This book is categorized as a thriller and suspense.

It’s filled with a seemingly perfect marriage on the outside, but behind closed doors there’s betrayal and lies that soon come to the surface.

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I've been in an insane thriller mood lately so I was really excited to read this! the synopsis is so intriguing and I was hooked from the very start. I couldn't put this down it was incredible. loved the characters and the writing and wow the twists? did not see them coming. sooo good!

The intersecting stories and the different reveals throughout this novel made this a great read. I love that you think you have an understanding of the story from the beginning but each new reveal brings it's own nuances and you are left wondering if your assumption was correct. I am very much looking forward to reading more books from Sally Hepworth in the future.

This was my first Sally Hepworth novel and I have to say that I really enjoyed the overall style of her writing. It was easy to read but sadly I never truly felt invested in the story and it took me a while to get through it. This is why I’m giving it a solid three stars.

This was a story of a couple, Pippa and Gabe, who have two young children and they reside in a lovely seaside home. The only downfall of this seaside home ( no pun intended) is that the house is located on a cliff that is infamous for suicide attempts. Gabe has talked many people out of jumping off of the cliffs edge except for its most recent victim - Amanda.

Throughout each chapter we alternate POVs between Pippa and Amanda, both from before and after the incident, to determine the truth of what happened on the cliffs edge. I personally felt the perspectives switched back and forth so often it was hard to follow at times. The first half was great - I really wanted to know what happened to Amanda on the cliff but the second half felt dragged out and repetitive. I’m also not sure if I would label this as a “thriller” it felt more like a domestic drama because we are really shown how the other relationships in their lives intertwine and there is a big theme of loyalty vs infidelity. There were a few twists that I didn’t see coming and we do ultimately find out the truth but I was anticipating something a little more thrilling.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

#FirstLine - PIPPA (NOW) “Someone is out there.”

I adored this book! I could not put it down. I was instantly pulled into the story. It was so perfectly plotted. I loved the varied perspectives and the switch in timelines of past and present. I loved that I never knew what was going to happen or how things would come together. This is what kept me burning through the pages and kept me fully engrossed. I also listened to the audiobook version as well. It was well done and perfectly narrated. This story is an A+ 5 star read whether you listen to it or read it, or both!!! A must read!

A straightforward case of suicide at a popular suicide spot, what else is there to tell? So. Much. When Pippa and Gabe moved to their picturesque sea side home they were shocked to discover the frequent amount of visitors hoping to step off of the cliffs. Gabe continues to talk down each visitor until finally one in fact steps over the side. Or did she? Gabe's unpredictable behaviors and questionable past begins to blur Pippa's unyielding faith to Gabe. Can she unravel what really happened on the cliffs before everything she knows unravels before her eyes?
With multiple view points and short chapters, it's impossible to put this one down. While the description addresses some of the trigger/content warnings, I'd recommend checking out the full list.

Really enjoyable read about the people we think we know best. Very atmospheric and fast moving plot with plenty of twists and turns along the way.

The Soulmate is an intense novel involving marriage, betrayal, suicide and secrets that are kept. The novel moves during two time periods- before and after. There are two main characters, Pippa and Amanda, that write from their point of views.
Pippa and her husband Gabe have had a tumultuous marriage often moving from place to place . Gabe has a difficult time maintaining a job, possibly due to undiagnosed issues. Their latest house sits near a cliff where oftentimes, people that are suicidal will come to jump. Gabe has been able to save a number of people by talking them down, until one night someone jumped off the cliff right in front of him. He could not save her.
Amanda is married to Max, who can be kind and generous, but can also be dangerous if you get on the wrong side of him. Amanda is the one that supposedly committed suicide on the cliff as Gabe was supposedly trying to talk her down. As Pippa is looking out the window to see what is occurring with Gabe and the woman on the cliff, she believes she saw him push her over the edge. When Gabe returns home, he gives a different version of what happened. The police are notified and the investigation begins. What really happened on the cliff? What secrets does Gabe hold? What secret does Pippa have? As the police get closer in their investigation, it is discovered that Gabe once worked for Max and he knew who Amanda was.
Twists and turns abound in this fast-paced novel. Who are the soulmates? You will have to read all the way to the end to discover this.
Trigger warnings for suicide and infidelity.

Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read an ARC of The Soulmate in exchange for my honest thoughts.

Not a huge thriller fan but I wanted to expand my horizons a little and I think I picked the perfect book! This was a fast, engaging read, and I honestly couldn't put it down! Definitely recommend, especially for people just getting into the genre!

Hepworth again delivers a masterful thriller that will keep you turning the pages until late in the night. This story begins with a happy family of four who are enjoying their evening routine when an unexpected woman appears at the cliff behind their home. Gabe, the husband and father, is developing a name in the folklore of the town as the person who can whisper a suicidal jumper literally away from the ledge. This is no usual woman however and things become complicated immediately when Gabe is unable to stop her from jumping. The plot takes off from there, with multiple POVs and timelines, including one told from the POV of the woman who has died.
A fascinating read with interesting characters and a great plot.
Definitely recommend.
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I always enjoy Sally Hepworth's books, as an author she can do very little wrong. Thanks to the publisher for allowing me an advance copy of this book. The Soulmate is about marriage and secrets and protecting the ones you love and is an excellent book. That being said, it isn't my favorite of her books, it didn't absolutely blow me away as some of her others have. The story is propulsive and I always wanted to find out what the truth was and what would happen next. I would certainly recommend this book to anyone and look forward to what she writes in the future.

