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Sloth: A Sinful Secrets Romance Kindle Edition

by Ella James (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 2,564 ratings
Dear A. –
I am writing to express my gratitude for your gift. There are no sufficient words, but please accept my sincerest thank you.

Yours,
R.

She writes me back.
I didn’t expect that.

She tells me she’s a lover of chicken pizza and video games, a hot sorority girl with the nickname Sloth. She wants to know something about me in return. She says I owe her.

This is how she saves my life. She doesn’t even know it. We’ve never even seen each other. But I need a reason. Just one reason to continue. She becomes mine.

The anonymity is good. She doesn’t need to know me, but I need her kindness. We both live our lives: a letter here, a post card there. For three years, I escape my demons. And then one day I’m pulled back in.

I’ve resigned myself to what I know is coming. Until the girl I’m seeing shares her nickname: Sloth.

And then the lie I’m living starts to unravel.

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Sloth is a stand alone novel with many twists, one huge secret, and a non-cliffhanger ending. It will wreck you, but you'll like it.

BTW: Part of the fun of reading this book is trying to guess the secret. I would appreciate it if you could avoid spoilers in reviews and review headlines, so others will be able to enjoy the guessing game.

*Sloth is part of a collection of standalones inspired by a sin and centered around a secret. Also available are Murder and Covet. The fourth sin, Wrath, is coming in summer 2021.

*This book was updated and re-edited in fall 2017, and now includes a bonus story.
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Shirl Rae is a seasoned narrator who can be heard on the Best Women's Erotica of 2006 compilation.

Nelson Hobbs lives on the sand with a classical guitar in one hand and a glass of sangria in the other. His villa on the beach is lined wall-to-wall with a coveted library of romantic classics. His voice resonates in this paradise which has led to the natural transition to audiobook narrator.

Ella James, a USA Today bestselling romance author, has written many books for teens and adults, including the Sinful Secrets series and the Stained novels. She's a Southerner who came to Colorado and can't say good-bye to the mountains, despite missing sweet tea, the Gulf Coast, and good barbecue.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01069Z6TO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Barkley's Books (21 June 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4.3 MB
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Customers find this romance novel to be a fantastic read with well-developed characters and emotional content. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with one customer particularly appreciating the letters and nicknames. The pacing is engaging, with one review noting how it takes readers on a thoroughly unexpected journey.

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Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one customer noting it was worth the wait.

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"...I've read by Ella James, and i can honestly say this is one of the best books I've read in a long time...." Read more

"...Even though it has young (mid-twenties) characters, it still appeals, and there's some guess work that isn't always what it seems." Read more

"This is a wonderfully created book it is by far greatest book I have read I hope there are many more people that connect with this book like I have 😃..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the romance in this book, with one customer noting how well the love is conveyed, while others mention how the storyline captured their attention.

"...Ella James did a wonderful job conveying the love between Sloth/ Cleo and Kellan/ R and the relationship they had was beautifully developed...." Read more

"...The writing is magnificent. Kellan and Cleo truly are soulmates on every level. Once you start this book there is no going back...." Read more

"...Its made me laugh, smile and cry, not to mention steamy romance scenes any hot blooded woman would love. Its such an emotionally charged book...." Read more

"This book was worth the wait. I loved the characters and the storyline suckered me in. I had a hard time putting it down to go to bed or work." Read more

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Customers describe this book as an emotional read, with one mentioning it made them cry.

"...world of Bone Marrow Transplantation she has done it respectfully, emotionally & clinically realistic that it made my heart ache. How do I know?..." Read more

"...This book is poignant and weaves you in to its secrets. The writing is magnificent. Kellan and Cleo truly are soulmates on every level...." Read more

"...Its made me laugh, smile and cry, not to mention steamy romance scenes any hot blooded woman would love. Its such an emotionally charged book...." Read more

"...However this book will send you on a emotional rollercoaster! Cried a lot!" Read more

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Customers praise the writing quality of the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the letters and nicknames used throughout the story.

