Gabe and Pippa appear, on the outside, to be an ideal couple. But they have had their fair share of problems from infidelity to mental breakdowns to loss of employment. So they decide to move to the coast with their two young daughters and try to “start again” . But the new ,beautiful dream home has its own share of problems, as they find it backs up to a cliff that has become a popular suicide spot. Gabe (Gabriel)soon finds himself taking on the role a sort of guardian angel, interfering and preventing 7 suicide attempts from the cliff. Until, an 8th attempt which he is unable to stop. Pippa watches from afar and isn’t quite sure what she witnessed. She begins to question her husbands actions. Doubt, fear, and suspicion set in as old secrets resurface when the victim’s identity is revealed. This is such a twisty, suspenseful read with a shocking ending. Hepworth did it again! Loved this 5 star read.










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Sally Hepworth has done it again! The Soulmate is a compelling story that proves that love just isn't always enough. Told from two different viewpoints and in past and prescense, the story grabs you right from the beginning and pulls you in, I couldn't put it down! In typical Sally fashion, the characters were all wonderful and I loved and hated them!

When a book keeps you up all night, you know it’s a worthy 5 star read. In true Hepworth fashion, she builds a world and then slowly and suspensefully dismantles it leaving you guessing with every twist.

Pippa and Gabe move to a cottage alongside a cliff in a dreamy coastal town. What they didn’t realize is that this home is right near a cliff referred to as “the drop” where many people come to commit suicide. At first, Gabe is somewhat of a hero-literally talking people off the edge. Until one night a woman shows up at The Drop and Pippa sees Gabe with her through the window. Within a moment the woman disappears and Gabe’s arms are outstretched and palms it. There’s no way the savior Gabe would have pushed her! Did she fall? What happened? The rest is the best kind of crazy twisting and turning that you want in a thriller told from both Pippa’s and the ( now) dead woman’s POV. Love is a crazy ride when you spend your your time wondering if your husband is now a murderer. What secrets were “pushed” into oblivion.

So here we go again. Another great story by Sally Hepworth. This story will grab you from page one. Which adult in this story is the one you will remember . Hard to say. Hepworth has a knack of connecting us to her characters. These two couples tell their story in alternating voices and time periods. Before and after the suspicious death of the wife of one of the characters she introduces so skillfully. Not telling too much about the plot because I want to emphasis how clever it is written while still weaving a twist in the ending. Great all around read.

The Soulmate is so much more than I expected! I could not put it down!! Told from two different viewpoints and in past and present tense. The story line grabs hold of your interest and keeps you wanting more and more until the very end.
Masterfully written!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley, Sally Hepworth and St. Martin’s Press for hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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The books opens with a bang when a woman shows up on a cliff notorious for suicides. Through her story, we learn about Pippa and Gabe’s life. The unspooling of the tale was magnificent, with just little clues coming together to give us a clear portrait of this family. What a great story!

When you get your hands on a copy of Sally Hepworths upcoming release which also happens to be one of your MOST anticipated reads of 2023 ... you read it IMMEDIATELY!

Well my friends, she does it again. Annnnd, she got me with those plot twists! Damn!! I for one LOVED the direction she took with this story. I won't give anything away, no worries. Spoilers are lame!!

I am a HUGE fan of alternating chapters between characters and the way this was done was EXCELLENT! I was completely engaged in this story and did not see that ending coming. What the heck!?

Final thoughts, excellent fast paced read, highly recommend! Add this to your list for April 2023!!

Huge thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this copy!

Sally Hepworth once more demonstrates her masterful storytelling skills in this gripping psychological thriller. It's the tale of two women, one living and one recently deceased, who narrate their experiences in alternate chapters. It's also the story of two marriages, from the wives' perspectives. Pippa and her husband, Gabe, live in an Australian coastal town, where Gabe has gained renown as a "suicide whisperer," responsible for saving the lives of several people who had planned to jump off a nearby cliff to their death. The couple has two adorable young daughters, and Pippa's parents and sister live nearby. Then there's Amanda, the woman who fell from the cliff before Gabe could save her, the wife of an ultra-wealthy businessman, Max. They have no children, but together they enjoy all of the privileges that money can provide.

Of course, there are connections between the two couples that are revealed slowly throughout the book, and that's where the author really excels. She knows how to ratchet up the tension, piece by piece, to the point where I felt I had to finish the book in a day because I couldn't guess how the ending would occur, or suspect how it would affect me.

Along the way we discover details about each of the four nuanced characters' lives--what motivates them and how they are called upon to support their spouse over the years and to honor their marriage vows, no matter what. And while thrillers often suffer from a lack of likeable characters, there is enough character development in this book to keep the reader mesmerized.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley

Gabe and Pippa Gerard moved into the cliffside cottage they thought would be their dream home, thinking it would be a perfect place for their two daughters, Freya and Asha, to grow up. But, along with their magnificent view, there’s a spot along the sandy walking spot popular with those attempting suicide: it’s a sheer drop some thirty meters down to the jagged rocks and the beach.

Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero for his ability to talk would-be jumpers away from the Drop, thus saving their lives. Seven times since they’ve moved into the cottage. Tonight, the woman at the Drop will not become the eighth survivor.

