I have read every book by Sally Hepworth. She is an automatic read for me every time. This one was no exception! I flew through this one as the plot kept my attention. I enjoyed the characters development and the ending took me by surprise. It was definitely not an ending that I saw coming, but did make sense.

Sally Sally Sally!!!!!

Sally had my attention from beginning to end. This reminds me of why I started reading Sally's books in the first place. There are a lot of life lessons tied into this book, especially around marriage and love. I didn’t like major of the characters but because of the way, Sally writes I still enjoyed the book nonetheless. Also people who I thought were the villains turned out the be the hero or good people the whole time.

This back and forth tale, told through the perspectives of two women is a whirlwind! It unfolds a bit at a time, the secrets getting deeper and darker. This is fast paced and could be read in one or two sittings. Sally Hepworth is such an incredible writer and continues to nail the writing. This would not be my first recommendation to a Hepworth newbie though. The characters aren't very likable. None of them. I absolutely wanted to keep reading to see how it ended, but I wasn't really cheering anyone on.
Thank you NetGalley for an advance digital copy. All opinions are my own.

Pippa and Gabe have moved to what they thought would be a coastal oasis away from their problems to start over again. However, the cliff behind their house, coined The Drop, has been busy with suicide attempts. Gabe has talked many down and has become somewhat of a local celebrity. But when a woman appears and cannot be saved, questions of whether she jumped or was pushed begin.

Told from the perspectives of the woman who dies and Pippa, we are shown past and present nuggets of their connection. The drama and suspense leave you questioning what really happened at The Drop that night. With every twisty revelation, Hepworth shows us that she is one of the best thrilling mystery writers out there.

Don't sleep on The Soulmate. You'll be up all night wanting to finish it!

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for the ARC. The opinions expressed are my own.

When Gabe and Pippa purchased what they thought was their dream home, they didn’t realize it came with a dangerous twist: “The Drop,” the cliff behind their house, a well-known suicide spot, with potential jumpers often visible from inside their home or yard. Despite saving every one of them since moving in, one night, Gabe fails to save a woman who arrives at the Drop. But when he explains what happened to police, Pippa realizes his description of events doesn’t match what she saw that night. And once she starts asking questions, her doubts and questions only multiply.

Trigger Warnings: Suicide, Mental Illness

This was quite a suspenseful mystery right from the start. It’s one that starts with just that little tickling feeling that maybe something isn’t right, and it just snowballs until you get a huge explosion, with enough twists and turns along the way to leave your head spinning. It’s truly amazing how much story the author fits into this book, which works between two timelines: the present and the past, which leads up to Gabe and Pippa purchasing the ill-fated home.

The ending was a bit shocking, to say the least, though a little convenient. I did not see the final big twist coming. I think I audibly gasped at that scene. It took me by complete surprise. Trust me, this book doesn’t let up once it gets going, which was really great, and kept me craving more.

I was a bit lukewarm on both Gabe and Pippa, they both had faults that made them a bit unlikable, but I was hooked into their story, so I could ignore that. I didn’t need to love them to like the story.

Overall, this was a great story and mystery/thriller fans will devour it. I highly recommend it!

This is Hepworth's best novel to date!

Imagine living in a home with a spectacular cliffside view, only to find out it's a popular spot for people who see no other option but to jump. But since Pippa and Gabe have moved in, so many lost souls have been saved by Gabe's empathy and charm.

Except one. Pippa can't believe what she thinks she's seen. Is Gabe the hero people believe he is or has his fluctuating mental health brought him to his limit?

The character development builds authentically and the suspense will keep you guessing about the price of loyalty and love.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advance reader's copy.

To many, Pippa and Gabe Gerard have an enviable family. They, along with their two daughters, have moved into their dream house in an exclusive beach town. One day Gabe witnesses the suicide of a woman on the cliffs behind their home. Once a connection is revealed between Gabe and the woman, Pippa wonders if there's more to the story than what Gabe has shared.

