Another great read from Daniel Hurst. This one had me hooked immediately and I just didn’t want to put this down.
Thanks to Netgalley, the publishers and Daniel Hurst for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion. Recommended!!

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Wow-this is the first book I have read by this author. What a treat full of plot twists and turns, and great characters. It's a recommended read.

2.5! Thank you to my friend Alexis for teaching me about NetGalley and thank you to the author for sending this to me to read :) My first ARC copy how exciting! I've read multiple books by this author, and I was so excited to read a new one and especially one about a nurse since I am one, but this book was just a little bit too all over the place for me. Lots of unexpected plot twists, but also it's almost too much to where it just causes the story line to be chaotic and some character development to really fall short. It would not be the first book by this author that I would recommend but I was happy for the chance to read it!

This is my first book from Daniel Hursts and I have to say I didn’t see it coming at all towards the end of the book. Throughout the whole story did wonders, the way each character was captured was wonderfully done. I usually suspect the “villain” of the story or the “why” and I didn’t suspect it at all with this one. Definitely a lot of twists and entertaining through out every chapter. I highly recommend

This was my first book by this author and it reminds me of reading something similar to F. McFadden. You're not going to get great writing but you'll have a pretty fun time. This was a good popcorn thriller with a few decent twists. Even though I could see some of the twists coming I didn't mind because it was entertaining. I would highly recommend this for a quick read for the beach or a vacation. You'll have fun but won't think about it again after you're finished.

Thank you NetGalley and Bookouture for letting me read an early copy of The Perfect Nurse by Daniel Hurst.

I was torn on how to rate this one. I really struggled at the start of the book but the twists as we got further on definately helped.

I read the first 30% within an hour in one sitting so that goes to show how easy to read it is, but I genuinely struggled to pick it back up again after that. I commented to my wife as I was reading that it felt like this was Darcys first day on earth, that she was learning how to be a human and somehow forgot her life before page 1. That she interacts with those around her in such a tactless manner im not sure how any patient or her family would find it acceptable. In hindsight this makes far more sense.

The twist of her forgetting her life made her actions seem far more understandable, but even then she jumped to conclusions so fast I'm not sure if she lost her logic along with her memories. The actions of most of the characters require a bit of suspension of logic for me too, but after putting that aside it's a pretty good thriller read and I'm glad I powered through and got to the twists.

I really enjoyed this twisty, gripping book and the short chapters made it a quick and easy read. The characters were all a mystery to me at first and had me guessing which, if any of them, were who they appeared to be. I was deeply suspicious of the main character, Darcy the nurse whose behaviour was very odd to say the least but it all became clear, as the story progressed, why she was that way. The twists in this were huge and unexpected and the final scenes were real heart racing stuff! I can't wait for the follow up book that is due out later this year. My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy. This is my honest and voluntary review.

Darcy is a nurse who starts a new role caring for a patient at home after they were in an accident and consequently suffering memory loss. Darcy feels something isn’t quite right and sets it upon herself to find out why.

I haven’t read many Daniel Hurst books but have heard so much about him that I thought it’s about time I read some more. After reading this I am pleased I did and can see why his stories are so popular. I’ll be honest and say I wasn’t sure at first as the first half was a bit slow and I felt like not much happened. I also found some of the interactions unbelievable. but by the half way point the story goes in ways I never expected, explaining some of the off points and I found the rest of the story entertaining.

This is most certainly an easy, twisty read, however some parts are quite unbelievable and the story is a bit disjointed. Although I look forward to reading the second in the series. 3.5 rounded down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.

Daniel Hurst is one of my favorite thriller authors. His books are fun and I love that they are affordable. For less than $1.50, you have hours of entertainment!

That said, The Perfect Nurse was an okay read for me. Here are my thoughts:

* Repeating concepts or things. The first chapter mentioned coffee so much that it was distracting. I kept reading only because I like the author.
* The first twist is too obvious and the second twist wasn't very exciting.
* Okay characters.

While I like the writing style. this story wasn't that intriguing to me.

Thanks for the advance review copy.

3.5 stars rounded to 4.

There are definitely a couple of twists in this book...

A nurse is helping care for a woman who had an accident, but something is not right...there unfolds a couple of storylines that had me guessing!
Perfect quick summer read that will keep you on your toes.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for access to this eARC.

Wow this was another great read from this author whose books are always something a bit different and where you need to expect the unexpected as they have a unique way of writing and love the element of surprise while reading.

Lots of twists and turns in this slow burning psychological drama which is the first in a new series am looking forward to finding out where the story goes next.

The Perfect Nurse is the first book in The Perfect Nurse series by Daniel Hurst, In The book we meet Darcy who lives alone and is a home health nurse. Today she is starting a new job with coworker Pipa. The new client is Charlotte whose husband Adrian hired them but Dorothy find something suspicious at first about Adrian but then about both of them. It doesn’t help matters when she goes out for a walk and a man sees her and is shocked at the side of her but she doesn’t know why and when he starts following her she gets frightened. So a couple of days later when someone breaks in her home she believes it’s him but when she sees him again he doesn’t say who he is but promises are it wasn’t him who broke in. I thought long and hard about how to write this review without giving key plot spoilers away and that is the best I can do. I love Daniel Hearst‘s books but I must admit this one wasn’t my favorite and I have already got book to download it which I am definitely going to read. Having said that the longer I read it the better it got I thought her suspicions of Adrian in the beginning were totally unfounded and didn’t understand at all what made her think that but everything becomes clear the longer you read it and by the end it truly was a Hearst thriller. In the beginning I really was thinking Mr. Hearst lost his mojo but he totally saved it in the end I wish I could say more and trust me if you don’t know the spoilers then try not to when you start this book because they really are worth waiting for. I only gave the three stars because of the not so great beginning but I would still definitely recommend this… I mean it’s Daniel Hurst I want two thank Bookoucher for my free arc copy via NetGalley. Please forgive any mistakes as I am blind and dictate my review.

