Gabe and Pippa Gerard live with their two preschool-aged daughters in a quaint beach cottage with a beautiful view… and a dangerous cliff. People go to The Drop to end their own lives. But Gabe—a handsome and charismatic investor relations executive turned stay-at-home dad—has been able to talk people away from the edge. Until Amanda Cameron.

“The Soulmate” is told from two perspectives and different timelines. The points of view alternate between wills and estates lawyer Pippa and society wife Amanda, between Then and Now for the work-from-home mum and between Before and After the drop for the well-off older woman. Yes, after the drop—Amanda is narrating her part of the story from a purgatory-like state. From the women’s viewpoints and the time jumps, readers learn about their lives, their respective husbands, the events leading up to that fateful day, and inevitably the couples’ connections to each other. Pieced together, the story asks: What are you willing to do for your soulmate? What is the foundation of your relationship? And what can break it apart?

The novel is suspenseful, with twists and turns and unexpected reveals. If you’re in the mood to devour a domestic thriller in one or two sittings, something atmospheric but not too dark, this is a good option. But it is not without flaws. This is the fourth novel I’ve read by Sally Hepworth and while it has a stronger storyline and conclusion than “The Younger Wife,” it doesn’t quite match the thrill level and character quality of “The Good Sister” and “The Mother-in-Law.” The last act also seems rushed and lacking emotional payoff—a bit disappointing when you spend many chapters watching two women give their all to relationships and getting comparatively little in return.

Still, it’s an enjoyable novel and I can see many people packing it in their bags for their own coastal getaways. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for an advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review. My review was posted online on August 25, 2022 to Goodreads here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/4812122637.

I have quickly become a huge Sally Hepworth fan. This book had a lot to live up to because The Good Sister was one of my favorite reads. I was not disappointed. Twists and surprises throughout the book but done in a way that they were believable and not too much. I enjoyed the changes of perspective between the living and the dead. Great character development, along with a great story.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the copy of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Ms. Hepworth’s books are always well-written, fun reads. The Drop was a great setting for the book, but I’m not sure why there weren’t guardrails! Of course, with Gabe there to talk people down maybe that was enough (until it wasn’t). It was frustrating that the men ruled the roost and the women just put up with them, and I never felt any real emotion between either of the couples. I liked Amanda’s perspective because she knew so much. At the end everything came together but I wish there had been more clues about a few things. If you love a good twist, this book is for you! 3.5 stars rounded up to 4.

This book was very suspenseful and plot driven. There were many plot twists and I couldn’t wait to find out what happened.

Thank you Netgalley!! I was so excited to get this book. It was absolutely wonderful…couldn’t put it down. Sally Hepworth is an amazing author and none of her books disappoint. This book had a little bit of everything in it: psychological thriller, mystery, romance, some humor and really made me think about life, marriage, divorce and mental illness. Enjoy readers!!

Thank you Netgalley!! I was so excited to get this book. It was absolutely wonderful…couldn’t put it down. Sally Hepworth is an amazing author and none of her books disappoint. This book had a little bit of everything in it: psychological thriller, mystery, romance, some humor and really made me think about life, marriage, divorce and mental illness. Enjoy readers!!

Thank you Netgalley!! I was so excited to get this book. It was absolutely wonderful…couldn’t put it down. Sally Hepworth is an amazing author and none of her books disappoint. This book had a little bit of everything in it: psychological thriller, mystery, romance, some humor and really made me think about life, marriage, divorce and mental illness. Enjoy readers!!

Yet another satisfying novel from one of my favorite authors. I found myself staying up past midnight to finish another chapter. I enjoyed the alternating narrators and appreciated the character development.

Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read an ARC of this gem.

I liken this book to a roller coaster. It was a bit slow at first during the incline. What are we doing? Where are we going? Am I liking this? But then once you hit the top and start heading down you better hold on tight. I really like how as the book progressed I really got to know the characters and their true connections. Pippa and Gabe live a seemingly perfect life until a ‘stranger’ jumps to her death outside their cliff side home. Things aren’t always what they seem to be nor are people.

I am always giddy when I see a new Sally Hepworth book . I save it for a day that I will have no interruptions ..Sally did not disappoint with this domestic thriller. I enjoyed Amanda and Pippa’s past and present views. It slowly filled you in on why things in the past led to the present tragedy. As all of the pieces of the puzzle came together I was completely enthralled and needed to get to the end to see how the story ends.. The ending was amazing and tied all the loose ends together and left me wanting more..