"...Ella James you are one amazing Author and I will forever be thankful to have read Sloth." Read more

"...of events involving Kellan's health and his Leukemia relapse is well written .Ella points out that she took a few liberties in the intricately,..." Read more

"...This book is poignant and weaves you in to its secrets. The writing is magnificent. Kellan and Cleo truly are soulmates on every level...." Read more

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  • Lover❤️All Books📚 Romance
    5.0 out of 5 stars In my Top 3 Books and I have read 300+ since January 2015
    Reviewed in Australia on 8 October 2015
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    Every lover of books has that one book that for whatever reason just stays with them long after they turn the final pages and Sloth is that book for me. I was so consumed with this story that I found myself rushing like a sprinter to the finish line only to be so conflicted with so many thoughts and emotions that I promptly re read the entire book from cover to cover again. That was back on 4th July and here we are some 3 months later and this book is one that is still occupying my thoughts on a regular basis. In the end, I actually read it 3 times and know that I will probably read Sloth time and time again for so many reasons which are too layered to fully explain. Finally, yes I cried, at each read and was not ashamed to admit my tears when asked why. Ella James you are one amazing Author and I will forever be thankful to have read Sloth.
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  • crashqueen73
    5.0 out of 5 stars Stayed Up All Night Reading This One!
    Reviewed in Australia on 27 June 2015
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    This was definitely NOT what I expected! But it was a fantastic read!

    Even though the main characters were young (which I normally try to avoid) they were strong.

    Ella James did a wonderful job conveying the love between Sloth/ Cleo and Kellan/ R and the relationship they had was beautifully developed.

    I did cry. So the feels were right up there for me. I really like James's writing and this one did not let me down.

