Pippa and her husband, Gabe live in a beach cottage on cliffs overlooking a beach. It’s beautiful but also a known spot for people ending their lives. Gabe makes a point to try to save as many as he can, and he does until one night when a woman dies. When it comes out that Gabe knew Amanda, the victim, there are more questions. Did she jump? Was she pushed?

What I liked: The Hepworth books I’ve read are more family drama than thriller so keep this in mind going into it. It’s a page-turner but most of the drama revolves around the secrets we keep from those we love.

The duel pov worked and I didn’t find myself skipping one character over the other. I did want Amanda to hurry up and tell her story though.

What didn’t work for me: I didn’t love the ending. Endings can really make a book for me and with this one, I wanted a bit more.

The characters aren’t particularly likable. This isn’t necessarily a didn’t work for me but I could see it being an issue for some readers. They’re all very flawed and make bad decisions.

Who should read it: You want a bingeable read for a lazy Saturday, a trip to the beach, or a plane ride. You like thrillers that lean more on family drama and less on murder and danger.

Wow! I was a bit skeptical going into this book after The Good Sister kind of flopped for me, but I was pleasantly surprised!

Although this book talks a LOT about suicide (both on and off page), that element didn't really effect me in the way that it normally does because it was spoken about pretty respectfully and only when necessary for the story.

There were small reveals throughout the entire book, most of which I didn't see coming at all. The ending was a tad bit anti-climactic, but I think would definitely help classify this more as a mystery than a thriller.

I really enjoy this author's writing style and am looking forward into reading her other works.

Gabe and Pippa have purchased their dream house. It sits on a bluff, overlooking the ocean. What they didn’t realize is that the bluff is nicknamed The Drop. It’s where people go to commit suicide. Gabe has made it his mission to try to dissuade people from jumping. He has been very successful – until one fateful night. When Pippa discovers that she and Gabe know the woman who did jump, she begins second guessing what actually happened that night. Was Gabe trying to catch her, or did he push her? The twist at the end was completely unexpected. I did feel the storyline lagged in the middle but I am so glad I finished the book. Great ending!

The Soulmate features the wit and exploration of marriage and all that it means that Sally Hepworth's books are well-known for, but it's also a keen insight into mental illness and how it's affects are ongoing across generations and family branches.
I read this book right behind Gillian McAllister's "Wrong Place, Wrong Time" so I was prepared for this before/after split timeline that worked very well. I enjoyed this book and although I predicted some of the twists, no one could have predicted them all, this one was a stunner!

A blend of crime thriller and family drama, I was pretty entertained by this quick novel. Just suspend your disbelief and go for a ride.

Wow! I really enjoyed this book! It had such a good flow, the alternating perspectives really made the story well rounded and I never once guessed the ending!!! I always love Sally Hempworth’s books but this one is my favorite.

I really loved this book in a new to my series and author. I can't wait to read the next one. The characters and location really add to the plot. This book keeps you guessing until the end

Sally Hepworth has become one of favorite and auto-read authors.! She has so much suspense, you never quite know where she is going with the story! You can't stop reading.

One’s first reaction after finishing a ‘thriller’ should not be, “that’s it?”

I’d classify this one closer to a domestic drama or mystery and think that marketing it as a thriller does it a disservice.

After hating The Younger Wife, I didn’t have much hope for this one and turns out I was right. Can Hepworth write a mystery or thriller that does not involve a mental illness or medical diagnosis?

The characters were flat with zero development. The plot twists didn’t add much, including the last few that just induced eye rolls.

This premise had promise: house on a cliff where a couple talks to people when they stand on the edge when the husband isn’t able to save one.

The premise was the best part of this.

THE SOULMATE - SALLY HEPWORTH
4.5⭐

PLOT
Gabe and Pippa Gerad live in a coastal town overlooking tall cliffs which is also a suicide point for many.
But Gabe has come to many people's rescue by talking them out of it untill one day he doesn't.
As the identity of victim uncovers it's someone who is known to both Gabe and Pippa.
Did she actually jump or was she pushed?
How will it affect Gabe and Pippas marriage?
MY THOUGHTS
Once again Sally's book was an unputdownable thriller.
Multiple POVs and timelines along with short chapters makes it an exciting read .
Loved how mental health awareness was incorporated in a thriller along with marital drama.
I binged read this over one weekend.

