The Lion's Den

Books | Fiction / Thrillers / Suspense

3.7

(341)

Katherine St. John

Sex, betrayal, and intrigue: A dream vacation on a luxurious yacht turns deadly in this pulse-pounding beach read "chock full of delicious characters who flaunt their sins . . . like the latest Birkin bag" (Adriana Trigiani). Belle likes to think herself immune to the dizzying effects of fabulous wealth. But when her best friend, Summer, invites her on a glamorous 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 she's aboard the luxurious Lion's Den, it soon becomes clear this jet-setting holiday is not as advertised. Belle's dream vacation quickly devolves into a nightmare as she and the handful of other girls Summer invited are treated more like prisoners than guests by their controlling host--and in one terrifying moment, Belle comes to see Summer for who she truly is: a vicious gold digger who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Belle realizes she's going to have to keep her wits about her--and her own big secret closely hidden--if she wants to make it off the yacht alive.

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Author

Katherine St. John

Pages

368

Publisher

Grand Central Publishing

Published Date

2020-06-30

ISBN

1538752875 9781538752876

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"Great book, recommend! The ending was so unexpected. I wouldn’t say shocking but definitely not something I saw a coming with how the novel was progressing."

Courtney W

"I loved this book!! i’ve read it twice now. More people should read this. SO GOOD"

Kat 🧡

"I went into this story expecting something completely different than what it was. It is brilliant and geniusly thought out, and well exceeded my expectations. While reading it, I found myself turning into Belle, feeling everything she was going through on that hell boat. I felt the pettiness and daggers cast upon her by *almost* everyone surrounding her. It hurt me, and the relief I felt when the tables turned and the sons of bitches got what the deserved in the end made me squeel in happiness. There's nothing like a "haha" moment, and this one had me feeling truly satisfied. 11/10, amazing read. Can't wait to read more of the authors work!"

Sydney Elzinga

"Some unexpected twists and turns throughout! Was not expecting the ending, a very great book!"

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Kimberly stringer

"Bought this randomly at dollarama and it was awesome! Written very well and flips between the present and past"

Tasha O'Neill

"Loved it. Amazing summer read. Juicy and thrilling "

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Kaylan Russell

"I found this to be a fun and engaging read with a blend of different elements that kept it interesting. There was plenty of suspense, drama, romance, trauma, and intrigue. The dual timelines were a nice touch that I enjoyed that both kept me going and also gave me great pause points within the story. While some plot twists were predictable from early on, there were enough surprising moments to keep me engaged until the end. I almost gave it 4 stars, but it fell just short, landing at 3.5 or even 3.75 stars for me. Overall, it’s a solid and entertaining read that successfully mixes various genres and elements."

Amanda Farris

"4.5 stars-rounded up- This was an amazing novel. I loved the main character, and how the theme played with money, sex, and friendship. I was surprised by the twists, although some of them were a bit predictable. Overall this was an enjoyable read that kept me invested and well entertained. Definitely recommended for people who like the rich and murderous in their thriller novels."

Samantha Leavitt

"This would make such a fabulous movie "

Andi Vordermann

"This book was so amazing! I honestly stopped reading it to read another book and man am I mad I put it down. The ending is so insanely crazy! Couldn’t put it down because every page seemed like opening up a new door of craziness! "