Ship Happens

A Dark Rom-Com (The Slaycation Series, Book 3)

By: Lauren Biel

Narrated by: Gregory Salinas, Mariana Olmeda, Shane East, Angelina Rocca, Sean Masters, Alexis Paige, Elyce Anthony

Love hurts, but I like the pain

Maverick

The second I board the Bruise Cruise, I’m ready to indulge—top-shelf liquor, five-star meals, and maybe a little pain to round out the night.

What I don’t expect? Falling for the one woman guaranteed to ruin everything.

A federal agent.

She’s here to sink us, and I’m stuck sharing a suite—and a bed—with the enemy.

Frankie

Get in. Take down Jim and his crew. Get out. That’s the mission.

But nothing about the Bruise Cruise goes according to plan.

Especially not Maverick—handsome, odd, aggravating . . . and weirdly charming.

Which is a problem.

And then he tells me his secrets, leaving me with two options: jump ship or go down with him.

Ship Happens is book three in the dark romantic comedy series rocking the TikTok charts—and this time, all aboard means no one is safe. Expect savage banter, killer humor, and a romance that’s anything but smooth sailing.

Pack your bags, grab your life vest, and book your ticket—Ship Happens is your next slaycation! One click today!

Tropes:

• Reverse age-gap
• Serial unaliver x detective
• Enemies-to-lovers
• Forced proximity
• One bed
• Banter
• Dark humor

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!

©2025 Lauren Biel (P)2025 Lauren Biel

Fav Slay Book!

Absolutely loves this story. Frankie and Maverick are *chef’s kiss*, and as a late 30s woman… I found this to be perfect with the age gap! The spice is perfect, the story is laugh out loud funny and full of good twists.

P.S. Ice will forever be one of my favorites.. as twisted as that may be!

Reverse Age Gap

If you liked Butcher & Blackbird (not the other two books from The Ruinous Love Trilogy), you’ll love Slaycation! All three books were good, especially with Frankie and Maverick.

Once Frankie embraced her dark side as an FBI agent, she became more likable. Maverick is a golden retriever and a very charming contract killer. They both sail for the Bruise Cruise with other serial killers for an unforgettable trip. This plot has dark humor that had me laughing and gagging in this reverse age gap romance.

Dark Rom Com at its best!

Lauren Biel writes some of the darkest books I have ever read. She also writes some of the funniest. This would be the latter.
Our group of fun loving serial killers have gathered for another Sinners Retreat, this time one a cruise ship and with a dozen federal agents hidden among them. Hunky 22 year old Maverick is paired with Frankie, who is 38, gorgeous and happens to be on a mission to bring down these killers before they find out who she is.
As usual, Biel's pop culture references, hilarious internal monologues and desire to ruin some sort of food or drink are on full display. Few author make murder as much fun as she does. The stellar full cast of this audiobook continues to shine in this series that really should be listened to for maximum enjoyment.
Cannot wait to see who the author features in the next Slaycation book. Will it be Icepick's time to shine?

The way I laughed…

In true LB fashion the darkness has come but again we are in the Slaycation series so it brought with it amazing banter and laughs that were not at all lady like.

I love this series so much, the moments of humor are abundant and it’s real funny, yes there is the unaliving twist, but who doesn’t love a good fart joke.

True to form food is ruined, but if you’re a fan of smashed potatoes you’ll see them in a new light!

I have no idea how this cast of narrators has been able to get through this series, I would love the blooper reels because I just know they would be fantastic!!

5 stars all around!!!

LOVE THIS WHOLE SERIES!!!!

Book Review: When I read the plot was going to be “Federal Agent Undercover” I thought I already knew what was going to happen. Thankfully I was wrong!! I definitely did not expect the familial connection (I don’t want to say too much and risk a spoiler). That’s going to bring some hilarious moments in the next book. This entire series has been perfectly balanced between humor, spice, and murder. I love that Lauren Biel has all the characters in each book throughout the series. Slaughter Park can’t be released fast enough.

Narrators Review: I will say that “Duet Narration” is by far more superior. It really brings the whole story to life. This series uses several voice actors for the different characters not just 2 voice actors doing slightly different voices for the “side characters”. The narrators did a fantastic job. It wasn’t just some voice actors reading the book to you. They were amazing!!