The Soulmate: A Novel
"One of the best thrillers of the year"--The New York Times
"The book is many things: a crime story, a psychological study, a blueprint for how and when to mete out information in a thriller. But most of all it is an inquiry into the mysteries of marriage and commitment, and into what we owe our spouses and one another." --The New York Times Book ReviewPrepare yourself for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in this next book from the bestselling author of The Good Sister and The Younger Wife. Picture a lovely cottage on a cliff, with sloping lawns, walking paths, and beautiful flowers. It's Gabe and Pippa Gerard'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. Over the past several months, Gabe comes to their rescue, literally talking them off the ledge. Until one day, 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 façade of their marriage begins to crack, the deepest and darkest secrets begin to unravel. Because sometimes, the most convincing lies are the ones we tell ourselves.
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A gripping domestic thriller that explored the cracks beneath a seemingly perfect marriage. Pippa and Gabe live in an idyllic cliffside home with their two daughters, where Gabe has developed a reputation for talking down people contemplating suicide at the cliff's edge. But when one woman falls to her death, Pippa begins to question whether Gabe really tried to save herâor if something more sinister occurred. Hepworth did a fantastic job creating envy for Pippa and Gabeâs picture-perfect life, only to unravel it layer by layer. The suspense built beautifully, and the twists kept me hooked until the end. A compelling read with a dark, emotional edge!
On the outside, Gabe and Pippa look like they have it all. A beautiful home near a cliff, 2 adorable daughters and extended family that love them dearly... but now, Pippa is wondering if buying their home near the cliff was a wise decision. The cliff is a known site for people to jump, likely ending their lives. Enter, Gabe. Gabe is somewhat of a local hero in the fact that he has talked several individuals out of jumping. But when he doesn't get through to one and there are some odd circumstances around the case things get interesting.
Okay, Sally Hepworth. I literally finished this book in 24 hours. It was very good and obviously bingeable! I loved the dual narrator perspectives and the storyline. My only "complaint" is that certain things were really predictable, but overall, I really enjoyed it and would recommend to others!
Thank you to NetGalley, Sally Hepworth and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Okay, Sally Hepworth. I literally finished this book in 24 hours. It was very good and obviously bingeable! I loved the dual narrator perspectives and the storyline. My only "complaint" is that certain things were really predictable, but overall, I really enjoyed it and would recommend to others!
Thank you to NetGalley, Sally Hepworth and St. Martin's Press for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Messy. Messy. Messy. This book was messy and in the best way possible. I spent the entire book asking myself "Did he do it?" then answering myself "Yes! Of course he pushed her off the cliff!" then changing it "No way he did it. She was distraught!" In the end I felt like we got good answers with the twists and turns of this book. I was genuinely surprised by the ending, like I thought I had it figured out and then BAM!!!! I was wrong. So well written, the plot perfection but not in a super creepy I'm not going to sleep tonight kinda way. Loved it!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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