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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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368 pages

Average rating: 7.46

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63 REVIEWS

Community Reviews

jferraro
Jan 27, 2025
9/10 stars
Great book!
Dacia
Jan 20, 2025
7/10 stars
Wow I had to pull myself together and wait a few hours to write this review. This book was started and ended for me within 30 hours and I loved it! I’ve been wanting to get into Freida’s writing and so happy that the audiobook was highly recommended. This may be my first, but it won’t be my last. The twist at the ending was WILDDDD! Literally jaw dropping each page turned. I was so confused why Kevin’s character was in the story. Distractions distractions. And what did he need to tell Sydney?! Some things we’ll never know. Also, Freida had me CONVINCED that I figured out that Slug was Randy and he was the one. What a wild twist there. Also… Jake is so good and what the heck Sydney? Like just report what should be reported to the police like a normal person. And Tom, come on. You were messed up too and I was about to loose it if I heard “pints of blood” one more time lol. Weird fascination right there. But the ending? Aghhh All in all. This was an amazing book. Great writing. Great thriller and true twists at the end. I love it and will recommend this to others
Nataliegh♥️
Jan 19, 2025
9/10 stars
I absolutely ate this book up! I will recommend it to anyone and everyone, did not guess any of it! Was so wrong and mind blown. I honestly feel so bad for some of the characters in the before.
Jenn Queenbee
Jan 16, 2025
9/10 stars
I was not sure at first as appeared to be too violent but glad I stuck with it. If love murder mysteries then this is a good one.
AnnaMc3
Jan 14, 2025
7/10 stars
I recently finished The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden, and wow, what a ride! 😱 The plot twist at the end completely took me by surprise! 🌀 I didn’t see it coming AT ALL. The buildup was so intense, and I was completely hooked the whole way through. The characters were intriguing, and the suspense was killer. 🤯 McFadden really knows how to craft a story that keeps you on the edge of your seat! However, I have to admit… the ending just left me feeling 🤦‍♀️. It was unexpected, but not in a way that felt satisfying for me. I had a different outcome in mind, and the way things wrapped up didn’t quite sit well with me. 😔 Still, it’s clear McFadden knows how to keep readers engaged, and I’m definitely interested in exploring more of her work in the future. 📚✨ Overall, a fantastic read with an amazing twist, but the ending just wasn’t what I was hoping for. 😬 If you love shocking plot turns, this one’s for you—but maybe keep your expectations in check for the final moments. 👀

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