This book is my new obsession! I have had some hit or miss books from Sally Hepworth. What has helped me with her recent releases is to remember that she writes domestic suspense NOT thriller. The Soulmate was the perfect domestic suspense book. The setting on a large house overlooking The Drop, a large cliff, was phenomenal and added so much to the suspenseful atmosphere. The short chapters and desire to see the outcome of the plot led me to read this book in one day!

As someone who takes medication for a mental illness, I think Sally portrayed it excellently and with great care. The characters were very well fleshed out, I was rooting so hard for Pippa and her fam to have everything work out for them! Although it wasn't a huge twist, I did not see the ending coming and was happy with how the story turned out. I highly recommend you add this to your TBR!

See below for the synopsis from Goodreads:
Gabe and Pippa Gerard have just moved into their dream house: a cliffside cottage in a sleepy coastal town outside Melbourne. It’s a fresh start to their marriage, and the perfect place to raise their two young daughters. But the house’s perfect façade hides something more sinister: The Spot, where the tall cliffs have become a popular place for those wishing to end their lives. After talking someone down from the ledge, Gabe becomes a local hero, saving person after person… until one night, he doesn’t. And Pippa sees Gabe the moment after it happened, standing alone at the cliff’s edge, arms outstretched, palms facing out.

The death is ruled a suicide— Gabe said it was a stranger devastated over her husband’s infidelity. But when Pippa discovers that Gabe knew the victim, she has more questions than answers. Plus, the woman’s husband swears she wouldn’t have jumped. Why would Gabe lie about not knowing her? Why would she have been at The Spot, if not to jump? And did she really jump… or was she pushed? As Pippa works to uncover the truth, the foundations of the life they’ve built begin to crack and their deepest secrets start to unravel.

The Soulmate is a twisty domestic suspense novel that proves nothing—and no one— is ever as it seems.

How much do I love Sally Hepworth? 5 stars baby! She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to authors. The Soulmate was a fast read, and I really enjoyed it. The dual POVs and so many delightful twists and turns definitely kept me guessing. It was quite engaging, and kept my attention from beginning to end. And the short chapters, made it even better for me. I definitely recommend for fans of mystery, suspense, and domestic thrillers.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this amazing advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Domestic Thrillers are one of my favorite genres. This was my first Sally Hepworth novel, and I read it pretty quick over the weekend. It alternates between the POV of Pippa, and Amanda, before and now. The chapters are on the shorter side, which I love. I will try to not post spoilers, I will still use the spoiler warning on this, just in case. I would like to note* that there is mental illness in this book, specifically ADHD and Bipolar. I felt for Pippa to an extent, really. At the same time I was struggling to get through her chapters when she was info dumping more and more things from Gabe shes put up with and I was just waiting to see how it ended. I was rooting for Pippa towards the end to just leave and was glad with how it ended. Although I would have liked to hear her thought process and the conversation between her and Gabe for how the book ending happened. The last few twists at the end of the book mostly took me by surprise. I honestly didnt really like any of the characters, except for Kat and Mei for being straight forward. I guess Pippa's parents too for being as supportive as they all were. Overall, it was a quick, okay read for me. If you love rich people domestic thrillers, this is definitely a read for you! Thank you to Netgalley, Sally Hepworth, and St. Martins press for this arc in exchange for my honest review. This is my personal opinion and my thoughts of The Soulmate.

Huge thank you to Netgalley, Sally Hepworth, and St. Martin's Press. Another fantastic book by Sally Hepworth. Don't start a book by Sally unless you have time to read it. I have found her books are hard to put down you just want to keep reading to see what will happen next. This book is filled with great twists and turns. I don't want to say much because you need to experience this story yourself. I will say if you like thrillers this is truly a thriller and I highly recommend the book.

Such a good read!
Draws you in immediately ... unputdownable.
Short chapters keep the action moving swiftly along and positively amplify the palpable tension.
Chapters narrated by two alternating characters, each of whom has her own distinct voice.
Well-written & well-told!

With great thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for this e-ARC!

I've enjoyed other books by this author and this one was certainly no exception. I really loved trying to piece together these relationships and secrets. I thought the reveals and plot twists were done well and was satisfied with the conclusion.

Pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed this one after not loving The Younger Wife.

A dual POV novel loosely illuistrating what people are willing to do , forgive even ignore for love.
It's a typical Hepworth novel - a quick read with lots of family dysfunction..
I think that character development was handled fine and the two main reveals toward the end of the story were redeeming events that really added to the overall reading experience.
Solid 3 1/2 stars

"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."

