Sinners Retreat
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When Ezra signs up for the annual Sinners Retreat, he expects a getaway, not a life-altering connection. However, a chance encounter at the airport with the captivating Kindra sparks an immediate, electric chemistry. As they bond over their shared, unconventional, and rather macabre interests, the retreat feels like the start of something perfect. The atmosphere shifts when Kindra reveals her true motive for attending: she is hunting the person responsible for her brother’s unsolved murder. This revelation hits home for Ezra, as his own dark past is inextricably linked to the very mystery Kindra is desperate to solve. Suddenly, he faces an impossible dilemma: confess his identity and risk losing the woman who understands his darkest parts, or maintain his silence and keep his secrets buried forever. *Sinners Retreat* is a twisted, “diet” dark romantic comedy that masterfully balances razor-sharp banter with high-stakes tension. Featuring a “serial killer meets serial killer” trope, this story offers a thrilling, spicy, and hilariously morbid ride. With explosive chemistry and a unique, atmospheric setting, it is a must-read for fans of unconventional romances where the stakes are life-or-death and the love story is anything but safe.
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02 4.2 out of 5 stars](javascript:void(0))(5,914) Book 1 of 4: The Slaycation Series Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Try again. See all formats and editions All's fair in murder and mayhem Ezra Love isn't on my mind when I sign up for the yearly Sinners Retreat, but a chance meeting at the airport changes everything. We click right away, and my bond with Kindra only deepens when we discover our mutual love for the most macabre hobbies. But then she brings up her brother's unsolved murder and her real reason for being here—to find his killer. That's when my past finally catches up with me, and I'm faced with an impossible choice. Do I tell her the truth and risk losing her, or can I find a way to keep my real identity a secret forever? Sinners Retreat is a dark romantic comedy with explosive chemistry, razor-sharp humor, and a love story that’s anything but safe. Although this dark rom-com is "DIET" Lauren Biel, it still has adult themes. Full list of content warnings on my website. Please listen responsibly! ) ©2024 Lauren Biel (P)2025 Lauren Biel Previous slide of product details 1. Book 1 of 4 The Slaycation Series 2. Listening Length 8 hours and 38 minutes 3. Author Lauren Biel 4. Narrator Angelina Rocca, see all) 5. Publication date March 5, 2025 6. Language English 7. Publisher Lauren Biel 8. ASIN B0DZ4LV8BT 9. Version Unabridged 10. Program Type Audiobook Next slide of product details See all details Report an issue with this product or seller](https://www.amazon.com/Audible-Sinners-Retreat/dp/B0DZ4LV8BT/ref=sr1147?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.mKnlg-Swg7jqH5GgoBBb8FRNveehdob8e6sd74ksL1ge8j4GbZUz7L59dNzcn-oUHLqA3OdOFmpxVEJW3IV9QbKc0lICaWganJPQOYV3JAz4sEjYnZhLNdg5U-5kVrIiYslWa4IBBKN0hPuR1qyXCfRn5CTAoCGMICDOQMmZDs5TZ8XzV0xvKwIwwGhC4k8nnulla2WWksEgLaeO12oR9zSr3vEZGyTZn9jRY.JGl8ZLnDzEZWo8K5ulXE2xsrzo1wwy1pK9tjPNFxU&dibtag=se&qid=1780245684&s=books&xpid=BtZXy3REumMg) !Image 37: A 38x35 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Read & Listen Switch back and forth between reading the Kindle book and listening to Audible audiobook. Add the audiobookfor a reduced price of $4.50 after you get the Kindle book as part of your Kindle Unlimited subscription. ](https://www.amazon.com/hz/audible/mlp?actionCode=AMZOR3890414266326&ref=adblpdpbhve26eft) People who viewed this also viewed 1 of 25 Previous page 1. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GMKLGKTS/ref=adblp13nvvxx0im?encoding=UTF8&plink=g5qJOdzSB3vpXLjz&pdrdw=g70WC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5PQR5PY4W4TC3BBHNN64&pdrdwg=uFFof&pdrdr=82ae9178-97f7-4490-8651-fedfb8ca41d7) Morally Grey Morally Grey Lauren Biel 1,597 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$14.01 2. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FRNJQ31S/ref=adblp13nvvxx1im?encoding=UTF8&plink=g5qJOdzSB3vpXLjz&pdrdw=g70WC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5PQR5PY4W4TC3BBHNN64&pdrdwg=uFFof&pdrdr=82ae9178-97f7-4490-8651-fedfb8ca41d7) Of Ink and Alchemy: The Black Rabbit, Book 1 Of Ink and Alchemy: The Black Rabbit, Book 1 Sloane St. James 6,744 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.51 3. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJSKNLJQ/ref=adblp13nvvxx2im?encoding=UTF8&plink=g5qJOdzSB3vpXLjz&pdrdw=g70WC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5PQR5PY4W4TC3BBHNN64&pdrdwg=uFFof&pdrdr=82ae9178-97f7-4490-8651-fedfb8ca41d7) X's and O's X's and O's Elle Thorpe 7,380 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$21.39 4. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DY1RL7NX/ref=adblp13nvvxx3im?encoding=UTF8&plink=g5qJOdzSB3vpXLjz&pdrdw=g70WC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5PQR5PY4W4TC3BBHNN64&pdrdwg=uFFof&pdrdr=82ae9178-97f7-4490-8651-fedfb8ca41d7) Toxic: A Dark Romance Toxic: A Dark Romance Nicole Blanchard 29,666 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$18.65 5. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FH7DK899/ref=adblp13nvvxx4im?encoding=UTF8&plink=g5qJOdzSB3vpXLjz&pdrdw=g70WC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5PQR5PY4W4TC3BBHNN64&pdrdwg=uFFof&pdrdr=82ae9178-97f7-4490-8651-fedfb8ca41d7) The Good Girl Effect: Salacious Legacy, Book 1 The Good Girl Effect: Salacious Legacy, Book 1 Sara Cate 10,422 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$22.51 6. ](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H331KXVL/ref=adblp13nvvxx5im?encoding=UTF8&plink=g5qJOdzSB3vpXLjz&pdrdw=g70WC&content-id=amzn1.sym.6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdp=6bfb9196-cd42-4b32-982b-b592e2848f41&pfrdr=5PQR5PY4W4TC3BBHNN64&pdrdwg=uFFof&pdrdr=82ae9178-97f7-4490-8651-fedfb8ca41d7) X Marks the Stalker X Marks the Stalker K.N. Wilder 2,573 Audible Audiobook $0.00 Free with Audible trial$28.79 7. ](h
