Traveling With T’s Thoughts:

I have been a Sally Hepworth fan since back in the day she wrote women’s fiction that would make me cry. Now, she writes more domestic suspense and the last 2 books have been good, but have had some hit and miss sections.

This book, however…. well- we’ve got a LOT to unpack.

I’m going to break from my traditional style of review and just wade in the waters of this book.

First things first, it bugs me when a woman constantly props up a man. He may be the greatest, etc- but if you got to talk it all the time- who are you trying to convince, me or you?

Related to the first thing- I really think that Pippa needed to wake up and smell the Folgers and who cared it the sex was AMAZING because Gabe was trouble. And her constant propping and refusal to smell the Folgers was making me roll my eyes in a HARD way.

Secondly, I figured out what was going on with Gabe relatively early and yes, Sally Hepworth did handle that part of the book with delicacy.

What saved the book for me was certain characters I wanted to learn more about. Because while Pippa and Gabe would be fabulous to discuss in a book club with lots of wine about their motivations, behaviors, etc………. me just reading about them and having no one to vent my frustrations too just kind of made me ugh.



Bottom line: There was a lot of stuff I liked about this book and there was some things I didn’t like. Would love to hear YOUR thoughts!



*This book was sent to Traveling With T for review consideration. All thoughts and opinions are mine alone.*

This one exceeded my expectations! I was unsure when I felt like it started a little slow, but I really enjoyed it. Thanks for the ARC!

All in all, this was a good story. I gave it 3 stars because while I didn’t absolutely love it, I didn’t hate it either. There was plenty of suspense and it did keep me up reading long into the night. The plot and story were good, and it is well written. Just wasn’t a favorite for me.

Tis book defineatley had me on the edge of y chair. It is amazing how the author twists and turns things. Honesty, why woud anyone live on a cliff that is know to be the place people lode their lives. THat is what make this book incredible. It doesnt matter the whos or whats. All that matters is the why!! We all want to know why!

This book was not at all what I expected! I really thought I'd figured out the twists but was surprised. Sally Hepworth does it again!

Pippa and Gabe drove me nuts — in the slow moving train wreck kind of way. If you’re interested in the psychological twists and turns of a messy and untrusting relationship, this would be for you.

The premise of this one is interesting — Pippa and Gabe live near a cliff known by people who want to commit suicide. Gabe has been able to literally walk people back from the edge. Except this one woman, who he is unable to save. Who is the woman, and why couldn’t Gabe save her?

There are lots of twists and turns in this one (some believable and some not). I couldn’t put it down despite being annoyed at Pippa! Which means that Sally Hepworth did a good job both with character development and plot development.

Looking forward to her next!

Thanks to Netgalley, St. Martin’s Press and Sally Hepworth for the ARC.

I really wanted to like this one. The cover alone captivates you. however, the writing was a struggle for me. I just really had a hard time getting past it. I had this issue with other books by Hepworth and we may just not be a match.

Gabe and Pippa have lived in their cottage on the cliff for some time now, and while it’s the home of their dreams it also has the distinction of being a popular spot for people to contemplate jumping. The view out their window allows them the ability to monitor those who visit the spot and Gabe has become a local hero after talking several people out of jumping. However, when Gabe isn’t able to save the most recent visitor, Pippa finds herself questioning what her husband is capable of and what she really saw that night. I have read and enjoyed many books by Sally Hepworth and this was no exception. Her books are best described as domestic suspense, as they usually have some sort of family component to them. The ending caught me by surprise in a very different way then a typical suspense novel and it made me appreciate the book even more..

This is not the best by Sally Hepworth. Nor is the title appropriate for the plot of the book. This book was disappointing considering all the hype for this book. I really dislike saying this aboutan author I usually emjoy but I also cannot recommend this book either.

Thanks to Netgalley, Sally Hepworth and St Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an hones review.

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A few months after finishing The Soulmate and it’s still stuck with me. I thought I knew what the plot twist would be but what I discovered was that I never would have guessed the direction the book was going. I’ve read a few other of her books and this one is by far my favorite.
Thank you to NetGalley and Sally Hepworth for providing me a copy for an honest review.

This was my first book Sally Hepworth. Unfortunately I’m going to be in the unpopular opinion as these characters were just so unlikable that I could not finish the book. To be in a relationship that is on the fringes of abuse I just couldn’t get past it. I got about halfway through the book and I stopped. It’s just the characters were too unlikable the borderline abuse the infidelity on and memories from a woman who may have committed suicide. Now that doesn’t mean this book isn’t for you definitely give the author a chance as I will also be giving her a chance on her backless books and any future books she that will come out.

