Sally Hepworth has become one of favorite and auto-read authors.! She has so much suspense, you never quite know where she is going with the story! You can't stop reading.

One’s first reaction after finishing a ‘thriller’ should not be, “that’s it?”

I’d classify this one closer to a domestic drama or mystery and think that marketing it as a thriller does it a disservice.

After hating The Younger Wife, I didn’t have much hope for this one and turns out I was right. Can Hepworth write a mystery or thriller that does not involve a mental illness or medical diagnosis?

The characters were flat with zero development. The plot twists didn’t add much, including the last few that just induced eye rolls.

This premise had promise: house on a cliff where a couple talks to people when they stand on the edge when the husband isn’t able to save one.

The premise was the best part of this.

THE SOULMATE - SALLY HEPWORTH
4.5⭐

PLOT
Gabe and Pippa Gerad live in a coastal town overlooking tall cliffs which is also a suicide point for many.
But Gabe has come to many people's rescue by talking them out of it untill one day he doesn't.
As the identity of victim uncovers it's someone who is known to both Gabe and Pippa.
Did she actually jump or was she pushed?
How will it affect Gabe and Pippas marriage?
MY THOUGHTS
Once again Sally's book was an unputdownable thriller.
Multiple POVs and timelines along with short chapters makes it an exciting read .
Loved how mental health awareness was incorporated in a thriller along with marital drama.
I binged read this over one weekend.

Sally Hepworth does it again! The Soulmate is a fast-paced, psychological mystery surrounding couple Pippa and Gabe Gerrard. They're living an idyllic life in a coastal town, with a beautiful home built on a cliff, overlooking the sea below. Over the last several months Gabe has gained a sort of fame in town for talking several people off the literal ledge. When a woman jumps, Gabe and Pippa face questions from the authorities and each other-especially after it emerges that Gabe knew the woman. Soon, we see flashbacks that crack the perfect facade of Pippa and Gabe's marriage and many questions emerge and as the danger grows, the idea of soulmate is put to the ultimate test. Hepworth fans will really enjoy her latest novel!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for my honest feedback.

Sally Hepworth was well on her way to becoming a trusted author for me. Now that I've read The Soulmate, I think it's safe to say she's made the list! After a family moves to a nice house that's right next to a popular jumping (as in the mental health, death by suicide jumping) spot, secrets begin to come out. The husband goes and tries talking to the jumpers, saving many. But once he is unable to save someone, things begin to unravel. Did his wife see what she thought she saw? What's going to happen now? Who was that lady and why was she there? This book had so many different twists and turns and interconnections. It would be impossible for a lot of people to keep everything straight when writing it, but I was not confused at all while reading Hepworth's descriptions. She's truly an artist in her craft and I greatly enjoyed this book.

I absolutely love Hepworth’s writing. Her words just suck me in immediately. Gabe and Pippa live in the perfect house with their children.…..except it’s on a cliff and people keeping coming here to try to commit suicide. Gabe has successfully talked every single person out of committing suicide, until one woman.
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When it turns out Gabe knows the victim, so many secrets come to life. I don’t want to say too much because I was surprised but my main question is why in the heck did they live so close to a cliff with young kids?! Anyway, I digress. This one kept me reading. While, I didn’t like any character I still enjoyed the story.
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Thank you @stmartinspress and @netgalley for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was a tough one to rate. On one hand, I disliked almost every character and thought they made the most ridiculous decisions. However, it was written in such a way that I was still totally invested and really enjoyed all the twists and turns. Not my favourite Hepworth novel so far, but still one I’d recommend to fans of twisty turny mysteries.

Told in alternating POVs between two women, set in both the past and the present, this story has a very unique way of bringing the victim's truth forward. I could not have predicted the twists and turns and what I thought to be true was not. This book had my interest right away, and the chapters were short, which had me saying 'just one more!' until I had read far longer than I intended to.

Having recently lost a loved one, this quote from the book really stood out to me: "But in death, you see everything. All perspectives, all motives, all backstories. It's overwhelming at first, wading through it all." You'll have to read the book to see how this plays into the twisty plot.

