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The Lion's Den Kindle Edition

by Katherine St. John (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 out of 5 stars 3,609 ratings
A dream vacation on a luxurious yacht turns deadly in this pulse-pounding beach read, perfect for fans of Lauren Weisberger and Ruth Ware. 
 
Belle likes to think herself immune to the dizzying effects of wealth. But when her best friend, Summer, invites her on a glamorous getaway to the Mediterranean aboard her billionaire boyfriend's yacht, the only sensible answer is yes. Once she's aboard the luxurious Lion's Den, it soon becomes clear that this jet-setting holiday is not as advertised. Belle's dream vacation quickly devolves into a nightmare as she and the other girls Summer invited are treated more like prisoners than guests by their vicious host.

Belle is going to have to keep her wits about her—and her own big secret closely hidden—if she wants to make it off this yacht alive.
 
Includes a Reading Group Guide, exclusive epilogue, and sneak peak of Katherine St. John's next book, The Siren.
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  1. Print length
    369 pages
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    Grand Central Publishing
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  5. Publication date
    June 30, 2020
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"It is irresistibly wicked...I couldn't put it down!"

-- "Kathryn Stockett, #1 New York Times bestselling author"

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Christine Lakin is an Earphones Award-winning narrator and acclaimed television actress, best known for her roles as Alicia "Al" Lambert on the hit family comedy Step by Step and as Joan of Arc on Showtime's Reefer Madness.



Katherine St. John is a native of Mississippi and graduate of the University of Southern California. Over the years she has worked as an actress, screenwriter, director, photographer, producer, singer-songwriter, legal assistant, bartender-waitress, yoga instructor, real estate agent, and travel coordinator ... but finds she likes writing novels best. Katherine currently lives in Los Angeles with her husband and children.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07XCSPBKR
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Grand Central Publishing
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 30, 2020
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.2 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1538733646
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Katherine St. John is a native of Mississippi and graduate of the University of Southern California who is the author of The Lion's Den, The Siren, and The Vicious Circle, and also writes under the name Katherine Wood. She currently lives in Atlanta with her husband, two children, a naughty pug, and a ferocious kitty.

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Customers find this book to be a wonderful escapist read filled with unexpected twists and turns, making it a great beach or poolside read. The pacing is fast, with one customer highlighting the fantastic setting onboard a luxury yacht, and they appreciate the interesting characters and easy-to-read writing style. Customers enjoy the book's adventure elements, with one noting how it explores various themes throughout its pages.

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41 customers mention "Readability"41 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a wonderful escapist read that makes for a great beach or poolside experience.

"...St. John’s portrayal of Summer is so vivid and realistic that I found myself despising her actions while eagerly anticipating her next move...." Read more

"...The main character, Belle, is likeable, down-to-earth and intelligent, but also deeply frustrating throughout the book as, in the beginning, she is..." Read more

"...The author, Katherine St. John, is someone to watch. Was such a fun read, never once making me feel disappointed and kept me turning the page and..." Read more

"...The book so far is interesting and Im looking forward to finishing it." Read more

36 customers mention "Suspenseful plot"30 positive6 negative

Customers enjoy the suspenseful plot of the book, which is filled with unexpected twists and turns.

"...It's a perfect blend of suspense, drama, and intrigue, with a plot that keeps you guessing and characters that are richly developed...." Read more

"...it all, glitz, glamour, beautiful people, amazing sites, and an intriguing thriller all rolled into one glorious read!!" Read more

"...vs. evil duo between the main characters added tension and perplexity to the plot. I loved Belle and absolutely hated Summer!..." Read more

"...This one is chockfull of unlikable characters and twists, only one of which I saw coming...." Read more

14 customers mention "Pacing"11 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, with several noting its fast pace, and one customer highlighting its glamorous setting on a luxury yacht.

"...St. John’s portrayal of Summer is so vivid and realistic that I found myself despising her actions while eagerly anticipating her next move...." Read more

"...So hoping it will be made into a series, as it has it all, glitz, glamour, beautiful people, amazing sites, and an intriguing thriller all rolled..." Read more

"...The week is guaranteed to be extravagant and glamorous...." Read more

"It started slow but halfway through took a good turn and I couldn’t put the book down. Perfect beach read" Read more

10 customers mention "Character development"10 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting the psychological depth and another noting the perfect cast of people.

