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!

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.

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!!

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.

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!!

Wow! Kept me guessing until the very end, which is saying a lot for me. I guessed part, but not ALL! It makes me so happy when I can't actually figure every part out while I'm reading. Great characters and development, loved the plot, and the details.

But hey, I STILL wear scrunchies and will die on that hill. They hold my hair back and/or up without breaking it, sooo... WTF, Freida?! 😂 Excellent job! 5 STARS

Frieda does it again! Wow this book was great! I absolutely loved the storyline and really thought I had it figured out -I should have known better! The ending was definitely a surprise. Five stars.

Frieda has done it again! Perfect thriller! Just when I thought I had it figured out, Frieda comes in with a great twist! One of my favorites from Frieda! Highly recommend!

Wow genuinely could not put it down, this book is amazing. I was convinced I had it figured out but of course I didn't. What a rollercoaster of a ride xx

I was so excited to be an ARC reader for The Boyfriend and it did not disappoint! I loved the characters and the story line. It of course has an amazing twist that I did not see coming and had me picking my jaw up off the floor.
I was only disappointed that it took me 5 whole days to get through it. I am a full time working mom of two toddlers and the only time I get to read is at night after my kids are in bed. I found myself trying to squeeze in a chapter of this book every chance I could get. I have no doubt I would have finished it 1-2 days if I took a vacation from work and my children 🤪
You definitely need to read this one friends! Freida McFadden, thank you for the opportunity to read this one early! I truly loved it!

I thought I had this book figured out, but it turns out I didn't. I really like when books can actually give me a surprise twist!!

The twist that happened at the end was done in true Freida fashion!!! I was blindsided by the end of this book with my jaw on the floor!!! The character development throughout the book made you love and hate the same character at different times hahah… 10/10 recommend

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an early release copy of The Boyfriend by Fredia McFadden.

I was debating between giving the boyfriend a 3.5 or 4 star rating but ultimately I decided on going with a 3. I really like the direction that this book went with, I throughly enjoyed Tom’s before chapters, they were my favorite parts to read out of the whole book. I found the way that Tom thinks to be interesting to read about, I liked his character and the way things turned out in general. I did find this book to be a little more heavy with gore which I didn’t mind, nothing is too graphic or descriptive but the matter in which things happen do feel a tad bit darker then an average Fredia McFadden thriller.

There are something’s that stop this from being a four star for me, I couldn’t quite bond with/grow found of Sydney. I didn’t find her to be unbearable necessary though. I wasn't a fan of her thought process at first, it was like she was ignoring every red flag then suddenly half way through the book she’s spotting every red flag. The phone calls with her mother I found to be repetitive to read and extremely pushy.

Freida never disappoints and this book is no exception. This book was a really great suspenseful read that kept you wanting more! The twist at the end really got me. This is one that keeps you guessing whodunnit but trust me just when you think you know you will be shocked! There are several characters that will surprise you and have you changing your mind about your favorites and characters you love that you will dislike by the end!! I definitely recommend this book for anyone that loves a good twist.

I think this is my new favorite Freida book! I thought I had it all figured out, but in true Freida fashion I did not see some of those twist coming. I couldn't put this book down until literally falling asleep because it was so late. I still managed to finish it under 24 hours even though I had to sleep and work. This is definitely a book you don't want to put down!

If I could give this book a 10/10 I would definitely recommend!! There was a creepy side of this book that if you were home alone it makes you notice all of the little sounds around you. Most thrillers now a days I can pretty much figure out immediately. However with The Boyfriend the twist made me go "oh I was wrong". I thought I had it figured out within the first few chapters but then nope. I wish I could reread this book for the first time again.

In regular Frieda fashion, she once again delivers a real page-turner with her new book The Boyfriend.

Sydney attempts to find love online with no luck, and then her best friend is murdered in cold blood - now the police are looking for a suspect who dates women online and then kills them. Sydney quits the online dating game and then meets Mr. Perfect and falls head over heels. But is he really a perfect as he seems? Can he be trusted? Who can she trust?

I couldn't put this book down - and just when you think you know, Frieda throws in those twists that we all love!

Another amazing on the edge of your seat read! Just when you think you have the storyline figured out you are wrong! It keeps you enamored with the past and present lives of each character as the book goes on. Thank you for allowing me to preview this book. I absolutely promise you won’t be disappointed reading this!!

I highly recommend this book!

If you're familiar with Freida McFaddens twists and turns, her very gripping writing and the fact that you can never guess what's coming next then you'll love The Boyfriend - it is no exception.

If you're not yet familiar with her books, this is your sign to pick one up - this one would be an awesome starting point.

I couldn't put this book down, but because life sometimes gets in the way of reading, it was very easy to pick up and put down when I had to.

Absolutely loved it,

Thank you Freida McFadden + Poised Pen Press + Netgalley! Very grateful to have received this book.

Freida did it again! I didn't want to put this book down. She did such a great job with all the twists and turns, kept me guessing the whole time. I would think I had it figured out, then nope. Then I would be like, ok now I'm thinking like Freida, I got it, and wrong again. Plus, I truly loved all the characters they were so well written and had me hooked from the start. Amazing read! Highly recommend! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️