The Boyfriend

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Housemaid comes a pulse-pounding thriller that will make you question everyone you swipe right on.

Sydney Shaw has endured the dating trenches of New York City—the liars, the cheapskates, the mama’s boys. So when she finally meets a man who seems too good to be true, she can hardly believe her luck. He’s a charming doctor with movie-star looks and impeccable manners. He’s everything she’s been searching for.

But as bodies begin washing up along the coast, all belonging to young women who were romanced before they were murdered, Sydney’s fairy tale starts to crack. The police are hunting a killer who uses dating apps to hunt his prey. And suddenly, Sydney can’t ignore the nagging voice in her head asking: Do I really know the man I’m falling for?

Freida McFadden delivers another masterclass in psychological suspense, weaving a cat-and-mouse game where trust is a weapon and love might be lethal. The Boyfriend explores the dark side of modern romance with McFadden’s signature twist-laden plotting and razor-sharp tension. This is a story about obsession, deception, and the terrifying question: What if your perfect match is perfectly dangerous?

Perfect for fans of twisty domestic thrillers and anyone who’s ever wondered about the stranger on the other side of the screen. Just remember—some profiles are worth swiping left on.

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