From Freida McFadden, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of compelling thrillers like The Teacher and The Housemaid, comes another gripping story, The Boyfriend. In the bustling city of New York, single Sydney Shaw experiences the worst of dating—dishonest profiles, unpaid dinner bills, and endless mother-related conversations. However, her luck seemingly turns with the arrival of her new boyfriend: a charming, handsome doctor. Just as Sydney is charmed off her feet, a series of brutal murders along the coast baffles the police, with clues pointing to a lethal dater targeting his victims. Sydney, amidst blooming romance, suspects something off about her 'perfect' boyfriend, especially when creepy realizations hit close to home. As Freida McFadden weaves this dark narrative of obsession and twisted love, The Boyfriend explores the perilous lengths one might go to for the ideal relationship, reminding us that sometimes, the most passionate crimes are the deadliest.