"...One of the standout aspects of the book is the character development. Summer, in particular, is a brilliantly written antagonist...." Read more

"...This one is chockfull of unlikable characters and twists, only one of which I saw coming...." Read more

"...it the perfect juicy escape read - the decadence of wealth, the shady characters, the mystery and the fantastic setting onboard a luxury yacht in..." Read more

"...This is the perfect cast of people you’ll love to hate! The romance aspect felt a little forced, but I enjoyed it nonetheless!..." Read more

10 customers mention "Enjoyment"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book entertaining, with one mentioning it kept them hooked from start to finish and another noting it helped them get out of a reading slump.

"..." by Katherine St. John is an absolute page-turner that kept me hooked from start to finish...." Read more

"...of this book as the “real housewives” version of a thriller: an entertaining, unputdownable, guilty pleasure...." Read more

"...such a fun read, never once making me feel disappointed and kept me turning the page and reading long into the night...." Read more

"Soapy, dramatic and fun! The Lion’s Den was exactly what I wanted it to be...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well written and easy to read, with one customer noting the author's skill with description.

"...Summer, in particular, is a brilliantly written antagonist...." Read more

"...The main character, Belle, is likeable, down-to-earth and intelligent, but also deeply frustrating throughout the book as, in the beginning, she is..." Read more

"...The author’s skill with description makes the reader feel as if they are immersed in the story. Highly recommended!" Read more

"...It was written beautifully and I would definitely recommend this book!" Read more

4 customers mention "Adventure"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the adventure in the book, with one mentioning it explores many things throughout its pages, while another notes it has a bit of everything and features amazing sites.

"...into a series, as it has it all, glitz, glamour, beautiful people, amazing sites, and an intriguing thriller all rolled into one glorious read!!" Read more

"...The setting of this book was super fun and adventurous. Who wouldn’t want to go to the Italian Riviera on a yacht?..." Read more

"Well this was fun!❤️ This book really has a bit of everything! I think that is one reason I found it so much fun...." Read more

"This story looks to explore many things over its pages—psychological and character development, (tepid) romance, friendship, mystery, power...." Read more

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This book was FAB!!! Perfect summer read. Have recommended to all my friends!!
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  • Jessica
    5.0 out of 5 stars A page turner you won’t be able to put down
    Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2024
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    "The Lion's Den" by Katherine St. John is an absolute page-turner that kept me hooked from start to finish. The plot is masterfully crafted, filled with unexpected twists and turns that left me on the edge of my seat. Just when I thought I had figured things out, St. John threw in another surprise that completely upended my expectations.

    One of the standout aspects of the book is the character development. Summer, in particular, is a brilliantly written antagonist. Her cunning and manipulative nature made her absolutely horrible, yet fascinating to read about. St. John’s portrayal of Summer is so vivid and realistic that I found myself despising her actions while eagerly anticipating her next move.

    Overall, "The Lion's Den" is a thrilling read that I highly recommend. It's a perfect blend of suspense, drama, and intrigue, with a plot that keeps you guessing and characters that are richly developed. Katherine St. John has delivered a stellar novel that will stay with me for a long time.
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  • Lauren C.
    4.0 out of 5 stars Scandalous, juicy and full of drama, The Lion’s Den is the perfect beach read!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2021
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    Think of this book as the “real housewives” version of a thriller: an entertaining, unputdownable, guilty pleasure. Like indulging in reading Us Weekly, The Lion’s Den is the tabloid of thrillers. It describes the worst of human behavior in the most opulent, expensive, high-end of settings.

    The main character, Belle, is likeable, down-to-earth and intelligent, but also deeply frustrating throughout the book as, in the beginning, she is overly nice, doesn’t have good boundaries, and doesn’t stand up for herself. She gives up her power. She allows people to mistreat her. She knows things are wrong, but she still allows them to happen. The whole time I was reading, I was thinking that Belle is a doormat who suffers from “too nice” syndrome. I was getting so frustrated with her as she seemed to embody the passivity of women that we have tried so hard to overcome. However, the twist at the end explains it all when light is shed on the true situation and everything comes to the surface. We find out Belle isn’t quite the pushover she appears. She finds her voice, her power, and her strength.

