One of my favorite books by Sally Hepworth. I thought it was very well written, very suspenseful! I finished it in 24 hours!!!!

I loved the Younger Wife so I was excited to get my hands on the Soulmate. Unfortunately Sally Hepworth’s latest was a bit of a miss for me.

Note: if suicide is a trigger for you then you’ll probably want to skip the Soulmate.

The story started out strongly. Pippa and Gabe recently bought a house near a cliff called the Drop which is infamous as a place for suicide. Gabe has managed to rescue several people from taking the jump. But on this particular day a woman jumped. Or did she? Pippa happened to look out the window and noticed Gabe’s arms outstretched which gets her wondering what exactly happened.

The chapters alternate between the past and present day and between Pippa and Amanda, who we learn is the woman who died. The chapters were short and how they jumped around between the past and present and between Amanda and Pippa made things feel a bit disjointed. A lot of time was spent on the back stories, which was important to the story, but I found it boring.

Things picked up at the end but by this point I wasn’t connected to the story or to the characters. Some of the so called twists were pretty obvious and a few things seemed to tie together too neatly. The final twist wasn’t all too compelling and left me feeling a bit disappointed that that was all there was.

Overall I felt really underwhelmed and thought the Soulmate was just ok. I enjoyed some of Hepworth’s previous novels so I will definitely give her another chance in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC digital copy. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.

I love everything I’ve read by Sally Hepworth! Most enjoyable for me is her use of complicated relationships that add drama to the twisting-turning mystery without being anywhere near consideration as a romance book.

I have had the pleasure of participating in a digital author talk with Hepworth and audiobook narrator, Barrie Kreinik. Both are wonderfully down-to-earth to the point you’d want to be instant friends while never imagining the imagination they both have for character development!

4 out of 5 stars and my respect to the author for writing another winner!

This may have just become my favorite Sally Hepworth novel. With multiple POVs and a back-and-forth timeline, I became so invested in both Pippa's and Amanda's stories. As the novel unfolded I found my opinions changing on who I thought was guilty of what and what I thought really happened. I was not prepared for the ending!

Review 4.5⭐️
Sally Hepworth has something in her writing that can capture and engross the reader completely. I really enjoyed that was told in dual POVs of Pippa and Amanda with alternating timelines. I found Amanda’s perspective intriguing because it’s told from before and after her death. Pippa’s perspective wasn’t as captivating, but it was very revealing of her character and her marriage to Gabe. I found the story completely mind grabbing, fully immersing myself into these characters. The twists that happened were unexpected, but realistic. I am convinced that Hepworth is the Queen of domestic suspense and if you haven’t read any of her books, you need to. This story is filled with secrets, betrayals, and several shocking twists, making it extremely hard to put down. Overall, I highly recommend this to any thriller lover.
Thank you St. Martin's Press for sending me an early digital copy via NetGalley to review!

This is not my favorite read by Hepworth. Its a fast-paced story where the reader gets to live vicariously through people whose lives are a wreck.

My questions - why would you buy a house near a spot notorious for jumpers looking to end their lives?!?!?! Also, can we also stop portray mental illness as you've to be unhinged or murderous??!?!

Some stuff in this book made no sense to me. I will continue to read Hepworth's books as I've enjoyed her previous stories just NOT this one.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for complimentary copy.

Sally is the QUEEN of domestic thrillers and I honesty think this is my favorite book by her. I love the way the drama starts right from the start and the twists are revealed all the way until the end. I loved the multiple points of view especially Amanda.

"The Soulmate" is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of marriage, mental illness, and the power of secrets. The story follows Pippa and Gabe, a couple living in a picturesque coastal town, whose idyllic life is shattered when Gabe fails to talk down a person from taking their own life, a situation he has successfully managed in the past. As Pippa begins to question her husbands behavior, secrets from their past start to unravel, revealing unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat.

One of the strengths of the book is the use of alternating points of view and timelines, which helps to build tension and suspense throughout the story. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles with mental illness and familial relationships are portrayed with sensitivity and nuance. The book raises important questions about the nature of truth, love, and forgiveness, and will leave readers pondering long after the final page.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Pippa and Gabe are raising their girls in an idyllic seaside town. One evening, a woman comes and takes her own life on the seaside cliffs behind Pippa and Gabe’s home. Or did she? And was she even a stranger? In the aftermath, the secrets and lies of Pippa, Gabe and those around them unravel.

This book was extremely twisty. Many of the chapters ended on an absolute cliffhanger (no pun intended). Besides the first two chapters, I read the rest of The Soulmate in one sitting because I could not put it down. There were twists all the way up to the end that I did not expect.

I highly recommend The Soulmate if you are looking for a twisty thriller. As always, Sally Hepworth did an incredible job creating the world of this novel. Additionally, Hepworth handled some difficult subject matter in a thoughtful and considerate way.

