The Surrogate

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The Surrogate was Louise’s 3rd book, and also sold in 6 figures. It was No.1 in both Canada and Australia and top of the psychological fiction chart in the UK on Amazon and iBooks. The Surrogate has been nominated for the best Polish thriller of 2018.

‘You know that feeling? When you want something so badly, you almost feel you’d kill for it?’

Be careful what you wish for…


Kat and her husband Nick have tried everything to become parents, and are on the point of giving up. Then a chance encounter with Kat’s childhood friend Lisa gives Kat and Nick one last chance to achieve their dream.

But Kat and Lisa’s history hides dark secrets.

And there is more to Lisa than meets the eye.

As dangerous cracks start to appear in Kat’s perfect picture of happily-ever-after, she realises that she must face her fear of the past to save her family…



'Boom Out of the park again! WOW!!!' Emma The Little Book Worm

'I was blown away by the layers in this impossibly intricate and absolutely nailed emotional plot.' Chocolate 'n' Waffles

'This novel was paced perfectly and I actually finished it in one day because I couldn't put it down... so addictive! The Surrogate is a 5-star novel that is a 2017 must read! I am already looking forward to reading what Louise Jensen comes out with next!' Steph and Chris Book Reviews

'This book had more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, with the heart thumping feeling to go with it! If you like psychological thrillers, then definitely read this one… you will not regret it! Five Stars!' Stardust Book Reviews

'All I can say is wow! I rarely give a book 5 stars... I really could not put it down.' Goodreads reviewer

'Ever since I read Louise Jensen’s debut The Sister I've been a huge fan of her writing, but OMG The Surrogate her latest and most adventurous book yet plants her firmly on my list of "must-read" authors... I really think this is the author's best book yet and it is definitely one of the best psychological thrillers I've read this year.' The Book Review Cafe

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