4.5 STARS
This story is about Gabe and Pippa who live near a popular spot where people like to commit suicide. Gabe has helped save 7 people until he meets Amanda and things don't go the way they usually do. Pippa also happens to witness this and there our story begins.
One of my favorite things about this book was the way it was written. All the different POVs are awesome, I love that we even get to read from Amanda. This intrigued me very much and kept my attention. I also loved that everything is not what it seems, The plot twist at the end.... WOOO! I was not ready for all of that.
One of the things I did not like was that I was easily distracted at certain points of the books and I would catch myself skimming over a few parts. Other than that I have no issues with the book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced readers copy.

Sally Hepworth is an author I really enjoy. Fast paced and edge of your seat mysteries - and the Soulmate does not disappoint.
Gabe and Pippa are the couple who live near a gruesome cliff. Gruesome because it is re-known as the spot where people go to commit suicide.
Gabe saves someone about to commit suicide and becomes a local hero. Beyond reproach. Until Pippa sees him at the edge of the cliff - after someone jumped - or did they? She finds out about a relationship between the victim and her husband which leads to a frightening search for the truth.

A quick read.

This book is crazy! Full of twists and turns... Hepworth never disappoints and this was no exception. Finished in 2 sittings because I had to know what happened and how the book ended. Highly recommend!

Sally Hepworth is a hit or miss author for me but, based on the title, I thought this would definitely be a "hit." Instead, The Soulmate fell into the blandness of middle ground.

The Soulmate is yet another story of lies, deceit, acceptance of lies and deceit, infidelity, and ultimately what may be murder - or not. Each chapter is from the viewpoint of one of the characters, either from the past or the present, and each one reveals something new about those involved until you finally have a somewhat clearer picture of what happened on the "fateful day."

The story itself was compelling enough that I kept going forward hoping for more .... something, well, something I never quite got. A few concerns that I had: I disliked all of the characters. Well, I did actually like Gabe but that's just because my bi-polar self understood his bi-polar self. Other than that, I didn't like them on a very basic, fundamental level. I also did not like the dead character talking to me. I appreciate ghosts in a story. Was that what she was? A ghost? I believe in ghosts and spirits but I also believe they need a conduit to speak through; they don't get their own chapters in books. Finally, I'm just sick of shallow, superficial people who will do anything at all for money. So, in essence, the book didn't work for me, but the writing was interesting. I'm sure others will adore it.

Thank you St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this eARC!

I am a big Sally Hepworth fan and really enjoyed "The Family Next Door" and the "The Mother-In-Law". I wasn't as pleased with her most recent book, "The Younger Wife", but was ready to try her next release. I was immediately pulled into this domestic thriller and loved getting a glimpse into three different characters. The twists were subtle but effective throughout and the final twist was the best one of all. Well done and truly pulled the story all together, it all made for the perfect domestic mystery. I already can't wait to see what she has up her sleeve.

Wow! Sally Hepworth does it again! A twisty, deceptive, intriguing, domestic thriller, and I devoured it! I couldn't put this book down! I planned to put it down at the end of each chapter, but then I would get hit with yet another cliffhanger, and would have to keep reading. I love Hepworth's novels, especially The Good Sister and The Mother-in-law, but I think The Soulmate has now become my favorite.

The setting is mysterious and intriguing. A house set on an ocean cliff called The Drop, where people routinely come to commit suicide. This is what had me hooked from the beginning. Then, we're introduced to the cast of characters, all with dark secrets and shady pasts. I couldn't figure it out...who's bad, who's good, who's trustworthy, who's honest, who's a murderer, who's a victim? I changed my predictions over and over again.

I loved the domestic deception and quiet twists in this book. This wasn't an over the top thriller, filled with unbelievable plot lines and crazy plot twists. This was a slow and steady, pace building, intriguing domestic thriller, that had my head spinning. The ending kind of wrapped up neatly, but also kind of didn't. I'm still processing! I love that in a book!

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy in return for my honest review. I'm so excited to have read this book in advance!

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of The Soulmate.

I've enjoyed the author's previous books so I was excited to read The Soulmate.

Gabe and Pippa have relocated to a quiet coastal town. Their beautiful home boasts spectacular views of the sea, and a dangerous drop off the cliffs, which is known as a spot for those looking to take their own life.

Thankfully, Gabe is known in the community for talking the potential victims down but one night, he's unable to help a woman.

When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, but didn't tell the police, she wonders what else he knows. And if she really knows her husband at all.

One of the things I did like was Amanda's perspective. I wasn't sure if it was going to work but as the narrative progressed, I admit I enjoyed her POV and her voice.

