Thank you NetGalley for the ARC of this book. As always, Freida grabbed me right from the beginning and didn’t let go til the last sentence! She truly is the Queen of the thrillers for me. It’s like being on a roller coaster. Highs, lows, twists and turns along the way. A must read.

Freidas best book yet!!

Thank you for the opportunity to read this book early from a giveaway!

Sydney is a 34 year old accountant who loves yoga classes and coffee dates with her friends. She turns to a dating app after her friends seem to have found love, but she can’t get a second date. When a mystery man appears at the right time, everyone’s lives change forever. Sydney quickly learns it’s not safe to trust anyone.

I loved how well-written and relatable the characters are, and I think this is Freida’s best book yet. The seamless transitions between past and present would normally steer me away from a book, but Freida does this flawlessly in a way that keeps building the story and leaves you guessing until the last page.

This may come as a shock to everyone but I've only ever read two books by McFadden (This being my second one) The first one was 'The Teacher' and I was let down by that one because I figured it all out within the first twenty pages or so. They don't call me the Queen of Mystery for nothing! (Okay, no one calls me that but it does sound cool) I am one of those weirdos who piece all the hidden clues together to figure out the shocking endings. Not a lot gets past me. That is until I read this book.

I thought I had this all figured out. Smug old me with a grin on my face and then everything started to unravel. I was oh so wrong. I even discussed this with my coworker after both of us read it. She had very similar thoughts as me. Well, both of us were way off and totally wrong. I love it!

Dating apps, a dreamy Doctor, and bloody murder! What else could a reader ask for?

I love a good murder mystery and that is exactly what was delivered. A shocking mystery that'll give you whiplash. One that'll make you hesitate before you connect with someone on a dating app. I think this is why I have such trust issues. It was a damn good story and one I'll never forget.

The mystery was shocking and one you'll never see coming. You'll love the way it unfolds and it'll make your eyes go wide. The characters were all so likable. Ugh! Except for that one guy. You know who you are and what you did. You can rot, Mr. Ponytail! It all combined made one delectable tale of love and horror.

The Boyfriend was a fantastic thriller that'll have you feeling as if you're about to go down a steep roller coaster. What a ride! Just remember to close your curtains and delete that dating app!

Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. But finally, she hits the jackpot.

Her new boyfriend is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet.

Then the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of deaths across the coast—confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them. Is it her new boyfriend? Could it be?

FREIDA!!!! This was your best book! I loved it. Just when I had everything figured out.....NOPE! So good! I read it in 5 hours! Okay Im done with the exclamation points.

Told from the past and the present, you are left to figure out how the two times intertwine. And the epilogue doesn't let you down either.

A must read! ( One more)

Wow, just wow 😮

Thank you NetGalley for ARC of The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden.

As always Freida’s book are face paced and jacked up. This one was a little gory at times. But, I have to say that she is a master of suspense, thrillers and twisty plots. Never saw the book ending the way it did. Quick read, always keeping you guessing.

The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden. OH MY GOSH FREIDA MCFADDEN DOES IT AGAIN. this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Be prepared not to sleep til you finish it

So many twists in this addictive new novel by one of best suspense novelists. While not a fan of alternating time chapters, I could see how it was essential to weave the plot. One of the best “whodunnits ever.

Any book by Freida is an immediate binge read for me and “The Boyfriend” did not disappoint. Every bit of twisty, mystery, and thrill with the surprise ending in perfect Freida fashion. To say I love this book is an understatement and I’m dying to discuss it with someone. I cannot shout loud enough to get this book pre-ordered and read it with a friend because like all her other books, you’ll want to discuss. I know the Psychological Thriller Readers Facebook group will go nuts for this. So grab a blanket, your favorite drink, and get ready for what will be the seasons most hyped thriller! I can’t wait for her next book!

This was fantastic. My favorite of hers so far!

Switching between the present and the past we meet a cast of characters with dubious intentions. McFadden does an excellent job writing a story that moves along at a clip, while still allowing space for character development and reader engagement. Dropping hints and red herrings along the way, McFadden kept me guessing and second guessing right to the very end!

