The Soulmate

By Sally Hepworth,

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'Gabe is alone at the cliff's edge. His arms are outstretched, palms facing the empty air.'

He said she jumped. He wouldn't lie.

Before the woman went over the cliff, Pippa and Gabe were happy. They have the kind of marriage that everyone envies, as well as two sweet young…

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Pippa has everyone else's dream husband. Not only is Gabe gorgeous and a loving father to their two daughters, but he's also a bona fide hero—they live in a house on the edge of a cliff, and Gabe has talked several would-be jumpers out of committing suicide. But one day, a woman falls to her death. Pippa doesn't see the event, but she does see Gabe a split-second later, arms outstretched—did he reach out to save the woman, or did he push her off the edge?

It's a great set-up, and the author refuses to rest on it. The story…

This book is a gripping and timely thriller that examines mental health issues, including ADHD, in ways that feel extremely realistic and informative.

The main character lives near a cliff renowned for being a suicide spot, and her husband has talked several people out of jumping. He's a hero. But does he also have a dark side?

This is a book with more twists than one usually gets in a thriller, but they don't feel cheapthey all feel earned. The writing in this novel is excellent, with just the right touch of humor and chapter endings that pull…

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