As a big Hepworth fan, I went and saw Sally last spring on her last book tour. She told us all about her upcoming book and I was so intrigued by it. Fast forward to a year later and I have the opportunity to read this book early.

This book is a really atmospheric thriller. It is set at a house that is perched on the edge of a cliff...a cliff where people come to end their life. But once, Gabe and Pippa move in, Gabe talks multiple people out of jumping. Until a woman shows up and jumps, leaving Gabe standing at the edge with his arms outstretched.

What I loved about this book was the short chapters. I love a thriller that utilizes short chapters to keep you wanting more. This book was really a slow burn look at marriage, secrets, and mental health. Not my favorite of Sally's but I still enjoyed it. I also loved that the perspective changed in the story. The perspective of the woman that jumped from the cliff was surprising and well done.

In true Sally Hepworth fashion The Soulmate is an addictive page turner! This was such a quick and suspenseful read! Did he push her or didn’t he try to help someone who couldn’t be helped? I went back and forth the entire time with yes he did it or no he couldn’t have. There were so many twists and I loved each and everyone of them!

Then there is that ending! What?!

I love a good domestic thriller, and Sally Hepworth reliably delivers the exact right stories for this genre.

She is talented at weaving in character and plot details that come back around to surprise you later. There were so many different elements of this story I didn’t see coming, even though the clues were right there!

Her characters are always shady and suspicious, and it’s fun to try and sort out what their motives are and what they are going to do next.

My only fault with this one was with a few character choices and an odd (but ultimately clever) POV.

This one is out April 4! Many thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my gifted e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

Sally Hepworth writes another excellent thriller in her latest book, "The Soulmate". She unveils the lives of Pippa and her husband and soulmate Gabe like peeling an onion and in that peeling each layer contains more of the story. Pippa and Gabe have moved to a lovely beach home in Australia. Pippa is an attorney, able to often work at home as her specialty is wills and bequests. Her husband Gabe is the househusband charged with the care of their daughters and the home. He came to that role thru the twisty story that unfolds as Pippa and the other characters relive their life up to the salty suicide that Michael was unable to prevent. What really happened on that cliff where he had saved so many others? What is the real story? You will have to read this really good twisty mystery to find out. Sally Hepworth shows her ability to tell a good story and entertain the readers in this latest book. "The Soulmate" will keep you reading all night. Thanks to #NetGalley#TheSoulmate for the opportunity to read and review this thriller.

The Soulmate will take you in its grasp as soon as you read the first page. A new home with vast ocean views, the sound of the waves crashing in your year, a lush lawn. There is only one downside, The Drop. The place where many have taken their lives by jumping from the cliff to the jagged rocks below. Gabe convinced Pippa that it will not be a problem. In the short amount of time that they have lived there, Gabe has convinced seven people not to take their lives. He is known as a local hero, making Gabe glow from within. That changes one night when one woman does take the leap. Or did she? Pippa saw something else, something that makes her hesitate, and make her look at Gabe in a different light.

This book makes you take a second look at marriages. The couples that look too good to be true, peel away the top layer and look beneath. What are they hiding or what are they hiding from? Mental health issues deeply buried family secrets, and a past that cannot be kept hidden. All comes together for one fantastic book that will keep you riveted in your seat. I devoured this book in a day. I could not put it down. The setting, the characters, the fantastic plot will make you ignore everything and everyone until you come to that final sentence. Thank you to Sally Hepworth and St. Martin's Press for this fantastic read.

I wanted so much to like this book. I struggled to finish it. I didn't connect with the characters and felt the plot was kind of choppy! I was left with unanswered questions.

Such a suspenseful thriller! I cannot believe how quickly I read this book. Told from two perspectives, each with a then and now timeline, and with relatively short chapters, The Soulmate is a very fast, engaging read. Layers of suspense reveal a well-developed twist and the ending left me very satisfied. I would definitely recommend this book!

A cliffside (maybe) murder mystery set in Australia? Yes please! Sally Hepworth' continues her streak of twisty, pulse-pounding thrillers that stand above her peers. Her latest is a fun, fast read that really hit the spot for me.

This was a great thriller. I thought the premise was excellent - I really enjoyed how we follow two different marriages throughout the book. The structure of the book was also fantastic - and short chapters are catnip for me! This was my first Sally Hepworth but I'm going to need to go back and read more.

