The Boyfriend by Michelle Francis published by Pan Macmillan

Wow! That’s how I’m going to start this review. Any book that keeps me awake until 2 o’clock in the morning so that I can finish it, is a brilliant book as far as I’m concerned. Don’t get me wrong, I tried to be sensible and put it down to get some sleep, but then I was lying there in the dark and wanted to know what happened – it was like binge watching a series on Netflix – there was absolutely no way that I could sleep without knowing the conclusion!

At the start of the story, lawyer Amy is approaching her 30^th birthday when she slips and bangs her head. This leaves her with temporary amnesia which means that she can’t remember anything that happened in the last six months. She certainly doesn’t remember her boyfriend Jack, a busy doctor who has yet to meet her friends and family. From there the story builds as Amy narrates us through her account of events, and you’re left not knowing if her version is real or is it paranoia from her brain injury!

There were times when I was really anxious for her, I desperately wanted to people to believe her, although deep down there were occasions when I wasn’t so sure myself! I became a real “Doubting Thomas!”

The writing style drew me in from the very beginning and I wanted to know more although some of it will make you feel uncomfortable and awkward as you become suspicious of everyone!

A brilliant read and one that I will recommend to everyone!!!

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