    I definitely don't want to ruin the story for anyone else so no spoilers... just a recommendation to read it.... but definitely NOT if you are already feeling sad!!!!
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  • Nina_Amazon customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected
    Reviewed in Australia on 7 July 2017
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    Sloth is one of those books that takes you on a thoroughly unexpected journey. The intensity of the relationship that Cleo & Kellan baffles my mind, do they really excist? If so, I envy those that have found this.
    The turn of events involving Kellan's health and his Leukemia relapse is well written .Ella points out that she took a few liberties in the intricately, regimented world of Bone Marrow Transplantation she has done it respectfully, emotionally & clinically realistic that it made my heart ache. How do I know? I have nursed these incredible patients for 16 years, it’s an honor.
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  • Marianne
    5.0 out of 5 stars Just wow!!! A Must read
    Reviewed in Australia on 9 August 2015
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    Take a bow Ella James. You have combined great prose, emotion and sex in one. I couldn't stop crying and sniffling in the last chapters and I am still going. This book is poignant and weaves you in to its secrets. The writing is magnificent. Kellan and Cleo truly are soulmates on every level. Once you start this book there is no going back. It's a confronting long scary journey but they are beautiful, strong and weak and both endure so much pain and have so much love to get to their Happy.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars you wont want to put it down!!
    Reviewed in Australia on 10 June 2016
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    this is the first book I've read by Ella James, and i can honestly say this is one of the best books I've read in a long time. Its made me laugh, smile and cry, not to mention steamy romance scenes any hot blooded woman would love. Its such an emotionally charged book. Absolutely loved this book!!
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  • Jo
    4.0 out of 5 stars Wow
    Reviewed in Australia on 5 June 2016
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    This book highlights some very real issues in society and has really moved me.
    The only reason I havent given 5 stars is because I found some scenes a little unrealistic compared to the rest of the book, however I thoroughly recommend it and will be looking for more titles from this author.
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  • Lilsa
    5.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed the characters
    Reviewed in Australia on 22 August 2016
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    Hugely enjoyable. I enjoyed the characters, the development, the pathos in some parts, the racier bits, and the author's note at the end of the story, which is well worth reading. Even though it has young (mid-twenties) characters, it still appeals, and there's some guess work that isn't always what it seems.
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  • Nardia
    4.0 out of 5 stars Surprising
    Reviewed in Australia on 23 June 2016
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    This book was not what I expected. Even though I did enjoy this book there were parts I didn't get into, but this doesn't take away from the story. I look forward to reading more from this author.
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  • Terri T.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, totally fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 July 2015
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    How to start this review. Amazing, intense, thoughtful, beautiful, wonderfully written, sad, funny, sexy and soo emotional. This book is a top 5 star read, the first I have read by Ella James and it won't be the last. Every chapter you read you can peel back more and more layers of this incredible story between Kellan and Cleo. They get to know each other way before they actually meet but of course don't realize it. Kellan is the God of sex in this book, the sex scene's are off the scale seriously hot !!! The story and writing is amazing and brilliant and I can't recommend this book enough.
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  • Ka
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an amazing book ! I cried like a baby...
    Reviewed in France on 30 December 2019
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    What an amazing book ! I cried like a baby... not a sexy cry... it was big tears, sobs and red nose... I almost throw my kindle away !
    Ok so if you’re planning to read slosh you have to know that the first 50/60% of the book are quite slow. Honestly I was asking myself what Ella James wanted to tell me with that story. But THEN everything become clear and the story really start and it’s amazing, breathtaking and so heartbreaking!
    Kellan broke my heart and I suffered 1000 death with Cleo.
    If you’re hesitating to read that book, please don’t.
    You should definitely read it ! Swallow the first half and then just savour the second half !
    After this one I definitely need a few days break to cure my heart !
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  • asya özlü
    5.0 out of 5 stars This book is going to break your heart in the best way!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on 4 January 2020
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    Oh my God... This book has me emotionally wracked in the best way!!!
    I didn't expect this book to be this emotional but...holy s***😭
    I can honestly say that I didn't see this secret coming.🤯
    Sloth is the first book that I read by Ella James and all I can say is WOW😍
    The way she writes makes you feel all the emotions!
    The good and bad ones. I was the whole third of the book crying because it felt like I was right there with the main characters and felt their emotions.
    You really should read this book if you haven't already!!! ❤️
    I'm definitely going to read more from Ella James! 💖
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  • Sharon_M
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read -- have tissues close
    Reviewed in the United States on 18 July 2015
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    Sloth is an excellent reading adventure that everyone needs to take. Before I continue I want to reiterate the author’s comment. Don’t start this book if you are not in the frame of mind to be crushed emotionally. Trust me you will go down a steep hill right into the pits of despair. That said it is worth the ride if you can handle suspense, romance, angst, tears, and joy.

    First let me take a minute to thank Ms. James for not going with her initial idea of releasing this story as a series. I don’t think my heart or my head could handle the wait between each installment.

    Now onto my comments about the story. The story is divided into three parts. Part I starts with a quote from Edgar Allen Poe “I was never insane except upon occasions when my heart was touched.” Then continues with a series of letters between “A” (Sloth) and “R”. R initiates the letters with a thank you note for a gift. At this point we don’t know the connection between Sloth and “R” but the letters are important to the story.

    Sloth and R send a series of letters, well notes really, back and forth from October 2011 through August 2014. They remain intermittent pen pals while the reader gets to know a little about each other. (As an aside, I read on my phone using the Kindle app. If you aren’t using a Kindle device download the app to your PC or tablet. I had to use a magnifying glass as they are actual hand written notes scanned into the book. The phone app doesn’t have the enlarge capabilities that the actual Kindle has so reading some of the letters is little frustrating.)

    After the letters we jump into the life of Cleo Whatley. She is a young college girl from the poor side of the tracks. She is smart, attending a private college on a scholarship, however she doesn’t have any spending money. Cleo needs spending money because she likes to buy designer clothes and the nice things she never had. Most jobs available to her don’t give her the cash she need so, to reach her goals, she becomes a successful marijuana dealer.