I also liked how supportive Pippa's family was. I don't know how many families would move and uproot their lives because they worried about their daughter and sibling.

I wasn't a fan of Pippa and Gabe, namely her obsession with her husband's pretty face. She talks about it. A lot. It comes up almost all the time.

Okay, we get it. He looks like Chris Hemsworth and you don't.

This is a standard trope and one I see all the time in books in this genre; the male (or female) characters are incredibly gorgeous, and the spouse is not.

I'm not sure they're a good fit, and that's never explained. We get exposition on how they met, which (to me) read as corny and contrived. I felt Amanda and Max's relationship was more realistic.

I read a LOT of suspense and mysteries since it's my favorite genre, so I figured out the 'secrets' behind Asha and Gabe's parentage pretty quickly.

I was surprised at what Max did, how his and Amanda's storyline wrapped up, though it felt right.

The ending is hopeful and optimistic, and a satisfying conclusion.

Thank you for the opportunity to review The Soulmate.

Gabe and Pippa appear, on the outside, to be an ideal couple. But they have had their fair share of problems from infidelity to mental breakdowns to loss of employment. So they decide to move to the coast with their two young daughters and try to “start again” . But the new ,beautiful dream home has its own share of problems, as they find it backs up to a cliff that has become a popular suicide spot. Gabe (Gabriel)soon finds himself taking on the role a sort of guardian angel, interfering and preventing 7 suicide attempts from the cliff. Until, an 8th attempt which he is unable to stop. Pippa watches from afar and isn’t quite sure what she witnessed. She begins to question her husbands actions. Doubt, fear, and suspicion set in as old secrets resurface when the victim’s identity is revealed. This is such a twisty, suspenseful read with a shocking ending. Hepworth did it again! Loved this 5 star read.










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Sally Hepworth has done it again! The Soulmate is a compelling story that proves that love just isn't always enough. Told from two different viewpoints and in past and prescense, the story grabs you right from the beginning and pulls you in, I couldn't put it down! In typical Sally fashion, the characters were all wonderful and I loved and hated them!

When a book keeps you up all night, you know it’s a worthy 5 star read. In true Hepworth fashion, she builds a world and then slowly and suspensefully dismantles it leaving you guessing with every twist.

Pippa and Gabe move to a cottage alongside a cliff in a dreamy coastal town. What they didn’t realize is that this home is right near a cliff referred to as “the drop” where many people come to commit suicide. At first, Gabe is somewhat of a hero-literally talking people off the edge. Until one night a woman shows up at The Drop and Pippa sees Gabe with her through the window. Within a moment the woman disappears and Gabe’s arms are outstretched and palms it. There’s no way the savior Gabe would have pushed her! Did she fall? What happened? The rest is the best kind of crazy twisting and turning that you want in a thriller told from both Pippa’s and the ( now) dead woman’s POV. Love is a crazy ride when you spend your your time wondering if your husband is now a murderer. What secrets were “pushed” into oblivion.

So here we go again. Another great story by Sally Hepworth. This story will grab you from page one. Which adult in this story is the one you will remember . Hard to say. Hepworth has a knack of connecting us to her characters. These two couples tell their story in alternating voices and time periods. Before and after the suspicious death of the wife of one of the characters she introduces so skillfully. Not telling too much about the plot because I want to emphasis how clever it is written while still weaving a twist in the ending. Great all around read.

The Soulmate is so much more than I expected! I could not put it down!! Told from two different viewpoints and in past and present tense. The story line grabs hold of your interest and keeps you wanting more and more until the very end.
Masterfully written!

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you NetGalley, Sally Hepworth and St. Martin’s Press for hearing my honest review. Looking forward to reading more with you
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The books opens with a bang when a woman shows up on a cliff notorious for suicides. Through her story, we learn about Pippa and Gabe’s life. The unspooling of the tale was magnificent, with just little clues coming together to give us a clear portrait of this family. What a great story!

When you get your hands on a copy of Sally Hepworths upcoming release which also happens to be one of your MOST anticipated reads of 2023 ... you read it IMMEDIATELY!

Well my friends, she does it again. Annnnd, she got me with those plot twists! Damn!! I for one LOVED the direction she took with this story. I won't give anything away, no worries. Spoilers are lame!!

I am a HUGE fan of alternating chapters between characters and the way this was done was EXCELLENT! I was completely engaged in this story and did not see that ending coming. What the heck!?

Final thoughts, excellent fast paced read, highly recommend! Add this to your list for April 2023!!

Huge thanks to St. Martin's Press and Netgalley for this copy!

