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✨ Thankyou netgalley for the opportunity to read this arc for a honest review.

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✨ Adele is an extrovert type of girl who likes the company of others. She might be a little over the top as she prioritise to get drunk all the time with her best friend. Goes to show that she has a lot of boyfriends.🤭

Anyway, her ex boyfriends started to have a patterns of death and she has a suspect up until is she thinking it right?


✨ I’m a big fan of Daniel hurst, but this story is not up to my taste.
The story line was predictable, it just show to be careful of what you can impact in your life.
Ending was ok but random .


All in all is a 4⭐️ for me.


❤️shaye.reads

"The Boyfriend" by Daniel Hurst is a gripping thriller that seamlessly blends the excitement of a new engagement with the chilling suspense of a serial killer on the loose. Adele's journey from blissful happiness to a race against time is expertly crafted, making this novel a compelling read from start to finish.

The premise of the story is both unique and intriguing – what if your past relationships came back to haunt you in the most sinister way possible? Hurst skillfully weaves a tale where Adele's ex-boyfriends are mysteriously and systematically being killed off, raising the stakes for her future with Tom, her newfound soulmate. The author masterfully keeps the reader on the edge of their seat, gradually unraveling a web of suspense that becomes more complex with each turn of the page.

One of the strengths of "The Boyfriend" lies in its well-developed characters. Adele is portrayed as a relatable and strong protagonist who is not only dealing with the trauma of her past relationships but is also determined to unravel the mystery behind the deaths. The dynamics between Adele and Tom add depth to the narrative, creating a sense of urgency and emotional investment in the characters' fates.

Hurst's writing style is engaging and evocative, vividly capturing the emotions and tension of each moment. The pacing is spot-on, keeping the reader hooked with a perfect balance of suspense and character development. The gradual revelation of clues and the sinister pattern behind the deaths add layers of complexity to the plot, making it a satisfying puzzle for mystery enthusiasts.

While "The Boyfriend" excels in maintaining suspense and delivering unexpected twists, it also delves into the psychological aspects of relationships and the impact of past choices. The exploration of Adele's emotional journey and her quest for answers adds a compelling layer to the overall narrative.

However, the only reason this review falls short of a perfect rating is the occasional predictability of certain plot points. Some readers may find themselves anticipating certain twists, albeit the author successfully manages to offset this with the introduction of fresh, unexpected elements.

In conclusion, "The Boyfriend" is a four-star thriller that skillfully combines the excitement of a love story with the suspense of a psychological mystery. Daniel Hurst's ability to create a compelling narrative with well-crafted characters and an innovative premise makes this novel a must-read for fans of the genre. Brace yourself for a rollercoaster of emotions and unexpected turns as you follow Adele's journey through a past that refuses to stay buried.

A unique story line. Who hasn't at one point or another thought of killing an ex? But now Adele's exes are being eliminated one by one, in order of dates they dated. How could a killer know this and why is this happening? Each chapter places the clues closer to the killer but it's still a surprise at the end. Unique story, great read.

This was a riveting thriller with a great premise. A fast read, really enjoyed and would highly recommend.

As usual another absolute cracker of a read from Daniel. Short snappy chapters to keep my interest. He writes books I don't want to put down.

First of all, thank you to Netgalley and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
This one had a good idea behind it, but sad, the characters were much too unlikable!
Adele is obsessed with having the perfect life and is grown up enough to marry. A big deal is made of this and it didn’t seem natural to me 🤷‍♀️
Her relationship with her fiancé is puzzling. He is jealous and controlling and almost downright emotionally abusive. She has to walk on eggshells around him, not confide in him like the partner she should be able to, not worrying about bringing up an ex!
The idea behind this was so good, but the ending fell flat for me. The killer came out of left field like what the…?
I finished it feeling so disappointed :(

The pace picks up from the Prologue when the authorial voice stokes up our interest. The Prologue interested me. I wanted to see which way this would go.



Adele Davies is engaged to be married to Tom Barton, her sixth and final boyfriend. Busy with her wedding planning, she learns that her first boyfriend, Shaun Gibson, has hanged himself.

Two days later, she learns that her second boyfriend, Calum Jenkins, has died in a car crash. And then it is the turn of Ryan Harris, her third boyfriend, who also dies suddenly.

Any suspicion that her past boyfriends are being targeted and eliminated is confirmed when she gets a text message saying, Three down, three to go.

But the police dismiss her allegations. And her best friend and her fiancé don’t believe her either. And when she tries to warn potential victims off, it doesn’t work either. Will she be able to keep Tom safe? And who is responsible for all these deaths?



The book is written in the first person present tense PoV of Adele. It’s only in Chapter 10 that we become aware of another PoV character, an unknown person known simply as The Boyfriend.



I struggled to like Adele. I’m always impatient with characters whose fondness for liquor impairs their judgement. Here, Adele’s crazy social drinking is clearly setting her up for trouble. She keeps downing booze, despite repeated hangovers. She doesn’t seem to understand that she couldn’t live a functional life if she kept drinking that way. Plus, she’s had a mysterious head injury at the age of 16, the details of which she has never been able to remember. All these factors make her an unreliable narrator.