** I received an e-ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for access to this advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is my first Sally Hepworth book. I read it in less than 24 hours. The storyline was unique and unexpected, but ultimately the ending fell flat for me. I can’t go into much detail without spoiling it.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth ♥️

⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

Sally Hepworth has done it again! The Soulmate is a tremendously twisty mystery. Might even be able to classify as a bit of a psychological thriller.

This novel has many short chapters which switch POV’s and timeline. The use of these techniques help establish this as a fast pace thriller. I was hooked within the first chapter.

What I love most about Hepworth’s writing and storytelling is that the circumstances and plots are plausible. There are generally no plot holes, and she accomplishes this by making relatable characters and keeping dialogue concise. The fact that each chapter while short, helps to develop the story and further the plot, only furthers my enjoyment.

I was fortunate enough to 🎧 and Kindle read this one. Audio length is around 7 hrs 44 minutes and is enjoyable at up to 2x speed. Narration is done by Barrie Kreinik and Jessica Douglas-Henry.

I LOVE when there are multiple narrators because it truly becomes like a movie in your mind. As an American, audiobooks with accents can sometimes be difficult to consume at a faster pace, but in this case I couldn’t have asked for anyone better suited.

Overall this novel touches on mental illness, family secrets, infidelity, murder, while offering an unexpected HEA. If you are looking for a quick thriller to pack for Spring break, this is the one!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for advanced audio and readers copy in exchange for an honest review.


Book Blurb 🫧:
“Get ready for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in Sally Hepworth's The Soulmate.

There’s a cottage on a cliff. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. But their perfect house hides something sinister. The tall cliffs have become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Night after night Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until he doesn’t.

When Pippa discovers Gabe knew the victim, the questions spiral...Did the victim jump? Was she pushed?

And would Gabe, the love of Pippa’s life, her soulmate...lie? As the perfect facade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel.”

Pub Date: April 4th

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Domestic thrillers can be a dime a dozen but Sally Hepworth has a way with plot and characters that makes a story feel so much deeper than he said/she said.

The Soulmate was a different one for me. This story begins with thriller harshness and darkness, yet uncovers heavy topics like mental illness with a sense of contemporary storytelling. I was intrigued by the dual POVs and how they would connect and really found the current time fast-paced and thrilling. There was something missing though. One of the POVs just didn’t add as much to the overall story and I wish the twists wasn’t as predictable. Overall, a solid summer read I will be recommending to fans of strong domestic thrillers.

i’ve really enjoyed all of @sallyhepworth’s books that I’ve read, so I was thrilled to receive an ARC of her newest domestic thriller from @netgalley & @stmartinspress!

Gabe & Pippa live in a cozy cottage at the edge of a cliff; while it is in many ways their dream home, they didn’t anticipate that their backyard would come to be referred to as The Drop, notorious as a spot to end one’s life.

fortunately, Gabe has found a knack for talking strangers off the ledge. his heroic attempts have received local attention after numerous rescues, so when Pippa sees a woman standing in that dreaded spot, she is confident in Gabe’s ability to once again save a life. but this time, he isn’t so lucky.

when Pippa finds out that Gabe knew the victim, her emotions unravel & the questions start pouring out, exposing a troubled past & threatening to ruin what appears to be a picture-perfect marriage.

this book was the epitome of a twisty slow burn, complete with multiple POVs, short chapters, & staggered timelines. in this book, we hear from both Pippa and the victim of the fall, which I thought was such a clever twist—seriously, when do we ever get to hear from the dead characters?? it was super interesting to hear her perspective throughout, as it allowed readers to see what was happening with other characters in their most intimate, exposed moments.

I thought a few of the surprises were a little predictable, though most came as a complete shock. this book did a great job at dissecting the ins & outs of two separate marriages, and the lengths people take to stay true to their soulmates. overall, I found this book to be super entertaining & tastefully written in regard to dealing with suicide and mental illness. definitely keep this one in mind when it’s published next month!

I really enjoy this author’s novels but this one was just an okay read for me. The pacing was quite slow until close to the end although I did enjoy the ending. Ultimately, the story just did not grab me or reel me in.

