The Soulmate

Written by Sally Hepworth

A perfect marriage unravels when a cliffside tragedy reveals dark secrets.

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327 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Gabe and Pippa's dream home on a cliff hides a dark secret. Gabe has saved many from the edge, but when he fails, Pippa learns he knew the victim. Did she jump, or was she pushed? As Pippa questions Gabe's truthfulness, their marriage's facade crumbles, revealing hidden betrayals. What secrets lie beneath their perfect life, and can Pippa trust the man she loves?

From the publisher

Prepare yourself for a thrilling, addictive novel about marriage, betrayal, and the secrets that push us to the edge in this latest 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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