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!

Wow. This book was so intriguing, I couldn’t put it down. Loved the story arc and how it all fit together in the end and of course, it had quite a few nuggets of gold about marriage and humanity. Loved it! And would recommend it highly!

Thanks to Netgalley & St. Martin's Press, I received an advanced reader's copy of this fantastic work of art by Sally Hepworth. You will feel for each character, cry when they cry and be enraged when they are angry, and fall apart along with them. The twist made my heart drop! Excellent, phenomenal book; get in line for this one!

I read this book while on a cruise ship sailing the coast of Ireland. I needed something that would really hold my attention and this story did the trick. It does make you question what you believe about the person closest to you - your spouse. Are they really what you think they are? Have you been making excuses for them and covering for mental disorders/personality traits that everyone else but you seems to know about. I would highly recommend you read this book. It will definitely make you think.

Thanks to NetGalley and St.Martin's press for this advanced eARC. Sally Hepworth is such a good writer. As she writes more books, the book just get better and better. This is such a read between the lines book to me. Thrillers is my genre of choice and because I do not want to spoil the book, I can only suggest you read it. Read it as soon as you. can. Haha. The book is. very fast paced and has very short chapters. This could easily be read in one or two sittings.

Sally Hepworth is amazing! I think The Soulmate has replaced The Good Sister as my Hepworth favorite (but I'm still working on reading all her books). I loved the characters and their relationships. The story was so twisty, it kept me hooked and guessing from start to finish. I devoured this in a day even though I had lots of other things I needed to be doing.

The Soulmate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Sally Hepworth
St. Martin’s Press
April 4, 2023

Pippa and Gabe Gerard live in a cottage by a steep cliff with their 4-year-old daughters Asha and Freya. They are cleaning the dishes after dinner when Pippa spots a woman lingering close to the cliff’s edge. Gab grabs his coat and starts to go out to help her and tells Pippa to call the police. It’s not the first time Gabe has talked someone away from jumping to their death. But this time is different: She jumps. Or did Gabe push her? Pippa notices his arms are straight out with hands up as though he could have. But would her husband do that? And, who was this woman? Pippa lies to the police; says she saw nothing besides what Gabe told them.

And so begins the story of two couples entwined in each other’s lives. The book is a fast page-turner, with short chapters narrated by Pippa (in times labeled now and then) and Amanda (the woman on the cliff) (in times labeled before and after). The book is so good, I don’t want to tell you anymore, but if you like psychological thrillers with a dash of infidelity, mental illness, and suicide, this is a must-read!
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A murder/suicide mystery involving two marriages. In reading the alternating viewpoints of both wives, we are transported back and forth in time. As the story slowly unfolds, there is one overriding question. Are their respective husbands bad people, or simply flawed men who are still very much worth loving?

A Sally Hepworth book rarely disappoints. Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for letting me once again enjoy the work of this talented writer.