WOW! What have I just read?
Only the best book yet by S E Lynes!
I know I say that with every new book from this author, but really, this book just blew all the others out of the water.
It is fast paced, edge of the seat, jaw-droppingly brilliant and I highly recommend it!!

Kirsty is leaving work after a tiring shift when she spots someone she never thought she'd lay eyes on again, when she approaches him he denies ever knowing her, she's convinced it's him, could the memory of the trauma she went through back then be playing tricks on her imagination or is the boyfriend that vanished without a trace really back, she wants answers and she's determined to get them, but at what cost to her and those she holds dear?

The Perfect Boyfriend is the latest thriller by Lynes, told from the perspectives of Kirsty and Hughie. This is a fast paced read, with short chapters that grabbed me from the first page and didn't let go till the last and I devoured it in a matter of hours. Kirsty was a very clever lady, with an extremely kind heart but boy was she naive! She got herself into so many situations that she could easily have avoided if only she'd been thinking straight, and I do think Dougie could have been a bit more supportive of her theories. Hughie, every time the chapter switched to him, my blood pressure went up and let's just say it was a good job he was fictional because I would have been arrested by now, what a truly horrible man! There were so many twists in this story that I got a crick in my neck from this rollercoaster journey. The easter egg, to find this you will need to have read her first novel Valentina, which I did way back in 2017 so it was a bit of a major hunt for me, but a successful one in the end and, having been there since the beginning, I'm looking forward to my award and drink! Once again Lynes has surpassed herself, especially with that very unexpected ending. Absolute pure genius!!

I’d like to thank Bookouture and Netgalley for the auto approval, I will post my review on Goodreads now and Amazon on publication day.

This book is crazy! I can’t even say anything outside of the synopsis except for adding names. Kirsty and Dougie should be going through the most exciting time of their lives - Kirsty is due to have a baby within the month, and as a midwife, she’s so excited to finally be on the other side in the delivery room.

All of that changes one day, when she sees Hughie Reynolds at the hospital. He’s a new anesthesiologist there, but Kirsty has known him for a long time. They were friends, then dated for awhile when they were in school, but Hughie wanted to have sex and Kirsty wasn’t ready. After she declined his advances, he vanished, just leaving her with a cruel note telling her that he never loved her.

Eleven years later, when she sees him, Kirsty’s first reaction is to hide. Her shock gave her the courage to go up to him and say hello, but Hughie seems confused. He has an English accent, his name is Barry, and he has no idea who Kirsty is. She KNOWS it is him, but everyone ignores her as being hormonal, even when things start happening that don’t seem right…

Then, all I can say is things get wild. The book is written as recordings from a documentary about Kirsty and Hughie, which I thought was fun. The ending had several good twists, and the story itself was a page turner. It is slightly hard to understand the Scottish brogue (no, I didn’t listen to the audiobook, I mean while reading!) but that’s a really small thing. Otherwise, this book was great and very original. 4.5 stars, rounded up.

(Thank you to Bookouture, S.E. Lynes and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review. This book is slated to be released on January 6, 2025.)

I read this in one sitting. Plenty of twists and turns and a surprise ending. Looking forward to the next book by S E. Lynes.

WARNING - DO NOT PICK UP THIS BOOK IF YOU HAVE THINGS YOU NEED TO DO. EATING AND SLEEPING WILL BE IMPOSSIBLE. BREATHING WILL BE DIFFICULT.

Now that I've warned you, and you think you can cope with the utter brilliance that is The Perfect Boyfriend, then grab yourself a copy, a flask of coffee/bottle of wine, snacks, and a duvet and settle yourself in.

Every time I read one of this author's books, and I've been there right from the beginning (apparently, I qualify for an award and a big drink), I say it's her best yet. This is her best yet. Too many twists to keep up with without feeling dizzy and falling over, this book really will keep you guessing until lights out. And the EASTER EGG!! You need to have read Valentina to know what I mean, but it brought a little tear of joy to my eye.

But as much as I love this author and her brilliant, brilliant, pen, I have to give credit (a lot of credit) to Cath, for spotting what led to one of the reveal that really made my eyebrows touch my fringe! Nice one, Cath!

And a final tip.... If you're having surgery any time soon, you might want to foster a good relationship with your anaesthetist. You're welcome.

The Perfect Boyfriend isn't published until January 2025, but you can, and most definitely should, pre order it from Amazon.

Another fabulous read from this talented author.
I really felt for Kirsty, a caring and curious person who is not always believed.
I polished this novel off in two sittings and was rather sorry when i finished.
Excellent story, great characters, five stars from me.
Loved that little twist at the end.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

I read this in one sitting and couldn’t put it down once I started it. The plot was unique and engaging and I was completely invested in all of the characters. It’s the best book by this author so far, and I’d strongly recommend it.

🗓️ Publication Date: 6th Jan 2025.

This book was suspenseful, a pacey page-turner and a thrilling read! My mind is literally blown with that twist it was phenomenal not to mention the other twists throughout the book.

It was genuinely unputdownable and I can’t remember the last time I said that about a book. It had secrets/ lies and everything else in between a perfect read for thrillers fans!

The characters Kirsty and Hughie I wasn’t a fan of Hughie at all, I found him to be horrible in so many ways. Kirsty I felt sorry for as the chapters progressed she felt like she was going mad!

Another fantastic book by S.E Lynes. I’d highly recommend this book to everyone it’s a must read for 2025!

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