Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for my gifted digital advance review copy.

The Drop is a notorious suicide spot in an otherwise peaceful and idyllic beach town, and it's located right behind Gabe and Pippa's house where they live with their two young daughters. Gabe makes a name for himself when he stops a number of people from leaping to their deaths. When a middle-aged woman arrives at The Drop one day, Gabe rushes out to stop her. Pippa watches the scene from their kitchen window, but becomes distracted at a critical moment. When she looks back toward The Drop, the woman is gone, and Gabe's arms are outstretched.

What I enjoyed most about this novel, as well as Hepworth's THE GOOD SISTER, is her examination of perception and how it affects relationships and how people operate within the parameters of those relationships. Overall, I found Hepworth's latest offering to be an engrossing page turner that was hard to put down. This one is told from two different points of view and in a nonlinear fashion, and I feel that Hepworth employed both of these techniques to great effect.

I did find some elements of the plot to be over-the-top and out there, while others didn't go in quite the direction I was hoping, which is why this one was a four vs. five star read for me.

Hepworth is fast becoming an auto-read author for me, and I look forward both to reading her backlist and seeing what she does next. THE SOULMATE will be available from St. Martin's Press in April of 2023.

Loved the premise. I was hooked from the first page. Have recommended it to several friends and colleagues. 4.5 stars

This story stressed me out in the best way. It kept twisting and the characters are totally unreliable, which makes a brilliant domestic thriller. Sally Hepworth always brings it and she's done it again. I loved it.

**Trigger warning for discussion of suicide.

Gabe and Pippa live near a cliff that is popular in the community for committing suicide. Gabe has been successful in calling people off

Despite the way it was marketed, it's not quite a thriller, I'd throw this in the drama category. That being said, I enjoyed the ride. It was well plotted. I was mainly shouting at the characters in my head like WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT?! and found it to be slow at times. Otherwise, I think the ending was well earned and I am happy I picked it up.

Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for my digital ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I'm really starting to like Sally Hepworth's novels. They're always entertaining, well written, and hard to put down. This one, of course, was no different. In my opinion, this is an author who just seems to get better and better, and I cannot wait to see what she writes next.

Phenomenal book! Loved the story line. Loved the characters and I didn’t want it to end! This was my first book by this author and it won’t be my last. I love how she developed the characters. I have recommended this to all of my friends. Thank you Net Galley for this advanced readers copy!

The fact that I read this book in under 48 hours on my phone during Thanksgiving should tell you just how good The Soulmate is.
Pippa and her family have moved into their cliffside dream house in a sleepy, coastal town outside Melbourne. Their house is located close to The Drop, a popular suicide spot. Gabe, Pippa's husband, has become a local hero by convincing people not to jump. One day, while washing dishes, Pippa witnesses a woman at the back of their house. She watches as her husband approaches the woman and moments later the woman is gone, and her husband is standing there with outstretched arms, palms up. Pippa begins to question what she saw or thinks she saw, especially when the identity of the dead woman is revealed.

The events are read from two POVs, Pippa and Amanda (the dead woman). Their perspectives reveal everyone's secrets and lies. Nothing is it seems, which makes for a suspenseful page turner until the very end!

I gave it 5 stars! I could not stop reading until all was revealed. Thank you to NetGalley for my ARC. It was my pleasure to share an honest review.

Absolutely loved The Soulmate. It kept me guessing on some twists, others I could see coming. However I appreciated how the different stories and timelines came together. Sometimes with different timeliness and character point of views can be confusing and muddled, but this was not the case with The Soulmate. Highly recommend.

Living an idyllic, small-town life in a seaside cottage, Gabe, Pippa, and their small girls Freya and Asha appear to have it all. Despite the ominous reputation of "the drop," the coastal cliff that lies just beyond the couple's house, Gabe and Pippa's dream home is everything of their wildest dreams.

That is, until the latest visitor to "the drop" is someone Gabe knows. When her plunge over the cliff sparks an investigation into her strange, apparent suicide, everything Gabe and Pippa have built is threatened--and secrets that have long laid dormant awaken once more.

For readers familiar with Sally Hepworth, she has an uncanny knack for producing binge-worthy, well-written thrillers with well-developed characters & refreshingly-original twists. "The Soulmate," while not my favorite by her, still delivers in all aspects & was a breezy delight to read.

While delving too much into the plot threatens to spoil it, this is certainly one of Hepworth's more straightforward novels. That's not to say "the twist" doesn't exist; it does, perhaps more in the form of several small twists than one jaw-dropping moment. I wasn't blown away by the story, but I still felt very immersed in it & found it difficult to put down. Thoroughly-enjoyable for readers looking for a quality popcorn thriller, this one is not to be missed!

The Soulmate goes off on so many different tangents you may want to brush up on your math skills before reading! And for such a simple title, it does take some sleuthing to guess who The Soulmate is- although it's hard to imagine Gabe (or Pippa) as the title character, since they both treat their marital vows as "suggestions." The Soulmate moves at a brisk pace, and with short chapters you'll breeze through it. Despite this, the plot deals with very heavy topics such as suicide and mental illness-both are handled deftly and poignantly. You want to justify Gabe's behavior knowing his mental challenges, but as Pippa realizes, there is a difference between mental illness and free will. What The Soulmate does best is explore the many nuances of marriage-even in the best of them can we ever fully "know" a person, and how much do we have to live with before throwing in the marital towel? The Soulmate also has an "otherworldly" subplot that is deeply moving and really has you pondering what "life" after death could be like. The mystery of "The Soulmate" is fairly easy to figure out but still feels appropriate. The Soulmate may not completely move your heart and soul, but it does give you plenty to think about.