    This book serves as a reminder to women: listen to our instincts, set boundaries, stand our ground, say no when we need to, never give up our power to anyone, and always always hold on to your passport. Female instincts are powerful and we have them for a reason, so let’s listen to them! They’re usually right!

    This book is also about social climbing, giving in to people with power and money, and what some women will do, or give up, to be with a wealthy man. This book can be summed up by the well-used quote “not all that glitters is gold”. I was totally captivated by this book and couldn’t put it down!

    The one thing I didn’t like about this book is that it describes some of the worst of womanhood: fake, catty, gold-digging, back-stabbing, lying, manipulative, doormats… It seems to play into all the negative stereotypes of women! But when I emailed the author to share with her my thoughts and to get her feedback, she very graciously complied and explained that “they're archetypes united by avarice…Women are varied creatures, aren't we? Some are heroes and some are villains. My next book is about women sticking together and standing up for each other, because thankfully that exists in the world too.” Can’t wait to read The Siren, her next book.
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  • Callie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lion’s Den! Get it! Read it! love it!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 18, 2024
    Format: KindleVerified Purchase
    I loved every thing about this book! The author, Katherine St. John, is someone to watch. Was such a fun read, never once making me feel disappointed and kept me turning the page and reading long into the night. So hoping it will be made into a series, as it has it all, glitz, glamour, beautiful people, amazing sites, and an intriguing thriller all rolled into one glorious read!!
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  • Bea
    3.0 out of 5 stars Damaged
    Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2024
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    Book lovers beware! The book arrived damaged: dented, scuffed, and stained. Some pages were also dented/bent. Came with a price sticker right on the cover that wont come off without further damaging the book.

    The book so far is interesting and Im looking forward to finishing it.
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  • Nicole M Whisner
    4.0 out of 5 stars The Lion’s Den by Katherine St. John 4/5 ⭐️
    Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2023
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Belle, actress and all, doesn’t get caught up in the fame and fortune of the world. So when her best friend, Summer, wants to take her to the Mediterranean for a week aboard Summer’s boyfriend's yacht she is hesitant but undoubtedly says yes. The week is guaranteed to be extravagant and glamorous.

    Belle and the other guests are showered with champagne and gifts but behind the cascade of offerings, something is suspicious. Belle’s dream vacation quickly becomes a nightmare and she doesn't know who she can trust. Belle begins to question Summer’s motives and the shady business deals happening in the corners of the yacht. After a tragic event, Belle knows she has to stay one step ahead of Summer if she wants to make it off the yacht alive.

    The setting of this book was super fun and adventurous. Who wouldn’t want to go to the Italian Riviera on a yacht? I needed a break from the freezing cold and a chance to daydream of warm weather. This would be a great beach or poolside read. The good vs. evil duo between the main characters added tension and perplexity to the plot. I loved Belle and absolutely hated Summer! The flashbacks amped up the twists but the ending was too perfect for a thriller.
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  • Cass
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cass
    Reviewed in Australia on February 20, 2022
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    This book kept me interested to the end !! Easy read , will differently read another Book by Katherine St. John .
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  • Angela Roberts
    5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect Summer Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 27, 2020
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    I enjoyed reading this book very much and I will definitely be looking out for more of this author's books. There was enough suspense to keep me reading through the night and I felt a loss when it ended. The characters were flawed, some quite badly, but that made it all the more real and I am glad none of my friends are like that.
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  • anonymous
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent vacation beach read!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on July 22, 2021
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    Anything I'd write here about the book would be spoiler -- so all I can say if you read non-fiction and technical stuff all year, and are looking for 100% time off at a beach with a couple of good (strictly fiction 👍) books, choose this to be oneof them.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read.
    Reviewed in Australia on June 27, 2021
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    I only took a day to read from start to finish. At first I thought at first I bet I know how this ends ….. turns out I was wrong. !!!
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  • Beach Boy
    3.0 out of 5 stars Starts well but ...
    Reviewed in Australia on August 2, 2020
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    Starts well and the story is intriguing enough but there's not much to like about the jumble of characters, including the heroine, as the plot runs out of steam and the finale becomes all but unbelievable.
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