Happy Monday! Today I am featuring The Surrogate by Louise Jensen in print for the first time in the US via Grand Central Publishing. I have a review and a giveaway for you today, along with two chances to win, so please read all the way to the bottom to check it out!
My Thoughts:
Kat and Nick are desperate to have a baby. They have tried all methods and are about to give up. They happen to run into Kat’s friend Lisa she has not seen in years. And now Lisa may just be their answer.
Even though Kat and Lisa were good friends in the past, there’s a reason they lost touch. Their secrets are dark and quite involved, especially in regards to Lisa.
Eventually everything blows up, and Kat and Nick may not have the picture-perfect life and family after all.
I recently re-read The Surrogate after reading it last year. It is a quick, absorbing story, and I’m sure many can relate to the initial feelings of Kat and Nick as they battle with infertility.
The Surrogate is a trainwreck type of psychodrama. You can’t stop turning the pages and waiting to see how it will unfold. I found it entertaining and completely original. The ending is completely unexpected, and I loved it.
Overall, The Surrogate is a bang-up, entertaining read for those looking for a fresh thriller.
Thank you to Grand Central Publishing for the complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
‘You know that feeling? When you want something so badly, you almost feel you’d kill for it?’
Be careful what you wish for…
Kat and her husband Nick have tried everything to become parents, and are on the point of giving up. Then a chance encounter with Kat’s childhood friend Lisa gives Kat and Nick one last chance to achieve their dream.
But Kat and Lisa’s history hides dark secrets.
And there is more to Lisa than meets the eye.
As dangerous cracks start to appear in Kat’s perfect picture of happily-ever-after, she realises that she must face her fear of the past to save her family…
*****Book Giveaway*****
Simple entry! For a chance to win a finished copy of The Surrogate, please make sure you are following my blog and comment below to enter! You must be a resident of the United States or Canada to enter, per the publisher. Thanks to Grand Central Publishing for sponsoring the giveaway! The book will be mailed by the publisher to the randomly chosen winner. Good luck and thanks for entering!
I’m running two giveaways, and for a second chance to win the book, please visit my instagram page here (giveaway will be posted on Instagram later today): GIVEAWAY on Bookstagram (another chance to win!).
Have you read The Surrogate, or is it on your TBR? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Great review, Jennifer! This sounds like a real page-turner, and it is good that it had a very satisfactory ending.
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Thank you, Stephen! It was an enthralling story from beginning to end!
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Thanks for the giveaway, Jen! This sounds fantastic. I love a book that feels fresh and you just can’t put it down. Best feeling! Loved your review. ❤
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Thanks, M! It is the best feeling to be hooked on a book! Good luck and thank you for entering! ♥️
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This must be good if you read it twice, Jennifer. Count me in!! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity. And, great review!!
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Thanks, Laurie, and thank you for entering! It is chilling and suspenseful!
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Great review… Wow you are reading some of the awesome books, aren’t you?
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Thanks, Shalini! I’ve been on a hot streak! ♥️
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Ooooh baby, you are scorching… Consider me roasted.. Hahaha 😂 sorry for the corny line
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I love corny lines! 😂 ♥️
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I’ll have to check this one out. I love how you describe it akin to watching a train wreck. Love your review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Jonetta! Oh, I think the audio on this would be good….Yes, it was a total trainwreck! In a good way! ♥️
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Awesome review and picture, Jennifer. I have not read this one and added it to my tbr list. Happy Reading. 🍼👶🏼💕📚
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Thanks, Virginia! I had so much fun with this read. Happy reading to you, too! 🥰
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I’d love to read this one!
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Yay, Jaymi! You are entered! ♥️
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Oh, sounds good! I keep hearing really good stuff about this author.
I have one of her book, but not sure which one. 😀 I’m at work, so can’t check, hehe.
Great review! This sounds like something i would enjoy a lot. All that page turner drama, haha 😀
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Thanks, Norrie! This author has so many fans! I’ve only read this one, but I definitely want to read some more. Yes, we both like our dramatic reads! ♥️
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Wonderful review Jen! I think I have this one! Happy Monday!☃️💕
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Thanks, Sus! I hope you enjoy it when you get around to it! 💗
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Thought this was such a great book!💜
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It truly was pure entertainment! 🥰
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Great review!
