The Soulmate is just another example of why Sally Hepworth is such a talented thriller author!

I read this in one sitting, devouring each chapter and unable to stop reading until I finally knew what was going on. I loved that this was both a classic thriller but a very intense romance as well. The setting of this book was beautiful and haunting. It looks at secrets and lies in a marriage kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time!

Sally Hepworth did it again! Sally is one of the up and coming queens of the domestic thrillers. She combines interesting, complex characters with brilliant writing and plot twists that will blow your mind. This book was fast paced, kept my attention and had me reeling by the end. A job well done!

When I "discovered" Sally Hepworth, I felt I hit the jackpot of familial dramas. Hepworth deserves to be recognized in the same category as Liane Moriarty and I look forward to the day when Hollywood comes calling. Sadly, The Soulmate does not meet the standards set in her previous books. Pippa is married to Gabe, the hottest, most compassionate guy in all of Australia. She is the envy of all the moms at her child's nursery. They have lots of hot sex and money. What could go wrong? Cracks in the armor forced this family to move away from Melbourne to a seaside manse in a vacation town. The one drawback is the home is situated next to a popular suicide known as The DROP. Enter Amanda, who quickly exits over the edge of THE DROP. The remainder of the novel is told between two alternating points of view: The long-suffering Pippa and Amanda's unrestful spirit. I may have enjoyed this novel more if I found any of the characters in the least bit sympathetic or likable. The women are simpering, lovelorn fools with the emotional maturity of teens with self-esteem issues. There are some twists, but nothing really surprising. Overall a letdown, Do better next time Sally!

Honestly. What more can be said about Ms. Hepworth? I am always excited to see a new release by this author. A great read! Keeps you hooked from page 1 and unputdownable!!!!!

Another reviewer put it best when she said she canceled her Sunday plans because of this book, and I found myself practically doing the exact same! Staying up way past my usual bedtime because I couldn't take my hands off this page turner. I recently one of Sally Hepworth's other novels, The Good Sister, which I loved for the very intelligent character development and twisty plot. When I read the premise for The Soulmate, I was very excited to get my hands on this copy and it did not disappoint.

Pippa and Gabe are seemingly a perfect couple - beautiful family with two delightful young daughters living in Portsea at a stunning cliffside home. The catch? The cliff point called "The Drop", the gorgeous viewpoint from their kitchen is a popular suicide spot. Pippa's husband Gabe is a picture perfect hot dad, but since they've moved to their new home outside of Melbourne, he's become a local hero, with his easy way of making people comfortable he's helped saved several lives by convincing them to step away from the cliff.

All seems well until one day, a woman comes to the cliff. Gabe goes out to speak to her and draw her back in as usual while Pippa calls the police, but this time it doesn't work and the woman has seemingly fallen to her death. Pippa tells the police she last saw the woman raise her arms before disappearing out of sight, but leaves out the fact that she's sure she's seen her husband's outstretched arms, almost looking as if they were pushing forward.

The story unravels deliciously as we learn more about the family's dark secrets and about the mysterious woman who jumped. Exceptionally well-paced and intelligently written characters. This is another winner from Sally Hepworth for me.

Thanks Netgalley for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

I have been a fan of Sally Hepworth for a long time and I loved being able to read her new book “The Soulmate” ahead of its publication date. Like many of her other books, “The Soulmate” kept me interested until the absolute last page. It is a mystery/thriller that keeps you guessing with new twists until the very end, while also thinking about what it is like to love your soulmate through lies, betrayal and even murder.

Another amazing novel from Sally Hepworth. Gabe and Pippa live in a cottage on a cliff, a cliff that is notoriously known as a popular suicide spot. Gabe begins to be able to talk people off the literal edge. But one night, one woman actually jumps and it wrecks Gabe. But when the woman's identity is revealed, it makes it worse.
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I absolutely loved this one. There was constantly something happening, and the conclusion was shocking. SO many plot twists! Absolutely add this to the top of your list.

hard to get into ! But finish it and you'll understand. Sometimes you have to just not cover for them. As a enabler I hurt, because I saw myself!

A great story about how lives can be so intertwined that only death can pull them apart. An easy to read, quick paced story from Sally Hepworth that I’m sure everyone will be talking about! A solid 4.5 ⭐️/5.

Great story! Could not put it down and had no idea where the story would go. There were no "bad guys" or villians. All of the characters were likable and you wanted them all to have a happy ending. The location was interesting and I enjoyed the story.

