Another WONDERFUL, Sally Hepworth book. She is a wonder, a miracle, and understands humans better than any author I know. I am so grateful to have received this book - thank you. The story was riveting and fun - lots of twists and turns. Super atmospheric. Highly recommend.

That ending! A slow burning story that turns into an insane wildfire about 50% in and explodes with plot twist after plot twist in the last 25%. I loved this book! Emotional and suspenseful, I loved all of the characters. Highly recommend!

There are several twists within this story.

It’s a dual POV from Pippa and Amanda with past and present intertwined, so you have to really pay attention or you could get lost. Sally does a great job at really allowing you to get to know the characters and make them relatable.

I kept going back and forth on who I believed or truly liked. In the end it was a really well written book.

Thank you Netgally and Sally Hepworth for my eARC.

• Thank you to St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for providing this Advance Reading Copy. Expected publication date is April 4, 2023. Put it on your TBR now lest you forget.

#StoryGraph: fiction mystery thriller emotional reflective medium-paced
352 pages | first published 2022

Gabe and Pippi live in their dream house located on the cliffs overlooking the ocean. The only problem with this beautiful, peaceful location is that it’s called” suicide point“ because so many people have thrown themselves over edge to end their lives. These events happened in plain view from the house. Gabe, being an empathetic person, goes out and tries to talk people “down”. He has been quite successful until this last time when his bosses’ wife threw her self over the edge. Or did she get pushed? So begins a truly engaging domestic suspense novels that could only come from Sally Hepworth.

I absolutely loved this book! Suspense at its finest, Hepworth weaves a stunning narrative that will likely stick with me for a long time.

I LOVED this one! It sucked me in from the first page and I could not put it down. I finished it in one night. Oops! Well done!

OH SOOOO GOOD!

An absolute page turner. I was immediately hooked and didn’t want to put it down! I finished it in 2 sittings. The twists & turns are masterful. I enjoyed the dual points of view storytelling. It was easy to follow and enhanced the mystery and suspense.

Thank you NetGalley & St. Martin’s Press for sending this book for review consideration.

I definitely had a major problem with this book as I did with all Of Sally Hepworth's others.
I had to stay up the ENTIRE night to finish it. There wasn't any "read a chapter before bed" . I simply could not put it down as I had to find out the ending.
Everyone has a soulmate, sometimes as in this case it may be a little more than we bargained for.
An absolutely FANTASTIC book as is all of her others!!!

Loved this book! Truly suspenseful. I felt like I was guessing the whole time, and the ending was perfect!

Wow, I am not usually a mystery/thiller reader but when I saw how popular it was getting I knew I had to give it a chance. I am so glad that I did. The grip that this book had on my attention made it super easy to finish it in one sitting. I have been sick this past week so it kept me well distracted through the long weekend. It had everything, you could want and more packed into the pages. I will possibly try more in this genre due to the success of this book.

Thank you NetGalley for the free copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great fast paced read. It is an interesting story with overlaps between characters (2 couples with supporting players) that I saw coming yet there were surprising turns as well. While I wasn't really invested in any of the characters and I wasn't fond of how one couple's ending, the story itself was engaging. The short chapters alternated between the characters and in different timelines (then, now, after) which enhanced the story. The little girls were absolutely adorable and I loved the internal family support that not only the daughters were provided but also to their Mom. Her parents, sister, and sis-in-law's unwavering support for them was absolutely incredible and those scenes really stood out. Overall, I really enjoyed this book.

Gripping, tautly plotted domestic suspense story featuring interesting characters and a great setting. Would I have purchased a home right on the edge of a cliff that multiple people have used to commit suicide? Umm, no. Did two of the main characters in this book? Yes and thus begins the ride that is The Soulmate.

Using a "then" and "now" storyline for each of the 4 main characters, Sally Hepworth begins the book with a bang and then the reader experiences the unfolding of how we got to the "bang" through the then and now sections.

I definitely didn't want to put this book aside, even for work, and eagerly returned to it as soon as possible. I was misled a few times, thinking I'd figured out why, but I was never quite right. The ending was quite satisfying.

I'd recommend this to anyone who likes domestic suspense, a bit of psychological suspense, and simply a well told tale that will keep you reading long past your bedtime.

Thank you to the author, publishers, and Netgalley for an ARC at my request. All thoughts are my own.

Thank you so much Net Galley and Putnam for this ARC! I tore through it in 24 hours. There are so many twists and turns, it kept me engaged and reading throughout a crazy travel day. A must read if you enjoy domestic thrillers!