This was one of my favorite Sally Hepworth books. Very well written and loved the suspense. Kept me guessing!

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press the author, and NetGalley for the free gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good family drama mystery-type thriller so this is right up my alley. I think it could have been a little more speed up and I didn’t love certain tropes involved (I don’t want to include spoilers) but overall a really solid thriller.

This book has many little twists and turns that get revealed throughout the book so you aren’t waiting til the end for the *BIG TWIST*! I loved that part and it kept you on your toes reading!

As you guys know I love a dual POV that switches back and forth to give us way more context to the overall picture going on.

I recommend if you like:

Multiple POVs
Short Chapters
Family Dramas
Twist and Turns

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This was my first read from Sally Hepworth and I’m happy to say that it won’t be my last as I’ll be seeking out more. I really enjoyed The Soulmate with its twists and turns that just kept coming. There was so much suspense that I had to take a break at one point. There were also some parts that seemed to slow down somewhat but they were necessary backstory to understand the entire plot. Because of this though, the pacing felt off. I probably would have liked it more had it put each person’s perspective in order instead of in random chapters like it was. Because of this, I deducted one star. Overall though, great read!

Thank you to the publisher, author, and netgalley for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review.

I always enjoy Sally Hepworth’s domestic thrillers and was excited to receive a copy of this one. It follows the story of Gabe & Pippa and their house on the cliff, which turns out to be a popular suicide spot known as The Drop. The story starts with a woman jumping off the cliff after Gabe tries to stop her, like he has countless others since they moved there a year ago. What follows is the story of Gabe & Pippa’s lives in the past and present and how it all ties in together to what happened at The Drop and its aftermath.

This was a really easy read, as Hepworth’s writing usually is, and I found myself picking it up often to get to the end to find out how everything ties in together! While I did find some of the reveals a bit underwhelming, it was still a great story and kept me engaged till the very end. Would definitely recommend if you’re a fan of Sally Hepworth’s other work or of domestic thrillers in general!

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

I couldn't put this psychological thriller down. Full of twists and turns and secrets - just when I thought I had things figured out, another curve ball would come flying out of nowhere. I also love it when you don't really know if a character is a good guy or bad guy and this had more than one well-developed chameleon characters. I alternated between reading the e-book and listening to the audiobook while driving and it was a seamless transition. Easily switched back and forth multiple times. Great narration with the audiobook, which was perfect because I didn't want to stop reading when it was time to do chores or run errands and this allowed me to keep going with the story! Highly recommend for fans of mysteries, psychological thrillers, and Sally Hepworth's other works.
TW: suicide, mental illness, infidelity

A thriller about secrets, marriage, and betrayal? Sign me up!! I so wanted to finish this in single sitting, but life happened so it took me sometime , but trust me, all those times I wasn’t reading, I was thinking about Gabe and Pippa. What felt like a simple story, suddenly went spiral into the dark. I just love how SH framed the suspense around the characters. The story is told in alternate povs and the suspense just sneaks up on you! You wouldn’t expect it. Highly recommend. 4.25/5

Thank you St.Martin’s Press via Netgalley for the e-ARC.

Gabe and Pippa Gerard are soulmates. They live near the edge of a cliff, in an area known as The Drop, where people often come to commit suicide, Gabe has a knack for talking people out of jumping. In fact, no one has died since he and Pippa have lived there. That all changes when a woman named Amanda goes over the cliff and falls to her death. It turns out that Gabe knew Amanda. Why didn't he tell the police this fact? Why does Pippa suspect that Amanda's death may have been neither a suicide nor an accident? This book is packed with secrets - secrets that threaten to tear apart many lives.

The book switches between Amanda and Pippa's viewpoints at different times in the past and present which drove me a little crazy. This was a 3.5-star read for me, but I seem to be in the minority here as other NetGalley reviewers all rated it 5 stars.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for a review copy.

Whoa. What an epic page-turner! Numerous twists, turns, and a narrator who is slightly unreliable make for an intriguing read. The characters are so well-developed. Even the secondary characters add depth with their pithy bits of dialog and perfect timing. Gabe is particularly fascinating, yet I wasn't entirely willing to trust him. Pippa thrives in her role as the heroine of the story although Amanda's presence and the scenes from her point of view plant plenty of doubt about Gabe and Pippa's innocence. Then at just the right moment, the author loops us into a nuanced layer of the complicated web of lies and deceit, which leaves me questioning what's true and what isn't. It's so brilliant! If you enjoy domestic thrillers, then you'll want to read The Soulmate. Sally Hepworth has written another incredible novel that will keep you guessing all the way to the end.

The Soulmate
Genre: Domestic suspense/thriller
Rating: loved/ 4.5⭐️

Thanks @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the advanced digital copy!

This one is worth the hype, and is my favorite of the author’s books (I also loved The Younger Wife). In the author’s typical style of multiple POVs, short chapters, and a small cast of developed characters, the book pulls you in right at the first chapter. I had a hard time putting it down and finished in a day or two, which is quick for me. Pippa’s thought process was super frustrating at times, but that just made the end all the more satisfying.

Go in blind and you won’t regret it!