Wow. I could not, would not put this book down … There are so many twists and turns to this story… A must-read for those who love thrillers with so many turns, you have no idea where you are.

The Perfect Boyfriend by S.E. Lynes is a gripping psychological thriller that takes the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions, building suspense and tension throughout. As my first book from the author, I was hooked from the very beginning, and I'm so thankful to NetGalley for providing me with the opportunity to read the ARC.

The real brilliance of The Perfect Boyfriend, however, comes with its twists. The revelations hit you hard, almost like a tidal wave, altering your perception of everything that came before. It's the kind of story that leaves you reflecting long after you've finished reading, questioning the nature of love, trust, and deception.

In conclusion, The Perfect Boyfriend is a well-crafted psychological thriller with a fast-paced, suspenseful narrative and an unforgettable twist. While the female lead may not always be easy to empathize with, the overall story is captivating, and the ending is absolutely worth the ride. This book is a great introduction to S.E. Lynes' work, and I look forward to reading more from the author in the future.

I enjoyed this audiobook - the narrator was perfect, I've heard her on a few audiobooks now.
The story kept me interested, I wasn't sure how it was going to end and I certainly didn't guess the twist at the end!!
It was very good, had moments of suspense and I wanted to know what was going to happen next.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This gripping psychological thriller explores themes of betrayal, secrets, and the dark complexities of relationships. The story follows a woman Kristy who unexpectedly encounters her high school boyfriend Hughie —the one who disappeared mysteriously years ago. Shockingly, he doesn’t seem to recognise her, setting off a tense and twist-filled journey as she seeks to uncover the truth about his disappearance and his strange behaviour.

Overall it was a bit gripping and in some places it felt dragged, overall a 3-star read!

Thanks to NG, Bookouture Audio and SE Lynes for approving the audiobook ARC in exchange for honest review

This book was so much better than I was expecting!! I thought I had everything figured out about halfway through, and then BAM! I was shocked.

I am really glad I requested this book and was able to preview this book ahead of time! So good!

"The Perfect Boyfriend" is a thriller that follows Kirsty (KK) who is pregnant due to give and works at the hospital and thinks that she spots her high school boyfriend "Hughie". She is convinced that it is him and she approaches him by his name and he acts as if they don't know each other. She finds out that he is an anesthesiologist that works at her place of employment. She decides to look into him more and finds out that the guy she saw has a different name.

Kirsty also helps her neighbor Joan and she ends up missing. Joan has been acting weird before she goes missing and then she is still replying to texts that Kirsty sends but she hasn't seen her. Kirsty becomes worried that something happens to her and she tries to figure out what is going on. This story follows Kirsty and her believing that she saw "Hughie" and wondering what happened to Joan. This book was fast-paced and it felt like there was always something going on. The twists and turns were wild and a few things definitely caught me off guard. Overall, I enjoyed this book and felt that it kept my attention.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC and allowing me to listen to this audiobook for an honest review.

"The Perfect Boyfriend" by S.E. Lynes is a compelling psychological thriller that delves into themes of deception, obsession, and the resurfacing of past relationships. The narrative follows Kirsty, a midwife who, while pregnant, encounters a man she believes to be her high school boyfriend, Hughie—the same boyfriend who vanished from her life years earlier without explanation. Despite his insistence that she is mistaken, Kirsty becomes increasingly convinced of his identity, leading her down a path filled with suspense and unexpected revelations.
The audiobook, narrated by Tamsin Kennard, has been particularly well-received. Listeners commend Kennard's ability to bring the characters to life, noting that her performance enhances the immersive experience of the story. Her portrayal of Kirsty captures the character's determination and emotional turmoil, adding depth to the listening experience.
Critics and readers alike praise Lynes' writing for its engaging and steady pacing, with some noting that while the story may not have the traditional edge-of-your-seat thriller elements, it maintains a level of intrigue that keeps audiences engaged throughout. The dual perspectives offered in the narrative provide a comprehensive understanding of the characters' motivations, adding layers to the unfolding mystery.
Overall, "The Perfect Boyfriend" is a well-crafted psychological thriller that explores the complexities of past relationships and the lengths one might go to uncover the truth. The combination of Lynes' storytelling and Kennard's narration makes the audiobook a recommended listen for fans of the genre seeking a suspenseful and thought-provoking experience.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and S.E. Lynes

