The Surrogate Mother

She gave you a life. Now she wants yours.

"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.

Why readers are totally gripped by this unputdownable psychological thriller, The Surrogate Mother, by bestselling author Freida McFadden:

“I actually read it in one sitting, that’s how much of a page turner it is. I didn’t see the ending coming, which is hard to do in this day and age so bravo author!” –Amazon review

“It's a thriller that you'll want to keep reading till the end... and trying to figure out what will happen next.” –Amazon review

“This is a thriller full of suspense and plot twists. Masterful writing with intriguing situations and captivating characters. This is one action-filled story that will keep you glued to the pages.” –Amazon review

“This book is truly a thriller. I could not put it down. This book has some characters you absolutely love and the ones you want to punch in their face because they are plain villainous. It is extremely well written and the descriptive words are right on point making you feel like you are actually watching this story unfold in real life in real time. Being a mother myself I could feel her pain and anguish. I love love love this book and highly recommend it!!!” –Amazon review

#1 New York Times, Amazon Charts, USA Today, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Sunday Times, and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author Freida McFadden is a physician who has penned multiple bestselling psychological thrillers and medical humor novels. Freida is the winner of the International Thriller Writer Award for Best Paperback Original, the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Thriller, and was honored as one of TIME 100’s most influential people in the world for 2026. Her novels have been translated into more than 45 languages.

​ Freida lives with her family and cat in a centuries-old three-story home overlooking the ocean, with staircases that creak and moan with each step, and nobody could hear you if you scream. Unless you scream really loudly, maybe.

To hear Freida talk about herself more in the third person, check out her website freidamcfadden dot com.