Surprise Me: A Novel

ISBN: 0399592903

Author: Kinsella, Sophie

Condition: New

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Party Crasher and Love Your Life comes a witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and think we know best can sometimes surprise us the mostSophie Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter.-Jojo Moyes, author of The Giver of Stars and The Last Letter from Your LoverAfter ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and beautiful twin girls, and they communicate so seamlessly they finish each others sentences. They have a happy marriage and believe they know everything there is to know about each other. Until its casually mentioned to them that they could be together for another sixty-eight years . . . and panic sets in.They decide to bring surprises into their marriage to keep it fresh and fun. But in their pursuit of Project Surprise Me-from unexpected gifts to restaurant dates to sexy photo shoots-mishaps arise, with disastrous and comical results. Gradually, surprises turn to shocking truths. And when a scandal from the past is uncovered, they begin to wonder if they ever really knew each other at all.With a colorful cast of eccentric characters, razor-sharp observations, and her signature wit and charm, Sophie Kinsella presents a humorous yet moving portrait of a marriage-its intricacies, comforts, and complications. Surprise Me reveals that hidden layers in a close relationship are often yet to be discovered.Praise for Surprise MeGenuinely funny.-The New York Times Book ReviewA delightful take on the mixed blessings of marital longevity.-PeopleUnexpected and wholly satisfying.-USA TodayIn her signature fashion, Sophie Kinsella brings a cast of quirky, funny characters to this new work. [She] keeps the laughs coming. . . . Readers will follow the story with bated breath as the couple struggle to make their marriage right after everything they thought they knew about each other proves wrong.-Library JournalHeartfelt . . . What at first seems like a light novel about familiar woes turns into a deeper story about trust, family, and perception.-Publishers WeeklyWinsome and zesty, Kinsellas latest delivers all the hallmarks her many fans have come to expect.-BooklistPure fun . . . a hilariously moving look at marriage and the power of mixing things up.-Kirkus Reviews