How far would you go for your soulmate? This book will make you think about it!

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I think I have spoilt myself on thrillers where I only like really really good ones. Unfortunately this did not hit the mark for me.

Grant and Pippa live near a cliff that sadly many people have jumped to their death over the years. Grant is able to talk to and save multiple people from jumping. Pippa sees Grant talking to a woman one day at the cliff. Then the woman falls - did she jump or did her husband push her? Surely not! When Pippa find out that Grant knew this woman, then that adds another layer of questions and Pippa doesn't know what to think. There is a dual point of view between Pippa and the woman at the cuff. It makes you ask - Can you trust those closest to you?

Thanks to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an ARC.

Really enjoyed the Soulmate-I was disappointed by last years release, the younger wife, but this felt more authentic to earlier Sally Hepworth.

The Soulmate is another winner from Sally Hepworth. Pippa witneseses her husband, Gabe, trying to rescue his boss's wife, Amanda, from jumping off a cliff outside their coastal home. Gabe fails to save Amanda which leads to the conclusion that Amanda committed suicide. Pippa suspects that there was a reason why Amanda showed up on their property in tye first place. She learns that Amanda had a USB port that contains info that led to her demise. The port has gone missing. Pippa learns the port has information on it that could've led to such a tragic event. It also contains info that can effect the status of Pippa and Gabe's marriage.

I thought I guessed what was going to happen early, but Hepworth cleverly threw in a twist that caught me off guard. I was also surprised by how well the alternating POV's in each chapter between Pippa and the newly departed Amanda works. I don't normally like narratives when the victim speaks from the beyond because I find it distracting, but here it shapes the past events that led to Amanda's tragic end.

I also want to commend the author for how she portrays Gabe's deterating mental health with accuracy and being refreshingly honest with how Pippa handles the situation.

I discovered Sally Hepworth with her chilling 2021 release, "The Good Sister." With "The Soulmate" she has earned a spot on my authors I read list because she writes memorable page turners that are the right combination of drama, humor, and suspense.

✨Book Review✨

The Soulmate
By Sally Hepworth (@sallyhepworth)
Release Date: 4/4/23
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

If you’ve been around here for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen my rave reviews for every Sally Hepworth book I’ve read. I’ve loved them all! The Younger Wife and The Family Next Door are two other five star reads for me (with the other two book pictured here on my TBR).

Read if you love:
•Immediate action
•Multiple POVs (including one POV of a dead character)
•short chapters
•cliff hangers left and right—no pun intended 🫣

I read this book in just a few hours because I could not put it down. AND THE ENDING! Oh my word, don’t get me started!

This book kept me guessing, which I enjoyed. It kept me interested in knowing the ending and I’ll definitely recommend. Was my first by this author but I picked up a few others to give a try also

I received this book as ARC copy from @netgalley and @stmartinspress. This is my second book by Sally Hepworth and I was actually a bit disappointed. ⁣
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I thought the premise of the book was interesting and most of the girls in book club enjoyed it. I just could not bring myself to like the main character and I think she is what caused a lower rating for me 🤷🏼‍♀️

HOLY SCHNIKES ! 🤯

Trigger Warning:Discussion of Suicide.

This has the potential to be my FAVE thriller of the year, I’m not even kidding! I won’t stop thinking about this one for a WHILE!

Thankfully Overbooked Book Club chose this as our April read & we’ll all be discussing it soon!

“Has Daddy catched the frogs yet?”

…A four year old’s seemingly unheeded code for: Did Daddy save the person from jumping off the cliff?

…But children comprehend much more than we often realize.

“You cannot go to the beach without coming back feeling a little better.”

…True. Unless of course you’re going there to kill yourself.

In “The Soulmate” we first meet Pippa & Gabe Gerard with their “Irish” Twins Freya & Asha. They have what looks to be the perfect life in a quaint cottage with a beautifully landscaped garden & the sandy shores just within reach. But, they got a great deal on this particular house because behind it resides “The Drop” which has become a popular spot for people to end their lives.

