Gabe and Pippa live with their young daughters in a beautiful little home on a cliff. When they bought this clifftop cottage, they didn't realize that it was a popular place for people to end their lives. Gabe has become a sort of savior who talks to these troubled people long enough for them to change their minds. But then comes the one person that he's not able to save. And when Pippa finds out that Gabe knew this person and lied to the police about what occurred up on the cliff, she starts to doubt how well she knows him at all.

And she's right because boy does he have secrets. But he's not the only one, as we come to find out. They have had quite a tumultuous marriage due in no small part to Gabe's fluctuating behavior. He can be so happy and full of life, but then it can turn to weariness and despair in an instant. He either has trouble holding down a steady job or he's excelling in the office with promotion after promotion. You get tired just reading about him, at times. And Pippa's a bit too accommodating to his needs, for my taste. Yes, she loves him and sees him as her soulmate, but she's a huge enabler. She's frustratingly naive most of the time and I wish her character wasn't so weak in that regard. He always lies to her, and she refuses to see it. So it's hard to read at times because neither of these two is likable.

There's another couple involved in the plot, but I can't say too much except that the narrative is more enjoyable and believable from the woman's point of view. And that's ironic, given her situation. At times, it was confusing when the narrative jumped back and forth because I'd have to stop and think about which woman's perspective we were experiencing. Their two personalities were almost interchangeable and that was slightly disappointing. But I loved how little twists and surprises are woven through the story, like "What! Did I just read that?" I love when you're thrown off because there's no big build-up, just a casual mention of something incredibly unexpected. It's a fun story, and you'll be racing through it trying to figure out how it can all possibly be resolved. You won't be disappointed!

Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a one day read! I absolutely devoured the book. As a big thriller reader it’s disappointing to only have the twist at the end to look forward to and this book is not that. Told in dual perspectives and dual timelines you piece together the story (or try) with many smaller twists along the way. I loved this book and am sad for those needing to wait until April to read. Best by this author!

This takes place in Australia. Pippa and Gabe live in Australia in a house on a cliff with a beautiful view. They also discover that it is a popular spot for suicides. They end up rescuing a lot of people, but one woman dies. And when it turns out that they knew the woman, it brings up a lot of questions, and tests their marriage. Pretty good suspense story. 3.5 stars. #thesoulmate #sallyhepworth #bookstagram #booklover #bookrecommendations #bookreview #booksbooksbooks #lovetoread #lovetoreadbooks #booksbooksbooks #suspensenovel #takeapagefrommybook #netgalley

Thank you to Sally Hepworth, St. Martin’s Press, and Net Galley for this eARC in exchange for my review.

This book was an amazing domestic thriller. Sally Hepworth never fails to deliver an amazing story on the intricacies of families and the drama and secrets that they keep. The book is told through two different women (Pip, and Amanda), and in two different timelines, the past and the present. Interestingly enough, Amanda's present timeline is actually told from her perspective after she has passed away. I found that this helped move the story along as we could then see what was going on with her husband during the story.

The first third of the book was a bit slow, however once you get past that part the book speeds up. The chapters were short and always ended on a cliffhanger, which just made me want to keep reading more to find out what was going to happen. There were several small twists throughout the book that actually made sense to the overall story.

Like always Hepworth gives us great characters that are fleshed out and fully developed. She also did a great job of really highlighting mental illness, and how it affects not just the person suffering from it but the people around them as well.

I will definitely be recommending this book!

Definitely a 5 star! This book griped me from the start! I did not want to put it down. I finished it in one day.

Oh man. This is my second book by the author and I have to say that she has a cadence. I think that if I read another book by her blindly, I’d recognize it was hers, which in itself is a huge accomplishment! - similarly to The Mother In Law, this one was about family dynamics, secrets, trying to hide things and protect those you love. It had quite a few twists, but in a way I feel like her books have a calmness to them, even as something shocking is being revealed. I immensely enjoyed this one!

New Sally Hepworth? I'm in. The Soulmate was well written, with plenty of twists that I did not see coming. I liked the short chapters and the inclusion of a character speaking from the afterlife. The beginning and end are really strong, but it sort of languishes in the middle, and I was never fully invested in Pippa and Gabe's relationship. I think because it's so plagued with issues, the characters feel very removed from one another, which made it hard to connect to either of them. We're told about their connection, but I never felt Pippa's love for Gabe, so her staying with him didn't make sense. It felt like he was gaslighting and manipulating her the entire time, so I struggled with who I was meant to be cheering for. That all being said, I liked the book and would recommend it to fans of Hepworth and of the genre.

