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When a struggling single mom with a gift for numbers discovers she has a shocking 98% DNA match with the arrogant founder of a matchmaking company, she can't resist the paycheck—even though she's absolutely certain the algorithm got this one hilariously wrong. Jess and Dr. River Peña couldn't be more different, yet they're contractually obligated to play the perfect couple while the company uses their "Diamond pairing" to revolutionize dating forever. As they're thrust into the spotlight together, Jess finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about compatibility, second chances, and whether love is something you calculate or something you feel. It's a swoon-worthy reminder that sometimes the person you're meant to find is already standing right in front of you.
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Witty banter wrapped in slow-burn tension. Indie pop meets sultry R&B—think clever, charming, and undeniably electric. Playful defiance softening into genuine connection. Artists like Clairo, SZA, and boygenius capture that spark where opposites collide and chemistry ignites.
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