The Kingsleys are a privileged family who value control over connection. How do you think Richard’s domineering business style contributed to his intensity as an authority figure and father? Do you think Richard Kingsley cares more for his business, his legacy, or his family? And in what order? Ted Kingsley is the golden child of the Kinglsey clan, but that all changes when he gets caught betraying not just his wife, Paige, but Richard himself. What did you suspect Ted was hiding beneath the surface all along and how did you feel about the final reveal? John Kingsley is the company fixer who takes care of all the Kingsely dirty work. This job is all he’s ever known and it’s how he proves his worth to his father. As much as he tries to separate himself from what he’s done, being a killer is in his blood. How do you feel about the lengths John went to for Richard’s approval? Did you think Paige was the right choice to take over the company? If so, why? If not, who would have been your top choice for Richard’s succession? Sibley appears on the yacht as an agent of chaos, bringing aboard her boyfriend who challenges the notion of wealth and privilege. Serena married Richard for his money. How did you feel about their relationship in the story? Do you empathize more with Serena or with Richard by the end? What did you think about Rachel’s plan to blackmail Richard and were you surprised by the depths of the Kingsley corruption? Ted and John have been pitted against each other, vying for their father’s love and respect their entire lives, but Richard has a big ego and a narcissistic outlook. What did you think about the brothers and their futile pursuit? Paige is the most grounded Kingsley aboard the Splendid Seas. How do you think she will turn this sinking ship around as President of the Kingsley empire?

Beneath the Surface | Kaira Rouda

The Kingsleys are a privileged family who value control over connection. How do you think Richard’s domineering business style contributed to his intensity as an authority figure and father?
Do you think Richard Kingsley cares more for his business, his legacy, or his family? And in what order?
Ted Kingsley is the golden child of the Kinglsey clan, but that all changes when he gets caught betraying not just his wife, Paige, but Richard himself. What did you suspect Ted was hiding beneath the surface all along and how did you feel about the final reveal?
John Kingsley is the company fixer who takes care of all the Kingsely dirty work. This job is all he’s ever known and it’s how he proves his worth to his father. As much as he tries to separate himself from what he’s done, being a killer is in his blood. How do you feel about the lengths John went to for Richard’s approval?
Did you think Paige was the right choice to take over the company? If so, why? If not, who would have been your top choice for Richard’s succession?
Sibley appears on the yacht as an agent of chaos, bringing aboard her boyfriend who challenges the notion of wealth and privilege.
Serena married Richard for his money. How did you feel about their relationship in the story? Do you empathize more with Serena or with Richard by the end?
What did you think about Rachel’s plan to blackmail Richard and were you surprised by the depths of the Kingsley corruption?
Ted and John have been pitted against each other, vying for their father’s love and respect their entire lives, but Richard has a big ego and a narcissistic outlook. What did you think about the brothers and their futile pursuit?
Paige is the most grounded Kingsley aboard the Splendid Seas. How do you think she will turn this sinking ship around as President of the Kingsley empire?