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Thanks, Betty!
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Beautiful pic ❤ I read two Louise books but haven't read this one… kind of avoiding this domestic thriller type atm to be honest haha
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Thank you, Annie! I understand. This is a genre you have to be ready for! ♥️
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This book has been on my radar for a while now. Great review, Jennifer!
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Thanks, Jacquie! I think you’d enjoy the suspense in this one!
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I love the background of your pic…..white polafots on black! Stunning!
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That would be “polka dots”!!! 😱🤣🤣🤣
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I kind of like the previous version! 😂 ♥️
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Thank you, Carol! It’s mother-of-pearl polka dots!
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Great review! I enjoyed The Surrogate too, it was one of those books that I didn’t want to put down because I had to know how it was all going to end.
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Thanks, Hayley! I’m so happy you enjoyed this one, too! A page-turner for sure!
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This sounds a bit intense! Glad you enjoyed it!
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Thanks, Ali! It definitely had tons of tension.
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I think I just might have to take a look at this book. Terrific review, Jennifer! Now let’s see if my library has it.
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Thanks, Marialyce! I hope you can get your hands on it!
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Ooh this sounds like a page turner – I’d definitely love to win! ☺️
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Thanks for entering, LP! It’s a gripping read!
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The whole situation could have been avoided if they’d just decided to get a kitten instead… 😉
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Exactly, FF! 😉
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Awesome review!
This book sounds so good!
Thank you for the chance.
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Thank you so much, Abdulia! ♥️ Good luck!
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So glad you enjoyed this! Because of personal experience, I had a really hard time suspending disbelief with this book, but without that hang up, it would have been a 5 star for me as well. Louise Jensen is becoming one of those authors who I feel I can rely on to deliver the goods consistently. Have you read any of her other books?
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I understand, Myndi. This book definitely required the suspension. I haven’t, but do you have a favorite to recommend I read next? I’d love to hear it. ♥️
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I’d recommend The Gift. It was the first I read by her. It definitely requires the ability to go with it because it’s pretty implausible, but I enjoyed it so much, I didn’t care.
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Thanks, Myndi! I will check that one out for sure!
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Yaasss, psychodrama, I am always up for that!
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It’s always fun isn’t it, Angela?! ♥️
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This review has been most helpful. Sounds like one not to be missed. Thanks
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Thank you, Linda, and thank you for stopping by my blog! ♥️
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Well, it *wasnt* on my tbr…but it is now!!!
Thanks for the review!
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Thanks so much, Beth! I hope it’s one you enjoy too!
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I have heard of this one and your review made this psychodrama more exciting and thrilling! Thanks for the chance =)
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Thanks for entering, Elena! This one is tons of fun!
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I really need to read this book! It sounds awesome. 🙂
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It was a great read, Chrissi!
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Beautiful pic. Now I am also tempted to reread this one. I enjoyed it!
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Thanks, Diana! I can see how you would love this author!
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Nice review! Thanks for the giveaway chance and I hope everyone loves the book like you do!
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Thanks, Bonnie! Good luck in the giveaway! ♥️
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This sounds like a great book!
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I really enjoyed it! ♥️
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Oooh! A trainwreck type of psychodrama, I love the sound of that. Awesome review Jennifer!
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Thanks, Rose! It definitely keeps you entertained and on your toes!
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Oooh! 😊
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Ooooh I’m not sure if I can read this yet Jenni, might hit a bit close to home! However I’ll put it on the TBR and as always, amazing review. 😘
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Thanks, Beth! No, I definitely don’t think you should read it at the moment, but I do think you’d enjoy this author! ♥️
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I have this wild fear this one would break my heart. I like thrillers but I don’t know. I’m glad you thought the ending was satisfying. Anne – Books of My Heart
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Thanks, Anne! I’m not sure- it’s definitely an emotional read, so it would be best to tread lightly for sure.
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Loved that book, read it in 2017 and gave it 4 out of 5 stars.
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Aw, yay! I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed it too!
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