I only (happily) got the first 100 pages of The Girlfriend but i was already fully intrigued and couldn't put my Kindle down ! By this point you've already figured out that Cherry is toxic and that no good will come from her. I can't wait to get my hands on the end of the book to find out who Daniel will choose : his mum or his new girlfriend ?

4 stars for now : because I don't have a scooby on what's going to happen ! Eeeek !

This 13 chapter excerpt was a delicious tease! Just when you are getting a sense that the girlfriend is hiding much more than an impoverished upbringing, the mother begins with her suspicions. The tension is growing between Mom and Girlfriend, with oblivious Son sharing his adoration for both in the lush setting of St Tropez. The excerpt ends leaving you questioning exactly what the girlfriend's real motives are, and if Mom will be able to expose her for what she truly is. Can't wait to read the rest!!!!!

Wow! I only had an excerpt of The Girlfriend, and I am hooked. I can't wait for the full novel to come out.

Now I've only been granted an excerpt of this novel 'The Girlfriend' from Netgalley so I can't be entirely sure, but from what I have read, this is sure to be a cracker. Already feeling the tension between the mother and the girlfriend, I am so intrigued to read more and will definitely pick this up when it comes out officially.

A wealthy mother’s love for her son knows no bounds. When Daniel meets his girlfriend Cherry, Laura’s instincts are on alert. Laura suspects that the wide eyed Cherry has different intentions. A tragedy turns Laura’s world upsidedown. Daniel is in a coma. Laura share’s Daniel’s passing to Cherry. The lie is told. The fallout is gripping when Cherry discovers the truth.

A chilling tale about a mother’s love and the length she will go to shield her child. At what lengths will you go to protect yours? A compulsive and addictive read. Both female leads are unlikeable but extremely human caught up in basic instinct. The imagery of the French Riviera had me basking in its rich coast. Complex and well written the Girlfriend is going to be a page turner of the summer.

Honestly this is a genre I need to explore more often. I had been hearing and of course seeing the reviews for this riveting read, I just had to get my hands on it and it didn't disappoint. Laura is a loving and doting mom to her young handsome son who will soon be making his way in the world and when he meets the beautiful Cherry, Laura begins to feel that things just aren't right with this reserved young woman. The novel begins setting the pace when we see into this privileged life that Laura and her son Daniel have lived while Cherry not so fortunate begins to stake her claim in Daniel's life making for a taut, suspenseful read as the story unfolds. This was a page turner leaving me wanting more. Thank you NetGalley for granting my wish.

OMG.....totally didn't realize it was just a portion of the book! Picked it up yesterday and literally thought there was a mistake when I hit 100% at the best part. It sucked me in hook, line and sinker! Story is very relatable, characters were real...some likeable and others not so much. Totally addicting read. I would love to see what the writer has up her sleeve ... definitely want to read the final version!

This was so action-packed throughout. There was a new plot twist or shocking event in almost every chapter! This managed to be one of those books that you still think about even when you've put it down. It was brilliant. Frances' writing style is phenomenal. She writes incredibly beautiful and has a really great knack for setting the scene and making you feel like you're a part of the story. I feel like the ending was a slight let down but still a good conclusion to the story. All in all, a fantastic story about what we all dread, getting on with the in-laws.

As this was only an excerpt, I don't feel I have enough information to rate the story.

Couldn't put it down. Twist and turns with page turning suspense!

I hadn't realized that I was only getting the first 100 pages. I can't wait to read the rest. WOW.

Thank you Netgalley for a short extract of this title for an honest review.
Sorry to say that I only got an extract and I didn't really find anything that would keep me interested enough to get the full book.

Daniel, a boy from a rich family is looking for an apartment to buy and he becomes smitten with the real estate agent Cherry, a young woman who seems to be hiding something. The book is only a preview and it ended with Daniel's mom getting suspicious when she discovers something about Cherry during a family trip to their villa in France. Great writing with lots of introspection. This title will surely appeal to fans of L.S. Hilton and B.A. Paris

Well written and suspenseful, the characters were well developed even if they were not necessarily likable.

Daniel is a successful young doctor, Cherry is a not so successful realtor, but when the two of them meet, sparks fly. Daniel’s mother, Laura is a little over protective and unsure of Cherry, but she sees how happy her son is, and allows herself to accept the young woman. But Cherry is up to no good, and it’s not long before Laura sees the truth. It comes down to a battle of wills between two women for the soul of one man. There is no ambiguity here – Cherry is a nasty piece of work and reading this novel is like eating peanuts – you won’t be able to stop

Only had the 100 page preview but to me it seemed to be too long. Couldn't get interested in the characters, they seemed to be so self absorbed and unlikable so I couldn't get into the story.


Thank you to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for the opportunity to preview the first pages.