“It's a rare family which doesn't have a few problems. The Gerard family certainly have their fair share of troubles.”

I was hooked from the first pages of this story. Nothing is what it seems in The Soulmate. Sally Hempworth combines a web of lies with well-timed twists to deliver an entirely unexpected story.

The Soulmate is a fast-paced, addictive read about marriage, trust, and secrets. This domestic suspense tale will leave you pondering the limits of loyalty, the power you give others over you, and the good and bad marriage.

“Ah, marriage, you wonderful, complicated beast.”


I received an early copy of this book. All opinions in this voluntary review are my own.

**I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review**

When I read the synopsis of this book, I thought that this would be promising and it would turn out to be a lot more than just marital issues. I wish that wouldn’t have been the case. I’ve read one of Hepworth’s other books for book club before and I found that to be horrendously boring, so I tried to go into this book with an open mind but it turns out that this book was just as boring as the last. I’m convinced that Hepworth doesn’t write true thrillers, I think she should be classified as more of a domestic suspense author. Being a mainly thriller reader, I expect a lot out of a thriller. Well, I expect to be thrilled. I expect a twist. I expect something to happen that I didn’t see coming. In this book, there was none of that for me. The writing wasn’t bad, the book just wasn’t eventful. The book gets a 3 from me because it wasn’t the worst thing I’ve ever read, but it’s also not the best. Chances are I’ll most likely not pick up another novel by Hepworth and that’s alright, her works just aren’t my thing. Publication for this book is 4/4/23.

A character piece wrapped around a mystery, or maybe the other way around. All of it set against a menacing backdrop that serves as a main character. A slow build that starts off with a bang.

I was surprised by many elements in the book, but not by Hepworth’s masterful imagining of two couples working through broken connections.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for my free copy. These opinions are my own.

This is page-turning thriller that tackles themes of marriage and how we only get a small glimpse of people's lives and don't truly know the whole story. It's told across multiple timelines and two-points-view, one of which is cleverly the dead woman in question as she looks over beyond the grave.

There were a number of twists and turns as we learned more about the lives of both Pippa and Amanda, and the short chapters made it easy to get through this really quickly. Overall, really enjoyed this and a definite recommend.

A cliffside cottage, where several people have ended their lives, is the perfect setting for this psychological thriller. Dual narrators (Pippa and Amanda), timelines (before and after) and love stories (Gabe/Pippa and Amanda/Max). And a surprisingly sad twist at the end. After being disappointed with Sally Hepworth’s last novel, I’m glad I gave this one a chance! Well done. Releases April 4, 2023! Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an early digital copy of this book,

Thanks to NetGalley and St Martins Press for the ARC ebook.

This was a fast paced, thrilling page turner with short chapters that keep you hooked. It’s narration flip flops between 2 point of views as well as past and present, and is perfectly executed.

The characters are relatable, the plot twists are believable and the dramatic storyline kept my attention without any dips or luls. The authors depiction of the Australian scenery/ cliffs were descriptive and came to life on the pages. She also did an amazing job keeping the intertwining relationships of all the characters clear and dramatic.

This one hits shelves this week on April 4th and you’d be crazy not to add it to your TBR or bump it to the top. What a great read!!

I love a good thriller, and Sally Hepworth certainly knows how to write one that immediately grabs your attention.

Pippa and Gabe have survived some tumultuous times in their marriage, but they are soulmates, they are deeply in love, and soulmates can survive anything, right? Any romantic at heart would want to believe that. Mmhmm.

Relocating to a cliffside property in a small community seemed like the ideal way for this young family to start over. This cliffside property, however, came with a reputation and its own set of baggage as a spot that was known for suicides. Even in their short time there, Gabe had been able to talk a few people out of ending their lives. When yet another woman had arrived at the cliff’s edge, Gabe’s compassion and empathy weren’t enough to prevent her from going over into the rocky ocean below. Naturally, Gabe would be upset after witnessing anyone’s death, but as it turned out, she was someone that he knew.

