Diamond Heist with Twists

 Kimberly Belle released her latest tale in June of this year.  The Expat Affair is set in Amsterdam, the Netherlands.  The two main characters are Americans.  They both seem to be involved in a murder and a diamond heist.  Are you ready for an adventure?

About the Book: 


“Rayna Dumont came to Amsterdam for a fresh start. She’s never been the type for a one-night stand, but this move is all about adventure, and Xander is handsome and successful and more than willing to go along for the ride. Until the morning after, when Rayna finds him dead, millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds missing from his safe.


Willow Prins is captivated by the news. Her husband is Xander’s former boss and heir to a diamond house, and the scandal strains their already-rocky marriage. As the house comes under scrutiny, Willow wonders how much of the blame she can place on Rayna. Soon, the two women are dragged into the dark underbelly of the diamond market, where they’ll have to uncover the truth to survive. Who killed Xander? Where are the missing diamonds? And who can you trust in a city thousands of miles from home?” (amazon.com)


My Thoughts: 


I enjoyed this story!  What I love about Kimberly Belle’s books is that her stories are full of twists and turns.  This story does not disappoint!  Her stories are character-driven and told from the point of view of both Rayna and Willow.  Pages turned quickly for me to see how this story would end.  A book worth checking out!


Rating:  

4.5/5


Buy Links:


Amazon   Bookshop Books-A-Million

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