Gabe has become a local sensation, being known to talk down at least 7 people off the ledge. How does he do it? What does he say to them? He listens, gives them a shoulder to cry on; encourages them to keep going.

Until one evening he lets a woman plummet to her death… & that’s when we meet Amanda. It’s through her that we realize The Gerard’s lives isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.

Amanda and Gabe knew one another, but how? Oh the webs we weave…

“You’re NOT involved in this, I think…YOU’RE NOT.”

“How many times have I been thrust into this kind of situation…one that felt impossible, like something I’d never get beyond? Each time felt acute and breathtaking and, without a doubt, like things couldn’t possibly get worse. But this time it was true.”

Told in Dual Timelines & Two POVs, Pippa then and now and Amanda before and after death.

This thriller truly took my mind to places it’s never been before; considering things I hadn’t even imagined. I promise you just when you think you’ve got it all figured out, you’re not even close.

5 ⭐️

💭Have you ever been SO attracted to someone’s voice that you feel it throughout your ENTIRE body?

I think was really hit me with a brick was when Pippa discusses (ch 21) how as a society we “…trust people based on the strangest, most arbitrary things, none of which have any bearing on whether or not you are inherently good.” Such as having small children or being elderly and enjoying gardening. It does make one ponder how very true this is 😬😳

What makes you consider someone to be “good?”

This book seemed too long for me. Felt like there was too much side things going on that made the book longer than it needed. I liked the ending.

Sally Hepworth, my new auto-buy author. Her domestic suspense novels are chalked full of red herrings, twists you don't see coming, and flawed characters who all look just guilty enough. "The Soulmate" had my attention from page 1 and I was eager to see how this domestic mystery ended.

Grant and Pippa lives have taken a dramatic and sad turn since their backyard, nicknamed "The Drop", has been attracting people who want to end their lives, and Grant has this unbelievable ability to talk folks off the ledge. Until he doesn't.

One death sets into motion truths and consequences Pippa and Grant have been struggling with in both their marriage and professional lives. Neither the victim nor her family believe Grant's story of what really happened at "The Drop", which leaves Pippa wondering if she's been living more of a lie than she originally thought. What unfolds is a fight for justice, for the truth, in both life and love. "The Soulmate" leaves readers wondering just how far you'd go to be with your soulmate -- you'll be shocked by the answer in this one.

Mental health and its impact on relationships are key themes in this novel set on a seaside cliff outside of Melbourne. Gabe and Pippa have had advancing careers, but as Gabe becomes hungrier for success in his media investment job, his mental health begins to slip. Mistakes and secrets surround Gabe and Pippa and their two young girls. Sally Hepworth novels are hard to put down. Readers are taken into then and now scenes that are interspersed with the observations of a recently deceased wife of Gabe's former boss. Hepworth novels are great escape reading.

I have enjoyed nearly all of Sally Hepworth's books, and The Soulmate was no exception. It's an entertaining thriller, and while it does dive into some serious topics, it is still a quick and easy read. I saw someone else call it a popcorn thriller, which seems like a good way to describe it! Grab a bowl of popcorn and get ready to devour this story.

The Soulmate is about a couple named Gabe and Pippa who live near a cliff that is known for suicides. One night Gabe sees a woman about to jump, but when he tries to stop her, he is too late. Soon it is revealed that the woman was Amanda, the wife of Gabe's former boss. And that's just the beginning of the revelations! As more secrets are brought to light, the story takes some twisty turns.

The story is told from two points of view-- Pippa and Amanda (from the dead). The chapters are short and it makes for super fast reading. I don't know that I liked either Pippa or Amanda all that much, but I was still interested in learning their stories and finding out what happened. Hearing from Amanda's perspective from beyond the grave added an intriguing twist to the storytelling method.

These stories tend to hinge on the big reveal at the end, and in the case of The Soulmate, I thought it was a decent ending. I was not blown away or extremely shocked by the reveal, but it seemed a fitting end for the story, and I was fine with that.

I would recommend this one to anyone who enjoys fast-paced and entertaining thrillers!