Jess Davis, a single mother and data analyst, enters a world where genetic matching dictates romantic potential. She submits her DNA to GeneticAlly, a high-tech matchmaking company that relies on biological compatibility over personality assessments. Results show a record-breaking ninety-eight percent match between Jess and the company’s founder, the socially rigid Dr. River Peña. Though Jess actively avoids risks, she agrees to a paid arrangement to date River, testing her skepticism against a algorithm that claims to have mapped the chemistry of human attraction.
Readers who enjoy contemporary romance centered on the tension between logic and emotion will find this narrative structure satisfying. This book suits those interested in the crossover between scientific methodology and interpersonal relationships. Readers come away with a story about navigating vulnerability when data suggests a perfect match, alongside a look at how artificial metrics and organic timing interact. It presents an version of the fake-dating trope grounded in biotechnology and single-parent life.
Practical, inward-looking, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2021
- Language
- EN
