Thank you for the ARC! Now here's my honest review: I couldn't put it down and yet... There was something missing for me. The ending felt rushed and sloppily put together but at the same time, the book sets up the ending seamlessly. I'm so conflicted because I didn't love it but I didn't hate it. My rating is a 3.5 rounded up to 4. I still recommend to add it to your TBR list!

WOW! 5 Stars for this twisty domestic thriller. The author really brings all the characters alive.
Pippa and Gabe are starting over. They purchase a beautiful Cliffside home to work on their marriage. The cliff is called The Drop because people are known to commit suicide by jumping. Ooh I can't tell you anymore! This is an amazing book!

This was my first-ever Sally Hepworth book and I’m excited to read more by her! Overall, this was a great mystery that had me turning pages as quickly as possible to figure out what happened. The build up and suspense were great, however, the ending fell a little flat for me. It was as though the author introduced so many issues with the male lead that it was then hard to wrap them up at the end. I’m not saying that I need a neat ending, but it just felt a little chaotic in the last few chapters. If you love books that require you to untangle messy webs of lies, you should definitely pick this one up. There’s relationships that seem too good to be true, lying, infidelity, and, of course, a mysterious death. CW before reading: suicide

4. 25 out of 5 - another great one by Sally Hepworth, it keeps you guessing right to the end. They leave enough breadcrumbs that you think you know what is up and then it all gets turned on you and I loved it. The characters were well written and engaging in their messiness which was all to real to believe. The descriptions are divine, I can picture this crazy house in my head.

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I love Sally Hepworth and her books are always a twisty, page turner. Her new book The Soulmate was just that!

Although it wasn’t my favorite of her books, I could not put this one down! Every time I thought I knew what was happening new information would arise and I was shocked.

I loved the short, quick chapters and multiple POVs. It was cool to follow the story through multiple perspectives and watch everything unfold through the eyes of all the characters.

Thank you Net Galley for the advanced readers copy! The Soulmate will be out April 4, 2023!

I’m now on a thriller, suspense novel kick just in time for spooky season. What’s your favorite book in this genre?!

I was so glued to The Soulmate that I could hardly put it down. This was not my first time reading a Sally Hepworth novel, and like those previous novels, The Soulmate was exquisitely drawn.

Hepworth creates real characters, who are imperfect and who make mistakes. They muddle through life, creating their own misery, while trying to hide those imperfections even from themselves. They lie and they love, just like what happens in real life. The Soulmate is a compelling read. Readers hear from two female narrators, thus learning a story that possesses more depth. The two narrators, Pippa and Amanda, give the readers both sides of the mystery, shifting not just between perspectives but also providing important background information. The two narrations create tension, which is why it was so difficult to put down this novel. The mystery definitely holds the readers attention. The ending even kept me on the elliptical machine longer than usual, since I could not stop reading.

I thank the author and publisher for providing me with this ARC, in exchange for my honest review. I also want to thank NetGalley for introducing me to Hepworth, a wonderful find.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Publish Date—April 4, 2023

Those around us might observe our life situations with clarity and discernment. But, as we muddle through our days, we often don't see what we aren't prepared to handle.

Sally Hepworth does it again! The beloved Australian author delivers her eighth fast-paced, gripping novel of family, relationships, and our (often) odd behavior.

Pippa, Gabe, and their two young daughters move to a small coastal town in Australia. Their dream home sits at the cliff's edge, where people sometimes choose to end their lives. Gabe has a reputation for convincing folks NOT to jump. Until one day, his encouraging words don't work…

Was the death a suicide, an accident, or something else?

I raced through Hepworth's latest domestic suspense novel. Fans may also want to check out The Younger Wife and The Mother-in-Law.

A huge thank you to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the ARC of this book. More reviews coming closer to pub date.

This was engaging, but there were a few triggers for me that had me squirming. I loved the twist at the end and especially the house-on-the-cliff setting, but I wanted the main character to not be such a pushover.

I couldn’t put this book down! So many twist! I loved the way the author went back and forth in time with the characters. I found myself getting frustrated with Pippa for tolerating Gabe, but such great character development!

