The Soulmate is the kind of book that you have to stay up late to finish because you MUST know what happens! An absolute thrill from beginning to end.

No one writes like Sally Hepworth ! This novel has so many twists and turns- even when you think you know what is going to happen . Highly recommended

First off, thanks to NetGalley for an advanced copy to read in exchange for my honest opinion. I have read one other Sally Hepworth book, and I liked it. But I didn't have the overwhelming reaction to it that many other readers seem to have to her books. After reading this book, though, I can finally understand why people love her books. Although I do not read a lot of mysteries or thrillers, this book kept me enthralled and guessing until the end and maybe convinced me to read more of Hepworth's books!

From their very first meeting straight out of a rom-com movie, Pippa and Gabe's relationship has been a whirlwind courtship that led quickly to a marriage. Their early days of all-consuming passion eclipsed issues that begin to surface later-chiefly with Gabe's mental health and his inability to hold steady employment.

Pippa is a little skeptical when they move to a seaside home on a cliff known as the infamous "Drop," the site of a number of suicides where people have plunged to their deaths. Eager however for a new beginning, she agrees to give their new home a try. It is here where Gabe finds his calling, coaxing people off the cliff who have come in their sadness and desperation to take their own lives.

However, one horrible night, Gabe is unable to save a woman at the Drop. Pippa is stunned to learn that the woman, Amanda, was the wife of Gabe's former employer, Max. Max and Gabe had an unceremonious parting when Gabe was let go from his job with Max for reasons Gabe has never disclosed to Pippa.

Gabe lies to the police about knowing Amanda. The lie troubles Pippa, who out of solidarity to her husband, reluctantly goes along with Gabe's story. But as Pippa struggles to keep her daughters safe, she fears that Gabe is hiding far more than she realizes and that the life she has carefully rebuilt will be shattered irreparably.

Hepworth once again delivers a novel that is part domestic suspense and part thriller that holds the reader in thrall throughout the duration. Short chapters, multiple POV, and dual timelines between present day and the past engages the reader as we begin. to unravel the entirety of Pippa and Gabe's story.

It's an excellent read and one I highly recommend!

Wow, this book.. Thank you NetGalley!!!!

Every time I worked something out, I found something new that completely changes my thoughts. Gabe seemed like a wreck from the start and Pippa seemed so sweet and together but as the story moves forward it is hard to tell who to believe. I know Shrek likes to refer to himself as an onion because he has layers but Shrek doesn't have anything on this novel! There are so many layers I didn't know who to trust or what was going on for the majority of the book, so I finished in about a day and a half because the anticipation of getting to the end was too much for me to deal with so I devoured this book in a matter of hours. I literally only put it down to go to work. I loved the Good Sister and enjoyed the Younger Wife but this one is my favorite so far. If you like to read about toxic relationships and how they make you do things you normally wouldn't do because you are completely blinded by love you should probably read this one. There are so many dark twists I feel like I need to go watch a Disney movie to recover.

Gabe and Pippa buy their dream home in a coastal town. The cliffs are known as a place for people to end their lives. Gabe is a local hero because he has saved half a dozen people. Until a woman shows up that he knows and is unable to save her. Now Pippa doesn't know what to believe but Gabe is the love of Pippa’s life and soulmate...He wouldn't lie?? As the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel.

I enjoy Hepworth’s books as solid thriller/family dramas – entertaining, twisty and multi-layered. The Soulmate is no exception. Despite a cast that included several unlikable characters, the inter-play worked for me. I can’t speak knowledgeably about the authenticity/development of Gabe’s illness but it struck a chord with what I am familiar with and I could relate. I especially admired Hepworth’s ability to shift between characters and the “now” and “then” timelines quite effectively. It's a device that gets used often but rarely as smoothly as in Soulmate.

There were aspects to the pace and relationships that were up and down for me but my biggest criticism was with credibility regarding the setting. Unfortunately, it was a keystone to the entire story. The idea of a location, well-known for suicide attempts, to lack fencing or other deterrents was questionable whether the “trail” was on private or public land. Likewise, that a family with young children would purchase this property without discovering the reputation and/or securing the property for the children’s safety were, in my opinion, oversights in the plot.

My rating bounced between 3 and 4 stars and I chose to bump it up simply for the entertainment value.

FYI - I received a copy of this book through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

The Soulmate [out on 4/4/2023!]

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I have been a big Sally Hepworth fan ever since I read “The Mother-In-Law” and was so excited when I saw she had another release this year.

Gabe, Pippa, and their two girls recently moved to a cliffside retreat to reset their lives and get solace from the city; the house, however, is near a spot where (scarily) people come to contemplate jumping. Ever since moving in, Gabe has managed to talk many people off the ledge and save their lives… until one night when he isn’t successful in saving a woman. But all is not what it seems with this woman …and her connection with Gabe & Pippa.

This reading experience was so fun; we follow a dual POV between the female protagonists, and with these varying perspectives, Hepworth sprinkles in mini surprise twists as the tension builds. I also loved this one because although you have suspicions about where the plot was ending up… you’re probably wrong about at least ONE of the elements.

I’ve read 4 Sally Hepworth books now & I think this one contends with “The Good Sister” for which is my favorite. I read it in literally one day over the holidays — in almost one sitting — because each chapter left you needing to turn the page. For me, that is the sign of a good thriller that I def would recommend 👏🏼 thanks to @netgalley @stmartinspress @sallyhepworth for the ARC!

