This is the first book that I’ve read by this author and I will be sure to read many more.
This was such an easy and enjoyable read. I was sucked into to the story from the very beginning and couldn’t put it down. I needed to know what happened next.

I really enjoyed the build up and the plot twists. I never saw them coming. Just when I thought I had things figured out, I couldn’t have been more wrong, and then that ending. I’m definitely ready for book two now.

If you enjoy psychological thrillers and thrillers, I highly recommend.

Rating ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5

Thank you to Netgalley and Bookouture for the gifted copy and for including me on this tour in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars rounded down to 4 stars.


Happy Pub Day to one of the best thrillers I've read in awhile! 🎉 Being a nurse, I jumped at the chance to read this book, and it was so worth it. I rarely go into books blind, but I did with this one and it made it even more enjoyable. Almost every chapter ends on a cliffhanger, which I really enjoyed and kept me turning the pages. This book has so many twists, and I was shocked by every single one of them.

This is the perfect binge-worthy book to add to your summer reading list!

This has to be my favorite Daniel Hurst book to date. There are many twists and the pacing was amazing. There were so many things happening throughout the whole book that I could never find the right place to put it down, so I didn't, I read it in one sitting and was mind blown. I loved that nothing was as it seemed on the surface. Just when you thought you solved the mystery of Scarlet and Aidan, bam the story took a 360! I love this type of book. The characters all have secrets, even Darcy, but she is trying to untangle why she feels uneasy around Aidan and Scarlett. She feels they have something they are hiding and as the secrets unravel Darcy feels afraid for her life. This book begs for a sequel and a netflix series..

Another book by Mr. Hurst that I read in a couple of sittings. His books are so easy to read. I'm always impressed at the speed in which he puts them out. The Perfext Nurse is a really good read. I did find that the main twist was quite obvious but the story that unfolds after the reveal did keep me guessing. In typical fashion with Daniel's books I'm left wanting more. I'll look forward to the follow up.

Thank you so much NetGalley and Bookoutore for the ARC. Wow! This story is so bazarre it's almost unbelievable! When Scarlett revealed that Darcy is her daughter who had memory loss due to a brain injury I nearly fell off my chair in shock! It blew me away! I love how the author lets all the missing pieces fall into place with the flashbacks that Darcy has, so the reader isn't left wondering. I love the tension in the beginning, when Darcy meets her parents and she is immediately suspicious then it peaks when Darcy finds Adrian snooping in her house, then it reaches an even higher peak when Darcy gets her memory back about Melissa's death. I also love how the bond between Pippa and Darcy remains strong till the end. Excellent psychological thriller by Daniel Hurst!

Can Daniel Hurst even write a 'bad' book?!? I don't think so. I have read several of Daniel's books and each one of them has been a 5 star read for me.

Daniel has a way about his writing that sucks you into the story from the very first page. He has a way of making twists and turns that you don't see coming at all. Just when you think you have something figured out, it goes in the opposite direction. I love the mind games that his books play, and I always finish his books and think to myself 'well now what!'

This book is no exception. I gravitated to this book even more than his others as I work in the healthcare industry. The way this book had me guessing the entire way through the book was amazing.

If you are a fan of mysteries - you will enjoy this book. If you are a fan of psychological thrillers - you will enjoy this book.

10 out of 5 stars for me!

Thanks to #NetGalley and #Bookouture for the book #ThePerfectNurse by #DanielHurst. I thoroughly enjoyed this book about a nurse named Darcy. It seems that she has done something bad. She has blood on her hands and is always watching over her shoulders. Now, she has started working for a wealthy couple taking care of the wife who was in an accident. Something doesn’t add up with this couple and she is determined to get to the bottom of it. On top of it all, someone is stalking her and has broken into her home. I would highly recommend this book!

I love all things Daniel Hurst and this one is no exception. It was a page turner that sucked me in from the first page. The characters were great and it was twisty and turner.

I should never be surprised at the mind games that Daniel Hurst plays with the reader, but once again I am sitting here stunned. I knew there was going to be something mysterious going on, but I never guessed where this book was headed.

Darcy and Pippa are home care nurses who have been assigned to care for a patient. Scarlett took a fall in her kitchen and has sustained brain damage. They set out to do what they are trained to do, but this is just the beginning. You just think you know what is going on, but boy, oh boy, you are about to be hooked and shocked in one fell swoop.

Looks can be deceiving, and you can never assume anything when you are reading a book written by Daniel Hurst. Hang on tight because the ride is about to get bumpy. I am sufficiently shocked, and impatiently waiting for the next book in this series.

Thank you to Bookouture and NetGalley for this ARC. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Darcy has taken on a new assignment as a nurse for a patient suffering from memory issues. What begins as a seemingly straightforward job quickly becomes something far more complex as Darcy starts to suspect that she is being misled by the patient and her husband. Daniel Hurst skillfully builds an atmosphere of tension and mystery, drawing readers into Darcy's world.

