Do you believe your soulmate is out there?

Friends Jess and Fizz have a perfect rhythm going in their lives. Jess is all about plans and caution, Fizzy is just wild and crazy. And just like clockwork every morning, Americano arrives at "their" coffee shop. On a whim, and totally spontaneous, Jess stops him one day to ask him a question... Fizzy swoops in and next thing they know, their lives have taken a wild turn and will never be the same. Well, in a nutshell or something like that.

There is no instant connection between River and Jess. I wouldn't exactly call them enemies either... But it didn't take long for me to fall for River. One sweet gesture and I was sold that he was husband material.

The characters Jess surrounds herself with, like Fizzy, are hilarious and supportive. I genuinely enjoyed them and hope Fizzy gets her own book. I definitely have book hangover from this one.

If I could fix anything, I'd tweek the ending. I can't say any more or I'll end up giving away too much. Either way, I absolutely love this book and will recommend it to everyone!

After tearing through In a Holidaze, I noticed The Soulmate Equation on NetGalley and immediately requested a copy. I'm new to the "C Lo" world, but enjoyed Holidaze's charm and quick pace so much I was willing to give another romance a try. And now, I'm an official Christina Lauren fan!

I've never had a book pull me into a friendship so quickly, but Jess and Fizzy were instantly likeable. By chapter 3, I had decided that even if the romance part of the story fell flat, I'd happily keep reading for more Jess/Fizz! Jess' daughter and grandparents were absolute delights as well. Reading their interactions brought actual smiles to my face - which was so appreciated in a time when the real world is delivering crushing anxiety.

River was a great leading man, I loved the idea of a genetically focused dating app, and the steaminess of this one was better than many romances out there. I occasionally felt like the science terms went a bit too in-depth, and the ending felt a tad rushed, but overall this one left me with a smile and was a fun, fast read. This was 4.5 stars for me but I'll round up because hey, what the hell.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and authors for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVED! I really adored this book - and I think this was one of their best ones to date! All the stars, all the feels. This will be a huge hit in time for summer beach reading - and thanks so much for letting me read this one early, NetGalley!

Sometimes you just need something light-hearted and totally engrossing and The Soulmate Equation was the perfect reading fit. To be honest, I have had a complicated relationship with books by the Christina Lauren writing duo during the last few years. I have loved some (Love and Other Words for example!) and others were more of a letdown. So I went into this with lower expectations and ended up being pleasantly surprised!

The story follows Jess, a thirty-year-old single mom, who has signed off dating, in lieu of parenting and supporting her grandparents who raised her. Jess and her hysterical best friend, Fizzy, both work for themselves, spending their days typing away at the local coffee shop.

When they discover that the grumpy regular they've dubbed "Americano" is the brains behind an up and coming DNA based dating company, Fizzy gets them both in deeper than they planned. When Jess receives her notification that she has been matched at the soulmate level with none other than Americano himself, she wants nothing to do with him.

Americano, aka "River," is equally shocked and not interested in a relationship. When the company offers to pay her to "get to know" River in the interest of research before the company's IPO, the reality of needing the money is high. This was a perfect light-hearted winter (or beach!) romance, and I loved every minute of it. I especially loved the role of parenting amongst what is otherwise a romance premise. Highly recommend this one!

Thank you to Gallery Books for my gifted advanced copy. My full review will be posted on genthebookworm.com closer to the May 2021 publication date.

This was sooo cute! As usual, it was predictable, but an enjoyable ride. The characters were all great, the story was different than anything I've read. I just loved it!

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
****ARC provided by Netgalley for free review*** Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book. I love anything Christina Lauren!! This one did not disappoint. Jess is a single mom and a numbers wizard but numbers don’t keep you warm at night. She was raised by her loving grandparents who live across the courtyard and help look after her daughter, Juno. Jess learns about a new dating company that relies on genes and numbers for compatibility, not just swiping left or right. She submits her sample and comes back with an unheard of result of 98% compatibility with owner, Dr. River Peña. She is acquainted with River since they both frequent the same coffee shop each day. His grumpy disposition does not leave Jess wanting to get to know him until she hears that the company will pay her a healthy sum of money to date him! This book is full of lovely characters and I connected with them all quickly. I will admit on some parts when they talked about numbers, I glazed over because I am not a numbers girl! However, it was an interesting concept and I’m sure it involved a bunch of research. I loved the plot and the characters! Another hit for Christina Lauren!

