The Perfect Girlfriend, Hayley Smith
The Perfect Girlfriend, Hayley Smith
List: $34.99 | Sale: $24.50
Club: $17.49

The Perfect Girlfriend
An absolutely gripping and breathtaking psychological thriller

Author: Hayley Smith

Narrator: Katie Villa

Unabridged: 9 hr 5 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 07/20/2023

Synopsis

I smile at my boyfriend as I set the table ready for the delicious dinner that’s bubbling on the stove. I know I’m everything to him. I’ve made absolutely sure I’m his perfect match, in every way…   Jay and I have only known each other a short while, but whenever I gaze into his gorgeous brown eyes I know he’s the one. His little house by the deep forest’s edge is perfect for the two of us – no internet, no phone signal, and no neighbours. I’m about as far from my past as I could be. N   Warm in Jay’s arms, I can persuade myself it’s ok that he disappears for hours when he thinks I’m asleep at night, returning the next morning, glittery eyed and tense. And I don’t mind that he likes to be in charge of our money, our time, of me. He’s just looking after me, keeping me safe from the outside world, because he loves me.   I won’t question him, I can’t challenge him. I need our relationship to work. Because I have secrets too. Jay thinks he knows me, but he doesn’t have a clue.   All I have to do is play my part, and pray he never discovers just how far from perfect I really am…    A completely addictive psychological thriller packed with incredible twists you won’t see coming. Perfect for fans of The Housemaid, The Split, and The Serial Killer’s Wife.  

About Hayley Smith

Hayley Smith is married with three children and lives in a north Derbyshire village. She has worked as a graphic designer, youth worker and musician, and has been involved for many years in organising music festivals and gigs. She studied English Language and Creative Writing with the Open University and is an avid reader of psychological fiction. Having a penchant for all things alternative, she often dips into the counter-culture scene for writing inspiration, producing quirky rough-edged characters and dark, unpredictable twists, turns and moral dilemmas.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Debra on July 16, 2023

This was a nicely done debut novel which turned things on a dime with one twist and reveal which changed how I felt about the book. I thought I knew where things were headed, I thought I had things figured out, I was wrong! Lauren meets Jay at a music festival. He has gorgeous green eyes; she has bea......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly on November 17, 2023

The Perfect Girlfriend by Hayley Smith delivers well on plot and character development but left just a few loose ends for me. There were a few unexpected plot twists, which I loved, so this book is one that was definitely enjoyable for me to spend time with.......more

Goodreads review by Josephine on July 02, 2023

What a fantastic debut novel a throughly enjoyable read. Lauren meets Jay at a music festival and quickly moves into his isolated cottage. She is desperately trying to sort her life out after a lot of trauma. She takes up the role of perfect girlfriend. The problem is neither Jay or Lauren are what t......more

Goodreads review by Suzanne on June 10, 2023

Lauren meets Jay at a music festival. Lauren's life is quite the mess when she meets him. She had been dating a married man who dumped her, her parents basically disowned her because she brought such shame to the family, she's not getting along with her sister, she lost her job and her apartment and......more

Goodreads review by Gali on June 07, 2023

"The Perfect Girlfriend" by Hayley Smith is a well-crafted and engaging psychological thriller that held my attention from start to finish. The book follows Lauren, a 30-year-old woman with skeletons in the closet. Her past is filled with bad decisions, and the present isn't any different. She meets......more

Add to Cart
Add to Wish List