A well crafted twisted psychological thriller. This story drew me in from start to finish. Not a great story to listen to while walking the dog alone late at night! Life is moving along and all of a sudden a face from the past appears and claims not to know you. You know you’re right and yet not a single person believes you. Not your husband, your BFF nor the police. They say you can’t be right, your pregnancy hormones are making you a little crazy and letting your imagination get the best of you. Undeterred, Kirsty knows the truth and even though nearing the end of her pregnancy, continues to dig her heels in and investigate. It’s a dark road to the conclusion. Stay for all of it. The narration added to the experience of the story.

I love a book that has you questioning the main characters' sanity through the very end. This psychological thriller had me sucked in from the very first word. The UK narration immediately drew me in, and the dual points of view between the two main characters only intensified the tension that slowly built throughout the story.

This is the first time I've read a story that begins in the second-person point of view and then switches to another. It is a very interesting approach, putting you physically in the story, pulling you in, and making you imagine the acts happening to you.

If you're a fan of gripping, fast-paced suspense, this is the perfect read for you!

Firstly I would like to say thank you for the opportunity to listen to this book.
Unfortunately I did not fully enjoy this book. I felt like there was something missing through the book. Sadly it feel a bit too far fetched

The Perfect Boyfriend by S.E. Lynes and narrated by Tamsin Kennard was another superb book especially as I am a big fan of this author. Every book I have read or listened to have been excellent from start to finish and this one was No different. It was full of twists and turns throughout with brilliant characters and a great story line.

The narratorTamsin Kennard was excellent and I enjoyed listening to The Perfect Boyfriend especially as she used used different accents for every character, she made this audiobook come alive! Superb! she out did herself.

I highly recommend the audiobook, it was brilliant.

Big Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture audio/Bookouture for my ARC.

Good story, it sucked me in and I basically listened to the whole book within 24 hours. I really liked the female main character.

I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook. This one was narrated by Tamsin Kennard, who I have listened to many times. In this book, she has outdone herself. She used different accents, and she was superb.
As much as I loved the book, and was transfixed on the drama, I'm not sure the title 'The Perfect Boyfriend' really fits the story I was given.
I highly recommend the audiobook, it was brilliant.

The Perfect Boyfriend by S.E. Lynes is an easy going and twisty domestic thriller. It really took no time to listen to it. I love Tamsin Kennard as a narrator! I do think it would be nice to have a male narrator added. However, I still enjoyed it. I don't think it's very memorable but it's still an interesting story.

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Sipping thoughts: I would be single for the rest of my life if I had a boyfriend like Hughie. Kristy has spent years wondering what happened to him, and then he returns to her life and trouble ensues. I bet she wished he would have stayed gone. The ending of this book had me shaking my head and wonder and disbelief in a good way.

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Great read. Gripping, shocking, wonderfully written, and well thought out! The audiobook was well done. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to the audiobook. This one was narrated by Tamsin Kennard.

I liked the idea, and while some aspects surprised me (in a good way), some fell flat. There was a lot of build up and information that felt irrelevant and I couldn’t stop trying to figure out why this book is titled the way it is. This one will definitely take you on a ride.

I loved The Perfect Boyfriend - what a great premise and a twisty tale! The audio version was great too. Highly recommended :)

Pretty good, a little wordy. Would recommend. Unreliable narrator? You'll have to read it and find out.

SE Lynes is one of my go to authors and one who I don’t even need to read the blurb before starting any of her books and The Perfect Boyfriend was no exception . This book had me completely hooked from the prologue. Every chapter just kept me wanting more so it was really difficult for me to put down . I loved the alternating chapters between the two main characters . With quite a few twists and turns and some OMG moments this book was one which I wholeheartedly recommend for fans of psychological thrillers. I was delighted to have the opportunity to listen to this via audio and the audio version was excellent with a wonderful narrator .