Loved this book, my favorite book so far written by these two authors. Fell hard for these characters Fizzy, Juno, Jess and River and their quirks, love, friendship and romance make this one of my top reads this year. Grab this for your TBR list.

Favorite Christina Lauren book yet! I loved the quirkiness of the love story and how it came about. I’m also such a sucker for a single mom story. Well done!,

Christina Lauren does not disappoint in The Soulmate Equation. I’m a huge fan of their work anyway but this one was so so good. Maybe my favorite ever! Exactly what I needed at this time. It made me smile and forget about the the crazy world right now.

Jess is so relatable in this story. She has a good heart. She’s just a good human. You can’t help but want what’s best for her as you read. Her relationship with her daughter is special and inspiring as a mom. The authors also captured some really funny moments with mom/woman comparison. Her relationship with her grandparents is also so sweet.

Thank you #netgalley for the advanced copy! I loved this one! (

The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren was the perfect balance of steamy, sweet, and satisfying. The heroine, Jess, is trying to do everything for everyone but herself. Jess is for the most part a true single supermom to her daughter Juno while managing a demanding entrepreneur career. Jess has an outstanding support system with her best friend, Fizzy, and her grandparents right next door. What she does not have is time for or any interest in dating.

Her friend, Fizzy, conducts research for her next book with some exciting technology where your DNA is used to find your match. Jess reluctantly submits her own sample to Genetic Ally and finds that she is almost a perfect match for the founder of the company, River. What ensues next is the perfect blend of dramatic interest, family hijinks, and pushing away your previously held beliefs. The gyrations between Jess and River will have you rooting that they can find their own happily ever after, but it is far from a sure thing.

Those who are fans of Christina Lauren will be pleased to know this is their first book available in hardback. They never disappoint to engage the reader, tug at our heartstrings, and keep us guessing. This book is no exception and is one of my favorites from the dynamite duo of Christina and Lauren!

I did mention above that the book was steamy, so you have been warned. My husband benefited from some of the more descriptive passages!

I was provided a free advance reader copy from Gallery Books in exchange for my honest review on Net Galley. The opinions shared in this review are my own.

Oh my goodness....I looooooved this book! I am officially a huge fan of Christina Lauren. I absolutely love the way they write. I was thrilled to pick up this book, and it did NOT disappoint.

I adored Jess - I loved her priorities, I appreciated her hesitancy, I adored the way she finally let go and went all in. I could not get enough of Fizzy and her notebook, and their friendship - how fun! I loved how they hung out at the coffee house and even loved the barista there. Of course, Juno was just the best, as were Jess' grandparents, and Jess' mom is just the worst. Lastly, River Nicolas was so dreamy and just brooding and imperfect enough to make for a wonderful story.

Jess and River had amazing chemistry. I loved the science-nerd aspect (they called themselves nerds!) and it just really worked. I don't know too much about genetics and statistics, but it seemed believable to me :) I found myself pretty much smiling the entire time I was reading this.

The ONE thing I'm upset about is that I really want to know something we don't get to know. I hope that's not too much of a spoiler, but please someone hear me and put it in an epilogue with the information I'm dying to know!!!

Bravo, for once again writing a story that was truly a delight to read. Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Disclaimer: I got this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a relatively new Christina Lauren fan and the last book I read was In A Holidaze.The Soulmate Equation follows Jess who is a single mom. She's data and statistics expert but she doesn't have any clue on how to get into the dating world again. Her father's been out of the picture and her ex decided he wanted nothing to do with her daughter, Juno. But, then Jess finds out about GeneticAlly: where you can find your soulmate by using your DNA. it's not usually the kind of premise I'd enjoy, but I thought it was a highly entertaining book.

I enjoy any of Christina Lauren’s books and this one was no exception. With online dating very high now it almost seems socially relevant ....I can not wait till her other books come out...

I was so excited to see my favorite author duo Christina Lauren's new book The Soulmate Equation on my shelf for review! If this is your first Christina Lauren book you're in for a treat, if you've been reading Christina Lauren for a while you'll find they put all the best parts of previous books into The Soulmate Equation.