What drove the woman to such drastic measures? Why was Gabe unable to keep her from jumping? Gabe says she was a stranger, devastated by her husband’s infidelity.

But it turns out that the woman was not a stranger; Gabe knew her. And did she really jump?

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Told from Pippa's point of view in both the past and the present and from Amanda's point of view in both the past and after, this complex domestic suspense tale keeps readers guessing as the plot twists and turns, slowly revealing its secrets. Believable characters, a strong sense of place, and an intricate plot all work together to draw the reader into the telling of the tale.

In this character-driven story, parallel narratives address the many aspects of marriage: its expectations, its foibles, its excuses, its secrets, its lies, its betrayals. Here, there’s a marriage of love and devotion and a marriage for status and convenience. Seeing events from each person’s point of view leaves readers wondering who might be lying and who is telling the truth.

Unpredictable and compelling, the unfolding narrative leads to a denouement readers simply will not see coming.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley
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Another great Sally Hepworth novel. Loved the characters and kept. me guessing until the end. Read it in one day!

This is exactly what I wanted from Miss Hepworth. Fast paced, smart, full of twists.

Each character makes the reader think they have something to hide. The reader can’t trust anyone.

This shows the best and worst parts of marriage. Makes you think, what is the final straw that would end a marriage for you?

Excellent writing, brilliant storyline. I loved every minute.

I received an advanced copy of this book.

This book was so good. Like work for hours straight to get ten minutes of reading as a reward good. The story had me hooked from the start and unlike a lot of thrillers, it was completely unpredictable. Every time I thought I knew where we were going, we veered the other way. There were love stories, family drama, and just enough murder. Really enjoyed reading this from start to finish.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the ARC.
Should I be reading an April '23 release now in August of '22? Probably not, but I absolutely could not resist digging into Hepworth's newest book. I saw her on tour back in April for The Younger Wife, and when she teased this book, I was so excited. She's an auto-buy author for me.
What I love about this book is how Hepworth explores marriage and the messiness of raising young kids while dealing with a murder investigation. The characters seem like real people. I enjoy how Hepworth captures the mundane and makes me want to read more about it, while also keeping me engaged with a murder. Through different POVs and timelines, she is able to build so much suspense, that made me want to binge the book in one sitting. She has a way of creating complex, interwoven, and seamless plots that slowly come together for such a satisfying and twisty ending. There is a POV that was a bit unique in this book (I don't want to say too much because it could be a spoiler) and it just worked. It added so much insight and intrigue into everything that was going on with these characters. This is a book that I will definitely revisit - I think it could be fantastic on audio - and I can't wait to find the breadcrumbs from this time that I missed.

Holy plot twists! This book has a few of them and they were amazing! I could not put it down. The story is told in dual POV’s alternating between Pippa and Amanda. This book left me speechless which doesn’t happen too often. It was refreshing to read a thriller that was actually thrilling.

Pippa and Gabe live with their two daughters in a house on a cliff known as “The Spot”. The Spot was a place where people went to end their lives. Gabe managed to talk a number of people down however, on this particular night he doesn’t. As the situation unfolds Pippa sees everything from the window and notices the outward position of Gabe’s arms. The death was rule a suicide, but Pippa isn’t so sure.

Pippa finds out Gabe knew the victim. As she digs for the truth more secrets come to light. What really happened that night? Can she trust her husband?

The Soulmate is available April 4,2023.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Love love love. Sally Hepworth does it again. She’s one of my favorite authors and this book does not disappoint.

I enjoyed this one but wasn't my favorite by her. The ending wasn't something I guessed. I would recommend it. I would give it 4 our of 5 stars for it.

Enjoyable book, you don’t really know where this is heading until the end. It has its share of surprises too. You are carried through the minds of two people, both past and present. It can be a little confusing, but you are told clearly which tense (past or present ) you are in at the beginning of each chapter. There is enough suspense sprinkled throughout to keep you interested. I read it in a day. There’s plenty of mystery! Is it an accident, suicide or murder? But that’s just the beginning question. There’s much more to this story than it first appears!

*ahhhhh* in true Sally Hepworth fashion, she’s tackled another family drama with a commentary on life in it exceptionally well. Don’t go into this one thinking it’s a mystery thriller, I certainly didn’t find it to be but it was an overall great read with complex characters and intricate interactions.

I read this book in one sitting (on a bus driving through Italy) and it kept me engaged throughout which is rare for a mystery/thriller than leans to being a family drama. I actually LOVED the ending too actually, more than I expected I would when I read it. Aka I have now been sitting here for 3 minutes thinking about it and loved the broken feelings it inspired.

As most of you know (and have yelled at me for 😂) I don’t usually read prologues or epilogues because if the information was that important I think the author would’ve included it in the book BUT there is never a Sally Hepworth that I read where I don’t read the Acknowledgements and get a good chuckle.

As always, this author delivered for me. I really cared about what was going on, especially with the characters, their twisted lives and relationships. Some things in the plot really surprised me, so additional points for that. I definitely recommend this to fans of domestic thrillers, maybe even thrillers in general.

Just wow! Sally Hepworth knocks it out of the park again! I loved everything about this novel. Extremely well written and expertly executed. Such a great storyline that continued to pack punch after punch. I loved the characters! So easy to fall into this book and read straight through.
Highly recommend!
Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book