From Danielle Girard, the USA TODAY bestselling author who ‘effortlessly ratchets up the tension’ (J.T. Ellison, New York Times bestselling author), comes a pulse-pounding thriller about a young woman whose surrogate disappears just days before the baby’s due date, leading to a frantic search that uncovers dark truths and the power of a mother’s love.
Lexi thought she knew everything about Mara Vannatta. Best friends since middle school, they drifted apart after a tragedy derailed their senior year. But when Mara shows up on Lexi’s doorstep sixteen years later fleeing an abusive husband, Lexi takes her in without question. Lexi’s own marriage has been strained by her desire to have a baby, and when Mara offers to become her surrogate, their friendship feels stronger than ever.
But four days before the due date, Mara disappears.
Lexi is shocked but certain there must be something wrong—Mara would never willingly leave with her unborn child. Or would she? As she embarks on a perilous cross-country hunt for the truth, Lexi is forced to reconsider a friendship she thought she knew—and what really happened that terrible night their senior year. How many secrets lie in their shared past, waiting to be uncovered? And just how far will Lexi go to bring her child safely home?
Genre: Mystery
Lexi thought she knew everything about Mara Vannatta. Best friends since middle school, they drifted apart after a tragedy derailed their senior year. But when Mara shows up on Lexi’s doorstep sixteen years later fleeing an abusive husband, Lexi takes her in without question. Lexi’s own marriage has been strained by her desire to have a baby, and when Mara offers to become her surrogate, their friendship feels stronger than ever.
But four days before the due date, Mara disappears.
Lexi is shocked but certain there must be something wrong—Mara would never willingly leave with her unborn child. Or would she? As she embarks on a perilous cross-country hunt for the truth, Lexi is forced to reconsider a friendship she thought she knew—and what really happened that terrible night their senior year. How many secrets lie in their shared past, waiting to be uncovered? And just how far will Lexi go to bring her child safely home?
Genre: Mystery
Praise for this book
"Girard delivers a daring, twist-laden plot that barrels toward an electric, heart-stopping climax with chilling precision...a white-knuckle tale of friendship, betrayal, and the true meaning of family." - Kimberly Belle
"Pinky Swear is exactly what we want from great fiction: surprising at every turn and heartbreakingly relatable. I couldn't read this fast enough." - Jamie Day
"Danielle Girard has written an epic story about who we once were and who we become, the deep bonds of high school friendships, and the harrowing lengths a mother will go for her child. Heartfelt, twisty, and even shocking, Pinky Swear is a triumph. Make an oath to pick up this stunning novel." - Alex Finlay
"A high-stakes, twisty tale of friendship, betrayal, and the darkest of secrets. Pinky Swear is both a gripping thriller and a moving exploration of chosen families, trauma, and motherhood." - Robyn Harding
"Gripping, emotional, and utterly propulsive, Pinky Swear is the kind of thriller that gets its hooks in from the first page and doesn't let go. Girard masterfully blends past secrets with present stakes in a story that's as much about friendship and motherhood as it is about survival. I tore through it with my heart in my throat." - Sally Hepworth
"What a hook, what a voice, what a ride! High concept with a heartbeat." - Joshilyn Jackson
"Visceral, tense, and shocking - Pinky Swear is an absolute must read." - Jeneva Rose
"Pinky Swear delivers a thrilling game of cat and mouse, blurring the lines between friendship and family and creating the kind of high-stakes tension that keeps the pages continually turning. You will genuinely feel for these characters, even when you're unsure of which ones you can trust." - Stacy Willingham
"Pinky Swear is riveting, intense, and unputdownable - your next binge-read. A triumph of character-driven, thrill-packed storytelling that is destined for readers' favorites shelves." - Ashley Winstead
"Pinky Swear is exactly what we want from great fiction: surprising at every turn and heartbreakingly relatable. I couldn't read this fast enough." - Jamie Day
"Danielle Girard has written an epic story about who we once were and who we become, the deep bonds of high school friendships, and the harrowing lengths a mother will go for her child. Heartfelt, twisty, and even shocking, Pinky Swear is a triumph. Make an oath to pick up this stunning novel." - Alex Finlay
"A high-stakes, twisty tale of friendship, betrayal, and the darkest of secrets. Pinky Swear is both a gripping thriller and a moving exploration of chosen families, trauma, and motherhood." - Robyn Harding
"Gripping, emotional, and utterly propulsive, Pinky Swear is the kind of thriller that gets its hooks in from the first page and doesn't let go. Girard masterfully blends past secrets with present stakes in a story that's as much about friendship and motherhood as it is about survival. I tore through it with my heart in my throat." - Sally Hepworth
"What a hook, what a voice, what a ride! High concept with a heartbeat." - Joshilyn Jackson
"Visceral, tense, and shocking - Pinky Swear is an absolute must read." - Jeneva Rose
"Pinky Swear delivers a thrilling game of cat and mouse, blurring the lines between friendship and family and creating the kind of high-stakes tension that keeps the pages continually turning. You will genuinely feel for these characters, even when you're unsure of which ones you can trust." - Stacy Willingham
"Pinky Swear is riveting, intense, and unputdownable - your next binge-read. A triumph of character-driven, thrill-packed storytelling that is destined for readers' favorites shelves." - Ashley Winstead
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