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Synopsis
"One of the best thrillers I've ever read!" --Amazon customer Abby wants a baby more than anything. But after years of failed infertility treatments and adoptions that have fallen through, it seems like motherhood is not in her future. That is, until her personal assistant Monica makes a generous offer that will make all of Abby's dreams come true. But it turns out Monica isn't who she says she is. The woman now carrying Abby's child has an unspeakable secret. And she will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
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Is The Surrogate Mother appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This psychological thriller contains deception, manipulation, and pregnancy-related tension. It explores dark themes around infertility and obsession with moderate intensity suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include deception, manipulation, and pregnancy (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn into this tense mystery about a woman whose dreams of motherhood turn into a nightmare when her surrogate has sinister motives.