This story was pretty good. I was interested the whole time. There were a few "twists" but nothing that made my jaw drop. Overall, I enjoyed the book and I'd recommend it to others.

Pippa thinks she's found the perfect home for her family: husband, Gabe, two daughters, and herself even though the cliff just beyond her backyard has been the scene of many successful suicides. She only realizes the pull of the cliff to the downtrodden and brokenhearted after they've settled in. Her husband makes it his mission to talk the suicidal out of ending their lives and has a one hundred percent success rate..... until he doesn't. Now there are questions about whether or not Gabe pushed a young woman to her death or whether she jumped. As Pippa and the police begin to investigate, a personal connection is revealed.

The Soulmate is a page turner that keeps you guessing about what really happened that day on the edge of the cliff.

The beginning of the book sets you up with anticipation and intrigue which was my motivator to keep reading. However I felt the story just petered out after that, there was just this continuing add on of plots that was not really cohesive to the story. I felt there was no flow and I was annoyed with the god like adoration of one of the main characters Gabe. It just wasn't believable. It almost became a DNF but I continued to read, hoping it would get better.

𝑻𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒔:
Well that was a nice little binge!
This book is about what women and men will do when they are madly in love. The author did a great job at showing what toxic and dysfunctional relationships can do, while, still speaking to an adult audience. There was pain, suffering and mental illnesses all wrapped into one twisty tale. The book is told from two POV: Pippa and Amanda (a dead woman). Their perspectives give us enough information about the lies they keep without giving anything away.
This was my 3rd book by this author and I am officially @sallyhepworth super FAN!

I loved this and I need it to be a movie starring Chris Hemsworth and his real life wife ASAP.
A seemingly perfect husband and wife have many dark threads unraveling after an acquaintance commits suicide on the cliff they live on.


Thank you to Netgalley and Sally Hepworth for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

After being introduced to Sally Hepworth by reading The Younger Wife (which I really enjoyed), I was so excited to see her new book being released this year. I went into it blind and solely requested an advanced copy based on the Author and many 4+ star reviews.

Sadly, I did not enjoy this book. I truly hate writing bad reviews and do everything in my power not to, but The Soulmate just really wasn’t for me at all. I almost put it down several times, but I decided to read the entire book hoping that maybe it would get better, and to give it a fair chance. Unfortunately, for me it just missed the mark entirely, reminding me of a bad Lifetime movie.

The character building was also really lacking, which made it where I formed no attachment to any of the characters. And while alternating point of views and present/past normally don’t bother me, this was very jumpy and all over the place, making it difficult to keep up with the story while keeping all the details straight.

I truly wish I had liked it, as I think Sally Hepworth is a great writer and I enjoyed her previous book so much. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press & NetGalley for providing me with an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review.

This is my first Sally Hepworth book. I had heard a lot about her so I was so excited when I was approved! I can say it didn’t disappoint me and I will be reading more by her.

It’s told by different POV. I did love how Amanda was also involved with her POV from after. I got 25% in and my jaw hit the floor and I felt like it stayed there the rest of the story. The ending was not what I expected at all because of how the story was going and it shocked me.

I also felt like she did a very good job of the research on mental illness and how it can really affect your life and marriage. Put this book on your TBR.

Sally Hepworth has become a new author that is on my must read list, so when I got this approved from NetGalley to read early I was super excited.

The ending was a huge shock to me and it was a book I just wanted to keep reading. I loved that this book was a mix between romance and thriller

Sally Hepworth has quickly become an auto buy author for me. I liked how this story was told, especially with Amanda providing commentary in the afterlife. I thought at points the plot was a little messy but I liked the different twists and add ins. The only thing I was to be explored more was the mental illness, and possibly the mental illness of Pippa. But other than that- solid solid read!

I enjoyed this book and read it fairly quickly. The character development was great and I really felt for Pippa. The alternating POV kept it interesting but not confusing. The ending felt slightly quick and missing some details I was wondering about but overall a great twist I didn’t see coming!

Unfortunately, I am getting tired of domestic dramas that don't have a lot of meat on the bones. In this story, Pippa sounds like she really should be an intelligent woman, but she was DUMB as dirt throughout most of the story. Additionally, the plot is kind of bizarre. I was mildly entertained, but also shaking my head and wondering if I really wanted to continue reading. In the past I've really enjoyed Sally Hepworth's work, so will definitely look for the next one...my lackluster enjoyment of this one is probably just a one-off.

The book is multiple viewpoint and has short chapters, two things I like in books I’m reading. The author makes you think about what qualities you would hope for in a soulmate. Also do we have much control over who our soulmates are. Gabe’s storyline especially gives an insightful look aT what mental health can look like. The story pulled me in and I wouldn’t quite classify it as a mystery but has those qualities that keep you reading to find out what happened. The book is a little too on the nose and formulaic. I’m glad I read and would recommend this book to others.

The Soulmate makes you want to cancel your plans, curl up and binge read this thrilling story!

Gabe and Pippa finally have a settled into their new home up in the cliffs of Melbourne, a place well known for jumping. Then one day a woman shows up on the cliff and jumps even though Gabe tries to talk her down…. At least that’s what Pippa thinks.

Told from two perspectives, this book is a thriller and a study on the human experience, relationships and love - flaws and all.