The Boyfriend

A new, twisting thriller from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Teacher and The Housemaid!

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. But finally, she hits the jackpot.

Her new boyfriend 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 is dating the guy 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, #1 New York Times bestselling author Freida McFadden proves that crimes of passion are often the bloodiest...

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Published Oct 1, 2024

368 pages

Average rating: 7.43

1,682 RATINGS

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Community Reviews

Anonymous
Jun 25, 2025
8/10 stars
This was so good!! I thought Never Lie was my favorite Freida book, but I think The Boyfriend might be hold that spot now! This book was so entertaining and kept me guessing until the end! Freida is the twist queen and she did not disappoint with this story! This was such a quick read! Highly recommend!!
Mmarostegui
May 16, 2025
8/10 stars
Sydney lives in NY and has seen some dating nightmare men. Then she finds the perfect boyfriend, who works as a doctor at a local hospital. But there's a serial killer out there, who dates his victims before he kills them. Is it her new beaux?
CarrieMonseda
May 06, 2025
I did not see the ending coming.
DaizyGrl
Apr 10, 2025
9/10 stars
VERY easy to listen/read. Slightly slow to start but keeps you hooked. Before you know it, you've been sucked in. Loved this book.
Anonymous
Apr 01, 2025
6/10 stars
First book of 2025 was… meh. Freida, why do you write women like men would? I never connect to the characters in these books. They’re so one dimensional and vapid. I read these books because I can finish them in 4 hours and they’re entertaining enough. I will say the twist in this one was a surprise but I found myself having to force myself through most of it.

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