3.5 stars rounded up. This was a good mystery that was told in different POVs and timelines until the ‘before’ POVs reached the event that started the book. It was an interesting format that was a little confusing at first but made more sense as it played out. The chapter headings had clear labels as well to help keep the timelines sorted. I will say, I did not understand Pippa’s devotion to Gabe. While there’s no shame or fault in mental illness, and definitely none in supporting someone through it, the things he put her through separate from that were enough that anyone could be forgiven for choosing to walk away. The death in this book was ultimately tragic in its senselessness, and I’ll also say that I didn’t love one part of the end because it almost romanticized things to a point I wasn’t comfortable with. The final chapter was a satisfying one for me though.

I didn’t fly through this one in anticipation of finding answers, but it did hold my interest pretty much the entire way through.

This was an okay read for me. Fast paced, which I did like. I am hit or miss with this author with the five books that I have read by her and this one falls in the middle.

The book is full of lies and secrets and a not so good marriage between Pippa and Gabe. This wasn't really thrilling to me. It's more of a drama that was trying really hard to be a thriller (and failing.)

The Mother-in-Law - two stars
The Younger Wife - three stars
The Family Next Door - four stars
The Good Sister - four stars ** probably my favorite, because I really liked the narration

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for an advance reader copy. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I'm a fan of Sally Hepworth's books, and while this upcoming release wasn't a favorite, it was a solid read. There's some back and forth perspectives, mysterious circumstances to unravel, and a slight twist I didn't actually see coming. All in all, three and a half stars!

*I received an advanced reader copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This book is told on the timelines of "Then" and "Now" and we follow 2 couples, Gabe and Pippa, and Max and Amanda. Gabe and Pippa have moved into a house on a cliff but what they didn't realize when they moved in is that it is a popular place for people to come to end their lives. Gabe usually can talk the people off the ledge until one day he doesn't. When Pippa finds out that Gabe knew the victim things start to spiral. As the couples storylines merge things become more complicated and nothing is what it seems.

Sally Hepworth’s latest offering is not only a mystery but also a portrait of two marriages. Pippa and Gabe are young parents, newly relocated to a small Australian coastal village. Amanda and Max are an older, affluent society duo. The Soulmate is written from the alternating viewpoint of the two wives - one posthumously. As the clues are laid out, both sets of soulmates are laid bare and the secrets revealed undercut both couples’ path to a happily ever after. The multifaceted mystery is well-paced and the characters ring true, making realistic choices in the face of stress and adversity.

Pippa and Gabe live in a beautiful cottage at the edges of a cliff in a quiet little town. Although it’s an idyllic location, desperate people are inexplicable drawn here who jump to their deaths. After moving here Gabe finds he is able to make a connection with them, to spot someone who hesitates, to quietly approach and engage them and help…until one night he can’t. As Pippa watches from the window it looks like Gabe actually pushes the woman…but that can’t be right?! What’s more confusing is when she realizes Gabe knew her.

Hepworth asks a question “How well do we really know the person we’re spending our lives with?”. As we flash back to fill in the beginnings of Pippa and Gabe’s relationship, complicated dynamics that become more apparent as they move past the initial glow, and find out what really led to their move to the “idyllic cottage on the cliff” we begin to wonder if this is a marriage under stress or if there’s something more sinister going on. I love how Hepworth draw me in with settings I want to melt into, characters that are approachable, investing me entirely, before she turns the focus ever so slightly and I realize that I’m sunk until I figure out what’s happened…and it’s never until I turn the last page friends!

The Soulmate is perfect for your upcoming warm weather getaway, or a weekend binge read. I recommend for lovers of suspense fiction, Stacy Willingham, and Rachel Hawkins!

I was thrilled when my friends at @StMartinsPress and @SallyHepworth offered me a chance to read an early digital copy via @Netgalley and didn’t hesitate to say YES!

One of my favorite books by Sally Hepworth. I thought it was very well written, very suspenseful! I finished it in 24 hours!!!!

