Katherine St. John's writing delves into complex human relationships and emotions with a penetrating honesty. Her style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a profound insight into character psychology, allowing readers to immerse themselves in her created worlds. St. John explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity, eschewing simple answers and instead fostering contemplation on life's intricacies. Her work stands out for its authenticity and emotional resonance.
This gripping thriller, celebrated as a 2021 People magazine "Best Books of Summer" and featured on Good Morning America, promises an engaging read perfect for summer. With its intense plot and compelling characters, it captivates readers looking for an exciting escape. The book has also been recognized by Good Housekeeping as a top beach read, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a thrilling story to enjoy by the water.
A dream vacation on a luxurious yacht turns deadly in this pulse-pounding beach read and perfect book club pick about glamour, friendship, romance, and betrayal on the Riviera. Belle likes to think herself immune to the dizzying effects of fabulous wealth. But when her best friend, Summer, invites her on a glamorous girls' getaway to the Mediterranean aboard her billionaire boyfriend's yacht, the only sensible answer is yes. Belle hopes the trip will be a much-needed break from her stalled acting career and uniquely humiliating waitressing job, but once aboard the luxurious Lion's Den, it becomes clear that all is not as it seems. The dream vacation quickly devolves into a nightmare as Belle and the handful of other girlfriends Summer has invited are treated more like prisoners than guests by their controlling host, and Belle comes to see Summer for what she truly is: a vicious gold digger who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Belle soon realizes she's going to have to keep her wits about her -- and her own big secret close to her chest -- if she wants to make it off the yacht alive.