The novel was told from the two female main characters’ (MC) points of view but I think having Gabe, the male MC, be a narrator as well would have given insight into his actions and have provided more depth to his character.

While this novel was just an average read for me, I am looking forward to this author’s next novel as I have really loved her other stories.

Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC. All opinions are my own.

When two seemingly perfect couples are involved in what may either be suicide or a potential murder, their idyllic marriages quickly crumble.

The pacing on this was a little slow and the reveal was much too predictable. The plot started off strong, but I eventually found myself not really caring for any of the characters (except maybe Amanda). Every plot twist was just a little too obvious and nothing about this really wowed me. It was decent enough, so I'll round up to 3 stars, but 2.5 would honestly be more accurate.

So many twists and turns that had me glued to the story of Gabe, Poppa! The suspense of this novel was so captivating. I found the Before and After so intriguing especially Amanda and the telling of her story! Absolutely loved the writing!

*****Publishing April 4, 2023*****

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pippa and Gabe buy a house overlooking a cliff with breath-taking views near Melbourne, Australia. Little did they know that people came here either for the views or to end their lives. In the first year of living there, they called the police 7 times to prevent people from jumping. Gabe has taken it upon himself to save them until one day he doesn’t and they jump. Is it what it seems? What secrets will be unveiled and what will be discovered? This book will keep you guessing what Gabe’s connection is until all is revealed!

Sally Hepworth is a master of unexpected twists and turns and shocking endings! This book will keep you entertained and turning the pages through it all. Just when you think you have figured it out, something else is revealed. I loved it!

A perfect book to take with you on vacation, where you can read for hours. Be sure to add this to your TBR list! This book is hard to put down!

Thanks to St. Martin's Press, I was provided an ARC of The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. #Netgalley

Gabe and Pippa live in a picturesque cottage near an oceanside cliff with their two young daughters. Unfortunately, the cliff is also a spot where desperate people go to contemplate taking their own lives. Gabe, a "helper" by nature, has become. a local celebrity of sorts by speaking with prospective jumpers and convincing them to change their minds. One evening, Gabe fails at his mission and a woman falls to her death. More details begin to emerge and Gabe confesses to Pippa that he actually knew the woman who died. Is there more about that fateful exchange that Gabe is hiding?

I love a good domestic drama/suspense, and The Soulmate didn't disappoint. On the surface, Gabe seems like the perfect husband - he's super likable, incredibly handsome, and dotes on his family. There is so much more to Gabe than the reader first realizes. I love how the author slowly unraveled the inner workings of Gabe and Pippa's relationship to reveal that things aren't quite as they initially seemed. The Soulmate is told through multiple points-of-view, one being from the woman who fell from the cliff, which was a perspective that I really appreciated. I've enjoyed other books by this author and look forward to reading more!

Gabe and Pippa's home overlooks a cliff that has become a popular spot for people to end their lives. Gabe has talked several people off the ledge, until one night when he doesn't, and Pippa learns that Gabe knew the victim.

Sally Hepworth's books are a great blend of domestic suspense and family drama. The Soulmate is told with short chapters and alternates between Pippa and the victim Amanda's perspectives in the past and present. We peel back the layers of what looks like a perfect marriage and see the cracks in their foundation. There are some good twists that I didn't predict, and I appreciated Hepworth's mental health representation throughout. I didn't totally love the ending, but enjoyed this overall and look forward to discussing it with my book club.

Thank you St. Martin's Press for my advance copy; all opinions are my own.

First and foremost, thank you as always to @stmartinspress for allowing me the opportunity to read this thriller ahead of publishing in exchange for my honest review!

This was another one that I didn’t want to put down. I left a lot of my responsibilities at the door for this one! The characters are very well written and the twists are nearly endless. You feel/think one way about a character and then a wrench is thrown into your whole theory.

Things I particularly loved:
• all the twists/surprises regarding character personalities
• the setting and detail that helped me envision everything. I felt like like I watch watching a Netflix show while I read.
• Gabe being a great stay-at-home dad… great dad in general tbh.
• Pippa’s love for Gabe. Made me look at my husband with Bambi eyes a few times.
• The JAW DROPPING ending!!! I made my husband listen to me explain it all after (bless his soul).

Again, this one was a quick read for ~me~ and I’m so, so sure anyone who takes my review to heart will fly through it too 😌

RATING: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5