The novel alternates between the past and present from Pippa’s perspective and the victim’s. This allows the reader to get a glimpse into Pippa and Gabe’s marriage, to see what had transpired, and what sparked their move. The victim’s perspective was also an interesting aspect to this novel. The chapters were kept quite short, keeping my interest and my curiosity piqued.

The Soulmate was an entertaining, fast-paced thriller. I never really trusted any of the characters, and in all honesty, I’m not sure if I really liked any of them either, but with this genre, I’m completely okay with that. Sally Hepworth always makes me feel like I am peeking through my fingers into the window of the characters’ houses, as if I’m trespassing and witnessing private moments. It always feels scandalous and so much fun.

*4 Stars

A suspicious suicide and two couples whose marriages are embroiled in secrets and lies and marred by infidelity and mental illness.

Picture this - a husband and wife and their two daughters living in a coastal dream home overlooking picturesque cliffs. They look to have an idyllic life. Until the day a woman appears on the cliffs and falls to her death after Pippa’s husband Gabe is unable to save her. Yet, Pippa is unsure of what she saw as she looked out from the window of their home. Is Gabe a failed hero or could he actually be a murderer?

I loved how the story unraveled, along with the couples’ picture perfect lives. As we piece the story together through the eyes of the two women, we get a glimpse into each of their marriages and overall lives. We see how their loyalty and love are tested.

I thoroughly enjoyed this domestic thriller! It’s dark and twisty and a bit heartbreaking.

Gabe and Pippa didn’t realize their home faced a preferred spot for those looking to jump to their deaths. Gabe embraces this, talking people off the cliff. But one night he is unsuccessful, and it turns out he knew the victim.

Hepworth always writes a solid psychological suspense read, and this is no exception. The multiple perspectives work really well, and the twists are really surprising. I definitely recommend this book.

This reminded me of a crossover of the movie Ghost and the tv show Accident, Sucide or Murder?
We are introduced to two different relationships /marriages and the intimacy between these four people. Their lives intertwine as the plot moves on and the secrets each one finally reveal.
I could not put this book down from the firstchapter. It captivated and intrigued me at the same time. I have to admit some of the characters I really loved and others not so much. This is definitely a hit for me.. Sally Hepworth is a great author and I want to read more from her!
Thank you NetGalley for the arc and of course the author for giving the approval for me to read this.

Wow The Soulmate kept me on the edge of my seat for the entire ride! The twists and turns kept coming like a roller-coaster. The characters are well-developed and easily relatable. The story kept my attention the entire time, there were no lull's in the narrative. It felt like every page was filled to the rim with necessary content...nothing un-necessary. That final reveal was like a gut punch...NEVER saw that one coming AT ALL! Fans of Sally Hepworth will love this one...I know I did!

This book moves at a quick pace with short chapters. It bounces between two narrators and also switches between past and present so that we can learn the backstories as the current events unfold. I flew through this book and did not predict the ending. If you’re looking for a mystery without gore, give this one a try. Trigger Warnings: mental illness and suicide.

An interesting story tat keep you reading until the with all the twist, the flashback from the past, the two points of view from the same tale. The way a marriage can bring the best and the worst from a person, hiding secrets, mental illness, forgiveness and loyalty. Gabe and Pippa and Max and Amanda’s marriage and everything that had entangled their life story.

Thank you to @netgalley for this e-ARC!

Thoughts—
This book started strong for me with Hepworth’s classic domestic thriller vibe, multiple POVs, and short chapters. I thought the plot was interesting and a certain character’s perspective felt unique and different! The middle twist actually surprised me but the rest of the book just felt underwhelming from there. The overall plot felt obvious and stale and I felt bored. It’s been about a week since I finished this and I haven’t thought about it at all until writing this review. I usually find Hepworth’s books to be enjoyable though not necessarily groundbreaking. While I did enjoy reading this, I think this is my least favorite of her’s so far.