I enjoyed a few of the author’s previous books and this one was a good story overall.
The writing flies easy between the two timelines and the characters are interesting portrayed and easy to remember who is whom and what their part is in the story.
I’m not sure how I feel about the actual twist but the ending was much better than I was expecting honestly. Or at least different in a good way.
The story is full of lies, deceiving moments and likewise scenes between the main characters and their marriages.
The atmospheric setting played a big part in the suspenseful feeling overall and I liked that.
It’s domestic thriller that kept me guessing what’s actually going on and how will this end.
I’m not a big fan of domestic thrillers or cheating stories but this one was good and I think many readers will enjoy it.

NetGalley read now title

Well i have not be reading the last few months for personal reasons, but yesterday i decided to restart and get into my reading rhythm. So i scanned my many titles and immediately chose Sally Hepworth’s “The Soulmate”. It did not disappoint! I’ve read her other books and i was excited to read this one. I finished it in one day. She knows how to introduce her characters and get you hooked from the first page. I read about 50 pages and started trying to figure out the twists after knowing about the four main characters. I don’t want to give the plot, you can read the summary. Anyway never have i ever figured out what happens. You won’t either! A must read. I was fortunate to receive an advanced copy, but it is publishing soon. Enjoy. I did. @netgalley #netgalley

If you’ve never read a Sally Hepworth book you’re really missing out. I’ve read several and her stories never disappoint! The Soulmate centers around the marriage of Gabe and Pippa Gerard and their two young daughters. They live in a tiny cottage along the beach with a cliff in their backyard that is a well-known spot for people committing suicide. Gabe is becoming a bit of a local hero because he has been able to talk many people out of jumping to their death. Until one day he doesn’t! Did Max’s believed infidelity cause Amanda to go to the cliff to end her life or was she pushed? This story is filled with so many secrets. It covers mental illness and shows the impact it can have on a family. It’s a book about love, not only marital but between family members as well. It’s a riveting story that at times had me feeling like I was on the edge of my seat and holding my breath! It’s a suspenseful thriller that I highly recommend. I’d like to thank St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for the arc to read and review. I really enjoyed reading this and I am giving it a 5 star rating.

This was a very quick read. I was pulled in from the beginning because I was intrigued about the mystery, but it was not a "wow" book for me. There was a feel that there was something sinister going on that kept me reading, but then the ending fell a little flat. I love psychological thrillers so it was a decent read, but I wanted a bit more thrill to it.

Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A tale of marriages based on deceit, lies, compassion, loyalty and fidelity. This is my first Hempworth book and I liked it. I wanted to keep reading it and although the anticipation wasn’t like heart pounding and mouth dropping it was still great. Her anticipation was subtle but still had you thinking “oh wow didn’t see that coming.”

I dabbled with a 3 or 4 because I didn’t care for the ending all that much but up until 85% it was a 4!

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth was a fast paced thriller that starts off with a bang and keeps the reader wanting to know more. It is not a long book or audio so that helps to make the reader really engaged in the plot. The short chapters and the interesting backstory really kept me wanting more. I read this one in two short sittings and while I wasn't blown away by the ending, I felt that it wrapped up nicely. I definitely have Sally Hepworth on my auto buy list because she does not disappoint.


Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

“It was delightful to be delighted in.”

This book has well defined characters that are all likable in their own ways.

The characters were well developed and the storyline, especially the ending…was unique. I mean who ever heard of a happy ending to this sort of thriller?

I really appreciate this author’s style of writing because she has a way of transporting you into the story as you watch it unfold. This book is no different, I felt like I was standing there on the edge of the cliff with the chill of the wind at my back (Maryland weather is crazy so it added to that atmospheric vibe).

I loved The Good Sister but wasn’t as big of a fan of The Younger Wife (although the use of the water bottle was kinda cool) BUT even if you aren’t a big fan of a particular novel written by this author, it’s likely going to be based on storyline preference and not her incredible talent for crafting a well written story. Not every book is for everybody. This author is absolutely an auto-buy author for me.

This book is currently available as a #botm pick and had I not already read it, it definitely would’ve been my choice this month because it’s an excellent read and well worth checking out.

The Soulmate is the complete package; thriller, love story and tragedy all wrapped up in one. I think this masterpiece is Sally Hepworth's best book to date. I am excited to see how she tops this and I know without a doubt that she will. She's that damn good!

Gabe and Pippa live in their seaside dream home with their two daughters. Gorgeous view, friendly neighbors, with family close by. The only downside - the cliff in their backyard is also known as "The Drop" a popular suicide spot. Over the years they have lived their Gabe has been able to save the people that come to end it all until one night, when someone intertwined with their past, comes their to jump. Did she plan to jump or did something more sinister happen? This is a story of love, marriage, betrayal, and family.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book! It was the perfect mystery/thriller for me! We read the story through 2 separate POVs on different timelines and this really works for the book. The reader gets a peak into the past and present but the 2 main points of view. A little twist, which I didn't guess, so that is always a plus, with great resolution at the end. Not necessarily a happy ending (I'm a sucker for those) but happy enough in its own way. Highly recommend! This was my first read by this author, will definitely look at trying out more from her!

