WOW! What a fast paced, high-tension read! I was hooked from the first chapter. It's a peek into marriage - 2 different couples but their stories are intertwined. I loved how the story kept me guessing and I never could anticipate where it was going. All the secrets were so well hidden that I never expected the turns and was blown away by each new reveal. It was easy to slide in to Pip's POV. She's frazzled, just trying to keep her family together and love her two daughters. I liked how she was working parent while Gabe was the stay-at-home dad. Their marital stressors were relatable and I liked how they were very 'family next door' even when their secrets really set them apart. I was drawn in to their lives and the lives of Max and Amanda. I loved that I could picture it like a movie and follow along easily with each POV. I really loved this one, so glad I gave it a try!

A huge thank you to the author and publisher for providing an e-ARC via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion regarding the book.

This possibly my favorite book from Sally Hepworth so far. I have read her previous work and while I think every book has its own charm, this one is truly the best one. It kept me guessing and intrigued the whole time. I looked forward to picking up the book and getting sucked by the story and the characters. It has cement my status as part of the Hepworth fan club. I will definitely continue to read her work.

Loved the twists and turns. Don't start this one before bed unless you want to stay up all. night. long. Great story!

This one developed slowly… It had some good twists and some that I didn’t anticipate at all, which is always good. I just didn’t care for any of the characters, and something about the way bipolar was portrayed as someone that has been diagnosed…it just rubbed me the wrong way. It felt like the author just created scenarios to be able to check off all the boxes of bipolar, you know? It was a decent read, but not my favorite from her.

This was my first Sally Hepworth book which I had the pleasure of buddy reading with some awesome women and we all seem to have the same thoughts about this read, we couldn’t read fast enough but the characters were quite the “characters.”. There’s a lot of issues/topics brought up in this book, so it definitely was intense but you won’t be able to put it down. Conclusion, I will be reading another Sally Hepworth in the future.

This was a bit of a creepy read (although that depends on whose creepy scale you are talking about, I suppose!) and while not my favorite as I read it, in retrospect I realize it was more of a timing issue than the book itself. I'm a huge mood reader, what can I say? Reflecting on it now, I really do like how it's written and - given the right mood - it would be a stellar read!

3.5

Sally Hepworth has a really compelling and addictive writing style that made me want to keep reading. And overall, I really enjoyed it. The ending was good, but not my favorite. I would recommend this to many thriller lovers.

Thank you for NetGalley and the publisher for giving me a copy in exchange for my honest review.

I loved this book! I ended up listening to the audiobook and thought it was very well done. While it might be a little predictable at times, it is fast-paced, easy to read, and an overall good time.

Oh Sally, does the domestic suspense again! This book started off with me on the edge of my seat from the get go. Those are the books that I end up reading in one sitting, maybe two with an ice cream break in between.

Sally is a genius when it comes to intertwining all of her characters together in the most intricate of ways. The relationships between family members, friends, and strangers are never an accident.

Infidelity, mental health, married life behind closed doors, and a plot that is full of twists and turns made this a read I couldn't put down. I am already a HUGE fan of Sally and this book definitely did not disappoint.

Sally Hepworth has an incredible talent for complex, fast moving storylines with twists. She’s also amazing a developing characters in a way that keeps me turning the pages to know more about how their minds work. This one ranks up there with the Mother-In-Law for me.

I have enjoyed Ms. Hepworth's previous domestic thrillers and The Soulmate is a solid addition to her novels. I didn't mind Pippa and even Gabe for the most part but there were times when I felt like she was taking way too much crap from him. It was always something with him. I figured out part of the hook fairly early in the novel but not the reason why Amanda jumped. The ending is a bit of a shocker as well.

I enjoyed The Younger Wife and The Good Sister by this author a bit better than this one, but it was a solid read. I didn't love the characters (except the two adorable daughters and Pippa's sister and her partner) and, as with most books with dual perspectives, I was more engaged in one story (Amanda's) than the other (Pippa's). I'm also not a huge fan of coincidences in my books and this one had them a-plenty. Also . . . can we stop with the glamorization of men behaving badly?

Sally Hepworth is a master! This book was difficult to put down for sure. I think The Soulmate would make a good movie or miniseries.

The Soulmate follows the story of Gabe and Pippa, who move into a cliff-side cottage that is a notorious place where people visit to take their own lives. Gabe develops a knack for talking people back from the edge while Pippa, watching from the window, calls the authorities. When an old acquaintance dies despite Gabe’s intervention, it dredges up demons of the past that threaten to unravel a seemingly perfect marriage.

Another solid suspense book from an author that is becoming one of my favorites! I loved Amanda's POV. It was a breezy read that kept me engaged and shocked until the very end.

I know that I really like a book when I’m reading it in the drive thru, at the nail salon, at the gas station, basically always squeezing in a few words whenever I can. This was one of those books. I read it in 24 hours.

Why 5 stars:
- Quick, easy-to-read, short chapters + dual timeline/dual POV
- Two love stories for the price of one with a dash of murder… or is it murder??
- The plot was full of twists and turns that I honestly didn’t see coming! Each chapter was so short and ended with a bit-sized cliffhanger, “just one more chapter” became my mantra
- Makes me want to visit Australia (although I’ve always wanted to visit Australia)
- It’s not so much a whodunit, but more of a whatdunit. I lost track of the amount of times I said “WHAAAT” after another piece of the puzzle was revealed
- Explores two very different types of marriages… as someone who is not married, I found both very interesting and loved how everything wrapped up in the end
- In the Acknowledgements, Sally Hepworth describes the novel as “a murderous love story” *chef’s kiss*

“We trust people based on the strangest, most arbitrary things, none of which have any bearing on whether or not you are inherently good.”

The Soulmate is a domestic suspense novel full of twists, turns, and an ending that will make you literally grab at your heart. I loved every page. Please read this book and then let’s talk about it!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC! This one will be hard to beat.

I could not put this book down! It was the perfect combination of twisty, suspenseful, and heartbreaking, with alternating POVs and a storyline that kept me hooked until the very end. The Soulmate was my first Sally Hepworth read, but it definitely won’t be my last!

Families shouldn’t have secrets, should they? Gabe and Pippa live in their perfect dream home, with gorgeous views on a cliff side. After they move in, they learn that the cliffs outside their yard are a sadly popular location where many seek to end their own life. When one of those visitors turns out to be someone Gabe knew - and he was talking with them moments before the end - secrets start to unravel, and it’s hard to know who to trust - and if you can trust what they are telling you. Sally Hepworth did a fantastic job in this novel with weaving a tale of secrets and lies. I recommend this to fans of family thrillers and books by Mary Kubica and Freida McFadden. Thank you to St. Martin’s Press for the advanced reading copy, receipt of which did not impact my review.

I loved the turns and layers of THE SOULMATE and the symbolic setting of the cliff--the drop-off. I'm a Sally Hepworth fan and this story doesn't disappoint!

Pippa never imagined what trouble would come with their cottage on the cliff. The cliff is a frequent spot for those wanting to end their lives and her husband Gabe has talked so many off the ledge. But when one night he isn't able to save someone, and later Pippa finds out that he knew the woman, Pippa begins to question what she thought she knew about her husband and her marriage.

I simply can't get enough of Sally Hepworth's writing. She perfectly navigates storylines from multiple perspectives and weaves a tale that always has me guessing right up until the end. Her portrayals of the family dynamic are so interesting and insightful. Another 5 star read for me!.

I received this book courtesy of the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

As always, Sally Hepworth knows how to draw you into a thrilling story! I could not get enough of this one! Will definitely be recommending to my friends!