Seriously, I can’t get enough of Sally Hepworth’s writing! I absolutely love each book that I have read and each one is just as much of a thriller as the one before. This book is about Pippa who is married to Gabe and they have two daughters. Then you have Amanda who is now deceased with her husband Max. Gabe had lost his job working for Max and went into a small rage at the office so they move out to a new village with a house on a cliff. The cliff is will known for suicidal people. Somehow Gabe as been very successful in talking most jumpers out of ending their lives except Amanda?

Did Pippa see what she thought she saw it looked liked Gabe may have pushed Amanda? But Gabe is so good with his daughters and other people so she doesn’t think about it much. Amanda is there for all of Gabe’s challenges but she is starting to realize there is more to figure out about Gabe. This book is written in the now and then but easy to keep up with the storylines. This book was hard to put down because the writer has a way of making you get involved with the characters.

I received this ARC from Netgalley for free, and I leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you to net galley and St. Martins press for the arc of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Sally Hepworth book was full of descriptive settings. i felt like I could imagine the people, the settings and the situations.. I thought the soulmate was going to be about how to murder a husband but, nope you have to read the book to understand what is going on. It is fast paced and entertaining. Sally Hepworth is an author that I will continue to read.

Thank you so much to St Martins Press & Netgalley for this copy of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth!

Hepworth continues to secure a spot as one of my top domestic drama/suspense writers. The Soulmate might be my new favorite by her.

Once I started this I knew I wouldn’t be able to stop. The pacing? Perfect. The dual POV + dual timelines for each? Amazing. The juicy twists and secrets? Chef’s kiss. Give me more. I don’t know what Sally’s next book will be, but I’m already counting the days until I can devour it.

The Soulmate is a domestic thriller that tackles the normal issues of trust, marriage and betrayal. But it does it in an engaging manner that kept me involved throughout.
The story revolves around Pippa and Gabe, a couple that own a cottage by a particularly dangerous section of a cliff known as The Drop. The Drop has become a place where numerous people have come to end their lives. Up until the start of the story, Gabe has been able to literally talk everyone down off the ledge. But not that night. And what Gabe says happened doesn’t quite coincide with what Pippa thought she saw.
The story is told from Pippa’s and Amanda’s POVs. Amanda is the woman Gabe didn’t save. The story goes back and forth from before the event through the event and into the future as the police investigate what happened.
Hepworth takes her time setting up the story and introducing each of the characters. She gives just the right amount of suspense. Pippa at times seemed a little dense when it came to Gabe. Or maybe she’s what I’d call “blind and in love”, willing to overlook the little niggles. I like that Hepworth isn’t afraid to tackle the ripple effects of mental illness.
Hepworth doesn't disappoint with lots of fun twists and turns. The ending worked without being OTT which is my major complaint with thrillers. I tore through this in a single day.
My thanks to Netgalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advance copy of this book.

Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate is an addictive novel that delves into the intricacies of marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that can push us to the brink. The story follows Gabe and Pippa, a couple who moves into their dream home on a cliff overlooking the ocean, only to find out that it's become a popular spot for people to end their lives.

As the plot unfolds, we see Gabe repeatedly coming to the rescue of those in danger, until one day he doesn't. When Pippa discovers that Gabe knew the victim, she starts to question whether the woman jumped or was pushed. The unraveling of the mystery takes us on a rollercoaster ride of unexpected twists and turns, as the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack and the darkest secrets are revealed.

What makes this novel so gripping is how well the author has developed the characters and their relationships. The depth of the emotions and the complexity of their interactions keep the reader engaged from beginning to end. Additionally, the setting of the story adds to the tension, as the beautiful cliffside cottage becomes a symbol of the danger that lurks beneath the surface.

Overall, The Soulmate is a thrilling and emotional novel that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very end. The unexpected twists and turns will keep you guessing, and the underlying sadness of the story will tug at your heartstrings. If you're a fan of psychological thrillers with complex characters and relationships, this is a must-read.

Thanks to NetGalley for an advance copy of this book.

I was not super engaged at the beginning but thankfully it ramped up a LOT. There were alternating timelines which I enjoyed - just “then” and “now,” it was up to the reader to figure out when “then” was and how it progressed.

Some parts were slow and dragged a bit for me, but the second half and definitely the last chunk I was a big fan of. Well done!

I’ve read every one of Sally’s books because they are each so unique and always keep me turning the pages. This one was amazing. I had no idea what was the truth. There were twists and turns right up until the very end. I really enjoyed it. Thank you to Netgalley for the chance to read this.

I will leave a review on Amazon and B&N on April 4th

Wow this book was filled with so many twists and turns, I didn't know if I was coming or going. I would think I knew what was going to happen next, but no it would be a complete game changer. I definitely would recommend this book to everyone. Its hard for me to find a book that keeps me so caught up in it, but this book did exactly that.

I received an ARC from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, and I am leaving this review voluntarily and the opinion expressed here is my own.

Sally Hepworth has WAYYY more shocking and thrilling books than this.

Yes this book was fast paced and an easy read but there really wasn’t a twist or anything that was jaw dropping

Thanks to NetGalley for an early copy to review. This book had me hooked from the beginning. Little clues along the way helped me predict events and secrets before they showed up on the pages. Ultimately, I was disappointed in the ending. I truly felt “meh.” Whomp whomp, that happened. I look forward to reading more from Hepworth but this one was rather underwhelming.

