This is the first book I have read by Hepworth but I definitely will be picking up other books by her!

This was such a quick read — short chapters, dual POV — gimme, gimme, gimme!! 😍 I really enjoyed the story line and flew through this one wanting to know what was going to happen next. It was full of so many twists, I really couldn’t guess what was going to happen next! And the ending…. Definitely didn’t see that coming!

Overall, this was a great read about marriage and murder and what you will risk for love and family. I LOVED IT!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins for my ARC!!

This was my first Sally Hepworth book, and it will NOT be my last! A definite ⭐⭐⭐⭐ star for me!

The Soulmate is a thriller which focuses on marriage, betrayal, family, and secrets. I loved finding out how Pippa and Gabe's relationship evolved and finding out why they came to live at the house on the edge of a cliff. The further you got into the story, the more secrets were being uncovered and the more you understood the characters relationship to one another (both in the past and the present)..

If you are looking for a good thriller, you should check this book out! Not once did I find myself bored while reading the book.

Thank you to #netgalley and #stmartinspress for the ARC copy of The Soulmate! and the ability to read it and provide an honest review.

📚 The Soulmate
✍ Sally Hepworth
📖 Domestic Thriller
⭐4.5/5
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➡ In the year since his family's move to a small coastal town, Gabe has saved seven people who have come to The Drop, a cliff on their otherwise idyllic property, to jump. One day a woman appears on their property and like the others, he attempts to prevent her from jumping- but this time he is unsuccessful. Traumatized by the events, Gabe, his wife Pippa and their two young daughters attempt to go back to life as usual but it is revealed that the woman has a tie-in to the past they moved to escape, Pippa will begin to question everything.
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🙏 Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of The Soulmate in exchange for my honest review.
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🎯 What I loved: Told in alternating POVs and timelines between Pippa (Gabe's wife) and the victim (Amanda), this book is a complete rush. As each piece of the puzzle falls into place, I wanted to read faster and faster because the characters were so interesting and the story so compelling. I love Hepworth's writing and her style of domestic thriller that feels adrenaline packed and twisty with the best characters. Perfect for fans of Liane Moriarty and Alice Feeney, The Soulmate is a delightfully twisty tale of love, loyalty and lies.

🙅‍♀️ What I didn't: I really liked this book! And though the ending was a little sad, the story did come full circle which I appreciated.
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TW: mental disorders- discussion of erratic behaviors associated with specific disorders
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Read if you love:
* domestic thrillers
* dual POV/timelines
*Liane Moriarty or Alice Feeney books
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See also: The Love of My Life; The Golden Couple; Truly, Madly, Guilty

I was completely sucked into this one right from the beginning and could hardly put it down. The alternating viewpoints were beautifully done and the suspenseful twists and turns kept me guessing. I also loved the ending and found it to be done just right - not too unbelievable or perfect. Loved this one!

I absolutely love Sally Hepworth’s writing!! I’ve read several of her books and they just keep getting better. I love the fact that I thought I knew what was going to happen and I was wrong! This book kept me guessing! Definitely a page turner with short chapters!

The Soulmate is a twisted domestic thriller. It is told from two points of views, Pippa and Amanda.

Pippa and Gabe live, with their two little girls, in a house right near a cliff that has a reputation for people trying to jump off to commit suicide, but apparently didn't know that until after they bought the house. Pippa’s husband Gabe seems to be adept at talking to them out of jumping. But one night a woman arrives, and Gabe goes to talk to her as Pippa calls the police. Pippa watches nervously waiting for the situation to resolve itself positively until the women falls to her death. Gabe appears to be shaken by his lack of being unable to have stopped her. He doesn't want to talk about it.

Gabe was diagnosed with ADHD but seemed to be doing well until he seems more erratic than normal. Amanda's husband wants the truth about what happened as his behavior escalates to where Pippa and Gabe feel threatened.

There are many of twists and turns along the way as their lives unravel. I was surprised at how what was presented as a happy family soon turned to problematic with mental health issues. It was a wonderful way to catch the reader by surprise. I did not see any of the twists coming. I just followed where the writer took me totally engrossed by the ride.

Two couples. A suspicious suicide, deception, secrets, and lies are exposed as the reader discovers what led to a character’s death.

