Author Ava Roberts
The Perfect Boyfriend
In a world where love is just a click away, a mother's worst nightmare comes true.“Brilliantly creepy and seriously addictive.”-Valerie Keogh, bestselling author of The Nurse"Mae Byrne’s daughter Fiona creates the ideal AI-generated love interest, but when Fiona disappears, Mae must find her daughter before it is too late..."-Library Journal's Clues & Consequences PreviewThe first in the Thistler Thriller series, this psychological thriller is perfect for fans of Jeneva Rose and Freida McFadden.
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Praise for The Perfect Boyfriend“Twisted, unpredictable, and deliciously dark, Ava Roberts delivers another must-read thriller.” —Minka Kent, Washington Post bestselling author“You'll be breathless until the last page. You don't want to miss the Thistler Thrillers, they're worth the loss of a good night's sleep.” —Shannon Baker, award-winning author of the Kate Fox Series“A clever and chilling take on dating in the digital age that will have you flipping pages, all the way to the jaw-dropping ending. I loved it.” —Nicola Sanders, bestselling author of Don’t Let Her Stay“...with twists and turns that will keep readers up all night.” —Carolyn Ridder Aspenson, USA Today bestselling author
More books by Ava Roberts
Book release scheduleThe Perfect Boyfriend (Thistler Thrillers book 1) July 22, 2025The Perfect You (Thistler Thrillers book 2) October 28, 2025The Perfect Replacement (Thistler Thrillers book 3) January 6, 2026The Summer House Murder April 7, 2026The Perfect Sanctuary (Thistler Thrillers book 4) June 2, 2026Sign up for Ava's Newsletter to be notified of upcoming releases
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About The Author
Ava Roberts is a clinical psychologist turned suspense novelist who knows that the most unsettling things often lurk just beneath the surface. Originally from the West Coast, she now lives in Massachusetts with her husband, two kids, and an overactive imagination.She is the author of The Vanishing Neighbor and Juniper Isle, the Thistler Thrillers series, beginning with The Perfect Boyfriend and The Perfect You, and The Summer House Murder (2026).Her books are published by Severn River Publishing and Crooked Lane Books. Ava is represented by Jill Marsal of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.
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