I loved the Younger Wife so I was excited to get my hands on the Soulmate. Unfortunately Sally Hepworth’s latest was a bit of a miss for me.

Note: if suicide is a trigger for you then you’ll probably want to skip the Soulmate.

The story started out strongly. Pippa and Gabe recently bought a house near a cliff called the Drop which is infamous as a place for suicide. Gabe has managed to rescue several people from taking the jump. But on this particular day a woman jumped. Or did she? Pippa happened to look out the window and noticed Gabe’s arms outstretched which gets her wondering what exactly happened.

The chapters alternate between the past and present day and between Pippa and Amanda, who we learn is the woman who died. The chapters were short and how they jumped around between the past and present and between Amanda and Pippa made things feel a bit disjointed. A lot of time was spent on the back stories, which was important to the story, but I found it boring.

Things picked up at the end but by this point I wasn’t connected to the story or to the characters. Some of the so called twists were pretty obvious and a few things seemed to tie together too neatly. The final twist wasn’t all too compelling and left me feeling a bit disappointed that that was all there was.

Overall I felt really underwhelmed and thought the Soulmate was just ok. I enjoyed some of Hepworth’s previous novels so I will definitely give her another chance in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC digital copy. I was not compensated for this review and all opinions are my own.

I love everything I’ve read by Sally Hepworth! Most enjoyable for me is her use of complicated relationships that add drama to the twisting-turning mystery without being anywhere near consideration as a romance book.

I have had the pleasure of participating in a digital author talk with Hepworth and audiobook narrator, Barrie Kreinik. Both are wonderfully down-to-earth to the point you’d want to be instant friends while never imagining the imagination they both have for character development!

4 out of 5 stars and my respect to the author for writing another winner!

This may have just become my favorite Sally Hepworth novel. With multiple POVs and a back-and-forth timeline, I became so invested in both Pippa's and Amanda's stories. As the novel unfolded I found my opinions changing on who I thought was guilty of what and what I thought really happened. I was not prepared for the ending!

Review 4.5⭐️
Sally Hepworth has something in her writing that can capture and engross the reader completely. I really enjoyed that was told in dual POVs of Pippa and Amanda with alternating timelines. I found Amanda’s perspective intriguing because it’s told from before and after her death. Pippa’s perspective wasn’t as captivating, but it was very revealing of her character and her marriage to Gabe. I found the story completely mind grabbing, fully immersing myself into these characters. The twists that happened were unexpected, but realistic. I am convinced that Hepworth is the Queen of domestic suspense and if you haven’t read any of her books, you need to. This story is filled with secrets, betrayals, and several shocking twists, making it extremely hard to put down. Overall, I highly recommend this to any thriller lover.
Thank you St. Martin's Press for sending me an early digital copy via NetGalley to review!

This is not my favorite read by Hepworth. Its a fast-paced story where the reader gets to live vicariously through people whose lives are a wreck.

My questions - why would you buy a house near a spot notorious for jumpers looking to end their lives?!?!?! Also, can we also stop portray mental illness as you've to be unhinged or murderous??!?!

Some stuff in this book made no sense to me. I will continue to read Hepworth's books as I've enjoyed her previous stories just NOT this one.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for complimentary copy.

Sally is the QUEEN of domestic thrillers and I honesty think this is my favorite book by her. I love the way the drama starts right from the start and the twists are revealed all the way until the end. I loved the multiple points of view especially Amanda.

"The Soulmate" is a gripping novel that explores the complexities of marriage, mental illness, and the power of secrets. The story follows Pippa and Gabe, a couple living in a picturesque coastal town, whose idyllic life is shattered when Gabe fails to talk down a person from taking their own life, a situation he has successfully managed in the past. As Pippa begins to question her husbands behavior, secrets from their past start to unravel, revealing unexpected twists and turns that keep the reader on the edge of their seat.

