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The Retreat
Ava Torres is finally getting a vacation .
And not the boring, staycation kind.
No, she’s getting the romantic, leave-your-worries, bring-your-man, island getaway kind.
Okay, fine. In her case, without the man.
Ugh.
Okay, so maybe she hasn’t exactly been with a man yet.
But still.
This place is gorgeous. And secluded. With a terrace. And a private beach.
And the best part?
She has it all to herself for five whole days.
That is, until the estate’s handsome owner shows up unexpectedly…
The Retreat is an ultra-steamy erotic short story featuring a hot billionaire, an innocent house guest and a guaranteed happy ending. And with a 30-minute read time, it’s the perfect weeknight treat. Enjoy!
And not the boring, staycation kind.
No, she’s getting the romantic, leave-your-worries, bring-your-man, island getaway kind.
Okay, fine. In her case, without the man.
Ugh.
Okay, so maybe she hasn’t exactly been with a man yet.
But still.
This place is gorgeous. And secluded. With a terrace. And a private beach.
And the best part?
She has it all to herself for five whole days.
That is, until the estate’s handsome owner shows up unexpectedly…
The Retreat is an ultra-steamy erotic short story featuring a hot billionaire, an innocent house guest and a guaranteed happy ending. And with a 30-minute read time, it’s the perfect weeknight treat. Enjoy!
41 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 4, 2022
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April 22, 2023
Read this in the hopes it’d get me out a slump, who can complain on a quick smut book?😭
It was great😭I will say tho, and ik it’s a quick book, BUT, they’re fucking eachother like an hour after meeting😭it feels weird to me, but like get it.
ALSO, the whole her being innocent and him not being? That bugs me, but whatever
It was great😭I will say tho, and ik it’s a quick book, BUT, they’re fucking eachother like an hour after meeting😭it feels weird to me, but like get it.
ALSO, the whole her being innocent and him not being? That bugs me, but whatever
February 22, 2022
This was a quick, spicy, super feel-good read. Byron and Ava have an instant attraction to each other it explodes out from there in the very best way.
This book kept a smile on my face damn near the entire time. The spice was steamy and perfect without being over descriptive and the chemistry was perfection.
Definitely pick this book up if you are looking for something quick, packed with steamy goodness and in need of some smiles.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This book kept a smile on my face damn near the entire time. The spice was steamy and perfect without being over descriptive and the chemistry was perfection.
Definitely pick this book up if you are looking for something quick, packed with steamy goodness and in need of some smiles.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
June 25, 2022
Going to a retreat and finding a hot stranger is staying in the same place would definitely be an experience. I felt enticed by the idea and short story line. The story took around 30 minutes to read and had some steamy scenes.
I think Joy James could have polished off the ending more of with another steamy scene.
Overall, it was a fun and short beach read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I think Joy James could have polished off the ending more of with another steamy scene.
Overall, it was a fun and short beach read.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 6, 2023
Could have better but okay for a quick snutty read
Cute concept but not the best execution. Absolutely no character descriptions, jumpy POV, not a lot of detail (characters completely changed positions and locations mid-paragraph with no explanation), and while it could have been an editing error, there was a complete noun missing from a sentence that you had to fill in with information given a couple of paragraphs later. Also, how names a young love interest Byron?
Cute concept but not the best execution. Absolutely no character descriptions, jumpy POV, not a lot of detail (characters completely changed positions and locations mid-paragraph with no explanation), and while it could have been an editing error, there was a complete noun missing from a sentence that you had to fill in with information given a couple of paragraphs later. Also, how names a young love interest Byron?
March 15, 2022
A short and sweet read that will leave your heart happy. Ava hasn’t had much good luck lately and to say that a stay in paradise is going to fix that may not be wrong. Byron is expecting exactly what he ordered and yet he gets the opposite which is exactly what he needs.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
March 16, 2022
A great little story that was entertaining in its content. I would have liked it to be longer as I didn't feel a proper connection between the couple. My enjoyment of the story was diminished a bit for me because of this.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
April 23, 2022
This is a lovely, short and sweet read that will leave you satisfied. Ava and Byron have this instant attraction to each other and their chemistry is off the charts! Ava is ready for a vacation after dealing with preschoolers all day so she splurges on a gorgeous accommodation, but she ends up with much more than she paid for.
April 22, 2022
I loved this short novella. You can feel the chemistry between the characters just float off the page. The writing is so well done and the spice is spectacular. My only complaint, I thoroughly wish this was a full length novel because it's so good!
May 5, 2022
This was a super short steamy, feel good read. Insta-attraction, the whole shebang. Good for a palate cleanser, coming off a book hangover, or simply in want of some steamy fun. I received an ARC of this book but am leaving a review voluntarily.
June 1, 2022
Cute and quick
A 40 page quick story of 2 people not aware they will be sharing their vacation spot. He is the owner and she is a surprise guest that his estate agent forgot to tell him about.
A 40 page quick story of 2 people not aware they will be sharing their vacation spot. He is the owner and she is a surprise guest that his estate agent forgot to tell him about.
March 13, 2023
very quick read
The storyline is extremely quick, full of steamy scenes.
It’s a surface level read, you don’t dive too deep into the characters, but rather in in the here and now with them. I enjoyed it.
The storyline is extremely quick, full of steamy scenes.
It’s a surface level read, you don’t dive too deep into the characters, but rather in in the here and now with them. I enjoyed it.
February 14, 2022
Good book
Sometimes things don't turn out the way you think they will. There may be more to a vacation than you thought there would be.
Sometimes things don't turn out the way you think they will. There may be more to a vacation than you thought there would be.
March 25, 2022
Looking for a quick steamy fix, here's your book. Ava is ready for a vacation after dealing with preschoolers all day so she splurges on a gorgeous AirBnB. Only her luck isn’t the best or is it? Ave might get a little more then what she paid for on this vacation and it’s just what she needs.
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