Sally Hepworth does it again! The Soulmate is a fast-paced, psychological mystery surrounding couple Pippa and Gabe Gerrard. They're living an idyllic life in a coastal town, with a beautiful home built on a cliff, overlooking the sea below. Over the last several months Gabe has gained a sort of fame in town for talking several people off the literal ledge. When a woman jumps, Gabe and Pippa face questions from the authorities and each other-especially after it emerges that Gabe knew the woman. Soon, we see flashbacks that crack the perfect facade of Pippa and Gabe's marriage and many questions emerge and as the danger grows, the idea of soulmate is put to the ultimate test. Hepworth fans will really enjoy her latest novel!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Sally Hepworth was well on her way to becoming a trusted author for me. Now that I've read The Soulmate, I think it's safe to say she's made the list! After a family moves to a nice house that's right next to a popular jumping (as in the mental health, death by suicide jumping) spot, secrets begin to come out. The husband goes and tries talking to the jumpers, saving many. But once he is unable to save someone, things begin to unravel. Did his wife see what she thought she saw? What's going to happen now? Who was that lady and why was she there? This book had so many different twists and turns and interconnections. It would be impossible for a lot of people to keep everything straight when writing it, but I was not confused at all while reading Hepworth's descriptions. She's truly an artist in her craft and I greatly enjoyed this book.

I absolutely love Hepworth’s writing. Her words just suck me in immediately. Gabe and Pippa live in the perfect house with their children.…..except it’s on a cliff and people keeping coming here to try to commit suicide. Gabe has successfully talked every single person out of committing suicide, until one woman.
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When it turns out Gabe knows the victim, so many secrets come to life. I don’t want to say too much because I was surprised but my main question is why in the heck did they live so close to a cliff with young kids?! Anyway, I digress. This one kept me reading. While, I didn’t like any character I still enjoyed the story.
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Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a tough one to rate. On one hand, I disliked almost every character and thought they made the most ridiculous decisions. However, it was written in such a way that I was still totally invested and really enjoyed all the twists and turns. Not my favourite Hepworth novel so far, but still one I’d recommend to fans of twisty turny mysteries.

Told in alternating POVs between two women, set in both the past and the present, this story has a very unique way of bringing the victim's truth forward. I could not have predicted the twists and turns and what I thought to be true was not. This book had my interest right away, and the chapters were short, which had me saying 'just one more!' until I had read far longer than I intended to.

Having recently lost a loved one, this quote from the book really stood out to me: "But in death, you see everything. All perspectives, all motives, all backstories. It's overwhelming at first, wading through it all." You'll have to read the book to see how this plays into the twisty plot.

How far would you go for your soulmate? This book will make you think about it!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I think I have spoilt myself on thrillers where I only like really really good ones. Unfortunately this did not hit the mark for me.

Grant and Pippa live near a cliff that sadly many people have jumped to their death over the years. Grant is able to talk to and save multiple people from jumping. Pippa sees Grant talking to a woman one day at the cliff. Then the woman falls - did she jump or did her husband push her? Surely not! When Pippa find out that Grant knew this woman, then that adds another layer of questions and Pippa doesn't know what to think. There is a dual point of view between Pippa and the woman at the cuff. It makes you ask - Can you trust those closest to you?

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC.

Really enjoyed the Soulmate-I was disappointed by last years release, the younger wife, but this felt more authentic to earlier Sally Hepworth.

The Soulmate is another winner from Sally Hepworth. Pippa witneseses her husband, Gabe, trying to rescue his boss's wife, Amanda, from jumping off a cliff outside their coastal home. Gabe fails to save Amanda which leads to the conclusion that Amanda committed suicide. Pippa suspects that there was a reason why Amanda showed up on their property in tye first place. She learns that Amanda had a USB port that contains info that led to her demise. The port has gone missing. Pippa learns the port has information on it that could've led to such a tragic event. It also contains info that can effect the status of Pippa and Gabe's marriage.

I thought I guessed what was going to happen early, but Hepworth cleverly threw in a twist that caught me off guard. I was also surprised by how well the alternating POV's in each chapter between Pippa and the newly departed Amanda works. I don't normally like narratives when the victim speaks from the beyond because I find it distracting, but here it shapes the past events that led to Amanda's tragic end.

I also want to commend the author for how she portrays Gabe's deterating mental health with accuracy and being refreshingly honest with how Pippa handles the situation.

I discovered Sally Hepworth with her chilling 2021 release, "The Good Sister." With "The Soulmate" she has earned a spot on my authors I read list because she writes memorable page turners that are the right combination of drama, humor, and suspense.

✨Book Review✨

The Soulmate
By Sally Hepworth (@sallyhepworth)
Release Date: 4/4/23
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen my rave reviews for every Sally Hepworth book I’ve read. I’ve loved them all! The Younger Wife and The Family Next Door are two other five star reads for me (with the other two book pictured here on my TBR).

Read if you love:
•Immediate action
•Multiple POVs (including one POV of a dead character)
•short chapters
•cliff hangers left and right—no pun intended 🫣

I read this book in just a few hours because I could not put it down. AND THE ENDING! Oh my word, don’t get me started!