This book is my new obsession! I have had some hit or miss books from Sally Hepworth. What has helped me with her recent releases is to remember that she writes domestic suspense NOT thriller. The Soulmate was the perfect domestic suspense book. The setting on a large house overlooking The Drop, a large cliff, was phenomenal and added so much to the suspenseful atmosphere. The short chapters and desire to see the outcome of the plot led me to read this book in one day!

As someone who takes medication for a mental illness, I think Sally portrayed it excellently and with great care. The characters were very well fleshed out, I was rooting so hard for Pippa and her fam to have everything work out for them! Although it wasn't a huge twist, I did not see the ending coming and was happy with how the story turned out. I highly recommend you add this to your TBR!

See below for the synopsis from Goodreads:
Gabe and Pippa Gerard have just moved into their dream house: a cliffside cottage in a sleepy coastal town outside Melbourne. It’s a fresh start to their marriage, and the perfect place to raise their two young daughters. But the house’s perfect façade hides something more sinister: The Spot, where the tall cliffs have become a popular place for those wishing to end their lives. After talking someone down from the ledge, Gabe becomes a local hero, saving person after person… until one night, he doesn’t. And Pippa sees Gabe the moment after it happened, standing alone at the cliff’s edge, arms outstretched, palms facing out.

The death is ruled a suicide— Gabe said it was a stranger devastated over her husband’s infidelity. But when Pippa discovers that Gabe knew the victim, she has more questions than answers. Plus, the woman’s husband swears she wouldn’t have jumped. Why would Gabe lie about not knowing her? Why would she have been at The Spot, if not to jump? And did she really jump… or was she pushed? As Pippa works to uncover the truth, the foundations of the life they’ve built begin to crack and their deepest secrets start to unravel.

The Soulmate is a twisty domestic suspense novel that proves nothing—and no one— is ever as it seems.

How much do I love Sally Hepworth? 5 stars baby! She’s quickly becoming one of my favorite go-to authors. The Soulmate was a fast read, and I really enjoyed it. The dual POVs and so many delightful twists and turns definitely kept me guessing. It was quite engaging, and kept my attention from beginning to end. And the short chapters, made it even better for me. I definitely recommend for fans of mystery, suspense, and domestic thrillers.
Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for this amazing advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

Domestic Thrillers are one of my favorite genres. This was my first Sally Hepworth novel, and I read it pretty quick over the weekend. It alternates between the POV of Pippa, and Amanda, before and now. The chapters are on the shorter side, which I love. I will try to not post spoilers, I will still use the spoiler warning on this, just in case. I would like to note* that there is mental illness in this book, specifically ADHD and Bipolar. I felt for Pippa to an extent, really. At the same time I was struggling to get through her chapters when she was info dumping more and more things from Gabe shes put up with and I was just waiting to see how it ended. I was rooting for Pippa towards the end to just leave and was glad with how it ended. Although I would have liked to hear her thought process and the conversation between her and Gabe for how the book ending happened. The last few twists at the end of the book mostly took me by surprise. I honestly didnt really like any of the characters, except for Kat and Mei for being straight forward. I guess Pippa's parents too for being as supportive as they all were. Overall, it was a quick, okay read for me. If you love rich people domestic thrillers, this is definitely a read for you! Thank you to Netgalley, Sally Hepworth, and St. Martins press for this arc in exchange for my honest review. This is my personal opinion and my thoughts of The Soulmate.

Huge thank you to Netgalley, Sally Hepworth, and St. Martin's Press. Another fantastic book by Sally Hepworth. Don't start a book by Sally unless you have time to read it. I have found her books are hard to put down you just want to keep reading to see what will happen next. This book is filled with great twists and turns. I don't want to say much because you need to experience this story yourself. I will say if you like thrillers this is truly a thriller and I highly recommend the book.

Such a good read!
Draws you in immediately ... unputdownable.
Short chapters keep the action moving swiftly along and positively amplify the palpable tension.
Chapters narrated by two alternating characters, each of whom has her own distinct voice.
Well-written & well-told!

With great thanks to NetGalley & St. Martin's Press for this e-ARC!

I've enjoyed other books by this author and this one was certainly no exception. I really loved trying to piece together these relationships and secrets. I thought the reveals and plot twists were done well and was satisfied with the conclusion.

Pleasantly surprised to have enjoyed this one after not loving The Younger Wife.

A dual POV novel loosely illuistrating what people are willing to do , forgive even ignore for love.
It's a typical Hepworth novel - a quick read with lots of family dysfunction..
I think that character development was handled fine and the two main reveals toward the end of the story were redeeming events that really added to the overall reading experience.
Solid 3 1/2 stars