Gabe and Pippa, were hoping for a fresh start to their marriage. So, They buy a cliffside home in an idyllic seaside location. The problem? The location is known as “The Drop” a place where people commit suicide by jumping to their deaths.

Gabe is a stay at home father, taking care of their children after a tragic incident he’s getting through. Pippa is a estate lawyer, practical fixer, and the breadwinner of the family.

One day Gabe sees a person close to the cliff and he approaches to talk with him. After nearly seven hours later, the man walks away. Gabe saves his life, and he convinces six other people not to jump. He becomes a local hero, giving an interview to the newspaper.

But one day a woman in early fifties approaches to their house. Pippa watches Gabe and the mysterious woman through the window: seeing her husband arms outstretched, palms facing out, standing close to the woman. Then all of a sudden, the woman falls down. Did she really jump or was she pushed down? But her kind hearted husband cannot be involved in something so sinister, can he?

Could Pippa see things from different perspective? Even though the woman’s death is ruled as suicide, there’s something rattling Pippa that she cannot shake.
When she learns the identity of the woman, her heart sinks. She knew the woman and this information could ruin everything about their lives.

The story is told through the alternating points of view of Pippa and Amanda, both from before and after the death. This worked quite well, as it allows a slow reveal of the facts to the reader. Their perspectives give us enough information about secrets and lies they kept about their marriages a now have devastating consequences. This is nothing new in domestic thrillers, but the author has a fresh spin on the genre.

I also felt the author dealt with a particular condition (no spoilers!) extremely well.
The Soulmate is available on April 4, 2023
My thanks to St. Martin's Publishing, Author Sally Hepworth and Netgalley for the opportunity to read and review an advanced reader's copy of this book.

Do you believe in soulmates? When two people meet, fall in love and marry, is it supposed to last until death do us part, or infinity and beyond? How do you know you have a soulmate? Is it a feeling? Is it the way they treat you? Does everyone get a soulmate?

Gabe and Pippa are married. They have certainly been through their share of tough times, but in the end, they are in love, together, raising a family. Nothing is able to break the bond they’ve had since they met. Gabe is a stay-at-home Dad. He used to work outside the of the home, but they had a recent role reversal. He dotes on their two young children. He is patient with them and clearly adores them. Pippa is a Wills and Trusts attorney. She is now the breadwinner. She loves her family and their life.

About a year ago they bought a small house on a cliff. They had been told numerous times the area was a known for suicide jumpers. But they have taken precautions to protect their children by building a fence. But some still come beyond the fence. Gabe is known as a whisperer of sorts to those who come to kill themselves. He has a way of talking them out of jumping. There was even an article written about him in their local paper about his talent.

Then one day as the family is inside their house, they see a woman on the cliff. Gabe springs into action to go help her. But something goes very wrong. Pippa sees the horrific scene from inside the house. She jumps just as Gabe is reaching out for her. Right? That’s what she saw. But when the police arrive to take his statement, Gabe seems to give a bit of a story Pippa knows is not right. Why would he lie? Of course, Gabe was reaching out to grab the woman!

Amanda is the woman who went over the cliff. In separate chapters we learn about her life with her husband Max who is a multimillionaire. Their relationship has had its ups and downs. Max never wanted children because two of his family members had mental illness and killed themselves.
But Amanda loves Max so much that she just knows they will be happy together alone for the rest of their lives.

But there is much more to the story, but I would be a bad book blogger if I took the plot any further. What I will say is The Soulmate is a twisty, white-knuckle thriller with an explosive plot and tremendously shocking ending. The revelations continue until the last page. Is there such a thing as a soulmate? Well, Hepworth gives us one scenario in which it hopefully exists!

Thank you #NetGalley #St.Martin’sPress #TheSoulmate #SallyHepworth for the advanced copy.

I genuinely enjoy anything Sally Hepworth rights and this wasn’t any different. I absolutely loved the setting, “a sleepy coastal town”? Sign me up! It felt like the perfect, cozy town filled with mystery to set the story. The plot line had me glued to the book—I definitely stayed up way too late to finish the book. I also appreciated the “then” vs “now” writing style.

I think this is the best Sally Hepworth novel… ever! I’ve read her backlist and I don’t think I was consumed with the book as much as this! As expected with this author, there were twists that I never saw coming!

Best thriller I have read in a long time! Usually when I read a thriller I am bored until the shocking end, or I solve the "who did it?" aspect in the first half of the book. The Soulmate kept me on my toes, and I was not ready for that ending!

