The Soulmate is a suspense novel set in Australia. It follows the marriage of Gabe and Pippa. They are part of the picture perfect family. They recently moved into a cliff side home in a small coastal town. Unfortunately, the cliff near their home is a well known suicide destination known as The Spot. Since their move, Gabe has spent hours talking people off the edge. Except one. Did she jump? Or was she pushed?

Written in multiple POVs, it is fast paced thriller with plenty of twists and turns. I gave this 4.5 stars. People will say that after the intense build up of the story, the ending is underwhelming. But they would be remiss to forget that the calm after a storm.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press, and Sally Hepworth for providing me with an ebook ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Netgalley, Sally Hepworth and St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read this book early. This book the Soulmate gripped me from the very first page. A tragic love story with dysfunctional family dynamics intertwined into the story. Such a fast paced story enticing me to read page after page. Plot twist after plot twists. Amazing book told from the point of views of Pippa and Amanda, the spouses of Gabe and Max. Totally blew my mind. Great book by Sally Hepworth. Be sure and pick up a copy on release day of April 4th 2023, you will not be disappointed trust me on that.

I received this from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Interesting thriller involving two couples with a ton of secrets. Gabe is a complex man and his marriage is even more complex. Add a dangerous cliff and you got a good plot. Writing is strong and characters even more so. Very enjoyable.

Thank you Net Galley for an ARC of Soulmate I couldn’t read it fast enough. I loved this book. So many exciting twists and turns. I think you will be surprised at some of this book. Two families with different stories yet not so much. I would highly recommend this book.

So this book is getting a ton of good press. Currently it's sitting at 4.37 on goodreads with over 500 reviews so that is a good sign and I was really excited to read this one.

We have Gabe and Pippa Gerald who after recently married purchase their dream home: A perfect little cottage right at the edge of a sea facing cliff. But, little did they know, this spot is one frequented by people ending their life by jumping off into the sea below. Luckily Gabe has a gift of talking people off and eventually saves many lives from jumping. He is like the Dog Whisperer but without the dogs. But one day Pippa watches her husband do his thing with a lady who soon jumps! Or is she pushed?? Uh oh. Here we go.

What follows is twisty tale about how much we know the people we love so much. And that is what Gabe is to Pippa..... Her soulmate.

What works: Short chapters that draw you in. Twists. The last quarter of the book is a page turning masterpiece. Really liked the two POVs between Pippa and Amanda (the dead girl who fell to her death in the beginning. There is even a present place POV with Amanda where she knows she is dead. It works)

What doesn't work: And this is the drawback of the book in my opinion. I didn't like it as much as most of the reviews I read just because I thought it was too.... unsafe? There were no real risks taken in the book. It's also just as much of a love story as it is a thriller. Once again this is just my opinion and I know a ton of people are going to love this book. The ending is great and what makes it a 4 star book for me.

I really appreciate St. Martin's press for giving me the opportunity to review this book and it has a publication date of April 4,

This advance reader copy was given to me for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Wow! Simply wow! The Soulmate is the 4th book of Sally Hepworth that I have read and this is my favorite.
Soulmate is filled with so many twists and turns, it was hard to put down- I had to know what happened. And that last twist I did NOT see coming at all!

I was so excited to have snagged this as a Read Now. I have read a couple other books by Hempworth, and this is the first one I gave 4 stars to. I was immediately engaged with the story, short chapters, and found myself just easily breezing through the book. We follow Pippa and Gabe and their two daughters as well as Max and Amanda. Pippa and Gabe live overlooking the ocean. On this overlook is a cliff known by the locals as suicide cliff. Many times, Pippa has looked out her kitchen window, seeing people make their way over to the edge. Panicking, as anyone would, each time, she calls for her Gabe. Gabe is known as some kind of suicide whisperer, being able to talk people away from the cliff's edge, saving lives. One day, Pippa sees a woman and calls for Gabe, but the outcome this time is not the same. Throughout the novel, we learn a lot about Pippa/Gabe and Max/Amanda's relationship and mutual business histories. I enjoyed reading about Pippa and Gabe. It was strange reading from Amanda's perspective, as she was deceased, and I admit that I didn't quite care for that at first, but it grew on me as the story went on. At about 70%, things in the storyline just kind of changed or finally decided to progress. I really did not enjoy the fact that a shady business incident ended up being the culprit to the story. However, I did enjoy the final reveal about the secrets between Max and Gabe. If you are looking for a book with a happy ending, don't read this, because it is not in any way happy, and in fact, is quite sad. I am left feeling somewhat down after finishing it. Of all of Hempworth's books, this by far, is the best in my opinion. I enjoyed the writing style, short chapters and characters. I just didn't care for the main reason everything was finally hitting the fan. 4 stars!

