It's a 3.75/4 for me

Special thanks to Netgalley for giving me an opportunity to review this ARC copy.

Kirsty is employed as a midwife at the hospital. She is leaving after assisting with a baby's birth when she notices a man. She is certain that she has seen him before! It's Hughie Reynolds, her lover from high school! However, one day he simply got up and left her alone. However, he informs her she's wrong when she comes up to him.Then odd things begin to happen, and Kirsty finds herself interfering in this man's affairs.

I read this book in a few hours since it moves quickly and has brief chapters that captivated me from the start to the final page. The story's deeper undertones may not be well conveyed by the title, but the twists more than make up for it. The book's unusual style, which included audio from a documentary on Kirsty and Hughie, was something I really enjoyed. It offered an intriguing complexity to the plot.The POV swapping was fantastic. Reading the story from both points of view was intriguing to me and gave the narrative a lot more nuance.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for this earc! This was one Captivating suspense novel! I’m excited to look into more of the authors work in the future.

The Perfect Boyfriend is a psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat. S.E. Lynes had me guessing until the very end. This was my first read by this author but it most definitely won't be my last.

Having previously read and enjoyed several other books by Lynes, I knew exactly what to expect from her writing style and the calibre of her world building.

Narrated from the POV of main characters Kirsty and the 'perfect boyfriend' Hughie, The Perfect Boyfriend doesn't disappoint. It took me on a twisty whirlwind ride fueled by deception and lies. It's fast paced, gripping and oh, so addictive.

Characters are complex and while I found I couldn't form any emotional attachments to them they certainly made for a great read.

A solid and thoroughly enjoyable read.

I think this book was pretty awesome. I read it in just a few days. It's got some great twists along the way it took me a few chapters to get into it but once I did I just couldn't let go.. I would definitely be reading more books by this author. I just love the type of books where you can't put them down because you just have to know what's going to happen next and this is one of those books..

Big thanks to Bookouture for a copy on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Perfect Boyfriend is the latest to be released by popular UK thriller author S.E. Lynda.
Kirsty and Dougie have a great life and are expecting.
Pregnant Kirsty is a midwife who sees her ex teenage boyfriend, Hughie while working.
After she approaches him, he denies that it’s him.
Kirsty believes it’s really him and believes he’s lying.
She begins investigating and the truth soon unravels……
I was initially intrigued by this book and once I started I was quite enjoyed it.
The storyline as it begun was about Kirsty and Hughie and was giving off thriller vibes but it switched and became jumbled and went slightly left field.
The blurb is kind of misleading and the title should be something different.
Anyway it’s a moderate read and the ending was a little anticlimactic.

The Perfect Boyfriend is a psychological thriller that delves into the dark secrets that can linger beneath the surface of seemingly innocent relationships. This was my first book by S.E. Lynes and I enjoyed her ability to weave a suspenseful story that kept me guessing. Kirsty unexpectly bumps into her high-school boyfriend, a guy she adored until he mysteriously vanished from her life. However, the reunion takes a chilling turn when he doesn't recognize her, leaving her with a sense of unease and a desire for answer. At first you begin to wonder if this is just the over active imagination of an overworked pregnant midwife and that she is losing her mind. But you soon get the dual perspectives of both Kirsty and the old boyfriend, Hughie, which makes you realize there is more to the story. But as the book goes on you still aren't sure if it is actually Hughie or if something sinister is going on in Kirsty's life. When her elderly neighbor goes missing strange things continue to happen in Kirsty's life and she's not sure how this all fits into her unexpect run in with the guy who looks like Hughie. As she begins to involve her self in the disappearance of her neighbor she begins to put her own self and baby in danger. If you are in the mood for a thrilling read filled with suspense and unexpected twists pick up S.E. Lynes' new book.

Good grief this book is just mind-blowing!
Kirsty is a heavily pregnant midwife who see's an old flame whilst she is working. I loved her train of thought and how she believed in herself when everybody around her tried to make her doubt herself.
This book will keep you awake at night wondering if she is right, especially as the twist and turns keep coming.
Very clever writing and a superb read, I loved it.

I really enjoyed this book. Had me guessing all the way through as to whether or not Kirsty was on the right track. Lots of twists and turns along the way including some real shockers. Fast paced and engaging throughout with some great characters.

Wow. Kirsty is a midwife and expecting a baby herself is so near her maternity leave when one day she sees an old boyfriend at the hospital she works at.
Things then take a turn or two is he him? Is he?
This is just a drag into it thriller that you honestly can guess but then you’re wrong.
So good!

Kirsty is heavily pregnant, hormones racing, working super hard as a hospital midwife on shift. One shift she sees a ghost from the past, a ghost who broke nae shattered her heart and a ghost she never thought she see again. But is she seeing things? Everyone around her thinks she is.

I loved Kirsty. I’ve been in her position, heavily pregnant, stretched with work and knackered from the disrupted sleep that comes part and parcel with a bump. Lynes encapsulated that perfectly especially the “precious cargo” everyone refers to! Kirsty’s concern for both her patients and her friends is so endearing, the way she calms the mum in labour at the beginning is just what midwife should be like. Some might say her concern towards her neighbour is overbearing but if that had been my elderly relative, I’d want someone close by looking out for them.

The way Lynes switched the chapter perspectives between Kirsty and “him” (as the blurb suggests) packed the dialogue with intrigue and got me hooked. I found Kirsty’s voice quite steady but I did start to question whether she was reliable. My hormones have frequently made me question myself particularly when I was pregnant so I did the same with Kirsty.

But then his voice didn’t fill me with confidence. I felt elements of smugness and superiority whether it was deserved or not. The more I heard from this rather puffed up voice, the more I disliked returning to this male narrative!