The Soulmate was my first Sally Hepworth novel and will definitely not be my last!

Gabe and Pippa moved to the cottage on a high cliff a few years back to get away from the city. Every single night, people try to take their lives and jump off the cliff. Every single night, Gabe helps those not jump off the cliff. Until one night, he doesn’t. The police rule this a suicide but Pippa knows better than that and her suspicions are confirmed once she discovers Gabe’s history with the victim. The question is… does she really know her soulmate?


The Soulmate’s short chapters and multiple points of view/ time frames kept me flipping the pages wanting to know if my suspicions on the ending came true. While most of them were correct, I still found the ending interesting and thought the author wrapped it up nicely (although a bit rushed). While I heard multiple mentions of ADHD and multiple illness, I wish more care was had when these topics were brought up. Overall, I will try another Hepworth in the future and know that thriller lovers may enjoy this read.

Thank you St. Martin’s Press for my earc in exchange for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I enjoyed this one, liked it a lot but didn't love it. It was a really easy and fast read and kept my attention all the way through. Sally Hepworth's writing is always good and I liked the story, I guess I just wished there was a little bit more to it! It was a very contained story that revolved around just a few characters, and I really liked it but don't think it will stick with me for long. I still recommend reading it and overall would rate it at 3.5 or 4 stars.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth drew me in quick and kept me turning the pages. This story delves into the unpredictability of mental health and how it affects an entire family. I was interested to learn how the main couple met, evolved into a family of four and how they ended up living in a house on the edge of a cliff. Gabe appears lovable but is a dynamic and volatile character. Pippa had great character development in relation to him. I really enjoy how Sally Hepworth weaves a story full of small complexities. It reminded me how much I loved The Mother in Law by Sally Hepworth too.

Lots of trigger warnings here so be sure to look them up or ask about them (talk of suicide being the top trigger).

The Soulmate releases April 4th. Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press for my e-arc!

I have enjoyed Sally Hepworth's suspenseful books in the past, but I regret this one didn't work for me. I would classify it as a domestic drama/psychological character study. The short chapters kept the story fast-paced, but I wasn't engaged. The characters were unlikeable. Trust, fidelity, and loyalty were essential words in the marriages of the two couples, but secrets, lies, and denial issues intruded.

Pippa and Gabe Gerard have moved with their two young daughters after some problems in their marriage. They are looking for a fresh start in their new cliffside home overlooking the ocean and jagged rocks with a breathtaking view. The cliff's edge is called 'The Drop' because there is a history of people going there to jump to their deaths. Gabe is a local hero because he has saved seven people's lives by talking to them and persuading them not to jump.

We are repeatedly told how handsome Gabe is and how his good looks attract the attention of other ladies. He enters various jobs enthusiastically and frenetically but has trouble focusing, loses interest, and either quits or is fired. Pippa has deluded loyalty to Gabe and ignores any troubling signs. She believes he can be fixed by herself or through psychological counselling. She now works as a lawyer while Gabe stays home with the children. She is convinced that Gabe is her soulmate. She is grateful that such a gorgeous and charismatic man chose to marry her.

One day Pippa sees a lone woman near the edge of the cliff. As in the past seven rescues, Gabe rushes out to save her while Pippa calls the police. Momentarily distracted from the scene, she now sees that the woman has vanished over the ledge, and Gabe is standing with his arms outstretched. Had he been trying to grab and save her, or did he push her off the cliff? Gabe tells her he doesn't know who the woman was. Suspicion arises when Pippa learns that the woman was Amanda Cameron, wife of Max, Gabe's most recent boss. Why did He lie about her identity? Why did Gabe not reveal to Pippa that Max recently fired him?

The story is told from two perspectives and timelines, Then/Before and Now/After. The narrators are Pippa and the dead Amanda from somewhere in limbo. Amanda believed Max was her soulmate. We learn about a secret Pippa was withholding that fills her with guilt. Gabe has been misdiagnosed, not getting the correct medication. It was easy to identify his actual mental condition. From the viewpoints of the two wives, we learn that the police are now involved and are suspicious of events that lead to Amanda's apparent suicide. The narration reveals weaknesses in fidelity, trust, ignored mental health problems, denial, and shady business dealings.
There are lies and secrets within the two dysfunctional marriages. Pippa's two daughters are becoming affected.

