Pippa and Gabe appear to be the perfect couple. They adore each other and their two girls. However, Gabe is unpredictable and mercurial - Pippa can never be sure what is coming next or which secret will be revealed. Max and Amanda have a very businesslike arrangement in their marriage. There is little emotion expressed and their partnership runs like a well-oiled machine. Then one day a woman falls from The Drop - the steep cliff right next to Pippa and Gabe's house, and Gabe's attempt to save her fails. But did she really jump, or was she pushed? What other secrets are lying in wait?

This was an enjoyable, fast-paced domestic thriller and a very quick read. The chapters are quite short and the POV switches between the four main characters. There are just enough secrets revealed at intervals to keep the reader engaged, but I cannot say there are any real shockers or big plot twists in here. It is ultimately a well-constructed novel with a storyline that held my interest throughout, and a good summer read to grab before summer disappears. If you are already a fan of Sally Hepworth, no doubt you will enjoy this one.

Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press!

I enjoyed The Mother in Law and when I saw this on NetGalley I was excited to get to read it. I was hooked from the start, and the fastest I’ve finished a book in a long time.

So many different twists and turns, I always thought it had a twist figured out only to be dead wrong. I could not put it down because I just needed to know WHAT NEXT?! Loved it, will read anything by Sally.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s for this advance review copy—all opinions are my own.

Sally Hepworth never fails to deliver the compelling, suspenseful, richly layered story. THE SOULMATE, like her other novels, is so well-paced, riddled with subtle twists and turns that kept me curious and guessing, and I thought it built to a strong and satisfying, albeit sad, conclusions. While I tend to often struggle when mental illness and neurodivergence are leveraged in thrillers and suspense, often pejoratively aligned with the villain, I did feel Hepworth took care to try to ensure that didn’t happen here, despite mental illness playing a central part in this story.

Content notes: suicide, depression, postpartum depression, bipolar disorder, infidelity, brief mentions of blood and gun violence,

Hepworth is a wonderful writer, so was excited to get a chance to read this courtesy of Netgalley. The story is about couple who live in a new place overlooking a cliff, which is known to have suicide victims jump. The husband is described as a handsome fellow who successfully uses his good heart and able to talk people out of jumping, except for that one evening where he did not save the lady who ended up falling to her death off the cliff, but what happened?
The wife witnessed the event and saw it look like her spouse pushed the woman off the cliff and the mystery remains, whey did he lie?
The relationship between husband and wife appear to be loving and a happy family but in reflecting back with the way story tells us it does not make the relationship feel strong, there are a lot of assumptions made and no questions about behaviors. Then they describe husband as having ADHD and chalk off his strange behavior to that.
With the woman who died, her husband is trying to unravel what happened.
The story felt shaky in that it reverts back and forth from past to present, from various points of view, very confusing and long winded, leaving me not enjoying the story as I initially had hoped turned. The title of the story seemed unfitting since neither of the couples were very likeable or portrayed as each other’s soulmate. I had higher hopes for this one but the story left me feeling disappointed.

This book was amazing, as I have come to expect from Hepworth. It centers on 2 women, Pippa and Amanda; the former witnesses the apparent suicide of the latter. There is so much going on here and the book is really focused on the relationships that these women have with their husbands, though of course there is a shared storyline that pulls it all together.

One thing that Hepworth always does well is to adhere me to characters even when I don’t agree with them, and that’s what happens here. I feel for all 4 primary characters throughout the book even when sometimes I want to yell at them. The POVs switch between Pippa and Amanda and go back and forth between a few years ago and current times, which is a style I really enjoy. There is mystery throughout and a couple big twists that I did not see coming.

If you like domestic suspense, mysteries, or just reading fantastic books, you’ll like this one and I encourage you to pick it up! Thanks to NetGalley for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I was really looking forward to this book and while I enjoyed for the most part, as someone who struggles with mental illness, I think the injustice it does with that topic really turned me off and rubbed me the wrong way. Meh.

This was a good twisty suspense novel. I have read other books by this author and always is a good read. This book reads fast and the twists keep you engaged. Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.

I loved this book. I had an ARC from NetGalley. I love Sally Hepworth her books just draw you in and when you think you know what’s next she throws you for a loop. This one did not disappoint. Family secrets, marriage secrets, protection and mental illness. She does a great job writing about and bringing awareness to topics you don’t see much in books at least not in such well researched ways. I could stop, finished in a day- like all her books. I had one of her books as an audio book and I got so absorbed I missed my turn to work.

Synopsis- Get ready for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate.
There's a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa's dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn't.
When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, the questions spiral...Did the victim jump? Was she pushed?
And would Gabe, the love of Pippa's life, her soulmate...lie? As the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel.
I absolutely LOVED this book! The plot was twisty, the characters addictive, and the ending unexpected. I loved the alternating chapters , THEN, NOW, AFTER, BEFORE, in different perspectives. I could not make up my mind all throughout the book what was going to happen next or who-done-it. I could not put this book down and read it in almost one sitting.
I highly recommend this book! This is definitely one to put on your list!
Thank you NetGalley and St-Martins press for the ARC provided in exchange for my honest review.

