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Freida McFadden's latest work is a testament to her masterful storytelling, keeping readers engaged and guessing until the very end. The author's skillful incorporation of unexpected twists is truly impressive. The dual timeline approach adds to the suspense, making it a page-turner. The surprising conclusion will leave readers feeling like what the heck did I just read. This exceptional read has earned a well-deserved 5-star rating!

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Great twist I thought I had figured out, but I was so wrong. Characters and story are well developed. Elements fit well together and the final punch is a good one.

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Another Frieda page-turner! Just when you think you have it figured out… you don’t! Another one of her can’t-put-down thrillers that introduces you to characters and their lives with plenty of twists and turns you never expected.

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Just finished reading “The Boyfriend” and it was “Unbecredifabulous”! When I thought I knew, I didn’t. Then when I finally figured it out, it turns out I was wrong again! But then FINALLY, I figured it out. Ope.. wait. Nope, yet ANOTHER twist! Wow Freida McFadden! You knocked this one outta the park!

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This book had me hooked from the start. I loved seeing it from two different perspective. The whole time, I thought I had it it figured out but was so wrong! I was not expecting the ending at all. I love Freidas writing style and how I am never bored!

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Freida has done it again! I received this as an ARC and let me tell you—it did not disappoint! All the twists you never expected, and yet it all made sense and you see the clues when it’s all tied together.
Thank you, Freida, Poisoned Pen Press, and Mandy for letting me have the ARC copy to only further my love of Freida.

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Frieda has done it again! She made you question all the characters and whether they are guilty of murder or guilty of stupidity! Even when I was sure I had some of the twists figured out, there was still more! The story was fun and fast paced. Very small spice but nothing really described.

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Frieda McFadden writes the kind of book you don't need to think about before diving into. The way her story sucks you in and keeps you guessing is why, once discovered, her fans can't wait to read more. The Boyfriend was just as entertaining and twisty as the rest--and even better than The Coworker.

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In Frieda fashion the twists kept coming. When you think you have something figured out there’s another twist that says sike! I did feel like a couple details were predictable but it was still a great book with a surprising twist at the end!

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The Boyfriend is a great mystery suspense book. It has mystery, suspense, friendships, and romance. It is a fast paced read and It keeps you guessing until the very end. I read it in two days. It had a lot of surprising and shocking twist in it too. It is my third book of Freida McFadden’s I have read so far and I am looking forward to reading more of her books. As always with a Freida book you never know what to expect. Thank you to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for giving me a complimentary ARC of this book to read and review. All opinions are my own.

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Freida McFadden does it again- every single time I feel I know ; I don’t!
I’ve read most of her books and this by far my favorite! So good and I’m hoping there’s a sequel!

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Freida done it again!!!! Such a great book that let me on my toes. When I thought I had it figured out… I didn’t. Loved it.! Def recommend!

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I absolutely loved this book, I could not put it down! I’m so thankful for the ARC, this book was full of twists and turns and just when you think you know what’s going to happen, Frieda just kicks it out from in front of you and throws you a curveball! I stayed up extra late to read it and my husband saw it before he left for work, that I had fallen asleep with the phone by my hand. I was reading it on my phone and it was still on the page I left off. It came at the perfect time as I had just had a rough morning and I checked my email and could not believe I had an advanced copy! Thank you!

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Freida McFadden supporter here to say this book was a three star read for me. It has all the feels and thrills but the the mentality focus gave me more of a gory vibe than I care to read. However, this may be a plus for those who don't mind it! I will recommend it to others.
Thank you to the publishers for the ARC through Netgalley in exchange for my personal review.

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Freida does it again. I absolutely loved this one. I thought I had it figured out and, as usual, did not. The typical McFadden style - quick-paced, easy read, edge-of-the-seat, kept me guessing, thriller. Nuanced characters that all kind of feel like someone you know.

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I would like to thank NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read an ARC of this book.

I have recently become obsessed with Freida McFadden, and when I learned of her new book, "The Boyfriend," I couldn't get my hands on it quickly enough. And let me tell, you, it was SO GOOD, I binged it all in one day. Yep, guilty. And as a woman who has dated a bunch of terrible guys, I really felt a bond with the main character, Sydney.

Sydney is using a dating app to try to find The One. Several terrible dates later, she meets (by accident) a handsome and charming doctor, Tom. Jackpot, right? Well, so Sydney thinks. At first she can't find anything wrong with Tom. He is literally perfect. But is he really as perfect as he seems?

Sydney's best friend Bonnie was recently murdered, and she had been dating a mysterious doctor too. And before that, several other women were found dead. But could it possibly have been Tom? Or, perhaps it was Randy, Sydney's building supe who is dating her friend Gretchen. He has a creep-vibe personality, and also has the keys to all the apartments in the building. Or could it be Kevin? The last creep Sydney dated on the app who tried to attack her and has been stalking her ever since? Or her ex Jake who is a cop?

So many creepy men in this book, and so, so many red flags. When the red flags start to pop up with Tom, I was appalled that Sydney didn't pick up on them having had such crappy dating experiences in the past. Her rose-colored-glasses view of Tom was almost too much there for a bit. I was like girrrrlllll.... I was on the edge of my seat the whole book, needing to find out who the killer was!

Anyway, as all Freida McFadden books go, there is a twist. Or two (or three). I actually didn't have this one figured out, so I was very impressed! This is by far one of my favorite Frieda books yet and I will be recommending this one to EVERYONE. Book clubs, friends, family, anyone who likes thrillers, library patrons; everyone. Go read it! You won't be disappointed! SO GOOD!

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Sydney Shaw is an account living in New York and is single. Her mother keeps asking her when the grand kids arrive. Sydney has never been successful with relationships but decides to join a dating app to look for a perfect man. When she meets Tom who is a gorgeous good-looking doctor. Is Tom her Perfect match?
In the meantime, a woman is found dead and Police say that she knew her killer.
Frieda Mc Fadden has done it again with another fabulous thriller that will keep you guessing and guessing. The author doesn’t seem to disappoint,
Wow what can I say. This story had me hooked from the prologue. With its dual timeline storyline. I liked the slow build of the storyline which built up the tension in the storyline. I thought the protagonist of Sydney was quite naive, but like the saying goes you don’t aways see that is right in front of you. It has a fabulous twist at the end that you won’t see coming 5 stars from me.

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Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and Freida for the amazing opportunity to receive this ARC. I love how easy it is to read Freida's books and this one did not disappoint. Freida always has twists, but you'll never see it coming. Each chapter keeps you guessing and questioning everything! I could not put it down! Definitely a must read!!

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Fantastic book. Had me going right from the start and the ending was MIND BLOWN! I never guessed the plot of this one nor the culprits.

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This has been the best Freida book I’ve read and I have read them all! The plots and twists were to die for!! The book grabs your immediate attention at the very first page and then I was hooked, I could not put it down, I read it the entire night ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I give this book a 5 stars , it was fases passed , brilliant absolutely brilliant!!! Her best book yet!!

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