A sincere thank you to St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an electronic arc of The Soulmate in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a big Sally Hepworth fan, but I was really unsure of how I felt about this book. The characters were not like able and the way they handled the mental health aspect was really frustrating. I was sitting at about 3 stars for most of the book, but the end brought me up to 4!

Sally Hepworth has written an addictive domestic suspense thriller that will keep readers engaged from the very start. Sadly, this story starts with a suicide, or what is presumed a suicide, when a young woman jumps from a cliff known as The Drop. The Drop just happens to be in very close proximity to Gabe & Pippa's home, and as such, Gabe has been able to help numerous individuals by talking them away from the ledge so to speak. But this woman has quite the connection to Gabe and his wife, Pippa, a connection they do not want revealed to the police for various reasons. The story spans multiple timelines and switches between the woman who jumps and Pippa. Readers will be shocked by how their stories connect. Fast paced and interesting, a must read for thriller lovers.

Another propulsive story by Sally Hepworth. I could not put it down. We’ve got suicide, infidelity, money laundering, murder, oh my. Never a dull moment and so many secrets you have no idea what the “true” story is. In true Sally Hepworth fashion, there are twists and turns galore and you cannot look away for a second. Definitely recommend when you are in the mood for an escapist read and people behaving badly! This book also showcases the toll mental illness has not only on the person affected but also on their loved ones. I felt this was really well done.

The short version: It was entertaining, but nothing special to me.

Maybe my expectations are too high for Sally Hepworth these days. I adored THE MOTHER IN LAW. I loved THE GOOD SISTER. But the last two releases have fallen flat for me. And again, hear me, they were both definitely entertaining, but for me, they were missing the sparkle of the other two.

In THE SOULMATE in particular, I never really connected with any of the characters and found that while I was curious, I actually didn't care what happened to them. The story alternates between the perspectives of the two primary women in the story – Pippa and Amanda – and they read so similarly to each other that there were several times I forgot whose perspective I was reading.

THE SOULMATE is a fun weekend or vacation read, but don't expect too much else.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a free review copy of this book.

What a wild ride! I loved it!

Pippa and Gabe have moved into their dream home in an Australian coastal town. Unfortunately, their home sits where people are known to commit suicide by jumping off the cliffs. Gabe has become adept at talking people off the cliff and preventing deaths. Until one evening, he isn't, and a woman plunges to her death. As the story unfolds, it turns out Gabe knows this woman, and questions arise about whether she actually jumped or was pushed.

This was a twisty one! With alternating timelines, dual POVs, short chapters dripping with secrets and suspense, and memorable characters, Hepworth delivered with this atmospheric domestic thriller. I was hooked from the start and found this hard to put down. No spoilers, but marriages and relationships are explored, facades are shattered, and suspicions fly, culminating in an ending I did not see coming! I enjoy Hepworth's writing, and she's quickly becoming a do-not-miss author for me. She has deftly plotted this fast-paced and wildly entertaining story. I highly recommend this to thriller lovers!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Sally Hepworth for the opportunity to review this ARC. I enjoyed it!

Thank you to NetGalley for letting me review this book early. I enjoyed this book and read it very quickly. The story kept me intrigued throughout and the unraveled secret at the end about the actual relationship between Gabe & Max was the perfect amount of mystery without being too over the top. This book talks about the ups and downs of marriage, mental illness, forgiveness but the biggest discussion point for me was the topic of not losing yourself in a marriage…the more I talk about this book the more thought provoking I feel it is. Perfect for a book club read. It’s a mystery..but it’s more.

Sally Hepworth is one of my auto-read authors. I have read all but one of her books, so I was excited to receive an advanced copy of her latest book, The Soulmate.

The Soulmate is a story about secrets, lies, dysfunctional marriages and miscommunicating adults. A young family buys a beautiful house on a steep cliff that overlooks the ocean which is known as a popular spot for people to take their own lives. Pippa sees her husband Gabe talking to a woman at the cliff when suddenly the woman goes over the edge. Did Gabe try to save the woman? Or did he push her?

Told by Pippa and Amanda in before and after timelines, I spent the first half of the book trying to put the pieces together, waiting for things to gel and to connect with the characters. Hepworth writes a deliciously ominous feel, but the story didn't come together for me, and I never felt invested in the lives of these unlikeable characters. And I felt the business dealings muddled things up even more. The storytelling had an erratic feel and the second half of the book plodded along with twists that were lackluster. I also felt frustrated with Pippa who, although a highly educated woman, she is dumb as rocks when it comes to her marriage.

