The Soulmate Equation , by Christina Lauren (Gallery; LJ starred review), is the top holds title of the week (5/17/21). LibraryReads and Library Journal offer read-alikes for patrons waiting for this buzziest book.

 Jess Davis loves data and statistics; she also spends most of her time with her seven-year-old daughter and has no eye for dating. But a new dating service, GeneticAlly, gives her pause. Can her DNA really predict her soulmate? When she is a 98% match for the company’s founder, River Pena, she can’t believe it; although handsome, River is much too stuck-up for her. Desperate for money, however, Jess agrees to be the face of the company’s success and play up her love match with River for the tabloids. She doesn’t expect to fall for the man behind the statistics, who secretly wants to find love just as much as Jess. VERDICT With the laugh-out-loud voice that Lauren’s die-hard fans adore, this sweet, charming, and humorous book is a perfect match for readers looking for a low-stakes, high swoon-factor romance, but some readers may have concerns about the ethical implications of DNA-based matchmaking.—Reviewed by Jacqueline Rammer, Lakeview Community Lib., Random Lake, WI , May 1, 2021 

READ-ALIKES

The Right Swipe by Alisha Rai (Avon; LJ starred review)
Appeared on the August 2019 LibraryReads list

“An intelligent, multicultural contemporary romance. Rhi, CEO of Crush dating app, and Samson, NFL star, embark on a joint project that turns into more than just talk. Issues of #MeToo in the tech industry and the NFL's concussion problem are woven in. For readers of the ‘Forbidden Heart’ series, Elle Wright, and Alyssa Cole.”—Jessica Werner, The Seattle Public Library, Seattle, WA

Would Like to Meet by Rachel Winters (Putnam)
Appeared on the December 2019 LibraryReads list

“Evie recreates famous movie meet-cutes as a way to inspire a jerk client to write a screenplay, and learns a lot about herself in the process. For fans of Meg Cabot and Jennifer Crusie.”—Kassie Ettefagh, High Point Public Library, High Point, NC

The Wedding Date by Jasmine Guillory (Books on Tape)
Appeared on the January 2018 LibraryReads list

“Drew is in San Francisco for his ex-girlfriend’s wedding. When he finds himself stuck in an elevator with Alexa, they hatch a plan to go to the wedding together, pretending to be a couple. Told in alternating points of view, this is a delightful multicultural romance.”—Elizabeth Gabriel, Milwaukee Public Library, Milwaukee, WI

Well Played by Jen DeLuca (Berkley)
Appeared on the September 2020 LibraryReads list
“Upon hearing of Simon and Emily’s engagement, best friend Stacey is jolted into reevaluating her own life. Stacey reaches out to her old Ren Faire flame, Dex, but accidentally connects with Daniel, Dex’s cousin. When their friendly messages turn into something more, Stacey is faced with a surprise upon learning of the identity of her online paramour. For readers who enjoyed 99 Percent Mine.”—Morgan Malyn, Clermont County Public Library, Cincinnati, OH