The Boyfriend

This book had many unexpected twists and a great plot. It was very well written with great character development. I did not see the ending coming. I would highly recommend this book. I will be checking out Freida MaFadden's other books.

‘24 - 4 STARSDESCRIPTION : She's looking for the perfect man. He's looking for the perfect victim. Sydney Shaw, like every single woman in New York, has terrible luck with dating. She's seen it all: men who lie in their dating profile, men who stick her with the dinner bill, and worst of all, men who can't shut up about their mothers. Until she meets Tom. Tom is utterly perfect. He's charming, handsome, and works as a doctor at a local hospital. Sydney is swept off her feet. Then the brutal murder of a young woman―the latest in a string of deaths across the coast―confounds police. The primary suspect? A mystery man who dates his victims before he kills them.  Sydney should feel safe. After all, she has Tom, the man of her dreams. But she can't shake her own suspicions that the perfect man may not be as perfect as he seems. Because someone is watching her every move, and if she doesn't get to the truth, she'll be the killer's next victim. A dark story about obsession and the things we'll do for love.REVIEW :New author for me in late 2022 and I’ve read 11 books so far by this “quick-read” author. The Housemaid is Watching ‘24 - 4 Stars), The Teacher (‘24 - 3 Stars), The CoWorker (‘23 - 3 Stars), One by One (‘20 - Read ‘23 - 4 Stars), The Perfect Son (‘19 - Read ‘23 - 4 Stars), Ward D (‘23 - 5 Stars), The Housemaid’s Secret (‘23 - 5 Stars), The Inmate (‘22 - 3 Stars) and The Housemaid (‘22 - 5 Stars) and Never Lie (‘22 - 4 Stars).Story jumps right-in and has be guessing who “Tom” is in the before n after chapters. Very interesting and fast paced. Kept my mind active the entire story to the very end. Twisty.

Sydney Shaw is looking for the perfect man but may have found the perfect victim instead. She is dating a charming doctor but becomes suspicious when a series of murders occur, with the victims all having dated their killer. Sydney is unsure if her boyfriend is as perfect as he seems and fears she may be the next target.Ah, finally! This is exactly what I've been waiting for. The latest books were okay, but I'm still not entirely sure who wrote them. However, this book is more like the Freida we all know and love!The pace of this book was incredibly fast paced, making it easy to binge read with some serious twists and turns. By about 60% of the way through, I thought I had it all figured out! But, as typical of Freida, she leads you to believe you know what's going on, only to hit you with a whole new unexpected twist. I don't want to give too much away, but trust me, you will love this book! Especially if you enjoyed Freida's older works, as this may become your new favorite.Don't walk, run to get your hands on this book! It's perfect for the holiday season - dark, suspenseful, and impossible to put down. I devoured this book in half a day, and I am confident it is now my new favorite from my favorite author. I hope you love it as much as I do.Enjoy!

This story starts with Sydney going on what could be called the worst first date of all time. The guy she met on a popular dating app looks nothing like his profile photo, he makes her split the bill, pressures her to drink, and then answers a call from his mother on their date. And then he's aggressive when Sydney doesn't want to kiss him, or go on another date.But a mystery man comes to her rescue but then disappears back off into the night. Until weeks later, she's on another date and runs into her mystery man again. Things take a different turn and they start dating. Until certain pink flags start popping up...So Sydney's character drove me a little crazy. She's 34 years old and it seems like her whole life revolves around dating. Yes, that could be how the story is written and we just don't learn more about her. But I think the other thing that drove me nuts about Sydney is that I know Sydney's in real life, and I immediately thought of these people and how much their behavior drives me nuts. Just the sort of laser focus on dating and weddings and having kids and it's like everything else barely exists. *As a caveat, you should do exactly what you want in life, but sometimes I feel like people sort of miss the forest for the trees when they do this*.Tom is the other POV we see in this story and we're seeing his past: from his first love, Daisy, to his father's death, to the mysterious happenings in his hometown.I know Freida McFadden is known for her big twists and I'd say this one was done quite well. I had suspected it to some extent just because some things were too obvious; kind of like in CSI when they aggressively interview the first person 10 minutes in; you know it CAN'T be them since there's another 40 minutes of the show left.I would definitely recommend this story if you're looking for a popcorn thriller that's an easy read, and fast paced. There isn't a massive amount of character development, but the story moves quickly and this one is a quick read that will leave you wondering what the hell just happened.

This book is worth the read. It was full of suspense & twists. The ending was a shocker, my favourite kind. I really enjoy this author & look forward to reading more of her books.

This author always pulls me in from the first page. It’s a suspense and the main character’s commentary is usually light hearted, comical and fun. All in all a great read for a rainy weekend.

I started with Never lie from the author and went on to the next , the boyfriend. It was an amazing book for any one who enjoys a twist even at the last minute, even when you think you have figured it all out, it comes when you least expect it. But the book grounds us in a reality from how different characters react finally according to my pov. Perhaps an optimistic reader would have expected 'the boyfriend' to finally find happiness, I mean he does in his own way, I think, but this is also why I think the book ground us in a reality that says there are some things in life, some bonds for better or worst we can't easily get rid of and we all are not capable of overcoming it. Some of us just dive more into the depths.

The Boyfriend—now this is a book packed with surprises! What starts as a light, slow-burnish rom-com quickly takes a dark, bloody turn. Sydney Shaw, like many single women in New York, is no stranger to dating disasters—she’s met men who lie on their profiles, men who disappear when the bill arrives, and even the type who can’t stop talking about their mothers. But finally, she’s hit the jackpot with her new boyfriend, a charming, handsome doctor. Sydney is completely swept off her feet.Then, the brutal murder of a young woman—the latest in a string of coastal killings—shocks the city. A mysterious man, known for dating women only to murder them, is the prime suspect. Sydney should feel safe with her dream boyfriend, yet suspicions begin to grow. What if he’s not as perfect as he seems? As blood-soaked revelations keep coming, tension escalates, and Sydney realizes someone may be watching her every move. 👀 She must uncover the truth before it’s too late—or she might be the killer’s next victim. The suspense builds until an absolutely jaw-dropping ending that left me stunned!This book is pretty much perfect for spooky season—spooky, bloody, and guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat!

This is the best one yet! I was not ready for the twist! A real page-turner that I was desperate to find out who the baddie was! Great!