The Love Hypothesis

By: Ali Hazelwood

Narrated by: Callie Dalton, Teddy Hamilton

With an exclusive new bonus chapter...from Adam's POV

Based on the available information and the data hitherto collected, my hypothesis is that the further I stay away from love, the better off I will be.

When a fake relationship between scientists meets the irresistible force of attraction, it throws one woman's carefully calculated theories on love into chaos.

As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive on her way to a happily ever after was always going to be tough, scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting woman, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees.

That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when he agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire and Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support (and his unyielding abs), their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion.

Olive soon discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

Ali Hazelwood's latest novel, Love on the Brain is out now.

©2021 Ali Hazelwood (P)2021 Hachette Audio UK

Critic reviews

"Contemporary romance's unicorn: the elusive marriage of deeply brainy and delightfully escapist." (Christina Lauren, New York Times best-selling author of The Unhoneymooners)

Slow slow burn, but so worth the wait…

I caught myself smiling so many times in traffic while listening to this audiobook. What a pleasant surprise. A delightful romcom, with all the tropes you want, but with lots of personality. A heroine you can empathize and learn to like, as she is smart, funny, lovable and human. Adam is as realistic as a book hero can be and you learn to love him as Olive learns too.
Super recommend! Light, funny, a little sexy and a good time.

Charming

Let me just start off by saying, I love fake dating books. Ali Hazelwood took us on a sweet journey with her characters. I found them exceptionally charming. They left me feeling warm and fuzzy - not only are Ol and Adam relatable, I was also drawn to the friendships, the camaraderie in the science department, the hint of family. Anh’s respect for the girl code stood out for me. Although it had a hint of the monotonous miscommunication between the characters, it was just that - a hint. It didn’t put me off in the least. Great read.

Unexpected but pleasant twist

I enjoyed how light and easy the book was to listen to, as well as the humour. I was not expecting the ending at all, but my oh my was it good.

typical tropes but still so good

This book has a lot of predictable tropes but I love the fresh take of the love story in an academic setting and themes of power and consent.

Loved

I simply enjoyed every part. 10/10. I'm looking forward to read more form you