Halfway through the book, a twist propels the story into a completely unexpected direction. This twist not only surprises but also infuses the narrative with action and urgency, transforming the novel into a high-stakes thriller. The shift is expertly handled, maintaining the suspense while introducing new layers of intrigue and danger.

This book is a strong, quick thriller that you will breeze through in one sitting. The pacing builds throughout the novel, and the writing is crisp and engaging. Whether you're a fan of psychological thrillers or action-packed mysteries, this novel offers a satisfying blend of both.

Thank you to Daniel Hurst, NetGalley, and Bookouture for the ARC.

Darcy is a nurse who has been assigned to a new patient with another nurse, Pippa. Something doesn't seem right about Scarlett and her husband Adrian. Darcy is not sure that Scarlett's fall was an accident so despite Pippa's advice on not pushing it, Darcy begins her own investigation that leads to something bigger than she could have imagined.

The story started somewhat slow for me but then the plot twist happens in the middle and it just speeds up through there leaving you not wanting to put the book down.

Thank you Negalley, the publisher and author for my ARC!

The Perfect Nurse was an excellent read and was gripping right from the very start, keeping me guessing the whole way through. It moved at a perfect pace that kept me invested throughout without ever getting bored of waiting for something to happen. The writing style made for a nice easy read that flowed well, and every chapter ended with me needing to read on. The plot was full of twists and turns and at no point did I successfully guess what was going to happen next, which is an instant positive for me. I finished the book within 24 hours which I think speaks for itself, I would highly recommend it!

Daniel Hurst proves once again why he's an auto read author for me. "The Perfect Nurse" did not disappoint. While initially slow to build momentum, the story quickly evolves into a whirlwind of plot twists and suspense that keeps readers on edge until the final page.

I went into the book blind and was pleasantly surprised by the story. However, this one has a slightly misleading synopsis so alter your expectations accordingly. The twists are so worth it!

"The Perfect Nurse" kept me engaged and kept me guessing until the end. The suspense built throughout the story and the ending left me reeling! 😱🤯

Overall, "The Perfect Nurse" is a quick yet engaging read, perfect for fans of psychological thrillers and suspenseful mysteries. Hurst's ability to deliver compelling twists earns this novel a solid 4-star rating, promising an entertaining escape into a world where nothing is as it seems. Thanks to Bookouture, NetGalley, and the author for this ARC. I cant wait to dive into the next book in the series!

The king of kings. I absolutely love this author and he writes amazing books this one was incredible of course!
Thank you NetGalley for letting me read this I’m so glad I was able to

The Perfect Nurse is a slow burn thriller. Things are revealed very slowly. Certain reactions to circumstances seemed unrealistic at the start but by the end, it all makes sense and comes together. There are so many turns throughout that I didn’t anticipate the big twist at all. I liked the way the action picked up at the end. I am thrilled that this is a series and book 2 will be out next month!

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Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for the eARC. This is the first book I have read by Daniel Hurst and it will not be the last! I give this book a solid 4 out of 5.
Darcy is a nurse working with her coworker Pippa with a company that does home nursing visits. They both see a new patient in a nice neighborhood. As soon as Darcy steps into the house she gets this weird feeling that she can't shake. Something is up with this couple. Is there abuse? Is this fraud? Is there something really medically wrong with this woman? Are they faking it? Darcy does everything she can to reveal the truth, but in doing so she reveals the truth and deep dark memories within her own life.

This book took me on a roller coaster for sure. The beginning was confusing in that I could not grasp the occupation of Darcy and Pippa. As the book went on I realized what was happening and why it was so vague. I enjoyed every reveal and suspense moment in this book. The parts where people were in her house when she was not there really got me. As a reader, I am like girl you need better locks on your doors and windows because it is one time too many! Even for her to have the guts to do her nightly walks even after the following. Wow! Couldn't have been me! One time too many, I will be in my house walking on a treadmill or something. Scary! I wish there was more of a closed loop on Eden and Darcy's relationship. It felt very open and questionable on whether their friendship was authentic as the other characters made it out to be.

Slow burn thriller while you get to know the characters and backstory and then the plot starts to accelerate just when I thought I had the answers the next page out that to wrong . The ending was unexpecte and a major twist. This book is a an adictive and nail biting and has had me sitting on the edge. a cliff hanger at everyone chapter ending and wow wow o wow I was not expecting what happened in the end . You never know if u can’t trust the people you know you should be safe to.

3.5 stars
thank you to netgalley for giving me an e-arc! 'the perfect nurse' releases on 01/07/24
in this book, we follow darcy. darcy is a nurse that goes to peoples homes to care for them. with her crisp, white nursing uniform & good law abiding citizen characteristics, on the outside, she looks like the perfect nurse. but what went wrong that lead her to be covered in blood that doesn't belong to her & lead her to frantically burn her nursing uniform?
this book took me a little while to get into properly. i would say the first half was more slow & building up to the plot twists that occurred in the second half of the book. the second half was more much more interesting and kept me on the edge of my seat!
there isn't much i can say without giving away any spoilers but i would definitely recommend going into this blind! i personally think it's much more enjoyable and unpredictable that way!
while the twist in this book was completely unexpected and i didn't see it coming at all, it didn't seem to have that mind blowing element that daniel hurst's other books have? it felt slightly underwhelming! that could very well be because i'm used to his books now. for new hurst readers, i can see how this would be an incredible book to start off with!