The Soulmate
Sally Hepworth
3.75⭐️

The cottage by a cliff seems like a dreamy place to settle down. Pippa and Gabe thought so too. But that cliff has earned its name: The Drop has been a notorious location for suicides. Gabe comes to rescue each one, until there's one that he could not. Gabe was Pippa's soulmate, and they've been through thick and thin together. But after the last fall from the Drop, Pippa found gaps in his story and she has uncovered more secrets. Gabe knew the victim, but he hid it, from her and from the police. Their supposedly perfect marriage begins to fall apart. What else is he hiding?

This was an okay read for me. It was a bit slow at the beginning maybe up to about 40% of the book. The triple timeline can be confusing at first but I was able to catch on quick. I had suspicions and theories but I was caught off guard a couple of times. It kept me guessing. It picks up well and I basically could not put it down. The characters were built up okay, and I like that their whole persona weren't revealed straight up. The author gave it in bits and I think that added to the thrill of the story. I just wasn't too invested in them. The ending was a bit... anti-climactic? I did enjoy this book and I'd like to give it a 4⭐️ but it's not quite there for me.

I had to read the acknowledgements and I am glad that the author had sensitivity readers. I wish she had more professional input from it (if she did, that's great!) Mental health has always been a challenging topic and knowing that there are books and media that are attempting to bridge that gap makes me feel better. People have to be more aware of it, remove the stigma and reach out to those who need help.

Sally Hepworth is the queen of writing solid slow-burn domestic suspense novels. I love how her situations and characters are never what they appear to be on the surface. She slowly and deliberately peels back layers revealing more and more information as you turn the pages. And that's exactly what she's done with The Soulmate. The story is told from two alternating POVs and moves back and forth between the past and the present in such a way that it connects the storyline effortlessly and moves the plot along quite smoothly. This is another Hepworth gem!

Reader beware: this book contains several hot topics (suicide, mental illness, infidelity) so it might be a good idea to check trigger warnings before reading.

A huge thank you to NetGalley and MacMillan Audio for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This was my first book from this author, and I was really hoping to enjoy it more.

The story is told in alternating chapters from Pippa (a mom of two and wife to Gabe who lives in a cliff side cottage) and Amanda (the wife of Max, Pippa’s husband’s ex-boss). It centers around a suspicious suicide (was it or wasn’t it?) and the twists/secrets/connections of Pippa and Gabe (who is bipolar) to Amanda and her wealthy, powerful husband Max.

While there are twists and surprises, unfortunately the characters of Pippa and Gabe annoyed me most of the time, and there were some eye-roll worthy misunderstandings and blunders made. By the ending, I was pretty much ready to be done.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for providing the free early arc of The Soulmate for review. The opinions are strictly my own.

Sally Hepworth is easily one of my favorite authors, and this book did not disappoint - until the ending. It is not an exaggeration to say that I couldn’t put this book down, once I started I couldn’t stop. The plot was a twisting, turning roller coaster of “who done it” sorts. The only reason I won’t give this book 5 stars is because of the conclusion. Without giving away spoilers. Disappointing to see such a serious topic almost romanticized ala Romeo/Juliet. For those who are sensitive, trigger warnings may be appropriate. Further, there were alternate ways to end this book rather than rhapsodizing tragedy and mental illness. Again, thank you for the advanced copy. Hoping Hepworth rethinks this books strategy and ending.

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press, and Sally Hepworth for an advance copy of The Soulmate in exchange for an honest review! I always have to remind myself that “thrillers” aren’t always thrilling throughout the whole book. I was invested halfway into the book but when the last 20% hit, I was SHOOK! My god, how does Sally keep me wanting to figure out what is happening even with a slow build?! I was shocked with the twists and how this one ended- I’ll also add that I thought this would be 2-3 stars for me and after finishing it, it was an easy 4-4.5 stars!!! I can’t wait to see wait Sally has up her sleeve for us readers next! I believe this one is out on April 4th, 2023! Also, another quick thank you to SMP for letting me be one of your influencers!

I really loved the way this book ended!! I love Sally Hepworth style of writing thrillers with amazing endings! I finished this book in a mere 48 hours! The chapters were short and it was easy to fly through this book to find out what happened! This is a must read!!

Another really solid work from one of my must-buy authors. On its face, this book and many of Hepworth's other books are thrillers. But they're so much more than that: they're often insightful portraits of complex, well-rounded women, who have husbands, children, careers, mental health issues, dreams, and conflicting emotions. The "climax" of these books don't tend to pay off in a big bang like many other thrillers, although there usually is some mystery that you're waiting to have solved. You come for the fast-paced writing and time/perspective shifts and stay for the fantastic character studies. The Soulmate was no different, although I didn't like it as much as I've liked some of her other books. Regardless, I'll read anything Sally Hepworth writes.

Sally Hepworth is becoming one of my favorite auto-read authors! Her story telling keeps me engaged and I move quickly through her books. Pippa wears rose colored glasses and I can totally related. Keep them coming Sally!

This is another great Sally Hepworth book! It follows a similar format to her others; shorter, easy to follow chapters that go back and forth between characters/timelines and slowly reveal information. The premise was very intriguing, and the imagery of The Drop was very clear. Sometimes, the back and forth between timelines was hard to follow but otherwise it was a book you pick up and don't want to put down.

Thank you to NetGalley and St Martin's Press for the advanced reader copy.

The Soulmate is one of Sally's best books so far...and that says a lot because I absolutely LOVE her! This one was a bit different from her others but no less engaging. I loved it!