I have never been disappointed by a CL novel and this was no exception. I just adored the characters and the story. Another winner! Well done!

I feel like if we did a genetic analysis, Christina Lauren would be my diamond match because it seems like everything they put out is exactly what I need at the time. This was such a sweet story about finding someone who is truly compatible with you. I loved all the characters and their relationships with each other, especially between Jess and her best friend Fizzy. Their conversations were hilarious. Also Jess’s grandparents were so cute and pure, I loved any time they came up in the book. I can’t wait for this to come out so I can force all my friends to read this. There were a lot of numbers that could be hard to follow at times, and brought me back to a horrific period of my life in AP statistics. But other than the unwanted high school mems, this book was just a feel-good, heartwarming book, perfect for a pick me up.

The Soulmate Equation was a fun read. The premise is instead of using Tinder or other dating apps, you use your DNA to match. Dr. River Pena’s company does just that, matches DNA. Jess Davis is a single mom to a seven year old, barely making ends meet and lives in an apartment that her grandparents own. Fizzy is her best friend and buys the kit for Jess’ birthday. On a whim Jess sends it in and has a 98% match with River. What happens next is what rom-com’s are made of. I enjoyed this book Christina Lauren, I think its her best one yet. Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery books for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

The Soulmate Equation was a fun read. The premise is instead of using Tinder or other dating apps, you use your DNA to match. Dr. River Pena’s company does just that, matches DNA. Jess Davis is a single mom to a seven year old, barely making ends meet and lives in an apartment that her grandparents own. Fizzy is her best friend and buys the kit for Jess’ birthday. On a whim Jess sends it in and has a 98% match with River. What happens next is what rom-com’s are made of. I enjoyed this book Christina Lauren, I think its her best one yet. Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery books for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

Can science and dna testing help you find your soulmate? The Soulmate Equation certainly had a convincing argument that it could! Lonely, single mother Jess is getting by in life. She has an awesome kid, Juno, that she loves. A job that helps ends meet and a fun best friend who encourages her to get out and enjoy life a little more. But Jess seems to be missing that all important partner. Someone who she can come home to at night, snuggle with and talk about her day. After seeing the gorgeous Dr River Pena in their coffee shop for months and months, Jess and best friend Fizzy find out that he's about to launch a company that uses DNA testing to find your perfect soulmate. On a hunt for research, they agree to give samples and find out that Jess' perfect soulmate is none other than the unreachable Dr Pena. His co founders set up an adventure with Jess and River to prove that their testing works as Jess and River find out if they are actually meant for each other.

I have been on the fence about Christina Lauren books. I've read them all and enjoyed them, but none have ever really grabbed me. Like me, made me stay up late reading to find out what happened, but this was a fun one. I really loved the main characters and thought their development was just right. The reader was able to attach on to each of them, while no one's story drug out. Juno and Jess' grandparents were an awesome addition to the story and I loved what they brought to the table in this book. At first I wasn't too sure about a book about genetic testing (boring, boring, boring) but found this one really fun. I will say that I did deduct a star because at times, the genetics and statistics talk got to be a bit much for me. I found myself kind of skimming over those parts because, to be honest, they just weren't my cup of tea. But overall, I really enjoyed this one and couldn't wait to see how the ending panned out.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers/authors for my ARC in exchange for my review and honest opinions.

Another fun read by Lauren. I feel like this one is like her others before "In A Holidaze". Enjoyed the storyline and the characters. The plotline had a diferent spin than you're usual romance. Thanks NetGalley for the advance copy.

What a charming and fresh romance! I was surprised how much I liked this; I love the authors but the synopsis of this didn’t immediately grab me. That being said, this cast of characters did. My only complaint is that the ending felt a little flat; the conflict almost too forced, and the resolution with Jess’ mother a bit too abrupt. Overall, I finished this smiling while wishing I could take a GeneticAlly test...

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Soulmate Equation made my nerdy heart happy. Jess is a struggling single mom who does her statistics based freelancing at the same coffee shop every day. It’s there she encounters the man her and her best friend (with the best nickname ever, Fizzy) have nicknamed Americano; rigid on his schedule and a terrible tipper. When they hear some gossip that Americano is creating a dating app, their curiosity wins out and they approach him.

It’s there Jess and Fizzy learn the dating app is genetics based. Send in a saliva sample and await your genetically compatible soulmate. Jess isn’t planning on sending in a sample after Americano, aka Dr. River Pena, calls her average, but she sends it in after an emotionally draining day. Lo and behold, her match is the rude Dr. River.

River’s character was an interesting progression. What I initially thought was an irredeemable and rude man, was instead a socially awkward super nerd. Their relationship progressed quickly, but it felt genuine the entire time. I also can’t decide if I like the Hero and Heroine or the side characters more. Jess’s daughter and grandparents were so awesome and really added to the story.

The Soulmate Equation was fun to read. The chemistry between Jess and River was solid and I appreciated that they both took time to get to know each other before rushing into anything. Christina Lauren has so many books on my TBR list, I think it’s about time I revisit their older works.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the review copy!

In the age of technology and online dating, this book was a perfect romance read.

It did start a bit slower paced than I would like. The characters were interesting and the romance wasn’t your typical fall head over heels in love at first sight. I liked the natural build up and the strangeness of their circumstances. Yet once the characters got there, the chemistry was undeniable. It also had the humor that we always get from a Christina Lauren novel. Overall, it was a great read and I recommend it to any romance lover.

An advance complimentary copy of this book was supplied by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed are entirely my own.

