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Review for 'My Daughters Boyfriend' by Daniel Hurst.



Read and reviewed via NetGalley for Daniel Hurst, Bookouture publishers, Bookouture Audio and Bookouture anonymous



Publication date 3rd June 2023.


This is the third book I have read by this author. I have also read 'The Doctor's Wife' and 'The Holiday Home' which I would also highly recommend!!



I was originally drawn to this book by its stunning eye catching cover and intriguing sounding synopsis and title. The synopsis stated that this book is "An utterly gripping psychological thriller that will keep you up all night from the author of the number one bestselling novel The Doctor’s Wife. If you love Gone Girl, The Night She Disappeared and The Perfect Couple, you’ll be hooked by My Daughter’s Boyfriend." I am a huge fan of 'Gone Girl' so am looking forward to seeing if this lives up to this statement. I am also a HUGE fan of Daniel Hurst after reading his 'The Doctor's Wife' and 'The Holiday Home' and if this book is even half as good as they are was it is guaranteed to be a page turner! I must admit I was also biased due to the publisher being Bookouture. I have yet to read a book published by Bookouture that I haven't enjoyed. Hopefully this won't be the first... Watch this space! (Written before I started reading the book).



This novel consists of a prologue, 34 chapters and an epilogue. The chapters are short to medium in length so easy to read 'just one more chapter' before bed...OK, I know yeah right, but still just in case!



This book is based in Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇲 and England🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿, UK 🇬🇧.



This book is written in first person perspective and the protagonists are Ellie and Dawn. The benefits of books written in first person perspective are as long as they are well written it makes you feel that you are being spoken to by the protagonist and it can create more of a bond between yourselves and them. If there are several protagonists you also get to see more of what is going on.

Well done Daniel on yet another absolutely heart racing and page turning psychological thriller!!!


AN ABSOLUTELY INTRIGUING, THOUGHT PROVOKING, UNPUTDOWNABLE HEART RACING AND EXPLOSIVE BOOK THAT WILL KEEP YOU UP LATE AT NIGHT UNTIL YOU TURN THE LAST PAGE!!


Wow!!! This book is fantastically written and had me hook, line and sinker from beginning to end. The descriptions were so in depth and vivid that the hair on my arms was standing on the ends and my heart was pounding throughout. The synopsis, title and cover were perfect for the storyline.



Another HUGE success by the extremely talented Daniel Hurst!! Daniel is one of those extremely talented authors who has written so many books but yet each one I have read has been just as gripping,unique and explosive as the next!! How he does it I have no idea but whatever you are doing Daniel, keep doing it!!! I absolutely loved this unique page turning explosive page turner. I was absolutely absorbed throughout this psychological thriller. It is filled with tension, drama, family, suspense, lies, deceit, romance, love, and omg the twist!!! I DID NOT see the twists coming at all and there were more than one!!! Just when I think everything had been worked out and things were settling down BOOM there was another bombshell!! A MASSIVE CONGRATULATIONS Daniel!! It is getting harder and harder to shock me but by God you did that over and over and over!!! What an ending!!! One of the most gripping unputdownable nerve wracking psychological thrillers I have EVER read!!! You have one hell of a talent and I cannot wait to get hold of your previous and future books in this series. I cannot remember the last time I was so hooked by a book but you managed that big time!!! I loved that the book is told from different perspectives and each of their stories/chapters were perfectly weaved together to show us everything that is going on and how each of the characters are thinking and feeling throughout. The storyline is filled with shocks, suspense, tension, deceit, and everything you could ask for in a psychological thriller!!. There was so much going on and it was very fast paced and kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. The surrounding atmosphere was absolutely perfect and the narrative ensures you are completely absorbed into the storyline with the characters coming to life all around you thanks to Daniel's evocative writing skills and Tamsin and Harrie's amazing narratives. If you are ever in a reading slump then any of Daniels books are guaranteed to pull you out of it!!!! I lost count how many times I had funny looks shouting out don't do it as I was walking on the school run listening to this amazing book!! Meeting someone you have been talking to on the net is never the best of ideas. Meeting someone you met on the net and when that lives in another country is definitely NOT a good idea at all!!! However, that is exactly why Ellie does!!! Ellie has been talking to Daryl who lives in America online. Ellie is working in a dead end job and living with her mum Dawn. Dawn also hates her job but has to stick with it to pay the bills after her husband died. When Daryl invited Ellie over to the USA to meet him and even paying for her Ellie can't resist. Dawn is more reluctant but agrees if she goes with Ellie. When Darryl and his Dad Harvey pick them up from the airport Dawn starts noticing an abundance of missing woman posters and later finds a photo of Darryl with one of them after he denied knowing her. Is Darryl telling the truth? Are Dawn and Ellie in danger? Does Harvey know more tis making out? To find out the answer to these and many more questions that you will ask yourself while reading this amazing rollercoaster ride then grab your copy today!!!! This book is absolutely addictive and I read it in one sitting. I absolutely loved the cliff hanging explosive twist at the end that leaves you wanting more! It kept me on the edge of my seat, biting my nails with my heart absolutely pounding throughout especially at the end! I really am looking forward to the next book by this extremely talented author. A gripping, all consuming addictive page turner!!!


