The Soulmate Equation

Single mom Jess has given up on dating. Even when an up-and-coming genetics company offers her the chance to find her perfect, biologically proven match, Jess is skeptical. But on a whim, she decides to send in her DNA sample––and she finds out that her match is one of the company’s founders, River. Despite Jess and River’s unprecedented match score, neither can believe it. Jess admits River is attractive, but they couldn’t be more different. She’d be just as happy never speaking to him again, but the company makes Jess an offer she can’t refuse and she soon learns there may be more to River than she thought.

If you love cutesy romances with sweet characters and charming endings, The Soulmate Equation is for you. The concept of a DNA dating test serves as a fun background to a traditional chick-lit setup, although the story feels a bit more nuanced, with lively side characters such as Jess’s spunky seven-year-old daughter, Juno; her romance novelist best friend, Felicity; and her spirited grandparents, who live next door. It’s an easy read, but one you won’t be able to put down––perfect for relaxing by the pool or at the beach.