Sally Hepworth has written one of my favorite books of 2022. She continues to create complex characters and her plot development is unparalleled. She is the queen of plot twists and continues to write the best thrillers on the market. The entire book I continued to wonder if Gabe's intentions were genuine or dark. I highly recommend this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! This was a decent book, sort of middle of the road for me. There were lies, deceit, acceptance of lies, more deceit and more acceptance of the lies. Each chapter is from the viewpoint of one of the characters, from the past or in the present. I found that if I stopped reading mid chapter, I had to try and remember who was talking and whether or not it was the past or the present. I also kept waiting for a big, "oh my gosh moment' and while the plot twist in the end I did not figure out, it still fell flat for me. Trigger warning for suicide.

Special thanks to St Martins Press for my netgalley copy of this book.
I loved this book! I’ve read other books that Sally has written so this was a book I was looking forward to and I’m glad it definitely delivered.Told between two characters pov and short chapters made this quite a page turner. The chapters alternate between Then, Now, and Before and keeps you guessing right to the very end. Just when you may be thinking you have it figured out there’s another twist. This one will keep you at the edge of of your seat and wanting more. You’re not gonna want to miss this one!

Thank you Net Galley for a copy of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. I've read this author before but wow! This one is my favorite! Lots of twists in this one.

The Soulmate is yet another great novel by Sally Hepworth! This one definitely kept me engaged from start to finish and provided a few twists that I wasn't expecting. Definitely recommend.

This was a good, not great, but good. Quick, concise chapters. Interesting and unusual POVs, Easy to keep up with what is happening now and what has happened in the past. In my opinion not a true thriller.

Gabe and Pippa own a cute cottage on the edge of a cliff. But the sharp rocks below them is a very popular place for people to end their lives..Gabe and Pippa are usually lucky enough to talk to jumpers off the ledge. But one night Gabe "fails" and the girl jumps. Pippa later find out that Gabe knew this girl.. So there is a question of if he knew her.. and what she knew.

I was given an Arc copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book took me a very long time to actually get into! I was very underwhelmed and had a hard time connecting with the characters. After a certain point it did get interesting enough to finish. Not my favorite book by her but a solid 4 stars!

Thank you Netgalley for advanced copy.

A Cliffhanger of a Book!

This is not my first Sally Hepworth book and it won't be my last! We are taken to the cliff house where outside the window is The Drop. The family...the wonderful husband that can talk anyone down from a cliff. The stead fast wife that can overlook everything. The high tech job that was an absolute dream to land. Put these all together, and you'll be at the edge (of your seat). I finished in less than a day. It's a page turner for sure. 5 stars, highly recommend.

Overall I felt underwhelmed by The Soulmate. I loved the concept (and the author) but it was slow and confusing at times. There were some great twists that kept me engaged and made me keep reading. I think if I was able to connect with the characters more I would have found it more enjoyable.

When Gabe and Pippa move to their dream home near the coast, they discover that they also live right next to a cliff that attracts many looking to end their lives. Gabe has managed to save many such souls. Until the one time he doesn't.

And when Pippa discovers that Gabe knows the victim, and when things get sketchy when the police come to visit, she begins to doubt what she saw that day: did the woman fall or did Gabe push her?

But would her soulmate lie to her? Or is their marriage on a cracked foundation....

I was thrilled to receive the invitation to read this book. I've read and enjoyed all of Sally Hepworth's books and this was no exception. I thought this one moved a little slower than her others, but it was a satisfying read overall. Told from the two main female characters in both the past and present, I found it really interesting that she told the narrative in part from the victim in death.

Special thanks to St. Martin's Press for inviting me to read this title through Netgalley in exchange for a review.

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𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 was my first book by Sally Hepworth, and after devouring this in two days, I can confidently say it won’t be my last!

𝐒𝐲𝐧𝐨𝐩𝐬𝐢𝐬
Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy. They have the kind of marriage that everyone envies, as well as two sweet young daughters, a supportive family, and a picturesque cliff-side home, which would have been idyllic had the tall beachside cliffs not become so popular among those wishing to end their lives.

Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero since they moved to the cliff house, talking seven people down from stepping off the edge. But when Gabe fails to save the eighth, Amanda, a sordid web of secrets begins to unravel, pushing bonds of loyalty and love to the brink.

What wouldn’t you do for your soulmate?

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
This domestic thriller was written beautifully with wonderful characterizations and tons of twists. Told in both dual perspectives AND dual timelines, the short-chaptered structure made for a fast-paced, addictive read.

I loved the juxtaposition of the two couples and the evolution of their opposing marriages as the plot unfolded to finally reveal the soulmates. I also found that the issue of mental illness was handled in a remarkably realistic way and ably highlighted the effect it can have not only on an individual, but on their family as well.

