A suspenseful, twisty ride with a lot of surprises. The characters were interesting and the dual voices of Pippa and Amanda were compelling. The audio narrators were great, too, and I listened to the entire audiobook with rapt attention, waiting to see what would happen next. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys domestic thrillers and/or gripping mysteries!

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth was a fast paced thriller that starts off with a bang and keeps the reader wanting to know more. It is not a long book or audio so that helps to make the reader really engaged in the plot. The short chapters and the interesting backstory really kept me wanting more. I listened to this one in two short sittings and while I wasn't blown away by the ending, I felt that it wrapped up nicely.

Wonderful job by Barrie Kreinik and Jessica Douglas-Henry on the narration.

Thank you to NetGalley and Macmillian Audio for this copy in exchange for an honest review.

Who what a twisted read. That being said I truly enjoyed it and it kept me entertained. Sally wrote another masterpiece.

People go to the cliff to unalive themselves.
The cliff jumping caught my attention but I struggled so much with the characters.
I enjoyed the mystery aspect but the getting there and seeing how the characters behaved just really bothered me and thats where I struggled with the book.
The narrators, Barrie Kreinik and Jessica Douglas-Henry were clear and concise and kept me engaged and listening.
It has multiple timelines and two POVs. The book deals with mental illness, suicide, and toxic relationships.

Special thanks to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for the ALC.

3.75 stars

“It was delightful to be delighted in.”

I really enjoyed this audiobook. It has well defined characters that are all likable in their own ways.

The characters were well developed and the storyline, especially the ending…was unique. I mean who ever heard of a happy ending to this sort of thriller?

I really appreciate this author’s style of writing because she has a way of transporting you into the story as you watch it unfold. This book is no different, I felt like I was standing there on the edge of the cliff with the chill of the wind at my back (Maryland weather is crazy so it added to that atmospheric vibe).

I loved The Good Sister but wasn’t as big of a fan of The Younger Wife (although the use of the water bottle was kinda cool) BUT even if you aren’t a big fan of a particular novel written by this author, it’s likely going to be based on storyline preference and not her incredible talent for crafting a well written story. Not every book is for everybody. This author is absolutely an auto-buy author for me.

This book is currently available as a #botm pick and had I not already read it, it definitely would’ve been my choice this month because it’s an excellent read and well worth checking out.

infidelity, mental health as a plot point, and way too attached and codependent wife
I disliked so many things about this book

I really enjoyed this book. I listened on audio and the narrator captured my attention from the start and was easy to follow the “before” and “now” as well as which character’s point of view the story was being told. I would recommend this book if you’re looking for a sort of “light” thriller.

"The Soulmate" is the first book I have read by Sally Hepworth but it will not be my last. It is an twisty thriller, featuring many unlikable characters but it is gripping and I found myself coming back to it whenever I had a free moment. I had the audiobook version and the narration was very well done.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Well, Sally Hepworth got one over on me again. I always know to expect some mental health issue, but I did not see this ending coming at all. It was a little slow in the beginning, and Pippa's claim of Gabe being so perfect all the time felt really obvious that he would turn out to not be. I waited for it to blow up. No one puts that much effort into convincing others unless they're trying to convince themselves more. Pippa had her own issues there. But the way everything unfolded left me breathless. It's a slow burn, character study, with some mystery and thriller aspects that keep you guessing throughout. I do love her books.

SH is an author that I always look forward to reading because her stories are quite enjoyable. I was excited to read The Soulmate and it turned out to be pretty good, but it did not “wow” me. It’s a great story with many twists and turns that will leave you clues to help you solve the mystery— she does this very well in all of her books. I think the ending just didn’t give me the shock value I tend to expect. This story is written in alternating POVs between Pippa & Amanda (in the afterlife) who both have their own secrets within their marriages.

I think I’d have to say of the four books that I’ve read by her, here’s how I’d rank em in order of my faves:
1. The Good Sister ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
2. The Mother In-Law ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✨
3. The Soulmate ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
4. The Younger Wife ⭐️⭐️⭐️✨

I have The Family Next Door on my shelf that I still need to read so I can rank it but she is still an auto-read author for me!

Solid 3.5/4 stars. Entertaining and slightly twisty. I love that her characters always have secrets and flaws, they’re not always what they seem. The narrator was fantastic too. While this book doesn't work for my elementary school library, I will definitely recommend it to family and friends.

Thank you NetGalley for an advanced audio book to listen to.

