I read quite a few thrillers and mysteries, however I can honestly say I didn't see this twist. It took me by surprise and I devoured this book in one sitting. This is a definite must read. Thank you so much to Netgalley and St. Martin's press for allowing me the privilege to read this advance copy.

This was a helluva twist! I could not put the book down, and I felt like I could visit the characters. This writer is phenomenal, she kept me sucked in all day! If I didn’t have a day off of work today, I would have seriously thought about calling in to finish this. Everything was so real without being overly wordy and the scenes were simply but neatly set. I did not see the ending coming at all! Fantastic book and very highly recommend!

I adore reading anything by Sally Hepworth, she never disappoints me with her writing. This was a 2-day read for me, and if I had the chance I could easily have read the whole thing in one sitting. Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with a free ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

What. A. Book.!

Full disclosure - Sally Hepworth is one of my all time favorite authors and her latest book did not disappoint at all.

I finished reading Soulmate in one day! I had to cancel my plans because I was so so glued to finding out what the next twist is - there sure were many!!

The twists in this book are not something you would expect, which is something I very much enjoyed here. You could not help but to feel every ounce of emotion that the protagonist felt.

A woman deeply in love. Tragedy. Secrets. Betrayal. You name it, this book has it.

Here is a synopsis:

Pippa and Gabe Gerard are a happily married and seemingly average couple with two daughters. Gabe is a stay-at-home father and Pippa a lawyer. They live in their dream home by a cliffside, in what can only be described as a quaint, coastal town. Pippa’s family including her parents, her newly expecting sister, and her wife live close to them and they all seem like picture-perfect family.

What Gabe and Pippa don't realize is that their dreamhome is right on a cliff that locals know as a popular suicide location. Everything changes when one day, Gabe, who has talked many people off of the cliff, fails to help a woman off of the cliff. Pippa watches Gabe and the woman through her kitchen window when suddenly, the woman seemingly vanishes and Gabe is left with his arms outstretched, palms facing out. So many things run through Pippa's mind - did Gabe just push this woman? Is her mind playing tricks on her? How could this be?

Pippa knows that this is different than all of the times her husband has saved so many. Its her gut intuition and when she finally learns of the mystery woman's identity, she is assured that there is more than meets the eye.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for sharing this wonderful audiobook with me in exchange for my honest opinion.

Another great read by Sally! This was my second Netgally approved book, and my third overall. The mini twists and turns were really good. I’ve read so many thrillers that not much shocks me anymore. The characters were bearable. Overall 4 stars for me!

I received this book as an ARC from Netgalley.
I tend to jump at the chance to read the newest Hepworth book and this was no exception. It was good, but I admit there seemed to be a lot going on? Maybe some unnecessary plot points? It's hard to explain without giving away spoilers! I really enjoyed the first chunk of the book before it got to be too complicated. There was a lot of back and forth. Not so sure how I felt about Pippa as a character.
Writing was good, as usual, and so was the general storyline.

Wow! Sally Hepworth did it again. I have read all her books and loved each one and this one did not disappoint. This book was narrated by the two main female characters during two snapshots in time. This gave you just enough background and just enough current events to keep you guessing and in suspense. Some how her books add just a dash of creepy into them. I will recommend this book to everyone. Thank you NetGalley for the advance reader edition.

This was a pretty average thriller/mystery. Nothing really stood out as exceptional but it was a quick and entertaining read. There were some twists I didn't anticipate but some that were glaringly obvious the whole time. Overall I think most people would enjoy this book.

This was such a fun ride! God bless short chapters with alternating POV, it made me want to never stop reading. I was surprised with how much I enjoyed this.

Sally Hepworth is an auto read for me. I love her writing and her addictive, page turning thrillers. The Soulmate was no exception. I enjoyed the book very much, with one LARGE exception. I am a mental health professional and it was obvious to me where that particular thread was going. It was so drawn out and the mistaken diagnosis seemed implausible, although necessary for the story. They aside, I definitely recommend this book.

4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. This is my second book by Sally Hepworth and I enjoyed it just as much as the first one. This author has a great writing style. I love the short chapters, the “then and now” chapters, and how it switched between Pippa’s and Amanda’s perspectives. This book truly kept my interest from beginning to end. I made guesses but to be honest, I did NOT predict the ending at all and was mostly pleased with how it all wrapped up. I mean, there were parts of the ending that saddened me deeply and I didn’t think it ended “fairly” for certain characters but I can’t explain without spoilers so I’ll just leave it at that.