Lynes has delivered yet another thriller that kept me guessing. The twist was *expletive* shocking as I read but in the post-read comedown, my brain started fitting together the clues to show the breadcrumb trail I’d unassumingly followed. I love this woman’s novels and this is just stunningly brilliant in my book.

The perfect book for a snowy weekend! I’ve read several books by this author, and she always has a good story to tell. The Perfect Boyfriend is set in Scotland and features Kirsty, who is a very pregnant midwife, and an interesting cast of characters. Lots of twists and turns. I will definitely be reading more from Lynes.

I really enjoyed this one. It was my first read from the author and it won’t be my last. I was dragged in at the beginning then it slowed down towards the middles. But the end pick up and finished everything off nicely. I was shocked by the twist. I didn’t see it coming at all! I also enjoyed the dual POV! Great book!

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.

The Perfect Boyfriend is a psychological thriller packed with tension, mystery, and unexpected twists. This was my first time reading S.E. Lynes, and while it took a bit of patience to get into the story, it turned out to be a pretty gripping introduction to her work.

The beginning of the book isn’t exactly slow, but I struggled to fully connect with it at first. Some of the longer dialogues dragged the pace down and made it a bit hard to stay engaged. But once I hit the 75% mark, the story completely took off! The final act is fast-paced, full of twists, and had me racing through the pages. Lynes does a great job switching between Kirsty and Hughie’s perspectives, which really builds the suspense and gives a clear picture of the past and present. The ending? No loose ends—everything is tied up in a way that’s satisfying and leaves you thinking, What just happened?

Now, without spoiling anything… Dougie?! That twist came out of nowhere and totally shocked me. But honestly, I’m not sure it was even necessary. It felt a little out of place with the rest of the story.

What the author does nail, though, is the tension. Kirsty’s unease is so vivid you can practically feel it yourself, and it really pulls you into her mindset.

The only thing that left me scratching my head was the title. The Perfect Boyfriend doesn’t seem to fit the story at all. Maybe I missed something, but it felt like a strange choice for a book that’s so much more than what the title suggests.

I haven’t read an S.E. Lynes book in a while. I was excited to delve into this one and I’m glad that I did. Though I must admit that I am still confused by the title. The story introduces us to Kristy and Huggie who met when they were young. They 2 quickly became friends then started dating. However, the relationship ended abruptly with Huggie’s hasty exit, leaving Kristy confused and heartbroken. Years later, Kristy bumps into a man who she is convinced is Huggie but the man says he is not. This chance meeting was the begin of a number of incidents that had my heart racing due to all the twists.

Kristy is 8-9 months pregnant when we meet her. I enjoyed her character but was worried by all the sleuthing in her condition. I found her to be quite sympathetic and despite her actions seeming irrational at times, they were also logic in a way because I would have acted the same way in the same circumstances.

This was a brilliant read. The pacing was fast at the start, a little bogged down in the middle, then fast again towards the end. The mystery was good and tied up nicely with all the answers coming to the surface. Overall, an enjoyable read for fans of this genre.

The Perfect Boyfriend by S.E. Lynes is my first introduction to the author so I'd like to thank NetGalley, the author, Bookouture and Bookouture Audio for the opportunity to both read and listen to the book. I really enjoy reading a book myself then listening to it. The narrator did an excellent job bringing the characters to life and giving them their own unique voice.

As a huge thriller fan, I found myself engaged and intrigued throughout the story. This plot was one where the secrets of the past are threatened to be exposed which could alter or destroy the characters carefully cultivated life. If you enjoy thrillers of that nature, I would definitely recommend checking this out! It was released two days ago meaning it's available now!

After reading The Perfect Boyfriend, and rating it a four star read, I immediately added more books from S.E. Lynes to my TBR list!

Just absolutely brilliant! Love this author! She delivers with every book! And this one was just amazing. So suspenseful and full of twists. Loved it.

Dang I struggled with this book and I typically really enjoy Lynes’ books. I loved the plot of this book and I was captivated with it as well, but there are so many pieces of this book that I had a problem with.

My biggest struggle is when the female protagonist is portrayed as an idiot. The MC is a doctor/midwife, but throughout the book, she does very dumb things. Then very unrealistic things happen and no one believes her. This is more frustrating than tension building.

This book is way longer than it needs to be. So much of the story is very repetitive, I found myself skimming pages. I honestly think I could have skipped several chapters and I wouldn’t have missed anything.

Throughout the book I kept saying to myself duh since the book was very obvious on what was happening. I will say the one twist at the end was not obvious, but the rest wasn’t really a mystery at all.

Thanks NetGalley and publisher for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Kirsty Shaw works as a midwife as she herself is 36 weeks pregnant. After working through a scary delivery, her boss insists that she step outside and take a 15-minute break. When she comes back in, she is shocked to see a man that she knows is Hughie Reynolds, her old boyfriend from when she was in high school. He moved to her area and had no family so she, her friend, and her family befriended him. Then he just left her a mean note and vanished. When she tries to speak to him at the hospital, he tells her that she is mistaken. However, this man is a Consulting Anesthetist which is what he had always wanted to be.

Kirsty just cannot let it go that she has found Hughie from her past and he is impersonating someone else. Her friends and Dougie, her significant other, keep trying to calm her down and keep her from overdoing herself by continuing to investigate what this man is trying to do. But she is determined to keep on with her investigative nose.

The ending was very tense as we fear more bodies will pile up. It’s a nail-biter, scary story but I could not help but want to tell Kirsty to back off and think of her baby. The descriptions of the bitter cold and the spooky encounters added to the atmosphere of the story which was a plus, but for the most part, I feel as though this story was overdone and, quite frankly, I was glad when the book ended. I have read and reviewed several books by this author and have truly enjoyed nearly all of them.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.