The most shocking (and sweet) surprises are saved for the very end, and we discover that nothing (and no one) is ever as it seems. It makes you wonder: Is the concept of unconditional love unrealistic? Foolish? DANGEROUS? How loyal is TOO loyal?īoth Pippa & Amanda juggle past and present narrations, showing us important events…and just how much a woman will put up with in the name of love. But their perfect house hides something sinister. Gabe and Pippa’s dream home in a sleepy coastal town. This story illustrates just how blind love can be. 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. Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy. Gabe is beside me, supposedly drying dishes but mostly drinking red wine and singing to dith Piaf. I’m standing at the kitchen sink, my hands plunged in warm soapy water. “Obviously I could never leave Gabe (126).” “For God’s sake, Gabe IS me (233).” (How very Wuthering Heights, no?) The Soul Mate by Sally Hepworth - First paragraph: Someone is out there. But she doesn’t seem to see it, and she’s admirably, stupidly loyal. Pippa is consistently telling us what a great guy Gabe is, all while consistently giving us examples of why he isn’t. The Soulmate: A Novel by Sally Hepworth 4.5 (98) Hardcover 26.09 28.99 Save 10 Previous Hardcover 26.09 Paperback 18.00 eBook 14.99 Audiobook 0.00 Large Print 38.99 Audio CD 39.

He’s often spiraling and not interested in getting help.

Pippa reminded me of Becky Bloomwood from the Shopaholic series in so many ways-her word choices, her competence combined with her cluelessness, and the way she can be so frustrating! It gives the reader a very well-rounded view of this story. Amanda tells us what led her to that cliff, as well as what she observes as she’s stuck in purgatory (and we eventually discover WHY she’s stuck in purgatory). I loved that we get the post-death POV of Amanda (the victim). I was addicted to this book & every day I couldn’t wait until the moment I could pick it up again. Gabe has become somewhat of a local hero since they moved to the cliff house, talking seven people down from stepping off the edge. All the hype you’ve been hearing about this story is legit.

Sally hepworth the soul mate