Darcy is a nurse, coming into people's homes and privately caring for them. But when she has to look after a new couple, whose wife has had a head injury causing her to have severe memory loss, things aren't as they seem and she becomes suspicious.

Soon Darcy decides to investigate what is really happening with this strange couple, but when the truth comes out it won't be what she expects. 

This novel was told from the point of view of Darcy which was tense, suspenseful and atmospheric. At one point I had to stop reading as I got scared. 

This storyline seemed to take two narratives, which I did prefer the first but I understand why it had to move forward. 

Hurst gives us great characters who you won't know who to trust and a novel you won't want to put down.

This was a slow start for me.. usually Daniel’s books suck me in from the start and I can’t put them down but this took me 6 days to read and only on day 5 (28% of the way through on Kindle) did I think ohh I can’t wait to read more! However… once I got there, this was a great read! Darcy’s character has good depth, we get to know her more and more throughout, and the storyline did shock me. I won’t say too much more as I don’t want to give any spoilers. Definitely worth a read if you’re a Daniel Hurst fan!

I was lucky enough to receive an arc of this book for my honest, and true opinion.

I enjoyed the characters and beginning and ending plot. The middle left something to be desired and the twist led to events I wasn’t a huge fan of. Hurst did an amazing job with descriptions and pacing was really decent throughout the novel.

I just didn’t really like the huge middle twist because the story took off in a different direction that I wasn’t fond of necessarily. All in all, a solid read that had me at the edge of my seat and the end

I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. If you're looking for an addictive thriller than this is a book for you! The plot instantly drew me in, and I started to predict where the story was going but it definitely gave me some very unexpected twists. I had a hard time putting this one down. I have read a few other books by this author and it absolutely won't be the last one that I read! Daniel Hurst sure knows how to provide an entertaining plot, that keeps you wanting to come back for more.

How can summer be complete without a thriller to add an edge to it?

We are introduced to Darcy, a young professional nurse who has been roped into a new job by her colleague/friend Pippa; although both work for a local hospital, Pippa has been contacted directly to provide private care to Scarlett Hoffman. Scarlett suffered a slip in the kitchen a couple of years earlier which has caused her to suffer memory loss - her husband, Adrian, has been the sole carer for her as the children are adults who have flown the nest and so Adrian requests Pippa and Darcy to tend to Scarlett at their family home as part of their treatment. From the moment Darcy steps foot into their house, things are amiss - why does Scarlett go quiet when Adrian walks into the room? Does she lack confidence since her fall...or is this fear? Did Scarlett really suffer her injuries due to an accident or was she pushed deliberately? The more Darcy tries to unravel the truth, the further caught up she becomes into a dark secret of her own...

The Perfect Nurse is a psychological thriller and is book 1 in the Perfect Nurse series. I have not read a book by Daniel Hurst before and was keen to get into this straight off the blurb! After a slow start, there is promise in the premise which develops around a third of the way into the book. The writing is strong in parts and I definitely had moments where I couldn't put this one down, keen to find out what happens next. Unfortunately, there is quite a lot of repetition in the book and, despite having short chapters, this really drags the plot out without adding any real value to the narrative which often became purely descriptive and predictable. The protagonist also is not likeable and there was not enough character development/layering of the supporting characters which meant their connection to the protagonist was left unexplored and so any big reveal/emotions the protagonist had towards them seemed random and was felt unexplained. The first half and second half of the book felt disjointed, as if I was reading two different books and the ending felt rushed. There was some brilliant plot twists and turns which makes it a recipe for a great thriller - sadly it was not one for me, but I know the book has been received successfully by many other readers so I know it is still worth checking out.

Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest unedited review.

Thanks for the chance to read this ARC! Daniel Hurst books always entertain me, and this one was no exception. So many twists in this one!

4.5⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️



✨ Surprises
✨ Secret and Family Drama
✨ Cliffhanger




✨ It started very well since the start of the chapter.
It focus on the tired nurse name Darcy. Her friend pippa always cheers her up in the morning. Both of them are nurse in a private home to home service.
This time they got a new client / wealthy client that they were excited for. They met them with no problems until Darcy felt like there is something wrong.
The end actually a surprisingly had a twist and more lies . It was written very well but mind you it’s a big cliffhanger at the end and I couldn’t wait the second book on this series .


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



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My first comment to make about this is that I recommend going in blind and not reading the synopsis. It threw me off quite a bit because it felt like it was talking about a different book and wasn’t tallying up.

Despite this it was really good fast paced thriller, from the very first chapter you pick up that something bad has happened but it isn’t clear what. We are introduced to Darcy and Pippa, both private care nurses who are sent to a flashy house to care for a woman who has suffered memory loss and brain damage after a fall in her kitchen.

Almost immediately Darcy gets the sense that something isn’t right and this soon passes on to you as the reader. Was the fall really a fall or is something more sinister going on.

When we got the first little reveal I was surprised, hadn’t seen that coming at all but also a little disappointed for a couple of chapters. Then it started ramping up again, the high tensions and more drama to come. I didn’t see the final twists coming either despite guessing some of the run up.

Overall this was a really good read but I’m not going to say anymore about what happens as I think it’s one you just need to pick up and read!

This was my first Daniel Hurst but I have a feeling I’ll be reading a lot more!

4.5 ⭐️ rounded up. I recommend going into this one blind, as the synopsis is somewhat misleading. Just know that Darcy is given a new patient assignment that makes her question everything.

As a nurse, I love reading books that take place in the medical field and this one delivered. It was such a fast paced, addictive thriller. I was hooked from the start and I couldn’t wait to figure out what was going on with the MC. Is she the perfect nurse, or is there more to the story? There were so many twists and turns that I could not have guessed where this story was heading. This was such a wild ride and I highly recommend it. I cannot wait to read book # 2, The Nurse’s Lie.