I know beach read to some means a summery love story, but I love a good thriller as part of my summer reading.  You know like how the blockbuster movies are always released in the summer.  This one fits the bill for me.

It starts out a little slow as the story is set and then jumps to full speed as it all unravels.  A popcorn thriller at the top of its game.  Is it the most believable book I've ever read? No.  But did it pull me in and entertain me until the very end.  Definitely.  

I didn't really connect with Darcy as an adult who cannot seem to set an alarm and get up.  Then she ends up overly paranoid at just about everything.  But I still wanted to know more about her and the mysterious couple she is charged with helping.  As a reader I knew something didn't add up, but I didn't know what the solution could be.

It is full of twists, which most I did not see coming.  Hurst always writes smart thrillers that take the reader on a ride by pulling me in and then giving me enough to "solve" things.  He then goes in the opposite direction to pull off the switch.  The facts are always right there in front of me yet, I go down the path following the wrong clues.

And it looks like this is the start of a new series and I can't wait to see where this one heads next.

Daniel Hurst returns following The Family Trip and the Doctor's Wife series with THE PERFECT NURSE (#1), the first installment in a new series that promises to deliver the same suspense and mystery that fans have come to love.

Set in Chicago, Darcy, a troubled nurse, seems in a daze with no clue about her past. The plot thickens as she gets glimpses and flashbacks of a frightening past, certain people, a traumatic event, and secrets she possibly needs to keep buried. This twisty new series is sure to keep you on the edge of your seat, craving for more.

Who wants to keep her quiet? Does she know too much?

About...

Darcy, the perfect nurse craves sleep, but she is afraid of the nightmares. She is not sure why she has to rely on sleeping pills every night, which leaves her groggy the next day.

Her co-worker Pippin is lovely, energetic, and always there to help. She arrives at Darcy's house to make her coffee and makes sure she has on her scrubs and is ready for the day.

Darcy and Pippin, two friends and nurses, have a new assignment. They are to provide in-home health care for a woman, Scarlett, who was injured in a fall at her home and left with some brain damage. Her husband, Adrian, cares for her, but he needs a break and thus hires the in-home care nurses.

However, soon, Darcy feels something is off about the couple. Did her husband push the woman? Is the woman scared of her husband? Did she really have an accident? Can she trust her husband? She can never get the patient alone without the husband being around to question the woman. Pippa thinks she is worrying uselessly.

Then Adrian asks her if she would be interested in overnight shifts for extra money. She thinks this might be a way to investigate further and see what is happening behind closed doors. She really gets suspicious when Scarlett tells her to lock her door at night. Then she starts sleuthing. Things are strange? What is going on with this couple? Who are they?

NOTHING OR NO ONE IS AS IT APPEARS.

Just when you think you have it figured out, the author takes a 180-degree turn, and the storyline takes a different direction. This unpredictability gives readers a jaw-dropping twist leading down a secret past that becomes even more sinister. You'll be left in awe, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.

My thoughts...

Daniel is the king of revenge plots, and in THE PERFECT NURSE, a suspenseful, twisty kickoff to a new series, where you have unreliable narrators, nurses, an estranged best friend, a doctor, a neurosurgeon, a patient, an unknown family, memory issues, flashbacks of a haunted past, secrets, and an accident?

What happened in the past that haunts Darcy? She cannot remember, but she gets glimpses, and she is afraid she has broken her duty as a nurse. Or maybe she simply knows the truth, which may be more frightening than death. She is worried this is not over when things begin to surface. She must escape.

Who is Pippin, Adrian, Scarlett, Eden, Melissa, and Laurence?

Is Darcy innocent? Does she know things? Did she witness something terrible? Is forgetting a gift? Instead, she is desperately trying to remember every single detail of her life before the accident.

Who was she trying to run from? Had she left the hospital to work for private in-home care? Getting back her memory may be worse than not knowing. These characters are so intricately woven into the plot that you'll be deeply invested in their stories.

Who is the villain, and who is the victim? Was she a witness and a co-conspirator? Did she participate in a murder? She only knows she is a nurse, an everyday woman, not some evil, callous witch. Is she a perfect nurse?

What is Darcy's dark secret? She needs to run, but she cannot remember half of it. Is she a murderer?

Read to find out, get the cliffhanger, and continue the mystery in this fun and twisty maze of questions in book #2, The Nurse's Lie, coming August 1, 2024. I will be anxiously awaiting to learn more about Darcy and Pippa!

Recs...

THE PERFECT NURSE is recommended for fans of Daniel Hurst and authors Valerie Keogh, Teri Terry, Leslie Wolf, K.L. Slater, and Freida McFadden.

Thanks to Bookouture for an advanced reading review digital copy via NetGalley for an honest opinion.

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Pub Date: July 1, 2024
My Rating: 4 Stars
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