Adele is not one of those characters, whose problems keep adding up. Things get worse, but not for her. Here she has one problem. She’s the character who nobody believes.



I found Tom too controlling and jealous, not at all the epitome of perfection that Adele believed he was. It was also odd that Adele’s family shows up at the very last minute. She doesn’t have any relationship with them for most of the book.



Some of the stuff that Adele tells us is strange. For instance, she says that Shaun’s parents welcomed her into their family, even though they must have known that at our age, there was a good chance the romance wasn’t going to last forever. Why would Shaun’s parents think that way? Shaun is 36, and his parents are in their mid-50s, we are told, so of course theirs was a teenage romance too, and they’re still going strong 36 years later.



The tone of the narrative was a mix between thinking aloud and sharing confidences with us readers, and I liked that. The chapters ended on a thought-provoking note.

The manner in which each boyfriend was introduced was interesting. The back stories were sufficiently diverse and well written.

I’ve read two other books by this author, and I can say that he has improved greatly. This book didn’t have any of the issues that I had with his previous books.

This book was everything I look for in a book. It was so exciting. The plot was fantastic. It really had me on the edge of my seat, and my heart racing. It was very well written and flowed well.

Reading Between the Wines book review #80/135 for 2022:
Rating: 3 🍷 🍷 🍷
Book 🎧: The Boyfriend
Author: Daniel Hurst
Genre: Mystery & Thrillers
Available now!

Sipping thoughts: What a good concept. Someone is killing off your ex-boyfriends and you don’t know who is doing it or why. Adele is racing against the clock to find out who is offing her exes while trying to convince her friends, family, and the police. I did not guess who the culprit was, and I don’t think it was meant for the reader to guess. I like Hurst way of writing and will read other books he has written.

Cheers and thank you to @NetGalley and @InkubatorBooks for an advanced copy of @TheBoyfriend.

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*received for free from netgalley for honest review* 3.5, The ending was, not something i saw coming but it wasn't bad. wouldn't read again but would rea more from this author.

Adele is happily arranging her wedding to Tom and suddenly becomes aware that her ex’s are disappearing one by one in various ways. Unfortunate accidents or something more sinister? It’s hard to know what these ex boyfriends actually saw in her! She’s selfish not to mention rather over fond of booze. Makes you wonder how she managed to fund her life. She whinges a lot and is very unpleasant and a perfect partner for Tom who is also charmless. Put aside the length of time that has passed for any action to be taken and how unrealistic it is you still have an engrossing yarn!

Great book easy to read and follow love Daniel Hurst's books... Thanks Netgalley for an ARC of this book

Ever More Sinister..
Adele’s ex boyfriends have got into a habit of turning up dead. As the body count piles, the reason is becoming ever more sinister. Will her present boyfriend, Tom, end up in the body pile too? Engaging suspense with a tantalising premise which, when reality bites, falls rather short of the mark but still makes for an entertaining read.

This was such a thrilling read! I haven't read much by Daniel before, but he is fast becoming one of my new favorite authors. Recommended for anyone who likes a good read that will keep you entertained until the very last word.

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An entertaining romp of dying ex boyfriends.
One by one they are dying by accident, suicide or whatever.

Who did it?

Is it random or is it a serial killer?

We follow Adele as she tries to figure things out because she worries that her current boyfriend might be next.


I enjoyed this quick read. I was not pleased with Adele's drinking but overall it was a pleasant way to spend my afternoon.


Who will enjoy the book?
People who like mysteries and thrillers that keep us guessing as we turn pages to find out.

4 ***

As always I thank NetGalley, Inkubator Books, and Daniel Hurst for allowing me to honestly read and review the book.

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I’m afraid that this story was just too predictable. I had a strong sense of how the book was going to end from early on. The characters were not terribly sympathetic, so it was hard to be entirely invested in the story.

A book where the exes die just before her wedding, and Laura had to get to the truth fast.
A fast paced thriller, my first by this author, though the writing was repetitive and clunky.
Overall, I enjoyed skim reading it.

The Boyfriend was my first Daniel Hurst novel, and I really enjoyed it, so I can't wait to read more of his books! The Boyfriend hooked me from the very first page and never let go. I had such a hard time putting this book down because I really wanted to know who was killing Adele's ex-boyfriends, but I also didn't want it to end because I was enjoying it so much. The plot was interesting, the characters were well-written, and the ending was great. Thanks to NetGalley and Inkubator Books for giving me the opportunity to read and review this amazing book. : )

Perfect mystery/thriller book. I finished this one in a day because I couldn’t put it down. It was so well done the story just flowed around you.

This was a little too long for me personally. I felt annoyed by Adele, and I wish the author would have made the book about 60 pages shorter. However, I did like the premise. All your ex boyfriends being killed? Sign me up. BUT it was so unrealistic and the MC bothered me so much that this barely held my interest. Thanks so much for the opportunity to review this one.