Disappointing really as felt book was only half written

Received only a sample of this book. Enjoyed the story up until sample ended so can't comment on actual ending. Kept me engaged and I hope to eventually finish the book one day!! Will provide full review on Goodreads once I've read the whole story.

A chilling, thrilling ride. This book was hard to put down!

A fast-paced, gripping book, full of suspense. This was a quick read so far.

This is a psychological British thriller that has two strong women characters that I didn't like. Daniel brings his girlfriend Cherry home to meet his mother Laura. Both these women are shifty with their own agenda at the forefront. Poor Daniel is left clueless.

This is all about a poor girl trying to do well in who she chooses to spend her life with, snd how far she can put herself into the world of money and the freedom it brings.
Cherrie finds Daniel and ingrains herself into his head and family vacation to France.
The story ended abruptly and if it continued would be good to see where else the story goes.

I changed several times in this book about who I felt sorry for and who I was rooting for. Poor Daniel in the middle never had a chance! I enjoyed the book and it was one of those where I wanted to get to the end to find out what had happened but didn't want it to finish as I was enjoying it!

"The Girlfriend" is novel that deals with the generally complicated relationship between the mother of an only son and his girlfriend. Laura is an overprotective mother who has it all mapped out and planned for her son, Daniel. But Cherry, Daniel's new girlfriend was not part of Laura's plan. He seems head-over-heels smitten by her and slowly starts withdrawing from Laura. Cherry is silent, mysterious and secretive. In a quest to understand Cherry better, Laura digs up some unexpected things and now she can't stop thinking about whether Cherry is what she says she is. A wonderful read, filled with page-gripping suspense and an amazing plot.

Excellent story! This book takes the age old story of girl meets boy and turns it completely into something new. Set in London and the surrounding area, this story gives a peek into the elite world and those who are trying so hard to make a new start in it. A thriller without being over the top explicit, this book has just the right amount of spice to keep things interesting!

Based on the excerpt (first 100 pages?) this in no way has enticed me to read the full novel. It's written in a very child-like style and I felt no interest in any of the characters or whatever was beginning as a plotline. Big pass.

100 pages and I am hooked... off to buy the full book to find out what happens 2! Thank you netgalley and the publisher for the sample

It's late, but I had to stay up to finish this -- my heart is pounding and pulse racing so fast that it will be awhile before I sleep. Yes, it was that good. Don't miss this one!

Laura Cavendish loves her 23-year old son, Daniel. He's everything a son should be and they share a particularly close bond. Daniel is going places, he's ambitious and kind, and starting his hospital medical training when his parents agree to buy him an apartment. They are quite wealthy, so money is no object when Daniel goes to a real estate office to look at places. Cherry Laine is a girl with a plan and, as she is showing Daniel the property, sees in him a way out of her embarassing low-budget life. Sparks fly and Daniel brings Cherry to meet his mom. That's when the trouble begins. As Daniel falls under Cherry's spell, Laura senses that something about her is just not quite right. What's a good mother to do when she is worried that her son is making a huge mistake and won't listen? What Laura does in a desperate moment will have far-reaching consequences.

I loved this book! It is told from the points of view of both Laura and Cherry so the reader sees how they react to each other and the way that each rationalizes her own behavior. It's a mom vs girlfriend story in a way, but written so well that the reader is bound to take a side, switch a side. The style creates incredible tension -- the hallmark of a good psychological thriller. The reader knows that the inevitable disaster is coming but isn't sure how it is going to play out. I couldn't help rooting for one of the characters despite her despicable manipulations (not saying which one) to keep Daniel all to herself. Why couldn't the two women just get along?

This is a fabulous debut that you will want to read in one sitting. I can see blockbuster movie written all over it -- has all the essential ingredients. Thank you to Edelweiss and the publisher for the e-book ARC to read and review. Highly recommended.

I cant wait to read the rest of this book! The first 100 pages were SOOOOO good. I am really curious to find out what happens next in the story because I feel like something is on the brink of the storyline right where the sample stopped. Interesting story line with the promise of something possibly creepy, great characters and just a bit of mystery! Great writing and plot!! Looking forward to reading the rest..........

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This is crazy, bazaar and very interesting. A very fast psychological thriller. I'm very disappointed in the ending. I was expecting so much more after the build. I don't know who is crazier. The mom and the girlfriend were equally insane. A very enjoyable read!

Great novel with a little bit of everything! I really enjoyed it. Thank you for "granting my wish!"

I really enjoyed this book - or starter, I was so disappointed when I realised it was going to leave me on a cliffhanger and I cant wait for publication so I can carry on!

An ok read but .......I was surprised by Daniel's rather convenient sudden recovery and that Nicholas remained such a two dimensional figure as his rejection had seemingly been the cause of Cherry's search for a new way out of her life. Strangling a puppy and packaging it up seems a bit far fetched as well as impractical. Also having grown up near Croydon I would like to point out that all towns have areas that are less good than others and it seemed lazy to use it as a symbol of Cherry's negative outlook on her life.

One man. Two women. Neither willing to compromise. One will have him. One will win.

The man in question is Daniel Cavendish, a young man studying to be a doctor. Despite being ridiculously wealthy, Daniel has remained somewhat grounded. He meets Estate Agent Cherry and sparks fly - but his mother, Laura, is unimpressed with his latest squeeze. As things begin to get more serious between Daniel and Cherry, Laura becomes convinced that Cherry has an ulterior motive. Laura takes a huge step and tells a lie.........one that she will live to regret. Cherry has finally found a man who will give her the life she has always wanted, and she'll be damned before she lets his mother get in the way.

This was VERY good. Not many books have the ability to keep me reading past 1 a.m. anymore - this one made me want to carry on into the night. It was well paced, sharp, with great characters - I felt equally sorry for Laura and Cherry at times, they were both doing what they thought was the right thing (I did stop feeling sorry for one of them fairly quick after.....well, you'll know when you read it...). I loved Cherry's mother, I thought she was a brilliant character, and I loved the contrast between her and Laura.

Great read! Looking forward to reading more by this author! Highly recommend!

The Girlfriend by Michelle Frances is a great, dark, fast paced, psychological thriller with lots of twists and turns to keep you guessing till the end.

Daniel an aspiring wealthy doctor to be falls in love with Cherry, a beautiful real estate agent, who dreams of marrying a rich guy. Laura, Daniel’s mother who is a tiger mom and obsessive about her son wants to welcome Cherry in the family with open arms but soon suspects Cherry of ulterior motives. So, begins the fight to gain all of Daniel’s love and attention as none of the woman is ready to give the other an inch.

I really enjoyed reading this book even though none of the ladies were likable. The only character I could sympathize with was Daniel who was caught between two vindictive, manipulative women who would stop at nothing to get what they want. A thoroughly enjoyable book that I would definitely recommend to all psychological thriller lovers.

Many thanks to NetGalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest and fair review.

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