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Freida does it again! I inhaled this one even though I'm on a busy vacation; it got me out of my reading slump. Suspenseful, fresh, and I never (as usual) saw the end coming. Thumbs up, 5 stars - I totally enjoyed it! Thank you #netgalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. As much as I liked this book I found Sydney a bit annoying. Her friend gets killed. Her friend was dating a man whose a doctor, and wouldn't meet any of her friends. Then she meets a man who sweeps her off her feet, whose also a doctor and doesn't want to meet any of her friends. I don't want to spoil the book by saying anything, but I was frustrated that Sydney didn't see a connection there. Other than that I liked the book; it kept me guessing along the way and in true McFadden style, the ending was a surprise. Overall another good, quick read!

I was lucky to get a chance to read an advanced reading copy of The Boyfriend. It’s no surprise to this Freida McFadden fan that she’s written another thrilling novel. As always, she kept me guessing and suspecting everyone. Did she fool me this time? Of course! Freida tricks you into thinking you have it all figured out, but you never, ever do. Bravo to one of my very favorite authors.

I never pass up a chance to read a Freida McFadden book and this is the best one I've read yet! McFadden is a pro at always keeping you guessing. Just when you think you have everything figured out she switches it up again. This book was no different! I especially liked the dual timelines which both had endings I couldn't have predicted. In this novel poor Sydney is just looking for The One and to maybe get her mother to back off about her love life. Little does she know there is a murderer lurking and watching and waiting. Will she be the next victim? You'll have to read and find out for yourself!

After reading McFadden’s last two books, one of which just wasn’t up to par and the other featured questionable content, I was unsure as to what I would think about The Boyfriend. The book alternates between two timelines, the past and the present which features some common characters between each. I won’t go into depth about the content as I will say this is by far the best McFadden book I’ve read in a long time. While most was predictable, the end twist was fun. The book was engaging and a quick read. I didn’t just enjoy it, I had fun reading it. I only wish the last chapter contained more to really wrap it all up but I still would give this 4.5 stars.

Freida McFadden's latest thriller, The Boyfriend, blends suspense and psychological drama, that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. The story follows Sydney Shaw, a single woman in New York who's had her share of dating disasters. Just when she thinks she's found the perfect man in a charming, handsome doctor, a series of brutal murders hits too close to home. The plot is full of twists and turns, that will leave you guessing about the true nature of Sydney's seemingly ideal boyfriend. With its tense atmosphere and relentless pace, this novel is a chilling and unforgettable thriller.

Another great read by Freida. I found myself trying to look for the "twist" that I knew would be coming. She set "Randy" up to be "Slug" so that is what I was expecting. When I found out that he ha died very early on, I was very confused as to what the other twist could be. I didn't think that having Gretchen also be "Daisy" was very believable. And it was also unbelievable that Sydney knew all about all of the murders and no one was able to find her or Tom when they ran away.

Did I just devour this book in one sitting? Yes. Do I regret it. NO!

Does Freida ever take a break? I swear she writes books in her spare time and throws out more hits than most do in a decade.

Anyways, this was really, really good. Told in past and present tense, the story follows 35 year old Sydney whose dating life has been a bust until she meets a Mystery Man who rescues her from a creep after a horrible date. As she starts to get to know him, Tom, things don't seem to add up about him and the red flags are too bright to ignore,

Thank you Net Galley and Poisoned Pen Press for the arc!

2024 - What a year for Freida McFadden, The Teacher, The Housemaid Is Watching, Dead Med and now The Boyfriend. If you know another author as consistent and prolific as America’s fastest selling thriller writer then let please me know. I’m craving.

Sydney Shaw, a single woman in New York who’s had terrible luck with dating. She thinks she’s found Mr Right, until a brutal murder of a young woman puts everyone on edge. Police suspect the k*ller is dating his victims before he kills them.

WOW!

‘Crimes of passion are often the bloodiest…’ The Boyfriend is one of Freida’s darker books, expect threat, high tension, blood and paranoia as every man on the dating scene becomes a suspect.

Forget about turtles, high heels or controversial relationships, this is a pure k*ller thriller that taps deep into the fears of the potential next victim. The character perspectives are inspired and Freida once again delivers twists you’ll never see coming.

Impeccable, fast easy flowing, intricately plotted, plenty of humour, rising tension, threat and twist-after-twist-after-WTF-twist.

Up there with Freida’s very best books, another book of the year contender.

Thanks to Netgalley, Poisoned Pen Press and Freida McFadden