Surprise Me

A witty and emotionally charged novel that delves into the heart of a marriage, and how those we love and know best can sometimes surprise us the most-from #1 New York Times bestselling author Sophie Kinsella After ten years together, Sylvie and Dan have a comfortable home, fulfilling jobs, and 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 decide to bring surprises into their marriage to keep it fresh and fun. But in their pursuit to execute 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 after 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 Sophie Kinsella's My Not So Perfect Life ""A sparkling, witty novel about social media and the stories we tell ourselves. ""-People (Book of the Week) ""Kinsella keeps her finger on the cultural pulse, while leaving me giddy with laughter. ""-Jojo Moyes ""The soul of this book concerns female friendship. . . . What ensues has a touch of real wisdom [and] will satisfy Kinsella diehards as well as new readers. ""-The Washington Post ""A joy to read . . . Themes of friendship, love and living your true life rise to the top. ""-USA Today ""You'll relate hard and root harder for Londoner Katie, whose quarterlife crisis feels even worse thanks to the Insta-perfect people all around her. ""-Cosmopolitan