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A Novel (The Kingsleys, Book 2)
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During a weekend retreat, a powerful family plays a dangerous game of dark secrets and cold-blooded ambition in a novel by Kaira Rouda, USA Today bestselling author of Beneath the Surface.
Under the direction of the Kingsleys’ new president, Paige, the family has gathered for a weekend retreat at a luxurious Laguna Beach resort.
Still clinging to the hope of succession are the sons of Richard Kingsley, the family patriarch and CEO: John, the oldest, who’s clawed his way back from a dark tragedy, and Paige’s estranged husband, Ted, the golden boy. When Richard’s ex and his wayward daughter join the fray, Paige finds herself with two fast allies. They know a secret that could shatter the family legacy. Call it leverage, call it revenge, the Kingsley women believe they have the upper hand.
But as the power games begin, greater threats than the howling Santa Ana winds are coming. Because this weekend, amid so much greed and betrayal, no Kingsley is safe. It’s family. Watch your back.
©2024 Kaira Sturdivant Rouda. (P)2024 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.Listeners also enjoyed...
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“Rouda keeps the complications coming…Fans of lethal soap operas will be happy to know that a third season is on the way.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A well scripted novel of reader riveting psychological suspense…a provocative and absorbing read from start to finish. Singular, original, engaging, and exciting.” —Midwest Book Review
“Kaira Rouda writes with such a fresh, engaging voice—she 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
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The Goodbye Year
- By: Kaira Rouda
- Narrated by: Madeleine Maby
- Length: 9 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Told from the points of view of both the parents and the kids, The Goodbye Year explores high school peer pressure, what it’s like for young people to face the unknown of life after high school, and how a transition that should be the beginning of a couple’s second act together—empty nesting—might possibly be the end.
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Loved it
- By Lor Wagner on 01-26-23
By: Kaira Rouda
The premise of a seemingly innocuous family weekend quickly transforms into a tense, suspenseful ordeal. With this family, you're never certain of your standing—or your safety. Rouda masterfully keeps readers guessing, and the twists and turns left me on the edge of my seat throughout.
The story is fantastic, weaving intricate plots that build up to a jaw-dropping reveal. While I had my suspicions, the final outcome was a twist I never saw coming, proving once again Rouda's knack for the unexpected. Fans of the show "Succession" will find much to enjoy in this tale of power, betrayal, and the dark underbelly of family dynamics.
5 stars, even better than the first in the series!
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