Surprise Me

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Those we think we know best can sometimes surprise us the most . . .

After being together for ten years, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, beautiful twin girls, and communicate so seamlessly, they finish each other's sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until it's casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years... and panic sets in.

They quickly decide to create little surprises for each other, to keep their relationship fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me - anything from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to photo shoots - mishaps arise with disastrous and comical results.

Gradually, the surprises turn to shocking discoveries. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other after all. . .

'Left me giddy with laughter. I loved it' JOJO MOYES

Sophie Kinsella, Number 1 Sunday Times bestseller, June 2024

© Sophie Kinsella 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2018

Critics Review

Sophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter. I loved it.
Jojo Moyes
This is the funniest book Sophie Kinsella has ever written
Jenny Colgan
This is Sophie Kinsella at her heart-warming and hilarious best
Cosmopolitan on Surprise Me
In a month when romance takes centre stage, Sophie Kinsella can always be relied upon to deliver a story that will warm the cockles of any tired old heart but never lapses into saccharine sweet sentiment.
Red magazine
Kinsella at her put-a-smile-on-your-face best
Good Housekeeping
I'm a huge fan of Kinsella . . . Highly enjoyable
Sara Lawrence, Daily Mail
A hilariously funny, yet emotionally deep, novel
Sunday Express
Enchanting and clever . . . whip-smart and brilliantly done, with a lightness of touch that disguises a lot of real wisdom.
Amanda Craig
Sophie Kinsella writes with a warm wit and this clever, funny and emotional novel will make you laugh and cry. *****
Daily Express
A funny, addictive story that shines with real emotion
Fabulous Magazine

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