This story follows the Gerard family, who live near a known suicide spot. When Gabe Gerard unsuccessfully talks someone off the ledge for the first time, understandably there are questions. This book took a complex look at two families who became intertwined with unfortunate consequences. I felt like this was a really unique take. It was less of a thriller and more of a mystery, but it was really compelling and I absolutely blazed through it. Sally Hepworth has a great talent for creating a world and a complete picture.

Thank you to Netgalley for this advance copy!

To summarize this book in one word: WOW ! Sally Hepworth is the Queen of domestic thrillers. I absolutely LOVED this book ! The mystery is a slow-burn, with small twists along the way leading up to the big twist(s) at the end. But what stands out is Sally's captivating writing style that makes you really connect with the characters. Told in alternating timelines through multiple POVs, this is a binge-worthy book that you won't be able to put down and that will keep you guessing until the very satisfying end. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thank you so much to St Martin's Press and NetGalley.

Pippa and Gabe have a cottage on a cliff, a cliff that has been a site for people wanting to end their lives. Gabe has been able to talk people out of it. A woman shows up, and Gabe is unable to stop her from jumping. As it turns out, she knows Gabe and Pippa and so much is still to be uncovered.

Okay, this had a good premise, but I think it didn't quite make it there execution wise. At times, I thought the author was unsure of where the story was leading, and I thought the ending was basically that. I wish I would have liked this more!

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth 🌊

Gabe and Pippa live in a beautiful cliffside home. Unfortunately, these tall cliffs have become a popular spot for those wishing to end their lives. Gabe quickly becomes a local hero after talking numerous people down from the edge. He has saved many lives, until one day he doesn’t. One night when Gabe is outside talking to a woman standing on the edge of the cliff, Pippa turns around for one moment and comes back to seeing Gabe standing alone, arms outstretched, palms facing out. Did the victim jump? Or was she pushed?

Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ; Sally Hepworth does it again! I enjoyed the premise of the story, the dual POVs, and the twists and turns! The ending (& last final jaw dropping twist) was satisfying and tied up the story really well! You could easily read this in one sitting! ⭐️

Thank you so much @netgalley for the e-ARC! The Soulmate releases April 2023!

This is one of the best domestic suspense novels I’ve read in a while from the queen of the genre, Sally Hepworth. It follows two couples whose lives are intertwined. Both are hiding dark secrets while also confronting the realities of their dysfunctional relationships.

I finished this book in two days because I was glued to the pages. The pacing was quick, the dialogue was sharp, and the plot was absolutely gripping.

I really enjoyed that this read deviated from many typical thriller or suspense books — slow burn with a huge reveal or twist thrown in at the end. This had twists and turns throughout, and the developments as the story alternated between past and present from multiple POVs kept me hooked.

I also found myself rooting for the morally gray and flawed characters, even though many had unlikable attributes. Sally Hepworth is the queen of writing sympathetic unlikable characters, too.

You should definitely add this one to your most-anticipated books of 2023 if you are a fan of domestic thrillers/suspense. I can’t wait to read more of Sally Hepworth’s backlist.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the eARC in exchange for my honest review!

This is an incredible, intense, psychological thriller with twists and turns everywhere, that had me as they say: "Hook, Line and Sinker" from the very first page!
Each chapter alternates from before, now and then by characters Pippa, and Amanda, as they tell this story.
It creates such a neat way to understand the mindset of each person's feelings and thinkings as well to try to anticipate (though it is impossible) what is going to occur next!

There is a house on the edge of a cliff that is called "The Spot". It is where people walk to when they are finished with life.
When Pippa and Gabe bought a home right at this location, they had no idea of what the "Spot" was.
Gabe has had the privilege of getting many "Off the ledge" and he is quite proud of his success. Not all are actually ready to leave.
One night he meets a failure and the horror and suspense begins!
Does Gabe know this person who has chosen death?
Did she really jump or did she fall? Or what?
Some thing is not quite right here.

I adored this novel!
Sally Hepworth as always has really nailed it. It would make a great movie.
Hang on to your hats and pick up this book!