*I received a free copy of this novel from NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for my honest review.*

Sally Hepworth is always a favorite of mine so I was excited to get approval to read The Soulmate. Gabe and Pippa are raising their 2 daughters in a newly purchased house that backs up to deadly cliffs. Cliffs that are a favorite spot for people to commit suicide. Gabe has been taking it upon himself to talk people and try to save them. Then one night, he doesn't save a woman. Pippa doesn't trust herself when it appears that Gabe may have pushed the woman off the edge and she is someone he knew before they moved.

As the story unfurls, we learn how Gabe and Pippa met and dated and fell in love and have the perfect marriage in her eyes. They are soulmates after all. But things are never really as they seem.

I enjoy the way that Hepworth shares her stories - in dueling time periods, different points of view, doling out just enough information in each chapter to keep you wanting to read the next. The books are fantastically paced and just make me want to keep going through the story. The twists in this one - I did not see them coming! Highly recommend.

Sally Hepworth does it again! Nothing could have prepared me for the twist at the end. I was lucky to receive this book as an ARC and I could not put it down once I started.

Not my favorite Sally Hepworth, but it’s kind of like the “no such thing as bad pizza” logic. Even your middle-of-the-road Hepworth novel is enjoyable. This is no exception. A really interesting character study with terrible people all around.

seems that I am the odd one out wiith this particular novel, which isn't surprising since the author is popular (I own another of her books and fully intend on giving it a go). Normally, I'm a sucker for a good Thriller, but unfortunately, this was more like a Drama than a Thriller. I also wasn't a fan of the "Then and Now" narration because it took away from certain parts of the story. Overall, I view this book as a 2.5 star, but I'm rounding up because I was able to finish it quickly without feeling like it was a burden.

Thank you to Netgalley & Publishers for access to an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

This book was easily bingeable with some unexpected twists and turns. I have read every Sally Hepworth novel and will continue to seek out her new books. It's like a game of cat and mouse but you really don't know who is the hunter and who is the prey. Addictive from start to finish!

I knew it was going to be good based on the description but I wasn't prepared for the emotional ride I took along the pages.

This book gives you a false sense of understanding. Typically when we see in movies or books a description like this we think, "Oh, this is how it's going to go.".

Sally Hepworth has the last laugh in this forever twisting rollercoaster of (pardon my phrasing) cluster-fuckery of chaos, betrayal and deadly secrets.

How far would you go to save your family? To save yourself?

This book is an interesting addition to Sally Hepworth’s work. It was not as propulsive as her other books have been for me, but the plot was another interesting “who is guilty” theme.

Pippa and Gabe Gerard, along with their two young daughters, moved to their dream home, a fancy home near a cliff.

Only after making their home there, they find out it’s a popular sight for committing suicide. Gabe has frequently been able to talk people off the ledge. Until now.

Now, the question is what happened to the victim, whether she jumped to her death or she was pushed.

The story is told from 2 POVs: Pippa’s and Amanda’s and moves back and forth in time. I found myself quickly questioning the characters and their motives.

I’m giving this one a 4-star rating just because it took me several starts to get drawn into the story.

This was amazinggggg! I gave it 4.5 stars on Storygraph. I really enjoyed hearing Amanda's perspective from death. I also really enjoyed the main character. While very naive, I found her endearing and was rooting for her. I went into this thinking it was a thriller, and I definitely would not classify this book as that. More of a mystery maybe? But having read other books from this author, this one is by far my favorite from her.

THE SOULMATE provides an excellent game of cat and mouse made better for never knowing who is the hunter and who is the prey. One thing is certain. Few readers will escape the mind bending traps Sally Hepworth has laid as they accompany Pippa and husband Gabe through their harrowing secrets.

Pippa’s situation became precarious from the day she fell under the spell of her gorgeous, magnetic, irresistible husband Gabe…….the perfect man in the eyes of those observing her relationship from the outside. Their fixer-upper home with its million dollar views sits on a cliff (The Drop) that has been the scene of several attempted suicides ……..some of which have involved Gabe. The latest attempt was successful and has eyewitness Pippa questioning her own observations and conclusions.

Once again Sally Hepworth has concocted a potent psychological thriller for her readers that is downright addictive and more than a little twisted.