Karma by Lauren Biel

Karma

A decadent descent into desire and power

Written byLauren Biel
Length2h53m
Release dateMarch 9, 2026
LanguageEnglish
★★★★☆ 4.7 (351 ratings)

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AuthorLauren Biel
NarratorKayden Lukakis, Alexa Borys
Runtime2h53m
PublishedMarch 9, 2026
Rating★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5 (351 ratings)
CategoriesErotica, Literature & Fiction, Romance, Romantic Suspense
FormatAudiobook (Digital)
PlatformAudible

About This Audiobook

Lauren Biel’s *Karma* isn’t just another dark romance—it’s a hypnotic, sensual unraveling where control is currency and surrender is the ultimate luxury. Set in the isolated, snowy expanse of Vail, Colorado, the story follows a woman swept into *The Exodus*, a decade-spanning ritual where participants shed their morals like winter coats. The prose is lush, almost tactile, weaving desire with dread in a way that lingers long after the last chapter. Biel’s writing thrives in the gray areas: Is this empowerment or exploitation? Ecstasy or violation? The ambiguity isn’t lazy—it’s deliberate, forcing readers to confront their own complicity in the protagonist’s transformation. The audiobook’s dual narration by Kayden Lukakis and Alexa Borys is a masterclass in contrast: Lukakis’ smoky, measured tones ground the listener in the protagonist’s disorientation, while Borys’ breathy, urgent delivery crackles with the chaotic energy of the cult’s inner circle. Together, they turn the listening experience into a full-body immersion, where every whispered line feels like a secret pressed to your ear. The pacing is relentless, mirroring the protagonist’s plummet into a world where pleasure and danger are indistinguishable.

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Editor's Review ★★★★☆

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The dual narration here is truly the secret sauce—Lukakis and Borys don’t just perform the text; they *embody* its duality. Lukakis’ voice is the calm before the storm, a steady anchor for the protagonist’s spiraling psyche, while Borys’ delivery is electric, every word laced with the kind of breathless urgency that makes you feel like you’re eavesdropping on something forbidden. That said, the production occasionally trips over itself in the louder, more chaotic scenes, where the audio mix feels slightly muddy. The pacing, however, is flawless—this isn’t a book you can rush, and the narration ensures you won’t want to. My biggest critique? The ending feels *too* abrupt, like Biel pulled the rug out just as the tension reached its peak. Still, it’s a bold choice that underscores the book’s themes of instability and surrender. If you crave audiobooks that feel like a whispered dare, *Karma* delivers—but don’t say you weren’t warned.

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