The ending was gratifying if a little too neatly packaged, but overall 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑆𝑜𝑢𝑙𝑚𝑎𝑡𝑒 was a solid 4.5 stars and an amazing read that I would highly recommend to anyone looking for lots of satisfying turns and marital suspense!

Many thanks to the author, @netgalley, and @stmartinspress for allowing me an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review. Pub date April 4, 2023.

OMG this was SO good. I am thrilled that I was given an advance copy of this book because now I know to pre-order it so I can own it for myself and tell everyone I know to buy it. There were so many twists that I didn’t see coming but none of them came from so far out of left field that they were nonsensical, which is the perfect balance in my opinion. The relationships were complex and nuanced and I found myself really enjoying the flashbacks and rooting for the different couples at different times for different reasons. I also thought the inclusion of Amanda’s perspective from the afterlife (or whatever you want to call it) was creative. I didn’t LOVE any of the characters but I didn’t hate them either - they all had their own motivations and struggles and the author did an excellent job of showing these and humanizing each of the 4 characters despite any mistakes they may have made. The writing was a high point as well. I could really picture the small coastal town and many of the scenes described, from pivotal moments of action to little details of Gabe and Pippa’s interactions with their daughters.

Without a doubt, a 5/5. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the e-arc in exchange for my honest review.

Pippa and Gabe live with their 2 young daughters in their dream home, a cottage on a cliff in a quiet coastal town. But their perfect house hides something dark, the cliffs are a popular place for people to end their lives. Gabe saves life after life until one night he doesn’t. And when Pippa finds out that Gabe knew the victim questions arise. Did they jump? Were they pushed? Is Gabe lying? As dark secrets come to light, can their marriage survive?

Well, I couldn’t put this one down! Excellent psychological thriller with multiple surprising twists. Sally Hepworth really nailed toxic/dysfunctional relationships and how you can lose sight of this when you’re madly in love. She also handles the subject of mental health beautifully as it’s a key factor in the story line. I was shocked several times and legit gasped at the ending. Definitely add this to your TBR list, you won’t be disappointed!

I sure love me a Sally Hepworth book and this one did not disappoint! Lots of twists and surprises in this one. I really enjoyed this storyline and the characters and setting were very interesting to me. Can’t wait for the next book!

I've read all of Sally Hepworth's books and this is my new favourite book by her. I read this novel in a day and couldn't put it down because I was so engrossed.

This is told in from two different perspectives and I personally love when books are told from different character's points of view. In The Soulmate we meet Pippa in the opening chapters. Pippa is a lawyer who has two children with her loving husband, Gabe. They recently moved to the Australian coast as they wanted to get away from city life. What they didn't know when they bought their new home is that it's across from a popular cliffside spot for people to commit suicide. Gabe has talked seven people down and saved their lives. When another person comes to the cliff Gabe goes out to speak with her but she ultimately jumps. Pippa is unsure of what she saw out the window but Gabe tells the police it was all an unfortunate suicide. The following chapter is from the perspective of Amanda, who is the woman who jumped. The rest of the book is told in chapters that alternate between Pippa and Amanda.

This was a fantastic thriller and I enjoyed it so much that I just had to read it all in a day. I loved how all the secrets were slowly revealed and the book became darker as I kept reading. There was a lot of backstory that was told over the course of the book that impacted how the present events were interpreted as I read. This was written so well and I felt like I was right there in the book with the characters as I was reading. I didn't see some of the twists coming but once they were explained they made perfect sense. There were a few secrets that shocked me and I had to keep reading to see what would happen next. I think Hepworth did an excellent job joining all the different storylines together to make a cohesive plot and this is probably one of the best thrillers I've ever read. The Soulmate is definitely a 5 star book for me. I hope she continues with these gripping stories and I'd recommend this to everyone.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

Totally judged this book by the cover (I love it!) and I wasn't wrong. Pippa and Gabe are happily married, parenting two adorable little girls, and living in their dream home overlooking the ocean. The only (?) downside is that they live right next to the Drop, a place where people come to commit suicide by throwing themselves over the cliff. When a woman does exactly that, it sparks a chain reaction of events that unearths secret and lies--and ensures their lives will never be the same. A fun, fast read full of heart.

Thrilling and addictive indeed! I'll read anything by Sally Hepworth, she is so fun! Full of secrets, lies and betrayal, The Soulmate is an addictive thrill ride! Kept me glued to the very end. Characters were unlike-ably fun (exactly how I like them!) Terrific ending!

Sally Hepworth is always, always one of my TBR authors! Even though I didn't feel this was one of her best, her writing always sucks me in. It didn't quite 'thrill' me like a thriller should but there were some twists that kept me engaged.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read and review this novel. I encourage you to check this one out! Great twisted story.