    Enter Kellan Walsh the student government president. He is an anti-drugs rich kid who makes a point of writing editorials against drug use and illegal sales. He has the ability to make Cleo’s life hell and can get her expelled. Kellan comes up with a proposition for Cleo to continue to earn money and work with him.

    Cleo is skeptical but doesn’t see any way out. She needs to stay in school and she needs to help her family at home. As Cleo and Kellan spend more time together they connect with one another. Cleo is falling for her former adversary and she knows they both have secrets that they aren’t sharing.

    I fell in love with Cleo from the start. She is the type of woman that I can call my friend. She is strong and doesn’t let her past and misfortune stand in her way. Kellan, on the other hand, I didn’t like at first. He was creepy and entitled but oh does he grow on you.

    “You’re almost just like me, Cleo. But you’re the good version. You’re the version people want to take home, and to bed.”

    Part II is the coming together of the main characters. Here Sloth unravels their secrets one by one and during the process the reader is held hostage to a wide array of emotions in a way that I can only liken to an emotional kaleidoscope. With each turn of the page my emotions formed a new pattern that settled in my heart, stomach, head or combinations of all these.

    “he cuts the lights and turns toward me and grips my face so hard his fingers maybe bruise me and he whispers: “It was always you.”

    Part III is the best of the worse of the story. It is emotionally draining to the point that I didn’t think I could make it to the end. At one point I know I cried like a baby for at least fifteen minutes. The journey that this couple travel is amazing and heart wrenching. It is a very realistic look at people who are faced with their life and decisions that we all need to make.

    “His hand rubs over my hair as his voice rumbles near my ear. “Not stupid. Tell me why you’re crying.” “It makes me sad that you were lonely.”

    The epilogue is perfect. It incorporates all the feels from the entire book and then some into this little chapter. I know what I write here is sketchy and vague but I don’t think it is fair to deny the next reader the discovery of events of Cleo and Kellan on your own.

    I thoroughly enjoyed this reading experience regardless of how many times I cried and recovered. Isn’t that exactly what a good writer can do for a reader create a story that puts the reader right in the middle of the action so beautifully and completely that you live with the characters stay with you even for a time after you read The End? Ella James is a great writer and I can still feel this story a week after reading it. And, as soon as I can handle all the ups and downs again I’m going back to the beginning and reading Sloth again.
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  • Renee
    5.0 out of 5 stars Somebody call 911 my heart is on the floor
    Reviewed in Canada on 15 June 2016
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    Did you do it? It's ok if you didn't. I managed to put it back in my chest but I don't know if it working right yet.

    I have read a few books from this author and this is by far her best book. So much so that I want to change my reviews of her other books.

    Firstly I'd like to address the smoking hot sex in this book. Like holy hell!! 🔥🔥🔥 enough said on that!!

    This book happens in parts and everything is pretty much your standard romance/erotica novel (except for the dealing lol) till the end of part two. That's where this book takes off. This is where it get mysterious and sad but still not totally unexpected. Part three though, part three had me going "WTF is happening?!? Seriously!" The middle had me going "oh no...😥" and then the end came and that where the author gutted me. She ripped open my chest with that last note. 😭 it was written with so much feeling and love that it wrecked me, and not wrecked like after watching the Miley video but wrecked in the best way possible because I won't be able to read anything else for a while.

    Lastly there is the author note at the end. I only ever read them if I really enjoyed the book and I'm so glad I read this one. It was just as heartfelt and moving as the story. I would like to tell the author. Everyone of your struggles was worth it. This book is amazing. I could tell this book came from a place of love and heartache while reading it. I wish nothing but the best for you, your family and R ❤️

    All that being said I don't know if this book or ending would have the same impact for every reader because like the quote says "unless you love someone, nothing else makes any sense". I think you have to have truly loved/love someone to understand the choices and decisions these characters make. I get it. I Got it. I loved it. Every minute of it. Thank you
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