4.5 stars
Gabe and Pippa Gerard have recently relocated with their two young daughters to have a fresh start. They have purchased a gorgeous house overlooking the cliffs at the ocean. They quickly learn that this location is a blessing and a curse. "The Drop" is a spot often visited by people who are looking to end their lives. And it just so happens to be in their backyard. Gabe quickly gains recognition for saving many people from the end they came to meet.
One day, Gabe's streak of saving people comes to an abrupt finish. One woman goes over the cliff to her death. As details of the event unfold, it seems that Gabe knew this woman. His wife, Pippa begins to question things. Throughout this book, many things are revealed. There are so many twists and surprises. You will not want to put this book down so clear your schedule when you pick it up! Do you ever really know anyone, even your soulmate? Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for allowing me to read this book.

Sally Hepworth has done it again! Her way of writing drew me in a few books back and I fell in love!

Pippa and her soulmate Gabe live in a house on the cliffside, otherwise known as The Drop and with a name like that, you can only imagine what takes place there. There have been several instances where people have tried to jump but Gabe helped them change their minds, until the one night he didn't.
Amanda had one requirement in her marriage to Max, no infedility. Everything changed when she found that video. That's what led her to The Drop.
Lives can change in the blink of an eye and when that ball starts rolling, anything can happen. Some secrets can kill.
Read The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth, you will not regret it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free Advance Reader Copy of The Soulmate ny Sally Hepworth in exchange for my honest review.

Sally Hepworth writes bingeable books, and The Soulmate is no different. The story is suspenseful and interesting - I couldn't put it down! While I didn’t find the end to be anything majorly shocking (I actually prefer it not to be), it did wrap up nicely with all loose threads coming together.

Sally Hepworth does it again! This book has it all. Twists, and turns that suck you in from the get-go. It also presents some thought provoking ideas about marriage. It is well written and has good character development. Sally Hepworth is an auto-buy author for me and after reading this book it will stay that way!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press and Sally Hepworth for my ARC of The Soulmate.

Just like all her previous books, The Soulmate was interesting, unique and capturing from the jump. I think we can all agree that the tell tale sign of an amazing book is when you get fully immersed and time passes without even realizing! Sally did a wonderful job at making the characters come alive as well as creating a setting which was delightful to visit.

Do yourself a favor and pick this up in April. You will not be disappointed with all the fun twists, turns and secrets in between these pages.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this advanced copy. A young family buys a home that backs up to an infamous cliff frequented by suicidal visitors. The man living in the house, Gabe, has saved many lives talking to those in dismay, but after a devastating incident at the cliff, many secrets are uncovered. I love Sally’s writing for its unpredictability and twists throughout the book that keep you on your toes. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advance readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

After having discovered Sally Hepworth through our book club, where we read The Good Sister, where everyone enjoyed the novel, I was excited to dive in to her next story. I was not disappointed.

Two women, Pippa and Amanda seem to have the perfect lives: perfect husbands and perfect marriages. But there is more than meets the eye as the story advances.

Pip and her husband Gabe have moved from the city to a lovely beach house to start over. Unknowingly their beautiful new home has a startling backstory. Its backyard is the place where many people go to end their lives. Gabe is seen as guardian angel, pulling people back from the brink of suicide in the short time they’re lived there. Until there is one person he doesn’t save. And his wife can’t be sure he wasn’t the one to push her over the edge.

This story had a very unique narrator, Amanda, the woman who went over the edge. The story was told through flashbacks from both Pippa and Amanda’s perspectives but also followed Amanda after her death. Very reminiscent of The Lovely Bones. As we learn more about the events surrounding the last death at The Drop, we start to unravel the events from the past that led us to the present.

Even with the flashbacks and dual narrators, the story was easy to follow and captivates you from the first few chapters. A story that serves as a cautionary tale: while a marriage may seem perfect on the outside, behind closed doors, you never know what really goes on.

So I have decided that I love Sally Hepworth, her writing always gets to me. It hits those vulnerable spots, and makes you feel all the feels. And yet you think you know what’s happening, but do you really? I thoroughly enjoyed this book, the characters or endearing, the story was enthralling. I didn’t see the twist coming and I love that.

I received this book as an Advanced Reader's Copy (ARC) through NetGalley. I received this copy free in exchange for my honest review.

Sally Hepworth always has such a way of drawing me in from the get go - The Soulmate gripped me from page one. Told in multiple POVs and timelines, The Soulmate truly surprised me and threw some curveballs I never saw coming - another great domestic thriller from this talented voice.

Thank you to St. Martins Press for an advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

Hmm, so, I've read a handful of books by Sally Hepworth now and they usually land somewhere between three and four stars for me. For the first 1/2-2/3 of this book, I was really enjoying this story of a couple, Gabe and Pippa, who buy a house on a cliff that is well known for being a popular spot for suicides - the price was right. Gabe becomes known for his ability to talk would-be jumpers off the edge... until he fails. The story is told in the past and present and from the perspective of both Pippa and the woman who went over the cliff. Secrets and twists abound as the reader learns odd the events leading up to this fateful meeting on the cliff. Overall, I enjoyed the story, though the end lacked something and felt somewhat anticlimactic. Definitely worth a read and I'll read more from this author, just not my favorite of her books.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for my honest review.