There were simply too many farfetched plot points:
Too much miscommunication between the couples
Being asked to believe that an electronic device police have been searching for on a beach is found by a four-year-old and still works weeks later
How any family would buy a house - despite the view - that is on a cliff that is a popular spot for suicide jumpers. And to keep their kids safe they simply tell their four-year-olds to 'not go near the edge'. Um, nope.
My biggest issue was how one character's mental health was handled with an obvious and ridiculous misdiagnosis

This book seemed to be a great fit for me with its short chapters, secrets, lies and potential twists, but I struggled to finish this book. I am disappointed and sad that this was an underwhelming read for me. I'm chalking this book up to 'books that were probably written during Covid' because there have been a few by different authors that just feel off. Despite this being a miss for me I look forward to reading whatever Sally comes up with next.

Disclaimer: My sincere thanks to St Martin's Press for my advanced copy which was provided in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you to the tagged publisher for my eARC in exchange for an honest review.


✨𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?

This was definitely an awesome read! I am a huge fan of Hepworth’s books, and this one did not disappoint! It is full of twists, turns, and lots of secrets. The suspense builds up throughout the book, which I absolutely loved. I really enjoyed all of the characters in this book and how each one had a secret that they were keeping. Of course I loved the short chapters, it definitely makes a book easier to read and actually keeps me much more invested. The setting in this book is set on the cliffside house on the beach, which Gabe and Pippa own, and in the backyard is the cliff, known as “The Drop”where many people have been known to jump from. Gabe takes it upon himself to try to talk these people out of jumping off the cliff. One night a woman jumps from the cliff, and then Pippa discovers that Gabe actually knew her. What exactly is Gabe hiding from Pippa? I loved the eerie setting of the house. I think that Hepworth nailed it with this one, and she did a fantastic job with the plot, writing, and the characters. I especially enjoyed the alternating perspectives throughout the book of Pippa and Amanda.


✨𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?

I can’t say that I necessarily disliked this, but this is a definite slow burn, so don’t go into it expecting fast paced. The twist at the end left me feeling a bit underwhelmed.


✨𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤?

If you enjoy a domestic suspense/thriller book with a good slow burn then definitely pick this one up!



𝐌𝐲 𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠:
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫4.25/5

A lone figure stands at a cliff’s edge. It is known as “the drop” for the number of suicides that have occurred there. Gabe Girard is a hero for saving seven people from jumping from that same spot that is on the property owned by Gabe and his wife Pippa. Gabe runs out to the woman and Pippa can see from their window that they are having words. In a moment the woman is gone, fallen to her death. The victim is Amanda Cameron, the wife of Gabe’s former boss Max. Pippa admitted to an affair with Max and now feels guilt for Amanda’s death. When interviewed by the police, Gabe fails to disclose that he knew the victim. Pippa’s last view from her window showed Gabe with his hands raised, leaving her to wonder if he was really trying to save her.

Sally Hepworth’s story is told from both Pippa’s and Amanda’s points of view. Amanda’s spirit dwells in a place where she observes the aftermath of her fall. She tells the story of how she met Max and his rise to become a media mogul. Before they were married Max requested that they have no children. In return, Amanda demanded his fidelity. She knew that he had always been faithful until she discovered a video of Max and Pippa. It was that video that led to her fatal visit to the cliff. Pippa’s story reveals a marriage to Gabe that had its’ highs and lows. Energetic one day and depressed the next, he had held several jobs until he met Max. He seemed to have found his calling until an incident that brings an end to it all. Now Max is pressuring Gabe to reveal what happened in Amanda’s last moments. It leads to a final confrontation and revelations that will leave you stunned. Marriage, infidelity and the effects of mental illness on a family make Hepworth’s story impossible to put down. I would like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing this book for my review.

When Gabe and Pippa buy a home on the cliffs overlooking a beach, they don’t realize that “the drop”, a popular suicide spot is on their property. Gabe soon develops a reputation as a hero for his ability to talk potential suicide victims out of taking that fatal leap. However, he is unable to save Amanda and when Pippa glimpses the end of Gabe’s interaction with Amanda, she is unsure whether Gabe tried to save her or not. The incident begins to uncover secrets and unforeseen connections and through Pippa’s “now” and “then” perspectives and Amanda’s “before” and “after” contributions, the story unfolds.
I really appreciate Sally Hepworth’s creativity in telling this story in such a unique style. The characters of Pippa, Amanda and Gabe were well developed with Max being a little more obscure but with good reason. This book just threw twist after twist at the reader and I love good twists but my only criticism is that there were almost too many turns thrown into the story. I have to say that I was surprised a lot as the revelations kept coming and this made the book engrossing and enjoyable. The title is also perfect but unexpected (no spoilers).
Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the Advanced Reader Copy.

Another great read by Sally Hepworth. Kept me engaged throughout. She never disappoints. The ending was very satisfying and kept me guessing throughout.