Sally Hepworth is becoming one of my favorite authors. I love recommending her books and this one will be no exception! I can’t believe I have to wait so long for it to come out. I love the way she tells a story and this one might be the most enjoyable to read yet. I could picture every scene so clearly in my head. The little details she brings to a story make the book. Things the children said or did in the background got me every time. I loved this book and can’t wait for her next one!

YALL. This book was so good. I couldn’t put it down. It’s so fast paced with short chapters and two POV’s with alternating timelines. The plot twists!! The ending!! It’s one of my favorite books I’ve read this year.


Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC!

Unconventional marriage and murder are the core of this latest Sally Hepworth hit!

Pippa & Gabe Gerard consider themselves 'soulmates' as do Max & Amanda Cameron, although theirs is on a less emotional scale. How each couple functions is very different, though no less intense. A little lie becomes the big difference between life & death.

An emotional rollercoaster. I didn't see the ending coming until it did.

Another great Sally Hepworth thriller! I could not put this book down with all of the twists and surprising reveals. Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC!

She did it again!

Just when you think you have the story figured out ...NOPE! Sally Hepworth's most recent book The Soulmate is a twisty, thrilling adventure that you just have to experience. The unexpected reveal is AMAZING and unexpected. I was able to read this book in two sittings, had work not gotten in the way I would have finished it earlier.

This book is told in dual timelines and from two points of view. It is told BEFORE the incident and AFTER the incident by the two female characters. I loved the change of pace between, what just happened and oooh that helps explain what just happened. I thought both female characters were strong, loyal, and committed to their families often to their own detriment. Both were very relatable, although you wanted to shake some sense into them a bit from time to time. I was on the edge of my seat the entire time! I highly recommend you run out and get a copy as soon as it is released next year!

Thank you so much to NetGalley for providing this ARC for our entertainment. Thank you to Sally Hepworth for another remarkable book - now I need to go pick up the two titles of yours I have yet to read!

I have been in a huge reading slump and this book pulled me right out! I couldn’t turn the pages quick enough. The twists and turns were great and I just had to know how it all ended.

The story focuses on Pip, Gabe, and their two little girls. They live in a beautiful cliff side home on the coast outside of Melbourne. Unfortunately it also happens to be a popular spot where people come to end their lives. Gabe soon realizes he has the ability to talk people off the ledge and save them until the day he doesn’t, Things get even more interesting when Pip discovers that Gabe knew the victim.

It’s a great story of what happens when loyalty and love turn toxic. Thank you so much to Net Galley and St Martin’s press for the digital ARC of this fantastic book!

From their new dream house on a cliff, Gabe and Pippa have the perfect view on the Drop, a spot where people notoriously come to end their lives. Gabe has a gift: since they have been living there, he has been able to talk them all off the ledge... all but the last one, Amanda. What happened? Why did Pippa see Gabe's hands outstretched, palms facing after Amanda disappeared off the cliff?
This domestic thriller (of which Sally Hepworth is a queen, IMO), is told in dual POV and timelines, which help with the pacing. What a ride! It grabbed me from page 1, it was a real page turner. Some of the things that happen are far-fetched, some are very predictable, but I still enjoyed the ride!
I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

I couldn't put this book down the moment I started reading it. I was quickly drawn into the storyline, characters and trying to figure out what happened. I loved all the twists and I will be recommending this book to my friends and family.

I received a complimentary copy of this book "The Soulmate" and all opinions expressed are my own. I love all of Sally Hepworths books. She is one of my go to authors. This was another amazing story and I couldn't put down this book. Twisty, turny, surprises, fast paced, suspenseful,wow! Amazing book! Oh the ending! Go read it!

Thank you to NetGalley & St. Martin’s Publishing for sending me this advanced reader copy in exchange for an honest review.

The Soulmate keeps you guessing. I tend to think I can find the “twist” in stories pretty early on but not with this one. The story is told from 4 POV, Pippa and Amanda’s past and present. It does take a bit to build up but once it does it is hard to put down. I would highly recommend this to anyone who is a fan of marriage/domestic thrillers. It is a quick read that keeps the reading on their toes.

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