Sally Hepworth once more demonstrates her masterful storytelling skills in this gripping psychological thriller. It's the tale of two women, one living and one recently deceased, who narrate their experiences in alternate chapters. It's also the story of two marriages, from the wives' perspectives. Pippa and her husband, Gabe, live in an Australian coastal town, where Gabe has gained renown as a "suicide whisperer," responsible for saving the lives of several people who had planned to jump off a nearby cliff to their death. The couple has two adorable young daughters, and Pippa's parents and sister live nearby. Then there's Amanda, the woman who fell from the cliff before Gabe could save her, the wife of an ultra-wealthy businessman, Max. They have no children, but together they enjoy all of the privileges that money can provide.

Of course, there are connections between the two couples that are revealed slowly throughout the book, and that's where the author really excels. She knows how to ratchet up the tension, piece by piece, to the point where I felt I had to finish the book in a day because I couldn't guess how the ending would occur, or suspect how it would affect me.

Along the way we discover details about each of the four nuanced characters' lives--what motivates them and how they are called upon to support their spouse over the years and to honor their marriage vows, no matter what. And while thrillers often suffer from a lack of likeable characters, there is enough character development in this book to keep the reader mesmerized.

My thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the opportunity to read and provide an honest review of this book.

Review of Uncorrected Digital Galley

Gabe and Pippa Gerard moved into the cliffside cottage they thought would be their dream home, thinking it would be a perfect place for their two daughters, Freya and Asha, to grow up. But, along with their magnificent view, there’s a spot along the sandy walking spot popular with those attempting suicide: it’s a sheer drop some thirty meters down to the jagged rocks and the beach.

Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero for his ability to talk would-be jumpers away from the Drop, thus saving their lives. Seven times since they’ve moved into the cottage. Tonight, the woman at the Drop will not become the eighth survivor.

What drove the woman to such drastic measures? Why was Gabe unable to keep her from jumping? Gabe says she was a stranger, devastated by her husband’s infidelity.

But it turns out that the woman was not a stranger; Gabe knew her. And did she really jump?

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Told from Pippa's point of view in both the past and the present and from Amanda's point of view in both the past and after, this complex domestic suspense tale keeps readers guessing as the plot twists and turns, slowly revealing its secrets. Believable characters, a strong sense of place, and an intricate plot all work together to draw the reader into the telling of the tale.

In this character-driven story, parallel narratives address the many aspects of marriage: its expectations, its foibles, its excuses, its secrets, its lies, its betrayals. Here, there’s a marriage of love and devotion and a marriage for status and convenience. Seeing events from each person’s point of view leaves readers wondering who might be lying and who is telling the truth.

Unpredictable and compelling, the unfolding narrative leads to a denouement readers simply will not see coming.

Highly recommended.

I received a free copy of this eBook from St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley
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Another great Sally Hepworth novel. Loved the characters and kept. me guessing until the end. Read it in one day!

This is exactly what I wanted from Miss Hepworth. Fast paced, smart, full of twists.

Each character makes the reader think they have something to hide. The reader can’t trust anyone.

This shows the best and worst parts of marriage. Makes you think, what is the final straw that would end a marriage for you?

Excellent writing, brilliant storyline. I loved every minute.

I received an advanced copy of this book.

This book was so good. Like work for hours straight to get ten minutes of reading as a reward good. The story had me hooked from the start and unlike a lot of thrillers, it was completely unpredictable. Every time I thought I knew where we were going, we veered the other way. There were love stories, family drama, and just enough murder. Really enjoyed reading this from start to finish.

Thanks to St. Martin's Press for the ARC.
Should I be reading an April '23 release now in August of '22? Probably not, but I absolutely could not resist digging into Hepworth's newest book. I saw her on tour back in April for The Younger Wife, and when she teased this book, I was so excited. She's an auto-buy author for me.
What I love about this book is how Hepworth explores marriage and the messiness of raising young kids while dealing with a murder investigation. The characters seem like real people. I enjoy how Hepworth captures the mundane and makes me want to read more about it, while also keeping me engaged with a murder. Through different POVs and timelines, she is able to build so much suspense, that made me want to binge the book in one sitting. She has a way of creating complex, interwoven, and seamless plots that slowly come together for such a satisfying and twisty ending. There is a POV that was a bit unique in this book (I don't want to say too much because it could be a spoiler) and it just worked. It added so much insight and intrigue into everything that was going on with these characters. This is a book that I will definitely revisit - I think it could be fantastic on audio - and I can't wait to find the breadcrumbs from this time that I missed.