The Expat Affair

About the book

An American expat'''s startling discovery plunges her into the deadly world of Amsterdam’s diamond industry.

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?

Praise for this book:

"Set in Belle's beloved Amsterdam, THE EXPAT AFFAIR is a riveting tale about marriage, trust, and secrets inside one of the world's most prestigious diamond houses. An intimate portrayal of what it is to be a woman and of female friendships and motherhood, THE EXPAT AFFAIR is Kimberly Belle at her best." - Danielle Girard

"Dark and dazzling! In THE EXPAT AFFAIR, Kimberly Belle delivers a propulsive thrill ride through Amsterdam's glittering and glistening underworld, where privilege has a price." - Hannah Morrissey

"Writing with authenticity and grace, Kimberly Belle provides a deliciously chilling look at the lives of two women - an expat in Amsterdam, and the woman who seems determined to ruin her. Twisty, glitzy and oh so fun!" - Sarah Pekkanen

"Like the rare diamonds at the heart of this book, The Expat Affair begins with gritty raw material - two American women in Amsterdam, expats and strangers caught up in violent forces - and applies unthinkable pressure - murders, stalking, the demands of a famous family dynasty on its last leg - to test whether its heroines will crack or be forged into something greater. The result is a marvel: a glamorous, smart, and propulsive thriller that is as much about women finding their agency as it is a high-stakes international game of cat and mouse. Belle is the queen of crafting badass yet vulnerable women you want to see rule the world. What a knockout." - Ashley Winstead