The Expat Affair

'One of my favorite reads this year!' Freida McFadden on The Paris Widow

From the USA Today bestseller and Edgar Award winning author of The Marriage Lie comes a brand new gripping domestic crime thriller. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Shari Lapena.

Rayna Dumont is getting a fresh start in Amsterdam. Following a nasty divorce, she takes a jet-setting new job and embraces the single life. All seems to be going well until she wakes up in the bed of Xander van der Vos, her one-night stand from the night before, only to find him brutally murdered in the room next door. To make matters worse, millions of dollars’ worth of diamonds are missing from his safe. Quickly, Rayna becomes the prime suspect and is thrown into a deadly game of cat and mouse with forces beyond her wildest imagination.

From her lavish home in the heart of the city, Willow Prins is enraptured by the case. The wife of Thomas Prins, CEO of the House of Prins and Xander’s former boss, Willow is too familiar with what it’s like to be the outsider in the elite world of luxury goods. But as the House comes under scrutiny, tensions rise in her already strained marriage and Willow starts to wonder if Rayna might be the solution she’s been looking for.

As both women dive into the dark underbelly of the diamond industry, their hope for survival hinges on navigating a web of power and revenge. And as Rayna fights to clear her name, will she unravel the truth or find herself another victim?

Readers LOVE Kimberly Belle!

'When a book catches your attention from page 1, you know it's going to be great. It was compelling to read until the very last page. A thriller unlike anything else' Reader review ★★★★★

'An absolute page-turner! Keeps you hooked' Reader review ★★★★★

'My favourite of hers yet! You won’t be able to put this one down as you zoom through Europe with them and follow the cat-and-mouse game of who the good folks are are who the bad are… Highly recommend!' Reader review ★★★★★

'An irresistible, fast-paced read set in some of Europe’s most inviting locales… An intense story that leads the reader through mystery and danger' Reader review ★★★★★

'The search for answers kept me enthralled. The ending was perfect' Reader review ★★★'''★

'Twisty-turny thriller. Suspense, fear, love, heartbreak, mystery, confusion, betrayal, loyalty, danger, secrets, it’s all there' Reader review ★★★★★


Genre: Mystery

"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