Thank you to #St.Martin's Press and #NetGalley for this ARC and allowing me to provide my own review.

Wow. As I fully expected, this did not disappoint. In true Sally fashion, there are twists and turns in every chapter as the story unfolds and sucks you right in! I couldn't believe my luck to see the ARC of this as available. All other books in my TBR list got pushed aside. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher.

This right here is why I love reading. This book made me feel all the emotions. It also illustrated why it is so dangerous for us to be so wrapped up in our husbands. At first I thought it was romantic and a little wholesome and then I was like "nah."
I absolutely could not put this book down. Every single chapter had a new reveal. You think you know what is going on and then "bam!" new information that reshapes the entire story. It did that until the end.
It was just wonderful.

I have always been a fan of Sally Hepworth. Her latest book The Soulmate started out great. I was interested in the characters, their lives together all in all it really held my interest. But how do you go, from being somebody’s soulmate to both of these characters having affairs? It just doesn’t make for good or believable characters. I was extremely disappointed and really had to struggle to finish this because I found these characters were unrealistic and I really didn’t care what happened to them.

This was my first book by Sally Hepworth and honestly, my first suspense/mystery/thriller book as well. I tend to read mainly fantasy or romance novels, so I wasn't exactly sure what to expect going in. While it wasn't one of my favorite reads, it was a decent book that I was able to get through fairly quickly.

One thing I really enjoyed about The Soulmate was the alternating POV and how it jumped from past to present. I was a little worried at first that it could get confusing, but I think it only added a great perspective to the overall story and really tied everything together. I really enjoyed getting that glimpse into Amanda and Max's past.

What I didn't like so much about the book was that it just felt a bit underwhelming to me. For a suspense/thriller I was expecting a lot of different twists and turns that I didn't see coming, but I don't feel like I really got that here. The very end was really the only part that sort of took me a little aback and I may or may not have got a bit teary-eyed then.

So while I did enjoy the author's writing style and there were a few aspects I enjoyed about this book, overall for me, it just seemed to fall a bit short.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Sally Hepworth does it again! I flew through this book was so excited to see it was available as a digital arc could not believe my luck! I enjoyed the premise of the story so much and the dual point of views of both the main female characters along with going back in forth in the time line. It had plenty of twists that I did not see coming and can't wait to recommend this book when it is published. For me this was a 4 star book and proves why I continue to read Sally Hepworths novels! I want to thank Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a digital copy of this arc in return for a fair and unbiased review.

✨THE SOULMATE — SALLY HEPWORTH ✨

Overall 📚: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Genre: Domestic fiction, Thriller
Medium: Kindle
TW: Suicide, Mental Illness
💕This book is for you if you enjoyed: The Perfect Marriage — Jeneva Rose or The Mother in Law — Sally Hepworth

TW: SUICIDE

📖Summary: Gabe, Pippa, and their darling daughters have a beautiful house on a cliff— that is, a cliff where there have been multiple suicides. Gabe saves the day again and again, literally talking people off the ledge, until one day Pippa observes Gabe pushing a woman off the ledge. Gabe is devastated by the situation, but was it a homicide or a suicide?

💭 My thoughts - #TheSoulmate by @sallyhepworth @stmartinspress was a super thrilling and twisty novel throughout! I personally love a slow burn, but this book had me guessing from Chapter 1! There was suspense, mystery. romance, and the two children in the novel were included amazingly to add to the thrill. “From the mouths of babes” as they say… children always share the truth…
I only took off .5 of a star because I was hoping for a SUPER crazy ending… in my opinion the ending would have been more interesting with a cliffhanger (see what I did there?) considering the rest of the book was a wild ride! BUT that’s just me being a tough critic. It’s another great one by Sally Hepworth, the fifth I’ve read!

The Soulmate is a delicious new thriller by Sally Hepworth. Set in a beautiful coastal town in a house atop an oceanside cliff, it is the perfect backdrop for family, business, and other secrets that slowly begin to spiral out of control. It is a classic story of what seems like the perfect family, definitely is not always the case.
I loved the dual character timeline which allows the reader to make predictions early on and then see if those same predictions are correct in the end. The story centers around two families, and Sally Hepworth slowly unveils just how deep these two families are connected. It is definitely a book that will keep you guessing and is sure to delight readers who love unexpected twist and turns!