An unconventional murderous love story. Sally Hepworth is so dang talented. Admittedly this was slow to start but the character development and twisty turns got reeeal good and I couldn't put this one down. I love the integration of mental health and thought the author did a stellar job or portraying Gabe's mental illness. A solid mystery for sure - I'll be reading whatever Sally Hepworth writes in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for the ARC - I loved it.

WOW. I finished The Soulmate last night and I’m still reeling. This is probably the fastest I’ve finished a book in a LONG time. This is my second Sally Hepworth book and I’ve loved both! The Soulmate was fast paced and legit unputdownable.

The one to six minute chapters? PERFECT. The first chapter? Amazing. The alternating POVs and timelines? Fantastic. I’ll be honest and say that I’m not an avid mystery/thriller reader. This is mostly because I find I’m often disappointed by the end of the book, usually because the build up to find out “who dunnit” is way more exciting than actually finding out who did it? BUT The Soulmate fully delivered from beginning to end.

Hepworth’s writing style is so easy to read and makes you never want to put the book down. I freaking loved how she portrayed the characters at the beginning and then how it all unfolds. Just realizing now how difficult it is to write a review for a mystery/thriller without giving anything away. Suffice it to say I loved this book so much and would highly recommend even for those skeptical mystery/thriller readers (like myself).

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This authors books seem to get better and better for me. I stumbled onto her books a few years ago with The Mother-in-law… I have continued to read her and enjoyed each story but this one seems to be my favorite so far. While I love a good mystery the twists in this book proved that I don’t always figure it out. I can’t wait to read her Amazon Original short stories now.

This was a page turner! I’m a big Sally Hepworth fan and I was thrilled receive this advanced copy of The Soulmate. It was a 5/5 for me! ⁣
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Pippa and Gabe bought a house with this incredible view of the sea and steep cliff. They were surprised the first time to find a stranger on the edge of that cliff, and to discover this was a well known suicide spot. ⁣
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It becomes a bit of a routine to call the police anytime they see someone out there. Gabe has taken on the role of talking to them and helping them to step away from the cliff while the police are on their way. He has been able to save a lot of lives this way. Until a woman suddenly takes a fall. ⁣
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The police ask Pippa if she remembers anything, and she doesn’t mention that when she looked up just after the woman fell, she saw her husband’s outstretched arms, as if he had pushed her over the cliff. ⁣
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This book will be out on April 4th, 2023. Add it to your list! ⁣
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Wow. I haven’t read a Sally Hepworth book I haven’t loved and this one is no different. Twists and turns that kept me on my toes, second guessing what’s going to happen and who did what to whom….and husbands who have secrets, mental illnesses, and imperfections, mixed with infidelity and murder? Ugh what a combination! Read this one in less than 24 hours, I couldn't put it down! Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. 10/10 would recommend!

Gabe and Phipps have a love that most people envy; their way with one another and the wholeness they feel when they are together. They seem too good to be true and Pippa knows that without Gabe her world would lack colour, joy and perhaps purpose. She loves him so. Gabe is charming, enigmatic and let’s people feel like when his attention is on you you are the only one present. He’s like the sun.

After buying a beautiful home that backs onto a tall cliff the couple soon realize that it is a popular spot for people to commit suicide. But when Gabe uses his persuasive magic on would be jumpers he is able to talk all of the individuals back to safety. Even the local paper has written a story on what a hero he is with his ability to talk people out of following through with the act of suicide. In short, Gabe has many gifts: charm, patience, talent at work, not to mention he is a caring father and loving husband to Pippa.

But Gabe Pippa realizes has another side to him as well. At times he’s perfect and so upbeat with boundless energy. At others, he is morose, and requires a lot of rest and Pippa can’t feel whole until sunny Gabe returns to her.

One evening Pippa and Gabe notice yet another woman at the cliff. As Pippa now familiar with this routine calls the police, Gabe heads out to speak to the woman. But as Pippa looks up she swears she sees what looks like Gabe pushing the woman to her death. Is this woman known to him? Why would he do such a thing. Pippa begins to doubt what she’s seen and knows there must be a plausible explanation to what happened.

As the investigation begins Pippa soon realizes through Gabe that the woman is in fact known to them. She is the wife to a mogul businessman who also happens to be Gabe’s ex employer. Perhaps what Pippa saw is not so implausible after all. The question however is why?

Told from the POV of Pippa and the woman on the cliff in a time sequence of “before” and “now” Sally Hepworth creates the perfect combination that tells the story of what really happened that night and everything that led up to it.