Clear your schedule before you start as I read this in one sitting as I could not put it down!! Practically every chapter ended on a cliff hanger so no way could I put it down!! Absolutely hooked!! I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie!!!!


This is one of the few books that I have listened 100% on Audiobook. If I listen to a book on audiobook I usually also read the physical book between but for the second time I listened to the whole book and I was impressed! I must say a HUGE congratulations to the narrators Harrie Dobby and Tamsin Kennard who both did an absolutely amazing job bringing this story and the characters to life. I have previously listened to Kathryn Croft's 'The Suspect' and Sheryl Browne's 'Her First Child' on audiobook that are also narrated by Tamsin Kennard and I would highly recommend listening to or reading them both as they are both fantastic page turners from another two great authors!! I would listen to it and this book in the car and while walking at any opportunity. I'm not only looking forward to reading more books by Daniel but also to listening to more books narrated by both Harrie and Tamsin!

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The characters were all strong and realistic and thanks to Daniel's absolutely fantastic writing skills and Tamsin and Harrie's amazing narrative skills they all come to life when you are turning the pages. My heart went out to Dawn for what she went through and what happened to her when she lost her husband. She is an amazing mother, likeable character and strong woman. Dawn is extremely hard working and has been worn down by life and her daughter Ellie. As much as I liked Dawn the opposite was true with Ellie and I found her to be a completely spoilt brat. She is 24 going on 13 and OMG she drove me absolutely mad with her attitude!!! She is immature, rude, blames her mother for everything, demanding, contributes nothing to the house and arrrggghhh I could go on!!! She really is a despicable character!!! Now, normally when I dislike a character I struggle to enjoy the storyline but with Daniels fantastic writing skills he always manage to put unlikeable characters in such fantastic storylines that you can't help but be addicted to the book regardless of how you feel!!! Both Tamsin and Harrie were perfect to portray the voices of each character helping me like or dislike the characters even more! I will stop here as I will give too much away if I say anymore and I really don't want to spoil it for future readers so I wont say anything else and let other readers make their own minds up about how they feel about the characters.. Regardless of whether you love or hate the characters they all worked perfectly together to make this an addictive and explosive storyline!!


This is exactly why you are one of my favourite male authors Daniel! An absolute must read author!! I cannot wait to read all your previous and future books!! Here's to your next success 🥂


Overall an absolutely heart racing, suspense filled, unputdownable addictive page turner psychological thriller filled with twists with a shocking ending!!



Genres covered in this book include Women's Psychological Fiction, Family Life Fiction, Murder Thriller, Mystery, Thriller, Women's Literary Fiction, Women's Crime Fiction, Suspense, Women's Psychological Thriller, Romantic Suspense, Mystery, Suspense, Crime, Thriller & Mystery Adventures, Psychological Fiction, Crime Fiction and Psychological Thriller amongst others.




I would recommend this book to the fans of the above as well as fans of 'Gone Girl', 'Behind Closed Doors', 'The Housemaid', 'The Night She Disappeared', 'The Perfect Couple', Shari Lapena, Karin Slaughter, Melinda Leigh, Kendra Elliot, Lisa Regan, Paula Hawkins, Lisa Jewell, Gillian Flynn, Freida McFadden, Rachel Abbot and anyone who loves an explosive ending!!!




249 pages



This book is just 99p to purchase via Amazon which I think is an absolute bargain for this book!!!



