Love and Other Conspiracies

By: Mallory Marlowe

Narrated by: Alex Finke

Bloomsbury presents Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, read by Alex Finke

AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!

The hardest thing for a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer to believe in is finding love in this swoony debut romantic comedy.

Hallie Barrett's life has imploded after she's dumped by her hotshot ex, who also happens to be her coworker and the star of the online series she was producing. Without a new show to present for the company competition, she’ll be out of a job. But inspiration can come from the strangest places . . . like the most handsome guy she’s ever seen passionately discussing Bigfoot on a late-night docuseries.

Hayden Hargrove made a name for himself as a cryptid expert on his hit podcast, and is intrigued by the plucky, blue-haired producer who offers him the opportunity to lead his own web show. When the production team sees that Hayden’s solo on-screen presence is bad enough to make a ghost blanch, Hallie jumps on camera too, hitting him (and his cryptids) with a healthy dose of skepticism—and enough chemistry to electrify their show to the top of the competition.

As Hayden and Hallie investigate the unknown, they unearth feelings for each other that shake their beliefs to the core. In their search for Mothman, aliens, and the truth, the most elusive discovery might just be learning to love again.

©2025 Mallory Marlowe (P)2025 Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Critic reviews

Delightfully offbeat and achingly tender, with a refreshing sense of humor that ties together the romantic and the absurd. This debut is a gem, and Mallory Marlowe is a standout new voice in romance (Rachel Lynn Solomon, New York Times bestselling author of BUSINESS OR PLEASURE)

Love and Other Conspiracies might not convince you that cryptids are real, but it will definitely convince you of Mallory Marlowe’s talent. Fresh, funny, and full of sizzling chemistry—the only conspiracy here is how Mallory managed to write a book that has every single thing I’ve ever wanted in one story (Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of THE FAKE MATE)

What a delight! Perfect for any lovers of romance and the unknown this book marries humor and genuine pathos and gives us two sympathetic and likable leads whose journeys we can’t help but be deeply invested in. For anyone who grew up wanting Mulder and Scully to just kiss already, this is such a gift! (Kimberly Lemming, USA Today bestselling author of THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON)

Mallory Marlowe awakened my Mulder-Scully ship obsession in the most thrilling way with her captivating debut that will leave even the most steadfast skeptics believing in love. The truth IS out there: Love and Other Conspiracies is a 10! (Jo Segura, USA Todaybestselling author of RAIDERS OF THE LOST HEART)

Love is no unsolved mystery in this heartfelt, delightfully fresh rom-com debut. Marlowe writes with feeling and humour of the wonder of believing in the impossible and the bravery of believing in yourself, and we loved every page (Emily Wibberley and Austin Siegemund-Broka, authors of THE BREAKUP TOUR)

Balancing playful adventures with sincere self-examination, this book is a complete delight. Few things make my heart happier than a believer and a skeptic falling in love while diving headfirst into unsolved mysteries together, and Love and Other Conspiracies totally delivers on that premise. If you have a Mulder and Scully shaped hole in your heart, this one is for you! (Bridget Morrissey, author of THAT SUMMER FEELING)

With deep sensitivity, warmth and a hefty dose of humor, Marlowe’s debut is a beam of light shining straight to the heart. This is a love story for anyone who longs to believe—in aliens, Bigfoot, and—most importantly—in the healing power of love (Rebekah Faubion, author of THE LOVERS)

Combining totally unique characters with beloved tropes and a razor-sharp voice, Love and Other Conspiracies is a fresh delight (Kat Turner, author of HEX, LOVE, AND ROCK & ROLL)