So gripping and jaw clinching. This thriller had me on the edge of my seat not wanting to put my phone down for anything. I may or may not have brought this with me to shower so I could keep reading. Hurray for water proof phones.

I loved this book! It had so many dynamic, well written characters and so many different things going on to keep you on the edge of your seat. I enjoyed the different Point of views. The book shed light on mental illness and was really accurate on the effects it has on others and ups and downs that come with it. This book was so moving and one you will be thinking about long after you finish it.

Soon after Gabe And Pippa move to their new ocean property backing onto a huge cliff where people have been known to commit suicide, Gabe becomes known as the savior, preventing several folks from jumping. But, when a woman escapes his reach and jumps to her death, Gabe is suddenly looked upon as a possible suspect rather than a hero. Pippa unravels the truth behind the woman, the motives and everything in-between.
Told through the perspective of Pippa and the dead woman, in both past and present timelines, we learn who really has something to hide and why.

This book explores mental health and marriage in many different aspects: Why one marries, the different types of devotion, and what someone might do to protect their marriage. I found this book gripping, immensely interesting, and everytime I thought I'd figured it out, I was thrown another twist.

I loved this book! Five stars!
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Sure they’re marriage isn’t perfect, but whose is?

When a woman completes suicide just outside of Gabe and Pippa’s house, it under covers world of secrets Pippa had no idea existed. Pippa and Gabe have been through a lot over the years, but when someone is your soulmate, just how much are you willing to forgive?

I love the mixed point-of-views we get to experience in this story. I also did not see the twist at the end coming from a mile away! I thought this book was a great change of pace from other thrillers that have been released lately, it was a great concept and it kept me guessing the whole way through.

I really enjoyed this book and I think I’ve found my new favorite by Sally Hepworth!

I have read a few books by Sally Hepworth and have enjoyed them. I was therefore looking forward to reading The Soul Mate and it certainly didn’t disappoint.
This is a great domestic drama, a psychological thriller and a romance thrown in there too.
This is written from the POV of two of the wives involved (one has died - that’s not a spoiler) and we go back and forth in time revealing their secrets and those of their families. This was a real page turner. I think I finished it in a couple of days. It was a thrilling ride and I highly recommend it.
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC

My anticipation for Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate was fueled by my adoration of her previous work, The Secrets of Midwives. Yet again, she did not fall short of expectations. This novel is beautifully written and features a complex narrative.

Just outside of Melbourne, Gabe and Pippa Gerard have settled into their ideal home: a quaint hamlet perched on a cliff. They're starting again as a married couple, and they've found the ideal environment to raise their two young girls. The immaculate exterior of the house, however, conceals a more terrible reality: the proximity to The Spot, where the high cliffs have become a favourite spot for individuals seeking suicide. Once Gabe talks someone off a ledge, he becomes a hero in his community, saving their lives one after another... until one night when he doesn't.  Gabe is the last person Pippa sees before the cliff drops away, and she looks up to see him standing there with his arms spread and palms facing out.

Although Gabe has claimed that the suicide was an impulsive choice, Pippa cannot shake the feeling that there is more to the story. Then, anonymous emails with people's last thoughts before they died at The Spot begin to arrive in her inbox. What if Gabe was actually involved? Pippa gets closer and closer to the terrible revelation as she investigates the fate of her husband.

If you're looking for a spine-tingling thriller with plenty of twists and turns, The Soulmate is the perfect read. From the very first page, you'll be hooked.

The writing is beautiful and lyrical, and the characters are well-developed and intriguing. I loved the suspenseful plot and the way that the story unfolded. This is a book that's hard to put down, and I raced through it in just a few hours.

As a whole, readers who enjoy domestic suspense novels will enjoy The Soulmate. It is a page-turner that will keep you guessing until the last page.

