written

This book really makes you think about a lot of issues that people have to go through in their daily lives. I love that Golden isn’t afraid to speak up about these. Great characters, amazing storyline and brilliant chemistry. Fantastic performance from Rosie.
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Golden Angel does an amazing job talking about a difficult topic. A topic that many women and men are ashamed to talk about. I love how in this book Golden not only has stories being shared but takes the time for the characters to explain their experiences.

I think that Elli and Michael are an interesting and sweet match. My one struggle was that there was a lot of internal dialogue that the characters and I would have liked a little more interactive dialogue. That is purely just my preference and in no way changes how interesting and entertaining this book is. I love how there is this level of uncertainty and suspense throughout the entire book!

Great addition

I thoroughly enjoyed this story about Dom, Michael Waverly, a sadist and the woman he has never forgotten, Ellie Sanders, a masochist. The narrator did a good job but I did feel that the male character voices were not as strong as the female ones.

This book packed an awful lot into it. I really liked Michael and Ellie, both as individuals and as a couple. I felt their connection and the chemistry between the two of them is scorchingly hot. However Stripping the Submissive is so much more than just a steamy book, it has a great depth to it. Ellie’s journey as she struggles to come to terms with her past was at times heart breaking.

It was great to see how Michael handled Ellie’s doubts and insecurities as she wrestled with the past and how it had impacted her life and relationships around her.
Will Michael be able to break down the barriers that Ellie has erected and in turn, help her to overcome her past and to take a chance on a future together? As a Dom, Michael knows that the key to any relationship, particularly a BDSM one is communication and trust, but will Ellie have the strength to share with Michael the truth of her past or will her secret remain between them and in doing so destroy the trust that has built between them?

This has fast become one of my favourite series, although I have only listened to a couple of them, I had no trouble following book 6 and hopefully I get a chance to listen to or read the other books in the series.

Ellie💘Michael! More Stronghold Doms Greatness!

I love this Stronghold Doms series, Golden Angel created a wonderful world with terrific characters who belong to the same BDSM club, they are a tight knit circle of friends who took out for each. Each book in this series features a newly developing couple. While each book can be enjoyed as a stand-alone it is really great to know more about the other characters form earlier books. ‘Stripping the Sub’ is Ellie and Michael’s story. Micheal, a Dom and sadist, is a new comer to Stronghold brought in by his friend Angel. He recognizes Ellie at the club whom he knew from High School and is interested in her but something in Ellie’s past leaves her broken, not trusting and unable to have a relationship. She is a sub and a masochist who enjoys the structure and safety of the club. Michael does not give up on her, wants to penetrate the walls she built up around herself. I loved his patience with her, also loved that the group of girls, subs and Olivia, stepped up and gave her their support. Michael and Ellie are perfect for each other, his Dom to her sub, his sadism to her masochism. Their story is not an easy one, lots of drama, angst & emotions but there sure is great chemistry between them and their scenes were smoking. Gold Angel, thank you for another great story, I am looking forward to the next book in the series, also want to see how the new club turns out and what stories it will bring.

I listened to the Audible edition, Rosie does a great job narrating and bringing the characters to life. She is a wonderful voice performer and an entertaining storyteller. That you for this great listen🎧

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