Very creepy! Excellent reader and well paced, reveal as you go, insidious plot. I admit that I didn't enjoy it as much as the previous Hepworth book I read -- primarily because I didn't really the characters. They weren't my kind of people and their behavior fell on the wrong side of my own personal moral boundaries (though I expect others will feel differently!)

My thanks to Net Galley and St. Martin's Press for an advanced copy of this e-book and audio-book.

Gabe and Pippa find a dream cottage on the coast with high cliffs. Also, an area known for those wishing to take their life jumping from these cliffs. But Gabe has talked so many away from the edge, saving their lives, he is known for his sensitivity. Until day a woman is on the cliff and goes over while Gabe's arms are out. Did he try to save her or did he push her? The story takes us through the ups and downs of Gabe and Pippa and their lives and those in their world. It's hard to know just what is what, but the short chapters and compelling story kept me so interested to the end. A quick read and another good story from author Sally Hepworth.

*The voice of the character of Pippa sounded a lot like Sally Hepworth! Fantastic narration!

This is definitely a 5 star book! This could be my favorite Sally Hepworth book. I loved this amazing page turner that kept me on the edge of my seat. It’s a story about a marriage and revenge The characters seemed very real. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a great book.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth was crazy and uncomfortably suspenseful with a growing mystery. Gorgeous men make me nervous and Gabe had it in spades! With a sick dread I couldn’t put it down and I did enjoy it. I’m giving this a 4⭐️. It’s told with many POV and if your interested in the audiobook it was
narrated by Barrie Kreinik and Jessica Douglas-Henry. They were awesome!
Thanks Macmillan Audio and St. Martin’s Press via NetGalley.

This is the story of Gabe, Pippa, Amanda, and Max narrated by both Pippa and Amanda. The book introduces the main setting of the cliff house, a residence owned by Gabe and Pippa and a frequently visited suicide jump spot. Gabe is the mediator; the one who goes to those who wish to jump in order to convince them to continue living. He is described as the lighthearted, warm character who everyone adores.

One night, a woman goes to the cliff and Gabe appears in order to ease her off. However, she supposedly jumps which leads to disruption in the lives of Gabe, Pippa, and their daughters.

Amanda, the woman who went off the cliff, narrates half the story through her death as an omnipresent character. Her view of the story, both past and present, reveal that there was more to that night at the cliff than most would expect.

As each mystery is uncovered and more alarming secrets are revealed, our main protagonist, Pippa, discovers the truth behind her marriage and the strength within herself.

This was a fast read but a slow burn and while I love this author was not my overall favourite of her work it wasn't bad by any means

This was such an addictive book!

I was finding excuses to figure out what would happen next. I enjoyed the twists and turns of the story, and as much as I was convinced I knew what happened, I was always surprised. This was great on audio, too! Very satistying ending.

I'm a fan of Sally Hepworth's The Mother in Law, and this one didn't disappoint either.

The Soulmate by Sally Hepworth

This is a domestic thriller and it is a good one. In this one we have Gabe and Pippa with their two daughters. The family is trying to get there marriage in order and they buy a house on a cliff with a seaside view. Gabe likes to go by the part of the cliff they call the drop off. He has talked people out of jumping from that part until one day a women shows up and she jumps from that spot.

This is where the story begins. Pippa is confused what she saw out her window with her husband talking to the women before she jumps or did she actually jump? The story is told through the alternating points of view of Pippa and Amanda, both before and after Amanda’s death. This is where the unraveling of what kind of person Gabe is and you see the truth of who this man is.

Gabe we find out has some condition but is this the cause of his behavior it is up to the reader to decide that along with Pippa. There are so many secrets revealed and does this illness equal to the behavior that was ultimately done.

Sally Hepworth knows how to write a domestic thriller and this one is a topnotch one with a little bit of a new spin to the typical domestic thriller. If you are a fan of domestic thrillers then this one will be for you. Even with unlikable characters this one still hit the mark for me. I know some will scream to the rooftops about Pippa herself and why she stayed but when your dealing with illness you try to rationalize everything.

Narrated by Barrie Kreinik and Jessica Douglas-Henry who did a fantastic job telling this story. It was easy to listen to and kept me engaged in the story. It was a page turner to say the least. This was a five star read for me.

Thank you to Netgalley and Macmillan audio for a free audio copy of the Soulmate for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Another win by Sally Hepworth! I love how quickly her characters grab you, and the story line moves effortlessly. I devoured this book and loved every minute! I also love the narrator Hepworth uses for all of her books. She does a phenomenal job every time!

Thank you to NetGalley, St. Martins Press and Macmillan Audio for this excellent read in exchange for my honest feedback.