Andie’s Book Club: The Boyfriend by Frieda McFadden

It’s the stuff dreams are made of … or are they nightmares? If you loved Gone Girl, you’ll love The Boyfriend. 

Frieda McFadden is at it again with another twisty, suspense-filled story that keeps you on your toes from page one. She has a way of speaking for women and all the things they think we want in life: a good job, a nice apartment, and a great guy with whom we can float off into the sunset. Sounds great, right? What women often forget is that many of us actually like being in charge; and the man of our dreams is sometimes the man who crushes our dreams. Or maybe just our throats …

This story follows Sydney, a young woman who becomes engaged in a dangerously complicated relationship with a charming, albeit mysterious, new boyfriend. And what’s wrong with a little mystery? Sometimes that mystery drifts from breathtaking to breath taking. (Enter nefarious music)

Sydney's new charming surgeon seems too good to be true. Their whirlwind romance feels like a dream come true to Sydney until cracks begin to show. Sydney starts to notice unusual behavior, inconsistencies in his stories, and a growing sense of control and manipulation. 

Is Sydney paranoid, or is she truly in danger? You don’t have to read the book to answer that question. The real question is, who is source of the nightmare? And can Sydney get out alive?

The Boyfriend is a gripping, binge-worthy read that is perfect for fans of Gone Girl, The Woman in the Window, and McFadden’s own The Housemaid series. McFadden has a superb ability to keep readers off balance while maintaining a laser focus on the narrative. The Boyfriend is a great choice for a women's book club and a gripping beach read.