As far as characters, I like Amanda the best. Normally I’m not a fan of “ghosts” in books but I really enjoyed the “Amanda (after)” chapters. Pippa, I liked her on and off throughout the book. Definitely more OFF though, which is why this was 4 stars for me and it just couldn’t quite hit 5. I feel like Pippa forgiving Gabe all the time and all the comments about how attractive he was, was just dumb. Max I really liked but Gabe I did not. I really wanted to like Gabe in the beginning but as the book went on, I just didn’t feel any connection to him. Even at the end I still didn’t like him.

Overall, I have determined that I really enjoy this author’s writing. I’ve had The Mother-in-Law sitting on my bookshelf for quite awhile now and I think I need to bump it up on my list and read it soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. This book comes out in April of 2023 and I highly recommend picking up a copy.

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I very much enjoyed this book. While I liked Hepworth’s previous novel, The Younger Wife, I thought this one was much better. It employs two narrators each of whom tell their story in two timelines, before and after and then and now. The choice of one of the narrators allows the story to unfold in a particularly engaging way.

The story revolves around a woman who dies on a cliff. Did she commit suicide, was it an accident or was she pushed? And who is she exactly? I’ll refrain from too many details to avoid spoilers, but it’s a great fun read that this breezy and fast paced without feeling rushed.

I loved, loved this book!

It's a combo romamanxe, famiky drama and thriller all in one.

Pippa and Gabe have a chance RomCom meet cute and after that their lives appear to be perfect, gorgeous husband, 2 successful careers, beautiful children and expensive beach house.

But then there's an 'incident' at their beach house involving a stranger and the deeper story emerges.

Story is told in a then and now format but is easy to follow the back and forth.

Thankful sbd blessed to have received this ARC from the author and publisher.

Sally Hepworth doesn’t disappoint. Her newest book, The Soulmate, is the thriller you are looking for if this is your go-to genre. The book begins with a picture perfect family, but as is standard in a Hepworth storyline, not all is what it seems. Told from dual points of view, this book will leave you guessing until the end.

Sally Hepworth has written an interesting novel, filled with twists, lies and deception.

Gabe and Pippa live in a house overlooking the sea, with beautiful views and treacherous cliffs. The Drop, a dangerously scenic spot, is next to their property. On more than one occasion, Gabe has been responsible for talking down a possible suicide victim about to jump.
However, this time, he’s not successful.

Did the woman jump, or did Gabe push her off the deadly cliff?

Thus, the story unfolds, from both Pippa’s and the dead woman, Amanda’s, points of view.

I gave this book 4 stars, because at times it was confusing while transitioning between the women’s narratives and time periods.
I enjoyed the story. It flowed well and was entertaining.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the advanced copy of this book.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
Rating (5/5) ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Publishing Date - 04/04/23

Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for this arc ! I loved this book! If you are looking for a thriller with plenty of twists and turns , The Soulmate is the PERFECT read! I was hooked from the very first page.

I love a book with twists and turns, this one did not disappoint. The writing style made it an easy read and kept me engaged from start to finish. Highly recommend this book!

✨Book Review✨
The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4/5

First thank you to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for my ARC copy of this read.

Synopsis:

There’s a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn’t.

When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, the questions spiral...Did the victim jump? Was she pushed?

And would Gabe, the love of Pippa’s life, her soulmate...lie? As the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel….

Now Wow. I really enjoyed this one guys and ALL the twists! This was not at all what I was expecting. Did not really see the end coming..

Loved the multiple POV’s and alternate timelines of past and future between Pippa and Amanda to bring it all together. Gabe and Max what a mystery! 👀

The quick short chapters made this read a breeze. And I read them all through the the past few nights!

And is Sally. Freaking. Hepworth. Enough said! Can’t wait to read what’s next!

If you have read The Good Sister by @sallyhepworth I know you’ll like this one too! If it’s your first read by her be on the lookout for it!

Coming to shelves April 4, 2023! And as always happy reading! 💕

Sally Hepworth has done it again! I appsolutly love all the novels I have read from this author. The soul mate did not disappoint. I found myself not wanting to put it down. I loved the characters and setting! Once again a great book.

I’ve read and will continue to read all of Sally Hempworth’s books. While this wasn’t my favorite of the bunch, that still goes to The Good Sister and Mother in Law, it was easy to binge, clearly written and full of family drama, secrets and lies. I loved the dual narratives, past and present timelines and short chapters, which tactically built suspense and left bread crumbs that kept me guessing and questioning my predictions. I will say that I found the ending a bit anticlimactic, and I wasn’t as shocked by it all as other reviewers. Still, I was never bored!

Read if you like:
-Domestic suspense
-Short chapters
-Ghost figures
-Coastal Australia setting
-Couple keeping secrets trope

Thanks SMP for the ARC! Pub date 4/4