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Enjoyed listening to this book!
Narrator was great.
Storyline great.
I predicted that Daryl was the killer and not his dad.
However was shocked by the revelation at the end.
Ellie’s character was very naive and pathetic which annoyed me as she’s suppose to be 24 not 18 but then it wouldn’t have worked if she hadn’t been so naive and childish.
Dawn was brilliant and she is how I would be as a parent when my children are older! Very realistic representation of a parent!

audiobook
I loved this one. The suspense built and twisted. The author established the creepiness of the situation from the beginning. I just sat on the edge of my seat waiting for something to happen. It was pretty obvious what was going on and allowing the thriller to unfold was completely engrossing. I wanted to continue listening. I could have listened to this in one sitting.
Great character development, believable dialogue, truly scary atmosphere.
I would read/listen to this author again.
Recommended to anyone who loves a good thriller.
Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

My Daughter's Boyfriend is a thrilling psychological thriller that takes readers on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and danger. From the moment Ellie introduces her new boyfriend, Daryl, to her mother, the story quickly evolves into a gripping tale of hidden secrets and potential peril.

The author masterfully sets the stage by introducing the initial excitement and joy Ellie's mother feels for her daughter's newfound happiness. However, the tension begins to mount when it becomes apparent that Daryl is not as he appears. Living in different countries and having never met in person, doubts arise about the true nature of their relationship.

As Ellie's mother becomes increasingly suspicious of Daryl's intentions, the discovery of a horrifying secret in his basement changes everything. The sense of urgency and fear intensifies as Ellie's mother realizes that her daughter's life may be in danger.

The pacing of the story is excellent, with the author skillfully building suspense and keeping readers engaged throughout. The character development is also noteworthy, as the protagonist's determination to save her daughter and uncover the truth is both relatable and commendable. The plot twists and turns keep readers guessing, adding to the overall enjoyment of the book.

I am reviewing an audio book of this book that i have received through Net Galley.

My Daughter's Boyfriend
by Daniel Hurst
Narrated by Harrie Dobby, Tamsin Kennard

Rating: 4.4/5.0 Stars

Daniel Hurst has done it once again! My Daughter's Boyfriend was a unique twist on the "boyfriend hiding something" type of book. Fast-paced and entertaining, Hurst takes you on a fun-filled rollercoaster of a story that left me trying to figure out whodunit until almost the very end. While this is a completely standalone novel, it's left open for a sequel if the author ever wanted to write one.

Now here's the lowdown. Dawn is living with her mid-twenty-something daughter Ellie. Things haven't been the same since Ellie's dad passed away, and Dawn is working her butt off to try and provide for them both. Ellie, although not spoiled, is a straight-up brat to her mother. When Dawn discovers that Ellie has a boyfriend in the States (they're in the UK) that she plans to meet soon, she offers to go to the US with her, as Dawn is uncomfortable with her going on her own. Ellie's boyfriend lives with his father, so the plan is solid, though entirely ridiculous. I mean, red flags are going off everywhere while reading/listening to this, and you just want to shake the characters and ask them what in the world they're thinking. Ellie is young, in love, and inexperienced...but her mother? She should know better! What happens once they arrive in the US is where things get crazy!

This was an entertaining listen, and I zipped right through it, as it kept my attention, and I wanted to know what happened next. Both narrators did a great job of bringing the story and the characters to life. I'd recommend this as a fun listen, as long as you're okay with people making really bad choices!

Thanks so much to NetGalley , Bookouture Audio and the author for the chance to listen to and review this ARC!

Not what I was expecting! I am pretty familiar with Daniel Hurst's books so going in I expected something completely different. I did guess the ending/main twist on this one but that didn't make it unenjoyable. I definitely enjoyed this book. It was a quick fast read, the narrators were great. (I switched back and forth between audio and kindle version). The daughter was a bit of a spoiled brat but she had to be or the story wouldn't progress. The story is about a young woman who meets an American boy online and wants to go and meet him. Mom refuses to let her go alone even though she is 24. When they get there everything seems so wonderful and chummy until mom goes snooping in the basement. Always remember to lock your basements when having houseguests! :) Anyway, then a whirlwind of craziness happens and it had a satisfying ending. If you like light, fun, quick thrillers this one should be added to your TBR.

3.75-4 stars

I got exactly what I generally hope for whenever I pick up one of this writer’s books- in this case, a twisty, fast-paced thriller ending in a way that is somehow simultaneously expected and unpredictable. The mother and daughter were both a realistic mix of irritating and super relatable, and the dramatic plot was a fun whirlwind of drama. As I expected, I was right about one of the major antagonists, but there was also a bit of an unexpected surprise in how his story played out. All in all, this was a quick, satisfying read.

