The Best Friend

By: Shalini Boland

Narrated by: Katie Villa

"I can tell we’re going to be the best of friends...."

When Louisa Sullivan takes her little boy to his first playdate at a new friend’s house, she doesn’t realize life is about to change for her family. Because she’s about to meet Darcy Lane.

Darcy is a woman who has everything—a dream house, a powerful husband, and enviable wealth.

She’s the perfect wife.

The perfect friend.

The perfect liar.

From the top 10 best-selling author of The Secret Mother and The Child Next Door, this utterly gripping psychological thriller will have you up all night. If you loved Gone Girl, The Girl on the Train, and The Wife Between Us, this book is for you.

©2022 Shalini Boland (P)2022 Bookouture, an imprint of Storyfire Ltd.

Fast-paced and engaging

I've enjoyed most of this author's work, but I've always found the first 75% (or close to it) of each book to be superior to what follows. This tale began with a vivid, realistic description of a woman slowly realizing that she was being being harmed by a con artist. Her preoccupied husband, whom she looks to for support, dismisses her fears and suggests she seek psychiatric help. What a great premise for a page-turner! I guess it's hard to keep up this level of realism until the conclusion.

One critique of the performance: It would have been better to have had a narrator who could do an American accent when called for.

Great Book!

I thought I knew how this story was going but I was wrong each time! Loved all the twists and turns!

Good but....

Overall good book that kept me listening and engaged in the story. It is Shalini Boland's usual style, which I like very much and does not disappoint in that way. I don't want to say much because I hate a spoiler, but a husband who doesn't stand by his wife more than this one does, is not a "good man". I would want to find someone better to spend my life with than one who turns his back when you need him most and is too stupid and blind to see when his wife and son are being mistreated. That part just didn't work for me.

Lifetime Movie or Book?

“Lifetime movie, or book?” is what you’ll most likely be asking yourself once you reach the end of this, or honestly, any of Boland’s books. I’ve only read two of her books and they’re both great reads. I just wonder if her other reads are a tad different than these, considering they both had similar endings. Either way, I’d recommend.

Very satisfying!

Kept me thoroughly entertained! I could not disagree more with the person who recently gave this book such a poor rating. She must be thinking of a completely different book!

Good read

Overall not bad. At first the main character annoys you because of how naive and weak she is until you see her character starts to grow. But i guess thats how life is your experiences mold you and let you gain insight sight.

The Best Friend

Very good book Keeping you in suspense most of the time with a good ending

The beginning was phenomenal.

First 1/3 of the book was so riveting! Then it fell flat-the main character kept asking herself questions repeatedly the rest. However, the first part was perfectly written!

Unexpected

This one does not dissapoint. Entertaining and satisfying. I shall return to the shalani list and choose another ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Twista!

Thid is My favorite narrator first, I search for books she narrates.. Secondly this book was a great listen. Never a dull moment. worth the credit! First time with the author I'll be looking at other books she's written.