Jess Davis is a single mom raising a seven year old with the help of her grandparents in sunny San Diego. After morning school drop off she meets her best friend Fizzy where they respectively work on statistical analysis (Jess) and writing romance novels (Fizzy). The same tall, dark and handsome man comes in everyday to order an Americano. One day they strike up a conversation and learn that Mr. Americano runs a company called DNADuo who is matching people based on chemistry through genetic testing. Fizzy pushes Jess to go and learn more. Turns out Jess and tall, dark and handsome are a statistically improbable match. The rest of the book plays out what happens when science gets involved with love and it was brilliant!

I especially loved seeing a relatable heroine who worries about work, her family and isn't looking for a guy to solve all of her problems.

The Soulmate Equation is a brilliant and refreshing book about Jess, a single mother, who impulsively decides to submit a sample to a new DNA-based dating site. It’s then that she gets the surprise of a lifetime and finds out whether your DNA can help you find your soulmate.

The storyline of this book is refreshing and a new take on the “single mom joins a dating site” trope. The characters are interesting and work so well together. I loved the elements of humor mixed with science and serious topics like Jess’ mom.

The development of Jess and River’s relationship was beautiful. When River is introduced, you automatically side with Jess and agree that he is pretentious and kind of rude. But everything changed for me when they go on their first date.

I wish we knew Jess and River’s official score, although it is nice to know that the storyline isn’t dependent on it. I also need to read Fizzy’s story in a sequel. I’ll read anything by Christina Lauren, but I think the unique story and fun characters make The Soulmate Equation my favorite.

Thanks for the ARC, NetGalley!

As someone who’s read all of Christina and Lauren’s books, this was definitely in their top 5 for me.

It was nice to have such a different contemporary romance story. With very likable characters all around.

I don’t want to post any spoilers, but you won’t regret following Jess, River, and of course Juno’s story.

Yes, another Christina Lauren book read in a day. They're all just so dang GOOD I can't stop reading them! Another great book by Christina Lauren, full of fun, fleshed-out characters that make you want to give them a hug. I loved all the nerdy talk in this book, and found it really interesting from a science perspective, as well as the romance angle. Really great book and I can't wait to read the next one by them!

This is the Christina Lauren I know and love! Classic female friendship, single mom, super hot guy- all the makings of a modern day love story.

I LOVED the themes in the book. Friendship, perseverance, science being “cool”, this was the writing I know and love.

5 stars to Christina Lauren and this AMAZING book!

The Soulmate Equation had everything I love about Christina Lauren books, characters you love and root for, great banter and a sweet romance. Jess and River are sharing the title of favorite Christina Lauren couple along with Olive and Ethan from The Unhoneymooners.

Enemies to lovers is my favorite trope and the start of Jess and River getting to know each other when they made it seem like they couldn't even stand to be in the same room as the other was perfect. The way that Jess was portrayed as a single mom was so authentic and her daughter Juno was adorable. I loved the bond that developed between her and River throughout the book. Fizzy was a stand out character and I would love a spin-off of this book that features her as the main character and her journey to find love.

I enjoy all of Christina Lauren's books, but this one is definitely at the top of the list as one of my ultimate favorites of theirs. It made me laugh, it made me tear up a few times and I had a huge smile on my face when I finished it.

Jess is a busy single mom and freelance data scientist. She has no time for dating, but her friend drags her to a new dating service that claims to match people based on their DNA. Jess is skeptical, especially when she gets the highest-ever compatibility score with one of the company’s founders. She has no interest in dating River, who is rude and standoffish. But she agrees to get to know him, and both of them are surprised by what feels like a genuine connection. Is it real, though, or just science?

This was very sweet. Jess and River have great chemistry (haha), and they’re surrounded by a wonderfully messy cast of friends and family. Christina Lauren are great at world building and I always wish I could stay longer. My only quibble with this book was Juno, Jess’s precocious second-grade daughter. She’s a little too adult, always asking insightful questions with wide eyes, and even though I liked her, she felt a bit too much like a plot device at times. But otherwise, this is a charming book.

Thanks to Netgalley, the authors, and the publisher for the ARC to review. All opinions are my own.