This book has all of the mystery and plot twists to keep you on the edge of your seat, but as a literary girl, I struggled with the spelling errors and grammatical mistakes. Hoping the editors fix this before the publishing date, this is going to be a great read!

I must say that halfway through this book, I was struggling to stay engaged with it, because it took a while to pick up, but once it started, boy did it start. The twists and turns keep you guessing, and I kept guessing wrong.

You follow Darcy, a private care nurse who specializes in memory loss. She is sent to the home of Scarlett and Adrian, but something feels off immediately, Darcy can’t quite place it, but something is wrong. As the story goes on, Darcy finds out that Scarlett is actually very healthy, and not sick, or confused at all.

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#BookReview for #ThePerfectNurse by @dhurstbooks @bookouture with thanks to @NetGalley

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The perfect nurse was a twisty #read albeit sometimes fairly predictable.
At times, I honestly thought the #book was not going to be for me, managing to be just one step ahead and guessing what was to come a beat to fast… although that being said it did not take it away from the great story telling.

I wasn’t the biggest fan of the main character Darcy, from the start… there was something about her I couldn’t put my finger on… something I just didn’t trust and my gut was right. Although I still wasn’t enthralled by her, by the ending I certainly found some connection to her especially as the twists kept rolling and I found myself unable to keep up, but also unable to stop myself from putting the book down.

I really enjoyed this read, and will definitely be #reading more books from this author!!

Firstly let me start by saying Daniel Hurst is a fantastic author who nails the Psychological thriller genre and he has done it once again with The Perfect Nurse.
I really enjoy Hurst's style of writing, he draws you right into the story keeping you on the edge of your seat with the story flowing wonderfully. I really struggled to put this one down.

Like Hurst's previous books The Perfect Nurse is full of brilliant twist and turns with one truly unpredictable twist that will leave you reeling. I loved the characters that were all well written & well developed, I particularly loved Darcy, she was a very complex character and witnessing her struggles, paranoia and fear made this a real page turner.

The Perfect Nurse was an addictive, dark & thrilling read, a must read for lovers of Psychological Thrillers.

I wasn’t that enthusiastic about the twist in this book, it could be because the story was so slow and repetitive. The mystery part wasn’t that thrilling or surprising. It didn’t make me lose my shit at all! I was kinda hoping more from this one, from the title and blurb but alas! I tried to enjoy it but some parts just didn’t sit right with me and I’m actually bummed. Although the middle part managed to improve however that didn’t last long :(

The Perfect Nurse
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Author: Daniel Hurst

I requested a digital advanced readers copy from NetGalley and Bookouture and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.

Synopsis: My name is Darcy, I’m your nurse and I’m here to help you.’ I repeat the words I’ve said so many times. Except this time, I don’t mean it…

If you saw me walking down the street, you’d think I was pretty ordinary – I wear the typical crisp, white nursing uniform, my hands are scrubbed clean and you’d have no reason to believe I was anything other than a good citizen. A good nurse.

But looks can be deceiving. You shouldn’t trust me – because I don’t even know if I can trust myself.

Now I stare at the reflection in the mirror – dark smudges under my eyes and blood on my hands – listening for the sound of police sirens. Because the truth is I had to do something terrible. I broke all the rules a nurse should follow. I wanted someone gone so badly. And now they’re dead because of me.

I’m looking over my shoulder everywhere I go because I’m sure someone knows my secret. Then when my home is broken into I know one simple truth: this isn’t over yet… It’s only the beginning. The police are the least of my worries now. But to save myself, am I going to have to kill again?

My Thoughts: This is the first book in The Perfect Nurse series. This was an intense, compelling psychological thriller that definitely kept me on my toes! Hurst is a master storyteller and really has solidified himself in the thriller genre. The only thing you can always 100% expect is unpredictability. The story opens with a bang, Darcy has blood on her hands but she has no memory how it got there, only that she had to have done something terrible. Darcy and her best friend, Pippa, has an assignment to care for this wealthy woman who had a terrible fall and now suffers from memory loss. Darcy is intrigued on how her accident occurred and starts to slowly investigate. This is a slow burn that starts off slow but I promise you, it heats up fast.

The story is narrated by Darcy, in her POV. Darcy has always wanted to care for people, which is why nursing is her true calling and she excels in this role. Darcy is an unreliable narrator, yet you cannot help to want to connect with her. We have a few vital characters, Darcy and Pippa, and then the wealthy couple, Andrew and Scarlett, with a two other minor characters later in the story. The characters were well developed, were mysterious, secretive, and creatively curated. The author’s writing style was complex, twisty, suspenseful, and unpredictible. The author built up the characters in a slow burn manner, curating them throughout the storyline. The plot was delivered in layers. The detail of each twist was carefully crafted to deliver maximum shock value. The ending was perfect for this story. I will say a little disbelief will need to occur, but the best fiction books has us suspend belief to enjoy a roller coaster of twists. I am an avid reader of thriller and romance books. I can usually theorize what is going to happen and most of the time, I am close but I did not get it right in this storyline.