Hepworth is a strong writer with another successful book! I was hesitant to review quickly as I wasn't sure how I felt about this book, but 2 weeks after reading it and I'm still thinking about it!

I loved this book. It was twisty and turny and I never knew what was gonna happen next. I was hooked by the end of the first chapter and devoured the rest of the book!

The story was told through multiple character viewpoints. However this common writing style was given a unique twist, we get to hear from the victim both while she was alive and in death.

This story discussed mental health a lot. This is something I think is so important. But TRIGGER WARNING suicide is discussed pretty frequently.

This is also a book about marriage. We see two very different marriages, and how each relationship affects the individuals that make up the marriage.

Overall this was a great book, and I would highly recommend it to anyone who likes a good twisty thriller!

The Soulmate was a good, fast paced thriller that had me reading pretty much all day… complex relationships, good characters and the unexpected twists make The Soulmate a good solid read.. the end was a perfect representation of how one would feel if tragedy was to happen to their one true love!! 4 twisted heartbreaking stars for The Soulmate!!

Having read several of Sally Hepworth's books, I am grateful to NetGalley for an e-book copy to enjoy of The Soulmate. This is the story of Gabe and Pippa, who lived in a small seaside cottage on the edge of a cliff, and often observed someone who wanted to end his life over that cliff. It came to happen that Gabe actually knew one of the victims who jumped, but many secrets came unanswered to what actually happened. A very good read, and I look forward to more from S. Hepworth.

I've loved every book by this author so far. This one was more thriller than her last couple of books, and I really enjoyed it.
The book starts with Gabe and Pippa, who live a little too close to The Drop, a popular suicide spot. One day Gabe sees a woman near the edge and goes to speak to her to try to help her,but the woman ends up jumping.. Or does she?
Told in dual and alternating perspectives, we find out what led the woman (Amanda) to the cliff. I really enjoyed the different perspectives, and the twist was unexpected but realistic. Definitely recommend, and as always, looking forward to the next read by this author.

Wow! This book blew me away. 5 stars no questions asked. From the first chapter I was immediately hooked, and stayed that way throughout the entire book. I loved the fast paced but intricate plot line, the morally grey characters, and the multiple POV's (one which was done in a unique and fun way you don't normally see). The ending tied everything together perfectly, and kept me guessing until the climax of the last chapter before the epilogue. It was such a fun read that kept me on the edge of my seat. Highly recommend.

This was my favorite book so far by Sally! It releases April 4, 2023. Every time I put this book down, I just wanted to find a few more minutes to squeeze another chapter in. It kept me entertained from the very beginning until the very end. I continued to try to figure out what twists and turns would come.

This story follows Gabe and Pippa. They have just moved into their dream house with their 2 daughters but the tall cliffs behind the house have become the spot where people come to end their lives. Gave becomes a local hero, saving person after person by talking them off the ledge, until one night he doesn't. Pippa sees Gabe the moment after it happens with his arms outstretched and palms facing out.....

Thank you to Netgalley for this ARC of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth!

WOW Sally Hepworth does it again! I could NOT put this book down. So freaking good and I can't wait to make all my friends read this book!

At first glance, I did not think I would be interested in a book about suicide. This book is not about suicide. The suicide cliff plays but a very small role in the telling of this story. The Soulmate is really a book about marriage and the trials that go along with it. A well written mystery with some interesting family dynamics thrown in for good measure, with likable and relatable characters.
Thank you for an ARC of The Soulmate in exchange for this honest review.

Pippa and Gabe are starting over with their two daughters in a small coastal town outside of Melbourne. They purchase their dream home on a beautiful seaside cliff. They didn’t realize until after they moved in that the cliff behind their house is a popular suicide spot. When Gabe sees a person close to the cliffs one day he goes out and talks to them for 7 hours, but eventually convinces them to go home. Since they have lived in the house Gabe has managed to convince an additional six people to turn around from their plan at the cliff.
One day a woman approaches the back of their house; nice looking, early 50’s. Assuming it is another person wanting to jump from the cliff, Gabe goes outside to talk with her while Pippa calls the police. As Pippa watches her husband, she sees his arms outstretched, palms up and then woman is no longer there. Did her husband try to help or did he push the woman over the cliff? Once Pippa discovers the woman’s identity she realizes that this could ruin everything.
Told from two POV’s: Pippa’s and the dead woman, Amanda’s. You get to see both perspectives as the secrets and lies come out. Nothing is quite what it seems and nothing will be the same again.