The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is a swoon-worthy, nerdy, and laugh-out-loud romantic comedy that proves love isn’t an exact science—but sometimes, it’s pure chemistry.

Olive Smith, a Ph.D. candidate in biology, doesn’t believe in love. But when her best friend won’t stop worrying about her non-existent dating life, Olive does what any rational scientist would do—kisses the first man she sees. Unfortunately, that man happens to be Dr. Adam Carlsen, the grumpy, notoriously intimidating professor with a reputation for making grad students cry.

Surprisingly, instead of calling her out, Adam agrees to fake-date her. He has his own reasons, and soon, their little charade spirals into something neither of them saw coming. As Olive spends more time with Adam, she realizes there’s more to him than his broody stares and sharp tongue—he’s kind, protective, and maybe (just maybe) a little bit into her.

What happens when a fake relationship starts feeling all too real? Olive may be a scientist, but when it comes to love, she’s about to discover that some things can’t be calculated—they just happen.

💖 A grumpy-sunshine romance, fake dating at its finest, and an adorably awkward heroine—The Love Hypothesis is a must-read for rom-com lovers who enjoy witty banter, slow-burn tension, and irresistible nerdy charm.

⚠️ Warning: Contains extreme levels of science puns, awkward moments, and a cinnamon roll hero disguised as a grump.