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.

Lauren never disappoints!!

5 stars. honestly, 10, but... there's only 5 available.

You go into this book thinking it's going to go a certain way, and then Lauren does the thing where she surprises you and the plot goes another way and is just *chefs kiss.*
The pacing is fantastic- not too fast or too slow- and the story builds beautifully with really great funny moments!

and the narration team?! it doesn't get better. buy the book.

I was laughing and cringing simultaneously.

I said this about the previous books. Very entertaining in a bizarrely disturbing way.
This book puts our FMC and MMC in some difficult to digest situations.

The Love Boat

Great new twist into the story. I love how the scavenger hunt worked on this one too. I just love every one of these characters that Biel has created in her world. Especially when you get a visit from inside jokes from previous books....ie pineapple. Can't wait for the next one!