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A simple DNA test is all it takes. Just a quick mouth swab and soon you’ll be matched with your perfect partner—the one you’re genetically made for. That’s the promise made by Match Your DNA. A decade ago, the company announced that they had found the gene that pairs each of us with our soul mate. Since then, millions of people around the world have been matched. But the discovery has its downsides: test results have led to the breakup of countless relationships and upended the traditional ideas of dating, romance and love. Now five very different people have received the notification that they’ve been “Matched.” They’re each about to meet their one true love. But “happily ever after” isn’t guaranteed for everyone. Because even soul mates have secrets. And some are more shocking than others…
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The One: content & age rating
Intended for adult readers (18+).
This romantic suspense novel contains mature content including violence, sexual situations, infidelity, deception, and dark twists. The thriller elements involve dangerous secrets and potentially disturbing revelations about the characters' relationships.
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This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include emotional abuse, death, and betrayal (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Adult readers will be drawn to the high-concept premise of genetic soulmate matching and the dark secrets that unfold when five people meet their supposed perfect matches.