One of the strengths of the book is the use of alternating points of view and timelines, which helps to build tension and suspense throughout the story. The characters are well-developed, and their struggles with mental illness and familial relationships are portrayed with sensitivity and nuance. The book raises important questions about the nature of truth, love, and forgiveness, and will leave readers pondering long after the final page.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

Pippa and Gabe are raising their girls in an idyllic seaside town. One evening, a woman comes and takes her own life on the seaside cliffs behind Pippa and Gabe’s home. Or did she? And was she even a stranger? In the aftermath, the secrets and lies of Pippa, Gabe and those around them unravel.

This book was extremely twisty. Many of the chapters ended on an absolute cliffhanger (no pun intended). Besides the first two chapters, I read the rest of The Soulmate in one sitting because I could not put it down. There were twists all the way up to the end that I did not expect.

I highly recommend The Soulmate if you are looking for a twisty thriller. As always, Sally Hepworth did an incredible job creating the world of this novel. Additionally, Hepworth handled some difficult subject matter in a thoughtful and considerate way.

A sincere thank you to St. Martin’s Press for providing me with an electronic arc of The Soulmate in exchange for an honest review.

I’m a big Sally Hepworth fan, but I was really unsure of how I felt about this book. The characters were not like able and the way they handled the mental health aspect was really frustrating. I was sitting at about 3 stars for most of the book, but the end brought me up to 4!

Sally Hepworth has written an addictive domestic suspense thriller that will keep readers engaged from the very start. Sadly, this story starts with a suicide, or what is presumed a suicide, when a young woman jumps from a cliff known as The Drop. The Drop just happens to be in very close proximity to Gabe & Pippa's home, and as such, Gabe has been able to help numerous individuals by talking them away from the ledge so to speak. But this woman has quite the connection to Gabe and his wife, Pippa, a connection they do not want revealed to the police for various reasons. The story spans multiple timelines and switches between the woman who jumps and Pippa. Readers will be shocked by how their stories connect. Fast paced and interesting, a must read for thriller lovers.

Another propulsive story by Sally Hepworth. I could not put it down. We’ve got suicide, infidelity, money laundering, murder, oh my. Never a dull moment and so many secrets you have no idea what the “true” story is. In true Sally Hepworth fashion, there are twists and turns galore and you cannot look away for a second. Definitely recommend when you are in the mood for an escapist read and people behaving badly! This book also showcases the toll mental illness has not only on the person affected but also on their loved ones. I felt this was really well done.

The short version: It was entertaining, but nothing special to me.

Maybe my expectations are too high for Sally Hepworth these days. I adored THE MOTHER IN LAW. I loved THE GOOD SISTER. But the last two releases have fallen flat for me. And again, hear me, they were both definitely entertaining, but for me, they were missing the sparkle of the other two.

In THE SOULMATE in particular, I never really connected with any of the characters and found that while I was curious, I actually didn't care what happened to them. The story alternates between the perspectives of the two primary women in the story – Pippa and Amanda – and they read so similarly to each other that there were several times I forgot whose perspective I was reading.

THE SOULMATE is a fun weekend or vacation read, but don't expect too much else.

Thank you to Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for a free review copy of this book.

What a wild ride! I loved it!

Pippa and Gabe have moved into their dream home in an Australian coastal town. Unfortunately, their home sits where people are known to commit suicide by jumping off the cliffs. Gabe has become adept at talking people off the cliff and preventing deaths. Until one evening, he isn't, and a woman plunges to her death. As the story unfolds, it turns out Gabe knows this woman, and questions arise about whether she actually jumped or was pushed.

This was a twisty one! With alternating timelines, dual POVs, short chapters dripping with secrets and suspense, and memorable characters, Hepworth delivered with this atmospheric domestic thriller. I was hooked from the start and found this hard to put down. No spoilers, but marriages and relationships are explored, facades are shattered, and suspicions fly, culminating in an ending I did not see coming! I enjoy Hepworth's writing, and she's quickly becoming a do-not-miss author for me. She has deftly plotted this fast-paced and wildly entertaining story. I highly recommend this to thriller lovers!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martin's Press, and Sally Hepworth for the opportunity to review this ARC. I enjoyed it!