0s 4.2 out of 5 stars 4.2 out of 5 5,914 global ratings 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 5 star 42%37%18%3%0%42% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 4 star 42%37%18%3%0%37% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 3 star 42%37%18%3%0%18% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 2 star 42%37%18%3%0%3% 5 star 4 star 3 star 2 star 1 star 1 star 42%37%18%3%0%0% How customer reviews and ratings work) Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness. Learn more how customers reviews work on Amazon * Customers say Customers enjoy this dark romantic comedy for its deliciously funny banter and mind-blowing ending, with one review noting it's a killer's love story. The book is easy to read and addictive, with one customer mentioning it's perfect for the entire series, while another describes it as a unique premise of a retreat serial unalivers. Customers appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the amazing banter between all the characters, and they find the book engaging, with one noting they were hooked from the first page. AI Generated from the text of customer reviews!Image 67: A 60x62 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Generated from the text of customer reviews Select to learn more !Image 68: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Humor(112) !Image 69: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Content(81) !Image 70: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Readability(55) !Image 71: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Engaging(39) !Image 72: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Spiciness(33) !Image 73: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Romance(31) !Image 74: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Story(31) !Image 75: A 18x20 small image, likely a logo, icon or avatar Character development(27) 112 customers mention humor, 109 positive, 3 negative 112 customers mention "Humor"109 positive 3 negative !Image 76: A black 'X' symbol Customers enjoy the book's dark sense of humor and fun banter throughout the story. "...Hilarious! Ridiculous! Silly! Funny! Amazing! Disgusting! Morbid! Gross! Fantastic! Over-the-top! Entertaining! I loved it!" "...This book is hilarious, dark & twisty, depraved, there’s m.rd€r, spice, and some very questionable moments involving pineapples, everything classic..." "...Dark Humor, sassy FMC, Both MC’s are Serial ☠️!! There’s story, banter, spice, and a pineapple 🍍😂! Seriously it’s a must read if you like this genre!..." "...He’s all raw power, dark humor, and unnerving obsession—lethal and magnetic in equal parts...." 81 customers mention content, 72 positive, 9 negative 81 customers mention "Content"72 positive 9 negative !Image 77: A black 'X' symbol Customers enjoy the content of the book, describing it as a great rom-com, with one customer noting that the second book in the series is even better. "...Hilarious! Ridiculous! Silly! Funny! Amazing! Disgusting! Morbid! Gross! Fantastic! Over-the-top! Entertaining! I loved it!" "So dark but so good!" "...and listened simultaneously and was giggling to whole time🤣the book was so good and as always, never disappointed by Lauren!..." "...This book was full of dark romance, murder, and comedy. I loved this story so much I can't wait to start the next book!" 55 customers mention readability, 53 positive, 2 negative 55 customers mention "Readability"53 positive 2 negative !Image 78: A black 'X' symbol Customers find the book highly readable and entertaining, describing it as an addictive, fun, and predictable read that they couldn't put down. "This was a great read. I gave this a 4.5 star. I loved all the main characters but especially Kindra and Cat...." "A must read! The banter and just everything about this book is worth the read. The poor violated pineapple and Bennett had my laughing so hard...." "This was such a fun read. As soon as I saw dark rom-com I wad sold!! Two cereal unalivers meet at a retreat for people like them and fall in love...." "This was an interesting read. I liked the characters. It wasn’t as bloody as I thought it was gonna be for a book of serial killers...." 39 customers mention engaging, 35 positive, 4 negative 39 customers mention "Engaging"35 positive 4 negative !Image 79: A black 'X' symbol Customers find the book engaging and entertaining, with several mentioning they had a bloody good time reading it and were giggling throughout. One customer notes they were hooked from the first page, while another says it kept them reading from start to finish. "I really en
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