The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden

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Dating apps. Marriage sites. Online data about people you are free to meet. As much as I want to be liberal in my thoughts and open minded, I somehow don't like the sound of these sites that host people to further their relationships. Most often than not, you bump into someone who will change your life forever. For good or for bad!

The story is cleverly divided between a Before and Now timeline. The Before timeline talks of youngsters Tom and Daisy who were high school sweethearts. Tom comes from a fragile and volatile family background. His father often beats up his mother. Daisy's best friend does not want Tom to be close to Daisy; she does not trust him one bit. What has Tom done that is so bad? Or does he have bad company who do bad things?

In the Now timeline, there is Sydney, just another person, on the look out for a date/life partner. The people she is currently meeting on the dating app are pathetic. She met a Kevin online and after one date, Sydney realizes that Kevin was a jerk and definitely not worth it. But Kevin felt differently and has has been hounding and stalking her despite several warnings. 

How difficult is it to find a good person? Next to impossible! If everyone could find someone suitable, why not her. She was 35 years old and her mother never tires to remind her that her biological clock is ticking and that she should find someone soon to settle down with.

Then one fated morning, Sydney finds her best friend killed in her apartment. Chopped to pieces. She is furious and mad and angry and heartbroken with misery of losing a dear friend. Another friend's beau is the supervisor of the building they live in and somehow he feels creepy. Could this guy be the murderer? Is there a serial killer lurking in the darkness close by?

As time passes she meets a wonderful guy. Everything is going great - he is a fantastic person - well mannered and just what a woman needs. Now all this goodness is difficult to digest? Something is not sitting right amongst all that is great. Is Sydney simply cynical? Does this guy live up to Sydney's standards? Are there red flags to notice? How does one trust?

The book is fast paced and I am listening to the audiobook as  I get ready in the morning or catch up with some chopping and cooking. I think I can see where it is heading. I know the background and I know the lurking danger. I am waiting for the story to dawn upon Sydney. Afterall, she has a right to know. 

The end is devastating. For me! I want to slap Tom! And if I had the book at hand, I would have wanted to tear it to pieces in frustration and anger! If you want to know why, go and listen to the book! 

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