Thank you @bookouture, @danielhurstbooks, and NetGalley for the ARC!

The Perfect Nurse
by Daniel Hurst
Pub Date: Jul 01 2024

The Perfect Nurse is the first in a new series by author, Daniel Hurst. It is a fabulous read. Each chapter just kept getting better and better. I couldn't put it down until I reached the final page. I highly recommend this book. I'm so looking forward to the next book in the series!

Synopsis:
‘My name is Darcy, I’m your nurse and I’m here to help you.’ I repeat the words I’ve said so many times. Except this time, I don’t mean it…
If you saw me walking down the street, you’d think I was pretty ordinary – I wear the typical crisp, white nursing uniform, my hands are scrubbed clean and you’d have no reason to believe I was anything other than a good citizen. A good nurse. But looks can be deceiving. You shouldn’t trust me – because I don’t even know if I can trust myself. Now I stare at the reflection in the mirror – dark smudges under my eyes and blood on my hands – listening for the sound of police sirens.

Many thanks to #ThePerfectNurse #NetGalley and #Bookouture for providing me with an E-ARC of this book.

This book was exactly what I want in a thriller. Fast paced, dark, with plenty of twists and turns along the way that I didn’t see coming. I found it hard to put down and just need to know what happened next.

It ended on a bit of a cliffhanger so I’m excited to get my hands on the next instalment. This was my first book by this author but from the back of this I’m excited to dig into his past work.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for this eARC

A fast-paced popcorn thriller that keeps you guessing! Darcy is a nurse with a new assignment, at-home care for a woman with brain damage. However, when Darcy gets there and starts looking at their life, something doesn't feel right. Did the husband actually hurt his wife? Is he hiding something?

This book is pure entertainment with good twists. It will keep you wondering until the end. There is a bit of a cliffhanger at the end, so I'm looking forward to reading Book #2.

Daniel Hurst never ceases to amaze me. This unputdownable thriller will have you wanting more and thankfully there is a book 2!

Immediately it struck me as odd that Darcy needed someone there to help her prepare for the day ahead. If she wasn't capable of that, how was she even a nurse?

The Perfect Nurse is the first in Hurst's new series, which if it's anything as good as the 'doctors' series I'm going to love it!

The thing I love about Hurst's books are that they're relatively short and so easy to devour in one sitting. The Perfect Nurse is a fast paced read that comes full on with intrigue and suspense.

Suspended disbelief aside, the big reveal left me reeling and it was then I knew that Darcy was a character that I wanted to emotionally invest in.

Another brilliant book by Hurst that's highly entertaining and compelling.

Wow, I normally like Daniel Hurst’s books but this is definitely his best yet. Super fast paced, twisty and turny with some of the most unexpected twists I’ve read for a while. I was worried that this was going to be the same as another book I’ve read which seemed to follow a similar premise but it really wasn’t. I can’t wait to read the next in the series!

Hurray! A new series from Daniel Hurst. Pop the popcorn and get my soda poured. I am ready to read this new release. Happy Publication Day!

I'm not gonna lie. This got off to a bit of a slow start for me. Despite the Chicago setting it didn't always feel like a book set in the US. Does anyone you know say "Erm. . ." for example? We also have three nurses in the family and none of them would behave like Darcy does. The first half seemed a bit repetitive. Darcy needed coworker Pippa to wake her up and pick her up for work. To make her coffee. Her uniform was a wrinkled heap on the floor AGAIN. What is going on?

Soon after the halfway mark, we learn more about Darcy. We are getting to the "Why" and some of the "How." From that point, the plot moves quickly to an ending that leaves room for Book #2. Can't wait to see what happens in The Perfect Nurse #2.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for a DRC in exchange for an honest review.

The Perfect Nurse by Daniel Hurst was a fast paced, dark, captivating psychological thriller that will keep you turning pages.
I thought this was an exciting and surprising end to what was a very suspenseful and intriguing story.
I can’t wait to open book two.

Thank You NetGalley and Bookouture for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!

When Darcy takes a nursing job she has a strange feeling that the couple she meets is hiding something and she is determined to find out what. Her and her partner Pippa are looking after the wife of a man Darcy believes is hiding a secret, his wife has taken a terrible fall and now has brain damage and memory loss but was it an accident like he said. Things slowly begin to unravel and Darcy is in for the shock of her life.
The story begins slow and gradually unfolds into a page turning read with lots of twists you won't see come. I was a bit disappointed and confused by the ending of the story but it was still an interesting read.

Darcy Miller works for Crestbrook Nursing and Pippa Simpson is her fellow nurse. Today, they have a new patient, Scarlett Hoffman, who suffered a fall, hitting her head. After hospitalization and many tests, she is now home and needs to be monitored. It appears that her memory has been affected. Her husband, Adrian, was once a director at a large hospital. Scarlett used to be a nurse herself. Darcy and Pippa meet Scarlett and try to reassure her while taking her vitals. However, the woman goes from calm to wanting the nurses gone. She also appears to be afraid of her husband. Darcy is quite concerned about her and wonders if her husband is to blame for her fall.

Darcy feels unsafe in her home as she was awakened by an intruder in the middle of the night. When she called the police, they didn’t seem to believe her. Having trouble sleeping, she often takes sleeping pills.

This story seemed to be like a record that gets stuck in a spot and continues to be repetitive. It wasn’t until about three-quarters through the book that the clues started falling into place. Even with everything falling into place, I still can’t help but feel that this book was a bit of a struggle to get through. I do hope that future books by this author are better.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I am such a huge Daniel Hurst fan! This book had me reeled in from the start. The twists were the highlight for me and so clever!
I can’t wait to read the second book in this series.
I appreciate receiving a copy from the publisher and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.