I am not even really sure what to say about this one! It was super sweet, cute, and had me thinking! Could our DNA really be used to help us find a soulmate? I like Christina Lauren's books and this one was just as well done as her others. A romance that will be loved by many and having you thinking about the science behind DNA and how it might affect our dating and love.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!

Thank you @netgalley for letting me read this one early! I LOVED it.
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Mini Synopsis: Imagine a dating app that will use your DNA to find your genetically perfect match. Imagine you find your match in your area, and receive an unheard of 98% compatibility rating. This is the scenario for Jess and River..... except they couldn't have more opposite personalities.
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This book was adorable and sweet and I loved the idea of a dating app in the future. With modern technology, is the idea really far off that DNA can't be used to find a soul mate? Christina Lauren did it again!
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This is one book you'll wanna grab when it hits the shelves this May!

The “Soulmate Equation” by Christina Lauren is yet another delightful romantic story that weaves in compelling statistics and genetic markers that just might lead one to find their true love. “Soulmate” is a clever and heartfelt novel, full of humor, wit, and just the right amount of strife along with hopeful outcomes that I crave in a good romance novel. I want to be whisked away for a little while into a world where all things are possible, not implausible, but to feel as a reader that my intellect is simultaneously enriched and titillated. Lauren‘s characters have substance & soul!

These authors really can’t go wrong. I love all
Of their books. I have yet to find one that didn’t capture me. This one especially is so freaking cute. I loved the plot. I can’t decide the trope is it fake relationship ish enemies to lovers ? I mean really it’s just a story about two people coming together albeit weird circumstances. I love watching them get to know each other. The steam was perfect. I enjoyed the fact she was a single mom, and ghat River wasn’t put off and ready to take on that roll. I thought they had great chemistry and the slow build kisses were amazing,loved reading those heated moments. It’s cute the way she had her friends and grandparents support system. And there wasn’t too much kid interaction to become annoying.
Overall I’ll recommend for all romcom lovers !
Thank you for the chance to read this advanced copy of the book !

I love all Christina Lauren books and this one was no exception. As always, the writing was excellent, the plot was well developed, the characters were complex and messy and relatable, the chemistry was off the charts, and I devoured the whole book in a day. Unexpectedly, the second half of the book was actually better than the first half for me, as it managed not to be predictable despite my early expectations. A couple of quibbles - while I appreciated the theme of choice vs fate in soulmates, ultimately I felt like it didn’t get explored quite to the level it deserved. And, unusually for Christina Lauren, I wasn’t super into the sex scenes - somehow they managed to be kind of euphemistic even though they were very much open door; there was just something slightly unsatisfying about them. However, overall this was a great book and a really fun read.

Guys, I really enjoyed this one. And I am so thankful that I did. Confession: I did not like the last three books by these lovely ladies. I was so sad about that. But they completely redeemed themselves in my eyes with this book.

Jess is a single mom who is also a statistics expert. Dr. River Pena is the founder and creator of GeneticAlly, a genetics based dating app. Jess works her behind off to make ends meet for her and her daughter. She has her family and her best friend by her side but she is still lonely. So, she submits her DNA for the app. Well, you probably guess what happens. She is a 98% match to none other than River. Too bad Jess already knows who River is and she is not a fan. But when the company offers her money to get to know him, she cannot refuse.

Okay, so as you already read, this book has some science in it. And it went over my head a few times. I'll admit, I skimmed some parts. But science and Molly do not get along. But the romance part? I loved it all. I think my favorite part was River getting to know Juno, Jess’ daughter. I also loved the relationship between Jess and her grandparents.

If you are looking for a Christina Lauren book like some of their older ones, you are in the right place!

Christina Lauren did another cute thing. I thought that the whole 23andMe/Tinder dating app was fun premise was fun and likely to exist at some point if it doesn't already? Not gonna look into that.

A 30 year old with a elementary aged daughter is not the typical heroine of these contemporary romances and I liked it. The plot was maybe predictable but in a comforting way. The sex scenes are relatively tame and off screen.

Christina Lauren can be depended on for entertaining, witty, well-written romances. The Soulmate Equation did not disappoint. When Intelligent, professionally successful, determinedly single mom, Jess, meets brilliant, super nerd River, a predictable and satisfying story ensues. River’s company’s genetically based dating app takes center stage as their genetic profiles suggest that he and Jess could be soulmates. That premise combined in a plot with Jess’s precocious daughter and crazy best friend make for a light, fun read.

My favorite CLo book to-date and that is saying something because I have very strong opinions on each of their books I have read. My rankings range from strongly like to absolutely love and recommend to everyone. So while you never can go wrong with any of their books, I will be happy to try to convince you to read my favorites first.

The Soulmate Equation surpassed my expectations. It had the enemies (but not really) to lovers vibe that I love but also the emphasis on family and friends was just as important. We all need a friend like Fizzy in our lives. Dr Pena is most definitely one of my favorite book boyfriends and watching he and Jess get to know each other was a wonderful reading experience. All the feels.

I was given the opportunity to read and review this book through Net Galley and I am so glad! The story sucked you in and you'll find yourself thinking about the characters long after you finish the book. Can't wait to read more by this author!!

Match.com meets 23andMe in Christina Lauren’s newest novel. Imagine a dating service that gives you genetically compatible matches. When two people who aren’t that interested in dating score off the charts in compatibility, they are hesitant to jump into things.

I loved the characters in this novel. Jess and Juno are a lovely mother daughter duo. The family dynamics with the grandparents on site is amazing. Dr River Peña is truly made for Jess. I love them together and their relationship. This was a fun and engrossing read. Perfect for a day on the beach or at the pool.