I love Hurst books and will go in blindly. I have found his books are best that way. This was compelling, captivating, gripping, and keeps on the edge of your seat. The second book in the series was just released and I cannot wait to red it (or more likely listen to it). The third book will be released at the end of the year. If you love Freida McFadden or Shari Lapena, you will love Daniel Hurst. Available on KU. I highly recommend picking up today! I also recommend picking up The Doctor’s Wife series, another set of unstoppable heart-pounding reading!

The book started off slow but then really picked up and I was obsessed! The twist in the middle totally shocked me and I didn't see it coming at all.

My first book my this author and I’m excited to read more! I would call this a popcorn thriller! I was entertained but it was a little over the top and kinda slow at some points.

This is the 1st book in the series. This one was unrealistic , but thats ok, I dont mind that. I did find that it dragged on a bit . The fact that I have read some of his books and loved them it didnt bother me at all.

I’ll start this review by pointing out that I loved the first half of the book more than the second. I’m trying to keep it spoiler free- the plot revolves around Darcy, who a nurse with seemingly very little recollection of her life before she had an accident. We then meet Scarlet and Adrian that are a sketchy couple. Darcy is immediately intrigued and tries to solve their mystery along with her friend, Pippa.
The thriller aspect was interesting and I liked the suspense involving Adrian. However, as soon as things started to go down I begun to dislike our main character. Maybe that was the author’s purpose, too. She was too rushed and panicked to see the facts and she trusted the wrong people. Overall, it was a good palate cleanser.

Daniel Hurst's novel, The Perfect Nurse, follows Darcy as she begins a new job caring for a wealthy woman who has a brain injury. From the beginning it is clear that Darcy has made some mistakes in her past that are casting a shadow on her new role. The novel weaves a sense of unease and tension as Darcy grapples with her doubts about her employer, despite her friend Pippa telling her there is nothing to worry about....until it becomes clear that there is.

This was my first book by Daniel Hurst and I was impressed. The narrative kept me on edge with twists that continually upended any predictions I had made. While the novel does take a bit of time to build momentum, the slower burn adds to the tension and anticipation - in fact, the slow progression helps ensure that the plot twists are satisfying and surprising.

Overall, this narrative was a captivating read for people who like suspenseful psychological thrillers. If you enjoy stories where nothing is really as it seems, then this one is definitely worth your time!

Thank you to NegGalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read and review this ARC.

This is the first book in The Perfect Nurse series.

What has Darcy gotten involved in, and can Pippa come to her aid to help her remember what happened?

Great story that has twists and turns from the start. I can't wait for the next book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC in return for my honest review.

Normally enioy Daniel Hursts books and i'm not saying i didnt enjoy thos one once i got into it but even though the first page hooked me i found it a bit slow of a build up for me and i had too try a few times too get into it.

I tried to read it but it just doesn't hold my attention. it's me problem, not the book. I will give her another chance. (3 stars cause i don’t know which it will be When read)

It’s hard to review this one without giving too much away. This book didn’t have the same feel as Daniel’s other books. This was a little slow and it had some loose ends that were not answered. One example is why was Darcy told to lock her door? This was not explained and had no reason for it. Also, the characters were not really likeable and I had no vested interest in them.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for my digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

The Perfect Nurse starts out with a bang and builds on that. I thought the story was going one way and boy was I surprised when a huge twist occurred. This book is a fantastic start to a new series by Daniel Hurst. Darcy is a home nurse that has major problems with her memory due to a car accident. She's fine in the short term dealing with patients, but can't remember her parents, her childhood, etc. When Darcy starts being followed and someone breaks into her house she knows she's in trouble. Someone knows what happened in her past, but Darcy can't remember.

Will Darcy's nursing partner at the new job be able to help her? Pippa is a good friend and nurse. She picks Darcy up every morning and drives her home after work. Darcy doesn't have a car and can't drive with her issues. Darcy is worried to be honest with Pippa because she doesn't want to lose her friendship and her job. Is the new patient really dealing with a brain injury? At times she seems so lucid. Does she know something? Why does her husband make Darcy nervous?