A nicely twisty novel about a nurse, her patients, and well, no spoilers. This is good popcorn reading perfect for the beach or travel.

From the outline and the first page I thought this be a really good read but the further I got into it, the more the main character Dracy began to annoy me. She instantly starts to see the worse and she just makes me feel uncomfortable and she's a walk over.

I hated Pippa, she's a bully.

This is my first book by this author, and I must say it was a great one!

Darcy wakes up every morning in an extreme sleep deprived state, and her coworker and friend Pippa is her energetic opposite complete with coffee in hand and will help Darcy out before she even drives them both to their work assignments. Both are home health nurses. Their latest assignment has Darcy questioning everything: why are they there, is there more to the story as to why Scarlett is in her current state, did her husband cause the accident?

I first heard about this book on GoodReads, and the synopsis given is somewhat misleading. From reading that alone, I thought it would give me The Housemaid vibes but in nurse form. A nurse was either forced to kill her patient or was given no choice but to kill a patient, and now she has to do it again. The synopsis is really I think from the prologue. You must read the rest.

Well fleshed out characters, twists and turns and surprises I did not see coming, and the last few chapters had me reading until I finished the book. Overall a fantastic book.

I am left speechless! What a phenomenal read! Talk about plot twists, unreliable characters, and an ending I never saw coming! This book initially started off slow for me. I kept on reading knowing in my heart it just had to pick up and it definitely did. This book was such an enjoyable read. I rated this book 4 stars because of the slow start but the ending is totally worth the wait!
This is an ARC which I received thanks to @netgalley and @bookouture 🙌🏼 This book releases July 1, 2024 and that’s not it…. There will be a book ✌🏼 The Nurse’s Lie which will be released on August 1, 2024!
Quick Summary: Darcy is a nurse for a private company that provides home health care. While Darcy is struggling with things going on in her own life, she continues to show her patients a perfect nurse. Darcy cares deeply about her job and her patients. It is truly her passion! However while she is caring for a new patient things start to go awry. Darcy seems to think someone is lying to her. Is being the perfect nurse always best? Is someone lying to Darcy? How much does Darcy love her job?

This is my first Daniel Hurst book and I found it enjoyable. This was a relatively easy read and it held my interest throughout.

The Perfect Nurse Daniel Hurst

5 stars

Wow what a book. I absolutely loved this book and read it in a few days.

Darcy Miller is a qualified nurse and is now working with a couple, Scarlett and Adrian Hoffman in their home, going there every day with her colleague, Pippa Simpson. Scarlett had had a fall in her kitchen and is now brain damaged. Her memory is very limited and fluctuates between remembering her husband and two daughters occasionally to not remembering anything at all. She remains in her bed for most of the time but, right from the start, Darcy thinks that she is faking her illness although she cannot fathom out any reason why this should be happening. Her husband seems completely devoted to her and shows Darcy all the ways that he has tried to make her better.

The book really begins when the truth is revealed about the Hoffmans and Darcy herself but you need to read the book to discover the reason. Not only was the plot brilliant, the book is well written and makes you race through it to discover what finally happens. The ending is unexpected and even better, it ends on a cliff-hanger and there is a follow-up available to read immediately. Needless to say I have requested this book to review and have now received it, I cannot wait to carry on the story and I would recommend this book highly.

Karen Deborah
Reviewer for Net galley

I tried to read and enjoy this book I really did but I just could not get into the writing! I have read books by Daniel Hurst before and enjoyed them,but it was almost like this was written by someone else! He would repeat himself a lot - he kept saying something doesn’t feel right then go on to talk about something else then next paragraph this doesn’t feel right - then again and again. The writing was very methodical and bland. There are also things that the main character does that a nurse would
Not do - she would not hug the patients husband that she literally just met and promise to be a shoulder for him to cry on. She would be more focused on her patient.
Thanks to netgalley for providing me with an advanced reader copy all opinions are mine. Sorry Mr Hurst I like your other books though!

Picture this, you are a nurse and alongside your best-friend/co-worker, venture to a new client and her husband. What first views as a devastating accident, quickly leaves you questioning everything and everyone. You don't know who you can trust.

This book was a ROLLERCOASTER! When I tell you, there is no possible way of figuring out this twist, you deserve a medal if you do! I was surprised to see the big twist occur 50% through (Daniel, I WAS NOT expecting that) and it had me questioning where the story could possibly go.

I loved the intensity of the plot, the drama and constant questioning of all characters.. you simply do not know who to trust in this story.

As a fellow lover of Daniel Hurst' writing, once again he writes a psychological thriller with an enjoyable writing style, with short chapters and fantastic pacing. Better yet, it is the first in a new series of books with this novel THE PERFECT NURSE (#1), releasing on July 1st and The Nurse's Lie (#2) releasing on August 1s this year!

Not to forget that they will also both be available using the kindle unlimited subscription!

It goes as no surprise that I rated this book a 5 stars and highly recommend it.
Let me know if you intend on picking it up! :)