The twists and turns made sense to this point, including Pippa's deluded loyalty to Gabe and ignoring danger signs. Not to mention again, he was so handsome and charming! Now some further unnecessary and contrived twists involving DNA and family relationships are added, bringing the story to an unconvincing and underwhelming ending. I regret I could not care about what happened to anyone in the story.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for this ARC for The Soulmate in return for an honest review. I will read her following books because I enjoyed her previous ones, but this one was not for me. Publication date is April 4th. As the vast majority of the readers rated this book highly, prospective readers should not be deterred by my misgivings.

Pippa and Gabe are soulmates. There have been highs and lows in their marriage but they have stuck through it. When they move to a cottage on the cliffs they feel as though they are starting a new life - that is until they learn that their new home is the site of many suicides from people jumping from the cliffs. One by one Gabe starts to save the people that come until one day a woman shows up and Pippa thinks that instead of saving her Gabe may have pushed her.

So as much as this is listed as a thriller I found it to be more of a family drama. It’s atmospheric and mysterious in some ways but I definitely feel this one could have been categorized differently. I did have a few concerns about how mental health was handled in this as well. Overall I did enjoy this one and it was a quick read BUT would be worth knowing what kind of book you are getting in to.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth opens with Pippa and Gabe living in their dream home on a beach. The only drawback are the people who come to jump off the cliffs behind their house to commit suicide. Every time someone comes to jump, Gabe rushes out and talks them out of it. However, one night, Gabe is unsuccessful, and the woman jumps. When Pippa finds out that Gabe knew her, their life starts to unravel. With an expected publication date of April 4, 2023 in the United States, this is a novel you don't want to miss.

I'd like to thank NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for the Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth. Having read The Mother-in-Law by the same author, I knew that this newest book would be worth the time to read, and I was thrilled when my request to read this book for free in exchange for my honest review was approved. I was not disappointed in the least.

Words cannot describe how engrossing The Soulmate is . . . it had me on the edge of my seat the entire time, and I had no idea where the author was going with everything. Told from two different characters point of view as well as past and present, Hepworth did a phenomenal job with the storylines. It enhanced the story and flowed exceptionally well. I wish all authors could do this as mellifluously as Sally Hepworth does. I found myself completely losing track of time and wanted to stay up all night long to finish. I would've too if I hadn't had to work the next day.

I loved almost all of the characters, and even one of the ones I disliked ended up redeeming himself in the end. And that ending . . . I never saw it coming. It blew me away and was so bittersweet. I could just gush over this book . . . that's how much I loved it. Five out of five stars is what I give The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth, and I look forward to reading more from her.

This is one of those books that grips you from the beginning and you end up staying up in the wee hours of the night trying to read Just. One. More. Page.

It’s weird. This isn’t necessarily thrilling or suspenseful, but it definitely kept me on my toes wanting to know more about these people and the situation they’ve gotten themselves into.

It honestly makes you think about relationships and how we look one way to some but are completely different to others.

It touches on marriage, familial relationships, mental health, suicide, murder, fidelity, and how all of these things can either break you or make you stronger.

I really enjoyed reading this (and really every Hepworth book I’ve read). Her style of writing keeps me turning pages!

I was lucky enough to get an ARC of this as an ebook and as an audiobook. I really enjoyed the narration of this one. I loved the story too. One of the better ARCs I’ve read/listened to in awhile. Loved the twists and the ending. I didn’t find myself connecting to Gabe, Pippa, or the other characters but the great plot made up for it.

The Soulmate tells a story of Gabe and Pippa. Gabe and Pippa reside in a charming cottage situated atop a cliff that offers a breathtaking view. However, the cliff is notorious for being a location where people come to commit suicide, known as "The Drop." Despite the risks, Gabe has previously managed to persuade suicidal individuals not to take their own lives. Unfortunately, one day Gabe himself doesn't return after going out to help someone. The woman in question had disclosed that she was devastated by her spouse's infidelity, and her demise was recorded as a suicide. However, the authorities continue to interrogate Gabe and the woman's husband. When Pippa learns that Gabe knew the victim and did not disclose it, Pippa becomes curious about the truth behind the woman's presence on the cliff, the reason for her husband's deception, and why Gabe concealed his relationship with the victim.

A great read, that will keep you guessing until the very end!