A book with a shocking twist that will have readers hooked! Another great novel.

Sally Hepworth is a fantastic author and I always look forward to her books.

The Soulmate is a very exciting domestic thriller. I don’t want to give away any of the plot, there’s good twists and turns that will keep you turning pages!

The author does a great job with character development and the characters are all quite likable. Honestly, I couldn’t decide who I was rooting for the most because I liked every character!

The book is told in alternating POV from Amanda and Pippa with alternating time lines of before and now. I love books that develop this way because it keeps the story fresh. Short chapters also so the book is a quick read.

Overall, 5 stars from me!

I received a free advanced reader copy from #NetGalley and am leaving my honest review voluntarily.

This was such a great thriller! I read it in one day because the quick, short chapters and twists and turns kept me saying “just one more chapter!” It is very hard to put down so make sure you have some time carved out when you start this one!

I really enjoyed that it was told from 2 different POV, Pippa and Amanda. Each tells the story from their current POV and past and each narrative adds to the story and makes me curious what is going to happen next. It was very engaging and kept me intrigued until the end.

I would have liked a little more resolution at the end but overall really enjoyed this one! I would recommend it to anyone who loves a good thriller.

Many thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book! Holy plot twists, I could not put this down!! I absolutely loved Pippa’s character and how the story and timeline was told in duel POV’s. I absolutely loved this book.

This book had my attention from the first page and I couldn't stop reading. It's a very twisty book with an ending that you won't see coming. Sally Hepworth is an amazing writer that keeps you on your toes and keeps you guessing right up to the final page. You can feel the emotion in every word and it almost feels like you're standing at The Drop each time it's mentioned, it also makes you wonder why anyone would ever want to purchase a home with a cliff in their backyard.
Pippa is a very patient wife to Gabe. Freya and Asha are two little spitfires. Amanda and Max have a very strange relationship to say the least and it's sad that one would sacrifice their own life's wants and dreams just because of the past, but at the same time I get it.
Secrets, lies, infidelity, criminal behavior in the workplace, mental illness are what make this story so intriguing and powerful. My heart breaks for families that have mental health issues. I'm sure there's not a family out there that hasn't been affected in some way by mental health issues, but to see it represented so accurately in a novel just makes you realize how deeply people can hurt, whether it's in private or everyone knows, or even undiagnosed.

Thank you Netgalley for this eARC in exchange for my honest review!

I appreciate that there was some effort made to not have mental illness be used as a gotcha like it often is in thrillers. I found that some of the ending seemed a bit obvious but there were also some good reveals. The timeline of the book kept me engaged and I made it through the book fairly quickly. Overall I enjoyed this read.

Thank you to Netgalley and publisher for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Publication: April 4, 2023

Wow! Whether you've read all of Hepworth's books or you haven't taken the plunge yet, pre-order this book! I'm speechless!

I've had a few of Hepworth's other books on my radar but never had a chance to read them so this is my first book by her. I'm absolutely blown away! (Begins finding all her other books to move up in the TBR pile)

This book fit my definition of psychological thriller- intricate pieces to the puzzle, twists sprinkled throughout, and diving into the depths of a person and their relationships. Bonus- short chapters, which I LOVE with my thrillers. I fly through the book when the chapters are shorter.

This book follows two couples (Amanda & Max and Gabe & Pippa) and it all starts with a "famous" place for people looking to end their lives- The Drop.

From there, Hepworth does an amazing job intricately bringing you through the depths of both couples and what really happened between Gabe and Amanda at The Drop. I don't want to share too much because I don't want to give anything away. All I know is that this blew my expectations out of the water.

Perfect for fans: Paula Hawkins (The Woman on the Train), Rachel Hawkins (Reckless Girls), AJ Finn (The Woman in the Window), Ashley Audrain (The Push), psychological thrillers, intricate puzzle with the plot, popcorn thrillers (short punchy chapters)

Sally Hepworth has done it again, creating another masterpiece with suspenseful twists and a completely unexpected ending. The Soulmate is the story of Pippa and Gabe, a seemingly perfect couple with two daughters and a beautiful house on the water. Their view is of a cliff where several people have committed suicide, and Gabe has made it his mission to save anyone who comes there to jump. He is successful in saving a handful of troubled souls until a mysterious woman arrives and jumps as he and Pippa - watching from the window- watch in horror.

Who was this woman and what was her connection to Pippa and Gabe? As the police struggle to uncover what events led up to this suicide, secrets are revealed and loyalties are tested. This is Sally Hepworth at her very best.