A mother. A son. His girlfriend. And the lie they’ll wish had never been told. Laura has it all. A successful career, a long marriage to a rich husband, and a twenty-three-year-old son, Daniel, who is kind, handsome, and talented. Then Daniel meets Cherry. Cherry is young, beautiful, and smart but hasn’t led Laura’s golden life. And she wants it. When tragedy strikes, a decision is made and a … strikes, a decision is made and a lie is told. A lie so terrible it changes their lives forever…
The Girlfriend is a taut and wickedly twisted debut psychological thriller—a novel of subtle sabotage, retaliation, jealousy and fear, which pivots on an unforgivable lie, and examines the mother–son–daughter-in-law relationship in a chilling new light.
“One of the best books I’ve read in a long, long time. I loved The Girlfriend!”
—Lisa Jackson, New York Times bestselling author
“The Girlfriend is a taut psychological thriller, the evil chillingly drawn. Every character is layered and beautifully twisted. Makes me consider running background checks on any potential spouses my children bring home!”
—Karen Rose, New York Times
“A juicy thriller and utterly compulsive reading.”
—Jenny Blackhurst, author of How I Lost You
“An original and chilling portrayal of twisted relationships.”
—Debbie Howells, author of The Bones of You
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very interesting read
I really enjoyed this book. Couldn’t wait to see what happens in the end. Sad that the book ended. I would’ve liked to carry on with the characters.
A bit predictable but entertaining
A realistic plot. If you have a son-you’ll be on the edge of your seat! A great read.
Great read. As a mom of boys I I felt the moms pain.
Daniel’s mother doesn’t like or trust his new girlfriend, Cherry. As the story progresses it is easy to understand why. The girl is seriously twisted , but the mom isn’t much better. I would have enjoyed he story more if the mom had been a little more likable. She was way too controlling and manipulative.
I loved the book, I could relate to parts of it because I have four sons, but
I would never go that far and be that cruel. Could not put it down.