I enjoy Daniel Hurst's writing style. My daughter's good friend was a good psychological thriller. It is the story of a mother and daughter and how they meet with another dad and son and changes their lives forever. It was a pretty quick and interesting read. Highly recommend.

This book was decent but definitely not one of Daniel’s best. It kept me entertained and wanting to know what would happen but the twist was a little less than thrilling. However, I do look forward to reading more of Daniel Hurst’s books in the future.

This was a thoroughly predictable yet entertaining and unputdownable thriller. The narration was exceptionally well delivered and I think added to the 4 star review.

Dawn and Ellie are off to LA to meet Ellie’s online boyfriend and stay at his home with his father. Ellie is 25 but seems 16 and frankly I wanted to give her a good shake. Dawn could’ve done with a bit of a shake herself to be fair. Yet they’re likeable at the same time. Red flag after red flag presents itself and after a couple of days the two are fleeing LA in the middle of the night. As I say the story is certainly predictable, yet none the less I really enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookature Audio for the opportunity to listen to this Audiobook in return for an honest review.

Thanks NetGalley and publishers for the Arc of My daughter's boyfriend by Daniel Hurst.

This author sure knows how to pack a twisty thriller punch. The story flowed. The narration was great. Definitely worth the listen.

I love Daniel Hurst books. This is my first audiobook however. I enjoyed it very much even though I found it pretty predictable. I enjoyed the narrators and the plot was enticing. Thank you for the opportunity to listen to this book!

This had the beginnings of an excellent thriller and although I still enjoyed it I had sussed out the ending long before it did end so it lost its grip then

A thrilling audiobook listen, well narrated by several vouce actors, which makes it all the more dramatic. Dawn begins to despair that her 24-year-old daughter will never grow up, get a better paid job, and move out. Her daughter appears to have reverted to grumpy teen status, hiding in her cess pit of a room. Before long, Dawn discovers she has begun a long-distance phone relationship with a young man in LA, and he wants to meet in person. Having list her husband to a brain tumour, Dawn is protective of her daughter, so she insists on going along despite the financial strain. The house and young man are both too perfect. Dawn accidently uncovers photographs in the basement that alert her to withheld truths. Are the secrecy and loes harbouring something more dangerous and sinister? I blasted through this audiobook. #mydaughtersboyfriend #danielhurst #netgalley #thriller

This a very easy read. I enjoyed the audiobook, I did guess the ending. So this book is some what predictable but still kept me interested!

I received a complimentary copy of this book "My Daughter's Boyfriend" and all opinions expressed are my own. I listened to the audiobook. I thought this book was okay. It was predictable as far as who done it. I didn't care for the characters too much. Ellie was very immature for 24. Dawn was acting like her daughter was 16, although I know she wanted to protect her, make sure she was always safe. I was glad I had the audiobook to listen while doing other things. A kindle book would not have kept me interested enough to finish.

This was a decent book. It was a good book for that time were you want something easy to follow. This book is not going to make you think very hard. I feel like it’s pretty easy to predict who is doing what.

I would still suggest this to someone just getting into mystery/thrillers but I would put it at the top of your list.

This is another addictive thriller from Daniel Hurst. Although some of the plot was predictable, it didn’t hinder my enjoyment. It’s fast-paced and extremely entertaining. I listened to the audiobook and the narrators perfectly brought the characters to life. The daughter’s narration portrayed naivety, and a lack of life experience, while the mother’s narration exhibited a life full of life lessons. This was a quick listen and I was gripped every minute. I highly recommend this absorbing thriller. Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture Audio for my audiobook. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

No surprise here. Another Daniel Hurst book that I thoroughly enjoyed.

When Ellie and her mother come to the US so Ellie can meet her online boyfriend Daryl IN PERSON, Ellie is ecstatic…her mother is more wary but with good reason. Things immediately seem a bit “off” upon the women arriving at Daryl and his father’s house. Something isn’t right here and Ellie’s mother is determined to get to the bottom of it…

You will feel the suspense with every turn of the page.

I totally guessed the ending but I don’t care. It was still very entertaining from start to finish.

I absolutely recommend this one, just like every other Daniel Hurst book.

This book is getting 3 stars from me. I was turning pages quickly because I wanted to find out what was going on but it was predictable for me. I figured it out…there was 1 twist at the end I didn’t expect but, it didn’t make the book that exciting. I will continue to read this author though because I really did like the writing style with multiple POVs and shorter chapters. Thank you NetGalley for the arc!