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Is there such a thing as a soulmate? What does being a soulmate mean? This domestic thriller explores the nature of marriage and love while a mystery unfolds regarding the characters and their motivations. Gabe and Pippa are a young couple with two small daughters. They live in a cliff top house on the coast of Australia. They love their home except for the sharp drop off on the cliff; a drop off where several people have gone to try to commit suicide. Gabe has been able to talk each person down until the evening when he doesn't. One night a woman stands on the cliff and this time she jumps. Pippa and Gabe are shocked but Pippa is also wondering why it seemed like her husband had his hands out and maybe pushed the woman.

The novel goes between two viewpoints: Pippa past and present as we find out how she met Gabe and the trials and tribulations of their marriage and before and after Amanda, the woman on the cliff. Amanda speaks to us from the grave as we find out how she met her husband Max, helped him in his rise to success and how and why she ended up on that cliff. The book had some beautiful things to say about the nature of love and marriage and explored the idea of how much can a marriage survive. I really enjoyed all of the characters and was surprised at some of the twists and I have to admit to having a tear in my eyes at the end. The book explores issues on suicide, mental illness, infidelity, financial crimes and murder. Highly recommend this one! Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a free ARC of this book in exchange for review.

I found The Soulmate to be a fast paced domestic thriller that makes you want to continuing reading right from the beginning. Many twists and an ending that will leave you shocked.

The book is told in two POVs alternating between Pippa and the deceased Amanda. It surrounds the ups and downs of marriage, the secrets kept and broken trust.

This is my second book I’ve read from Sally Hepworth and I loved them both. I can’t wait to read more! Definitely pick this one up if you’re a fan of domestic thrillers!

4.5/5

Thank you so much to St. Martins Press and NetGalley for this digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

Sally Hepworth is a favorite author of mine and she did it again with this book!! This is a combination love story and thriller. The characters- Gabe, Pippa and Max are so well written that I pictured actors who would be perfect for the movie version.
Pippa and Gabe live in a house on a cliff. This cliff is a well known spot for people to end their lives. Over time, Gabe has had the gift of being able to talk people out of this choice. But not this time! Why? This is where the twists and turns begin! This was a fast read for me, I just couldn’t put it down.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this arc in exchange for my honest review.

Excellent book. So many twists and turns, that it keeps the reader on the edge of their seat. I was truly sad that the book ended. The story centers around a couple and their 2 young children, that live on land that has a cliff that overlooks the ocean. This cliff has been made famous by the number of visitors that come to commit suicide but are talked down by the husband. That is until one visitor goes over the cliff committing suicide. The wife witness this interaction from a distance and questions her husband’s story of what happened. As the story continues, more secrets are revealed which brings more questions to the surface since there happens to be a connection with the jumper and the man trying to save her. The story touches on so many touchy subjects such as mental illness, suicide, infidelity and many more. Definitely an excellent read.

Here is my warning to you, don't start reading this is you want to sleep or get anything done!!
This book really has it all, and it is face paced and keeps your attention from start to finish!!
Love, suicide, mental illness, bad guys, money laundering just to name a few.
So sit back in your comfy spot, grab some snacks and escape, you won't be sorry!!!

Did He Or Didn’t He?

This is the first Sally Hepworth book I have read and it was a doozy! Gabe and Pippa buy their dream home with an ocean view and soon discover that the cliff across the road from their house has become a known spot for people to jump to their death. Gabe has taken it upon himself to talk to them and convince them not to do it. When Pippa tells him someone is out there he goes out to talk, but this time it turns out differently. Pippa looks out the window and the woman is gone and Gabe is standing there with his arms outstretched with his palms facing empty air. What happened? Did Gabe push her? No, that’s not possible, there must be some other explanation.

The Soulmate is a wonderfully written suspense novel that may keep you up all night. The two women, Pippa and Amanda, wife and victim, tell their stories in short chapters that alternate between before, after, and present to create a wonderfully complete picture of the events leading up to and after the event. The ending is a surprise that I never anticipated, wrapping up this well-crafted story. This is a must read for anyone who loves a good mystery.

I gasped while reading the ending…you will never see it coming. Hooked from chapter one, there were so many twists and turns I could hardly put it down. The story starts immediately with you wondering….was it an accident?

Amanda’s point of view was particularly interesting due to the time frame it was written in.