Will Darcy find out who's following her and why? Will she be able to discover who's been breaking into her house? Will her memory come back at all? Does this have to do with something she's forgotten? This book is a quick read as you can't put it down. I rate The Perfect Nurse 4 stars with a high recommendation. I'd like to thank NetGalley and Bookouture for an advanced copy of The Perfect Nurse in exchange for a fair review. The book is available now and if you want a book with a twist this is the book for you! #ThePerfectNurse

This is another enjoyable, entertaining read from Daniel Hurst. Although the plot was slightly slow initially, I was always interested in how the story was going to play out. The protagonist intrigued me and kept me invested as secrets were revealed. The first twist totally caught me off guard. It was completely unexpected and masterfully ignited future twists that led to the shocking conclusion. I am looking forward to reading the next installment in this series. Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture for my copy.

Suspense! YES! Couldn’t put it down! Author Daniel Hurst so easily hooks his readers with unstoppable anticipation!

This novel was a tight knit, action packed thrill of a read! Loved Hurst style as he kept you guessing even when he revealed some truths. But were they? Darcy, a nurse to a dying woman had a gut feeling about the patients husband and even such an uneasy feeling being in their home. Along side Pippa, another nurse, they questioned themselves against their instincts. Secrets, histories and a sketchy memory will cascade you down the rabbit hole of Darcy Miller!

It’s concise, unpredictable and a little unnerving. A pretty quick read at 280 pages, nice change of pace and thoroughly entertaining!

The ending was a bit abrupt but it’s where Hurst wanted it to go ….with good reason…. More to come! I’ll pick up the next one just for this reason alone, I need to know what happens next…

Great read by Daniel Hurst. Thanks to @bookouture @danielhurst @netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review! All opinions and reviews are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Darcy is a nurse who works with patients who want to stay at home to heal instead of lying alone in a hospital bed. Darcy and her best friend Pippa are hired to take care of Scarlett, an lady in her mid fifties who suffered a traumatic brain injury when she slipped and fell on her marble floors. As they pull up the mansion on their first day of taking care of Scarlet, Darcy and Pippa are looking forward to this new adventure. It doesn't take long for Darcy to become suspicious of the husband, did Scarlet really fall on her own? As Darcy starts to do some investigating, bizarre things start to happen in her own personal life. Someone broke into her house during the night and she is absolutely certain she was being followed while walking home. Why does no one believe her. What is really going on? Stay tuned......it was totally unexpected....Enjoy!!!

I’ve read quite a few Daniel Hurst books and always really enjoy them. I loved this book, it was full of surprises and I would definitely recommend it.

Darcy is a nurse who works for a private nursing company and provides care for people in their homes. Her colleague Pippa has to wake Darcy up every day and make her coffee while Darcy gets organised for work. Darcy is grateful to Pippa for her help but gets tired of Pippa always asking her if she is okay.

Darcy and Pippa go to work for a couple called Adrian and Scarlett - Scarlett has brain damage after a fall at home and has huge problems with memory loss. From the minute they enter the house Darcy has a feeling of unease and senses that there is something untoward going on in the house. She also has doubts about the cause of Scarlett’s accident.

This book was full of twists and turns and every time
I thought I knew where it was going it took me by surprise again.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A medical thriller with twists you won’t see coming! Daniel Hurst knocks it out of the park with ‘The Perfect Nurse’. The nurse in question is Darcy who has been recently assigned to take care of a patient named Scarlett who has advanced dementia. As Darcy’s friend and fellow nurse Pippa drives her to their first day with the new patient, Darcy feels a sense of foreboding that tells her something isn’t quite right about the house they pull up to or the man and wife inside.

Despite her ongoing battle of sleeping without medication and not being able to shut her brain off at night, Darcy feels like there is something more to Scarlett’s story and takes it upon herself to start investigating. Just when she is convinced that Adrian is not who he seems and he may be the one responsible for his wife’s accident; a shocking twist takes the story down a whole new path. Everything Darcy thought she knew rapidly brings to a whole new light. All the crazy things happening in Darcy‘s life must be explained by the face of a man she recognized in the street days before. Soon her and Pippa work together to find the mysterious man that can hopefully fill in the puzzle pieces around Darcy‘s memory loss.

Once Darcy finds this mystery man, she realizes that memory loss is the least of her worries. The flashbacks of her past become vividly clear when Darcy is in the fight for her life. The story ends abruptly once Darcy realizes she needs to put her pass behind her once and for all, and make a fresh start somewhere else.

Daniel Hurst is a very good writer. His stories are engaging and keep you turning the page. I read this one in less than a day and never grew board with the story until the very end. The abrupt ending and predictable outcome were a little disappointing, but overall I really enjoyed the book. I did not think too hard trying to keep up and Hearst leaves no stones unturned. After all the build up in the story, the ending seemed rushed And unless there is plans for a second book, I’m not sure Darcy’s story will ever feel properly wrapped up. Regardless this is a solid four star book.