Thank you to Net Galley and St Martin's Press for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for a complimentary copy of this novel! This novel is a mystery thriller and focuses on two couples…Pippa & Gabe and Amanda & Max. We see throughout the novel how their lives intersect, and in some instances, not necessarily in a good way. As we read this novel, we see twist after twist revealed. Secrets and lies come to the surface in this awesomely (is this even a word?), twisty novel!!! 5 STARS!!! I so enjoyed reading this novel! Twists kept popping up when I wasn’t even expecting them!

infidelity, mental health as a plot point, and way too attached and codependent wife
I disliked so many things about this book

Very twisty with surprises ahead. Dont make other plans while reading this book.
Many thanks to St. Martin’s Press and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

The Soulmate kept me up all night reading until the satisfying end.
Told from two different characters point of views, but easy to keep straight and wow! So twisted!
Two marriages tangled up in business and family with twisted complications and a suicide cliffhanger to beat it all.
Creative storyline, along with intriguing characters makes for a fantastic book.
#TheSoulmate
#SallyHapworth

Oh goodness that was good.

I wish I could have read this straight through. I wanted to. Gabe and Pippa are married, they live on a house on a cliff. Max and Amanda are married. Someone falls off that cliff. And this book toggles between Then and Now to find what actually happened. Did they jump? Were they pushed? Where is the USB drive? What was actually said on that cliff?

This review will be spoiler free so all I can and will say is nothing is as it seems. This gave me big-time Verity vibes and was completely addicting. I love Sally Hepworth!

This book is so much fun!! The different POVs and timelines of those POVs really made the book even more fun to read in my opinion. I also loved how fast paced it was. Every chapter there was something new revealed that added to the mystery of the situation. I don't really know if I would consider this a thriller though to be honest. I think the switching between timelines kind of takes the reader out of the "edge of your seat" aspect a little bit. Most of the story feels more like a mystery to me. I really did love this book though and I will definitely be reading more from this author!

SH is an author that I always look forward to reading because her stories are quite enjoyable. I was excited to read The Soulmate and it turned out to be pretty good, but it did not “wow” me. It’s a great story with many twists and turns that will leave you clues to help you solve the mystery— she does this very well in all of her books. I think the ending just didn’t give me the shock value I tend to expect. This story is written in alternating POVs between Pippa & Amanda (in the afterlife) who both have their own secrets within their marriages.

I think I’d have to say of the four books that I’ve read by her, here’s how I’d rank em in order of my faves:
1. The Good Sister ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. The Mother In-Law ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
3. The Soulmate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. The Younger Wife ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

I have The Family Next Door on my shelf that I still need to read so I can rank it but she is still an auto-read author for me!

Sally Hepworth never disappoints! Her domestic thrillers always hit the spot for me. This one was no different. Twisty in all the tight ways and kept me guessing and on my toes from start to finish. A solid read.

4 ⭐️ from me!

I was anticipating this story when I saw it on NetGalley to request because I love a good mystery, and the cover caught my eye before I even knew the book's title.

Unfortunately, it fell a little flat for me. There were two dual POVs, Pippa and Amanda. Within those POVs, it would alternate between before and after and now and then. I usually can keep up with timelines like that, but with this story, every time I was in a chapter, I kept thinking, "Okay, when and who am I reading in."

The story also lacked that mystery spark for me personally. I wasn't shocked or excited when any of the "twists" came to light. Although I felt a weak connection to the book, it wasn't underwhelming, and there was no time when I wanted to stop reading the story. The Soulmate is my first book by Sally Hepworth, and I would like to read more by her.

Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for providing an eARC of The Soulmate. This review is being left voluntarily, and all opinions are my own.

This is another winner from Sally Hepworth! The blurb does not even begin to describe the millions of things happening here. There is a twist practically every chapter - I can't remember any other book I have read where I was constantly surprised. I really enjoyed how it starts off with Pippa & Gabe as soulmates in a perfect marriage and then each chapter reveals a little more about their story. The chapters in Amanda's POV made my heart hurt for her. I love how everything ties together in plot lines that don't initially appear to have much to do with each other. Another fantastic element was the atmosphere and the description of The Drop - I could totally imagine this dangerous cliff. And the best characters were 100% the little girls!

Wow! This has some amazing twists and turns. I was enthralled from the moment Pippa glanced out to see the scene at the cliff. Holy heck! That set the atmosphere for me and I couldn’t wait to find out what it was all about.

This has a slow but steady pace. Each chapter introduced me to another piece of the puzzle while oftentimes leaving me with more questions. Each new piece wasn’t always a surprise which only added to my overall amazement when everything was revealed.

While I was never a true fan of any of the characters, there is no denying I couldn’t wait to find out the what, who, and why of it all.