Gosh, love the author and wanted to really love this one…but it was a bit too slow moving and had some confusing connections. The beginning was strong and I thought it was heading one way, only to head in a totally different direction. If you enjoyed The Guest List, I think you’d like this one!

Such a great book! 4.5 stars for sure!

Marriage, some mystery, murder. This was such a quick and easy read but I was sad when I finished it because it was so good! I loved the view points of this book between the female characters of the book going from “before” and “then” and “now”. A few different twists in the book that I definitely did not see coming which I love.

Thank you St. Martins Press and NetGalley for the ARC of this book!

There’s something about Sally Hepworth’s writing that draws the reader in, and The Soulmate is no exception. I couldn’t help reading it in a day.

The storyline unravels slowly and deliciously. Each twist and turn reveals another layer of complexity. The well developed characters and intricate story drive the plot forward and keep the audience engaged.

The Soulmate centers on the interweaving and intersection of the lives of Gabe and Pippa, Max and Amanda. The story of the two couples involves considering the concepts of love, loyalty, faithfulness, and normalcy. Through the interconnectedness of each plot line, Hepworth deftly explores the nuances of family, relationships, and trust.

I highly recommend this novel and think its complexity makes it one of Hepworth’s best.

If Sally Hepworth writes it, I know I'm gonna love it.

The Soulmate was no exception. Greg and Pippa are living in their dream home. Save for one little detail; their backyard is a suicide hot spot.

When Pippa sees Greg trying to talk another person off the edge, she's shocked by what she sees. One minute the woman is there, the next it looks as though her husband may have pushed her. But that can't be right, can it?

What follows is a dual timeline of different people and events leading up to that fateful day on The Drop.

You won't want to miss this 5 star read!

I received The Soulmate as an ARC. This title immediately caught my eye because I am a sucker for anything by Sally Hepworth, and this did not disappoint at all! The good and bad of marriage, raising a family, and murder! This is a page-turner. I was sucked in from the very first few pages. Like all titles by Hepworth, it started out strong with the action and mystery and just kept on going! I will admit-about 70% through the book I did kind of start to wonder about one of the biggest surprises in the book, but thought “nah-that would be crazy”-and then it came to fruition. Lots of twists and turns, entertaining and quick read. I really enjoyed this book!

I loved everything about this book. The character development. The plot. The twists. The surprises. This is definitely one of my favorite reads of the year and I will be recommending it to my friends.

I love Sally Hepworth and will read all of her works, however I didn't love The Soulmate. Don't get me wrong, it's a good book! I just didn't feel strongly for any of the characters - although Amanda's POV was interesting! 3 stars.

I'm looking forward to Sally's next book!

Thank you to Netgalley and St Martin's Press for an advanced copy of The Soulmate in exchange for an honest review.

If Sally Hepworth wasn’t an auto read author for you before, The Soulmate will add her to your list. Sally was already auto read for me following reads including The Younger Wife, The Mother-In-Law and The Good Sister. Gabe and Pippa Gerard share a complicated marriage that becomes further complex when they purchase The Cliff house, a notorious suicide spot. Gabe is able to talk many people off the ledge until one day he isn’t and the person who jumps isn’t someone he’s unfamiliar with. Max and Amanda Cameron also share a less than ideal marriage with their share of secrets. These couples become intertwined further and further and the pieces come together. I enjoyed the ending which brought some closure to these troubled family stories.

I was gifted an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Amazing book. Couldn’t out it down. I do recommend. This is definitely going to be a reread for me.I give this a 4 star.

What happens when your soulmate isn't who you think they are? Gabe has a knack for saving people who come to their cliff's edge to end their lives, until one day he fails. Pippa feels like there's more to the story that Gabe isn't telling her. Their happy marriage unravels as the secrets come out. Alterating viewpoints and a fast moving pace keep the reader on their toes until the very end.

This book was amazing! It did a great job at depicting different kinds of mental illnesses without being stereotypical or projecting them all as bad. I also liked the mystery in this. The current mystery was a more subtle, but the background stuff really added to it. I was starting to get irritated that Pippa was so clueless, but I think she knew more than she let herself believe. I loved the writing style, too, and the short chapters. And the ending! It was perfect for the story and actually made me tear up. Overall, I loved this and would love to read more by this author!