Surprise Me: A Novel

by Amy Fillion

Beginning where Grace and Ally ended, Surprise Me is a tale of one woman’s attempt to rectify her past mistakes and her daughter’s struggle with the demons she thought she had banished.

Ally has altered Grace's life so completely, showing her a love she never expected. She now has Evangeline. She has Chase. Grace is happy, content. She’s laid her past rest. Or so she thinks.

Until her mother shows up on her doorstep after twenty-six years of absence.

Donna left her daughter when Grace was in the eighth grade. Without a word, without a sound. With no explanation. And now with her unexpected and shocking return into Grace’s life, Grace’s memories, her hurt and angst, flood to the surface, and she’s left struggling through a plethora of emotions.

What caused Donna to leave her family on that fateful night twenty-six years ago? What brought her to Grace’s doorstep now? Will she ever be able to explain her choices to her daughter, and if so, will Grace even listen…?

334 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 6, 2022

About the author

Amy Fillion is the author of both adult and children's fiction. She is raising three energetic boys in New Hampshire with her husband, attempting not to become too annoyed with her three unruly rescue cats, and immensely enjoying cuddles from her rescue dog. She worked in the field of early intervention after graduating from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in psychology. She then left that job to stay home with her growing children.

She loves discussing books with friends, the smell of coffee brewing, reading outdoors in the warmer months, and elephants.

She also loves to hear from readers. You can find her at www.amyfillion.com.

Reviews

[christine]

Surprise Me

Emotional, heat breaking and at the same time very heartwarming. The betrayal of parents can and does impact our lives but you don't have to let it pull you under. This book is thought provoking, inspirational, and uplifting. Well written and likeable characters. Hope you give this book a try. Enjoy

[Timothy D Hetzer]

book 2 meh

Book 1 was great, had me in tears at times. Book 2 was just nowhere near a pleasure to read. I really didn’t care about Donna and tended to gloss over chapters about her.

[Larry Coulson]

Couldn't read fast enough

A page turner.... God Bless Grace and her family. Can't wait to read more... this story has to continue through Evangeline's college years and beyond.

[Jeannie N Sommers]

2nd book in a trilogy, friend love is a great subject and this book tears at your heartstrings. Grace reconnecting with her Mom is a great understory.