So good! Love anything from Sally hepworth so I was so excited for this one. Totally drawn in to the setting right away with the story of "the drop" and loved the characters, although Pippa was frustrating at times. Flew threw it in 2 days, highly recommend for any mystery lover! Thank you NetGalley for this ARC

Most of the time, there’s more to marriages then can be seen from the outside looking in.. two marriages, entangled together in this twisty story about loyalty, fidelity, and the inter-workings of being a wife. I was captivated by the story from start to finish! A must read!

this is a pretty standard Hepworth - I believe this is my 3rd book of hers. they’re always reliable for quick, easy to digest, enjoyable domestic dramas with a slight thriller/mystery aspect (this one leaned more into a mystery than the others i’ve read of hers). she also likes to put the focus on family dynamics which is always something that piques my interest. however, while i did have a good time with this one, it’s not very memorable for me. it had some good ‘reveals’ but nothing too spectacular or shocking and the story itself was pretty standard ‘couple keeping secrets’ trope.

Sally Hepworth is amazing! I was so excited to read her latest book, The Soulmate. As always, Sally did not disappoint. I don’t want to say too much in case other readers stumble upon this, but this book was amazing, I loved dual POV’s as well as the before and after timelines. Sally Hepworth is quickly become a favorite author of mine, Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for the. ARC. This book will be a huge hit once it hit shelves.

I got this from NetGalley as an early release to review and I LOVED it! The plot line and different character chapters was so interesting. I finished it in one day! I would highly recommend this book to everyone when it comes out. I really did not see the ending coming. I also really enjoyed each character and none in the book annoyed me which is a plus.

I don't know what I was expecting in reading this book, but I can say that it's a great story - and did not fully expect the ending at all until the very end.

I found it interesting that Gabe, one of the main characters, actually had a noted mental health issue - books usually don't outright give such info. However, with this info, the whole story makes perfect sense.

With how the book is written - it initially makes the story confusing. Initially, the time and character changes didn't make sense. However, the further into the story you get, the more it makes sense - you get the details of people's lives and the connections with each other and what has culminated into the event that starts this story.

Take the chance and read this book. It is written n a different way, as I said, but worth the time to savor the story.

I was very excited to receive a copy of this book as I am a great fan of Sally Hepworth. I have enjoyed every book I have read by this author and The Soulmate did not disappoint! The characters are interesting and likable. It is written in the past and present but is easy to follow. Good character development and an ending that wasn't expected. The books I have read by this author include the Secrets of Midwives, Good Sister, Mother-in-Law and The Younger Wife - I am glad I had the opportunity to read the Soulmate!
Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review

4 out of 5 stars. One of my favorites by Sally Hempworth. I read The Soulmate in one sitting. I wasn’t expecting that ending. I found myself reading until the early morning which I haven’t done in years. I would definitely recommend The Soulmate!

Pippa and Gabe moved to this coastal town hoping for a fresh start. But the stunning cliffs behind their house have a dark past. People who want to end their lives come here and many succeed. Gabe seems to have a talent for talking people into walking away from that final choice. Until he doesn't and Amanda falls. But what exactly did Pippa see? Her death will have a profound effect on both of their lives.
The story unfolds in the past and the present through Pippa and Amanda's eyes( it was different having the dead woman provide part of the narrative). As Pippa tries to discover just who her husband really is, Amanda's husband Maz is just as determined to find out what happened to his wife. He doesn't believe that she would ever take her own life and he has the resources to ensure the guilty get exactly what they deserve.
There were so many things going on between these two couples. Obsession, mental health issues, forgiveness, bad decisions, secrets and lies, and ultimately, a love story. There was only one character's decision( just one!), that I couldn't relate to. I am not going to mention it because it is a spoiler, but I will be curious to see if anyone else feels the same way once this publishes.

FINALLY finished this book I felt like it was taking me FOREVER - 75 chapters too!

I know this book has a lot of high reviews so sorry to be negative but I was not a fan - Pippa was so stupid throughout the book I mean really she’s a grown adult and how much is she going to deal before putting her foot down, or being so damn naïve. I hate when authors paint women as being so weak.

It’s a thriller and I wouldn’t even classify it as that - it’s about marriage truly and yes murder does happen but 60% of the way into the book I realized I didn’t care about Gabe or Pippa and who I cared more about was Amanda and Max and I still echo that after finishing.

Also I think the plot was somewhat repetitive and feel that 75 chapters is a bit too much when Gabe is constantly doing the same things. I rate it a solid 2/5 I wouldn’t read it again nor want to own it - but if you like a dash of murder and a big all about marriage then this may be your kind of jam.

THE SOULMATE by Sally Hepworth
⭐️ rating: 4 STARS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
📖 genre: thriller, suspense
TW: infidelity, suicide, bipolar disorder

This was a REALLY wild ride! The Soulmate had a lot of elements that I always love in a suspense novel: multiple POV, dual timelines, twists constantly, and an ending I did NOT see coming!

It's hard to say more without giving anything away, but definitely add this one to your shelves! You won't regret it!

Now excuse me while I go back and read all of Hepworth's other novels.
Thank you St. Martin's Press for the eARC!