Praise for Kaira Rouda Under the Palms Rouda keeps the complications comingFans of lethal soap operas will be happy to know that a third season is on the way. Kirkus Reviews Kaira Rouda writes with such a fresh, engaging voiceshe pulled me into this story from page one! I loved everything about Under the Palms: the secrets, power games, over-the-top luxury and complex characters. If you're looking for a delicious read, you need to pick up this book! Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author of House of Glass The Kingsleys are back and just as devilishly devious as before. Under the Palms is a single-sitting, binge-worthy page-turner. I didnt think this familys behavior could get any more appalling, but Kaira Rouda delivers with whip sharp banter and morally gray characters bent on doing their worst, even if its murder. For anyone feeling a dry spell after Succession, snap up this book. Its pure fun. Kerry Lonsdale, Wall Street Journal bestselling author In Under the Palms, the endlessly entertaining Kaira Rouda has created a high-octane whodunnit as unpredictable as the Santa Ana winds. Rouda brings back the notorious Kingsley crew, dropping them at an exclusive resort with a hidden, dangerous underbelly, tosses in corporate intrigue, plenty of backbiting, and a shocking murder. This heart-stopping page-turner will leave readers begging for more time with the Kingsleys in all their dysfunctional glory. Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest and Everyone Is Watching Calling Hollywoodthis is your next big thriller! Its so much fun to watch rich people behaving badly, and this riveting plot and immersive settings had me turning the pages as fast as I could. But be warned: on the outside, its a frothy delicious vacation book, but the wonderful Kaira Rouda also reveals a deep understanding of psychology, business, passion, and power. Not to be missed! Hank Phillippi Ryan, USA Today bestselling author of One Wrong Word Dive into a riveting tale of power, secrets, and betrayal in Kaira Rouda's latest novel, where the opulent world of the Kingsley family becomes a battleground for dark ambitions. With Paige, the new president at the helm, the family's weekend retreat at a luxurious Laguna Beach resort unravels a perilous game. This gripping, propulsive novel is pure entertainment from beginning to end. A delectable read that I couldn't put down! Jean Kwok, New York Times bestselling author of The Leftover Woman The Kingsleys are back, once again fighting for control of the family businessand fortunethis time at an exclusive seaside resort. Rouda plops readers into the heart of this dysfunctional family, where the battle for power quickly turns uglyand darkly comedic. A propulsive, unputdownable tale and an incredibly fun ride. Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of The Paris Widow Beneath the Surface Original, clever, deftly crafted, and featuring the authors distinctive and narrative-driven storytelling style. Midwest Book Review Beneath the Surface is a perfect summer escapist read. Mystery & Suspense Magazine When the wealthy patriarch of a family business invites his children on a trip from Newport Beach to Catalina Island aboard his new yacht, Rouda fans will know to buckle their seat beltsKing Lear goes to the beach. Yes. Kirkus Reviews Its Succession on a yacht in this delicious and fast-paced thriller! Beneath the Surface has it allsecrets, lies, and rich family drama. Filled with characters you love to hate, this was a twisty and entertaining ride I never wanted to end. Rouda is at her best! Jeneva Rose, New York Times bestselling author of You Shouldnt Have Come Here Devious, twisty, and completely unputdownable, Kaira Roudas Beneath the Surface is Knives Out meets Succession but on a billionaires yacht! Beneath the Surface is Rouda at her stupendous, binge-worthy best! I devoured this delicious thriller! May Cobb, author of A Likeable Woman and The Hunting Wives Succession meets The White Lotus on the open seas. With a penchant for revealing the darker side of wealth and the antics of family values deteriorating, Kaira Rouda takes us on a journey where an embattled family gathers for a high-stakes weekend, clambering to the top, and risking everything. Georgina Cross, bestselling author of One Night, Nanny Needed, and The Stepdaughter Kaira Rouda has cornered the market on scandal and intrigue among the one percent. Suspenseful and glamorous, full of scheming and twists, Beneath the Surface is Succession meets Elin Hilderbrand. Michele Campbell, bestselling author of Its Always the Husband Beneath the Surface is a gripping thriller filled with characters you love to hate. I couldnt put it down until the very last page! Freida McFadden, New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid The Widow A deliciously diabolical take on marriage, politics, and the lies that bind. Library Journal [A] wild mix of intrigue, secrets, and corruption. Publishers Weekly What happens when the woman behind the man has a dark secret of her own? Slick and rocket paced, The Widow by Kaira Rouda is a top-notch political thriller. With hairpin twists and turns, insider knowledge, glamorous settings, and a whole cast of untrustworthy characters, Rouda expertly ratchets up the tension, keeping her readers breathlessly turning the pages. And the deliciously devious Jody Asher is as cold and calculating as she is riveting. A captivating read! Lisa Unger, New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six The Widow pulls back the curtain to reveal an insiders look at the fascinating and duplicitous world of DC politics. This stunning page-turner has a cast of characters with dangerous secrets and hidden motives. Roudas best so far! Liv Constantine, internationally bestselling author of The Last Mrs. Parrish Known for her fiendishly cagey characters, Kaira Rouda introduces readers to her most diabolical cast to date in the cleverly crafted The Widow. Tense, sharply written, and ticking with suspense, The Widow is a killer edge-of-your-seat thriller with an eye-popping glimpse into DC politics and simmering grudges. Rouda is at her best with this devilishly smart novel that kept me guessing to the very end. Clear your calendar; you dont want to miss one scintillating minute with The Widow. Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest Kaira Rouda is back with another delicious and darkly comedic tale, this time pulling back the curtain on the glamorous and backstabbing world of Washington politics. Rouda takes her readers into the heart of a messed-up marriage, where scandal threatens to sap a congressmans reelection campaign. Packed with juicy secrets and intrigue, The Widow is a propulsive, unputdownable tale of a couples battle for power, and an incredibly fun ride. Kimberly Belle, internationally bestselling author of My Darling Husband With her signature dark wit and clever insights, Kaira Rouda takes us deep into the fascinating world of power and politics, where ambition and manipulation reign and shameful secrets become weapons. The Widow is a breathless page-turner with a ruthless and conniving protagonist that you cant help rooting for. This might be Roudas best book yet! Robyn Harding, bestselling author of The Perfect Family Kaira Rouda is on top of her game with her latest thriller, The Widow, a suspenseful tale filled with backstabbing, page-turning goodies: Capitol Hill shenanigans, manipulative lobbyists, adulterous politicians, opportunistic interns, and dirty backroom deals. In other words, welcome to Washington, DCa place where the secrets have secrets. Roudas Im not a bitch, youre a bitch protagonist is an overly seasoned, supportive spouse living her best life in the hallowed halls of Congressuntil that lifestyle is threatened. Then look out: Rouda will come at you with zingers and power plays, giving the coldhearted widow her veil of opportunity, proving repeatedly that it is the political spouse who wields the real power on the Hill, and she has no intention of letting go. Lisa Barr, New York Times bestselling author of Woman on Fire Gripping and brimming with insider intrigue, The Widow delivers with each scandalous, suspenseful page! With a main character I loved to hate, this story has all the twists and turns readers have come to expect from Kaira Rouda. Grab your copy and get ready to tear through The Widow faster than a pile of unmarked bills. Elle Marr, Amazon Charts bestselling author of Strangers We Know I tore through this book in two breathless sittings. With The Widow, Kaira Rouda has given us a political thriller thats ingeniously structured and packed full of razor-sharp observations about the machinations of Washington power couples. Its smart, timely, and wickedly fun. You wont be able to put it down. Grant Ginder, author of Lets Not Do That Again and The People We Hate at the Wedding In The Widow, Kaira Rouda perfectly captures the experience of being a congressional spouse and all the complicated intricacies of that lifestyle and then adds her signature flair to make it a riveting story that only she could tell. It is impossible to put down. Lacey Schwartz Delgado, filmmaker, former congressional spouse, and Second Lady of New York Somebodys Home Listed in Best Thrillers Coming in 2022 by She Reads Whatever the opposite of family values is, Rouda seems intent on perfecting a genre that enshrines it. Kirkus Reviews Suspense and thriller readers will be on the edge of their seats for this novel that exposes the dark underbelly of human nature. Library Journal There are great characters moving the story along, that sweep away the reader in this story of families, revenge, and secrets. News and Sentinel A truly unputdownable novel that had me grippedand anxiousfrom the first sentence! Captivating, fast paced, and unsettling, Somebodys Home is astonishingly good. I gulped it down. Sally Hepworth, New York Times bestselling author of The Good Sister Somebodys Home kept me riveted from the first page to the last. A gripping psychological thriller you dont want to miss! Lucinda Berry, bestselling author of The Perfect Child Somebodys Home starts like a hurricane out at sea: some wind, some waves, a sense of approaching danger. But the story moves fast, gains velocity, and suddenly you are turning the pages, unable to stop, heart in your throat, knowing that something terrible is going to happen and nothing will stop it. The threats come from all sides, and its so hard to know who to trust. The characters are wonderful and complex; the setting feels like the house next door, which makes it all the more terrifying; and the ending nearly killed me. Kaira Rouda has written a terrific, gripping thriller. Luanne Rice, bestselling author of The Shadow Box With an intriguing cast of characters and a killer premise, Somebodys Home is a thriller worth staying up all night for. Fast paced and relentless, Kaira Rouda cranks up the tension with every turn of the page. With unexpected twists and jaw-dropping revelations, Rouda knows how to draw readers close and keep them entranced. Heather Gudenkauf, New York Times bestselling author of The Overnight Guest Privilege, social disenchantment, and extreme family tensions are the threads running through this tense novel. Kaira Rouda lets us into the lives of two families and what happens when their paths cross. Gripping and fast paced with an explosive conclusion! Gilly Macmillan, New York Times bestselling author Taut with foreboding from the first page, Kaira Roudas Somebodys Home is an unsettling portrait of an antisocial man, a master of the universe, and the women caught between them. The rotating points of view and incisive, clear writing are sure to keep you flipping the pages until you reach the shocking conclusion! Katherine St. John, author of The Siren Trust your instincts and grab a copy of Kaira Roudas Somebodys Home. In Roudas latest thriller, a mother trusts her instincts when she knows the person on her property is threatening her family. But what if the threat is coming at her from all sides and more than one person is hiding a dark secret? A compulsive, fast read, Somebodys Home reveals what people will do to protect not only their homes but the families within those four walls. A captivating read. Georgina Cross, bestselling author of The Stepdaughter
