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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 PhD 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 is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, 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 Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. But when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding...six-pack abs.

Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

Reviewer: Kerstin Upmeyer
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: A fan fic inspired romance I actually liked!
Review: I am starting to recognize with some chagrin that I am aging out of a certain demographic of romance novels... Another book I am reading, The Love Study, is so utterly early 20-somethings of the moment-ish that I struggle to connect with the characters. Luckily, The Love Hypothesis drew me in and kept me there. Granted, the characters are older, especially considering the age gap, but they still have many Millenial moments that I cock my head at, like a puzzled Gen-X puppy. Still, Ali creates such great, complex characters that even when I didn't relate, I CARED. I want to care, swoon, laugh, and get mad or hurt for the people fumbling their way towards love. I've read some 'fluff' romance lately, and honestly, the genre itself can be rife with overworn tropes and stereotypical characters that never extend past the typical. It makes it hard for the romance, and its ups and downs, to have much impact on me.What I like about TLH is it may take on those tropes but it makes them uniquely it's own. I really liked Olive's character, and even when she did things that frustrated me, I felt it just made her a more fleshed-out character. I appreciated the women in STEM focus and the inclusion and representation in the book. I also appreciated how when some books would have galloped to the grand gesture after a certain point, Ali didn't rush it. There were the requisite ridiculously contrived scenarios that repeatedly throw the 2 people together that I always simultaneously adore and roll my eyes at. More often than not, Ali gives a wink with her tongue in cheek, pointing out how these ARE those contrived tropes while simultaneously reveling in them. "Trust me," Olive explains in a 'we have to share a hotel room but don't worry there is 2 beds' scenario, "there is ALWAYS only one bed."The sex scene felt both hot and yet in some moments awkward, tender, and exposing (making it feel all the more real). Although never specifically ID'd as such, it's pretty obvious from her own comments that Olive is likely Demi-sexual (only feels arousal if the person is someone deeply cared about and trusted). It felt like it brought even more impact to the actual scene when it finally happened. Great ways of folding in consent without making it overbearing or detracting from the "he wants her so much he's barely/not quite in control of himself" that I always find so yum.My only couple beefs were the "perfect physical specimen" for the grumpy, science-nerd love interest who was so handsome (although Ali apparently got her start writing Star Wars Kylo Ren fan-fic so perhaps Adam Driver is the inspiration for Professor Carlsen?) The other was just how AWFUL she portrayed Academia in Science, especially for women. I'm sure it's rife with a lot of what she described, she even admits to working through some of her own experiences in writing the book. I kept having the same thought though, why put yourself through that? Like, it sounded SO AWFUL. But there must always be trailblazers and people who are SO passionate about something they will endure insane toxicity to be a part of it. I'm the person who wouldn't find anything worth the personal misery I guess, but that's just me.I liked the rep for anxiety both social and general, which felt very real to me, a fellow sufferer. I liked the friend group and the amount of humor and nuance in the writing. And let's speak a moment about the cover. The Illustrator is amazing and honestly, her cover is what sold me to take the leap and buy the book. the other covers of the upcoming books are obviously the same artist's work and I think they fit beautifully with the books.So yeah, calling all geek-girls, this is a great romance book and I will definitely be reading more of the author's work in the future.

Reviewer: Maddie
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cheesy is a good way
Review: This is my second Ali Hazelwood book. The first being Bride earlier this year.I have been reluctant to pick this up because I knew that it originated as a Reylo fic, and I don’t particularly care about Star Wars or Reylo. However, after reading Bride, I really wanted more Ali Hazelwood and I am oh so glad I picked this up.This is cute and sweet. It’s cheesy, but it knows that it is, and I think that makes it all the better.Olive is adorable. She is probably not going to be everyone’s favorite FMC but she’s dorky and believable. I am generally not a fan of miscommunication but most of the miscommunication in this feels like real life.Adam is cute. I really wish this was dual POV. I would LOVE to experience the pining and brooding that I know was going on in his head. But alas. We only get second hand accounts of it.This book has demi-representation, although it’s never explicitly stated. Olive only feels attraction with already established emotional bonds. That also made it really sweet. This was very lightly spicy and the scene that was was well doneOverall, it’s fun and cute. A perfect summer romcom. This was easy to read and I finished it very quickly. I will probably pick up the next book because I’ve heard the series just gets better.4.25/5 stars

Reviewer: Jeeves Reads Romance
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely loved it
Review: I loved this SO VERY MUCH. It's one of those books that left me smiling like a fool, with a full heart and a strong desire to start reading it all over again. The evolution of these characters from start to finish is intense, and I absolutely loved how everything came full circle by the end. One of my favorite parts of the story was trying to decipher our hero's quiet looks, moods, and glances - there is some outstanding subtlety to this love story. And it is definitely a love story. The romance is central throughout, with a light, fresh feel that gets richer and deeper as the story progresses. It tackles difficult subjects like sexual harassment and self-worth, while also remaining exceedingly light and uplifting for much of the book. And by the end? I was content, happy, and oh so satisfied to finally see these two fools get together.The story follows Olive, a 26-year-old grad student trying to cure cancer. She is still finding her confidence, but she loves what she's doing. So when Olive's best friend develops feelings for the guy Olive just started dating, she does the logical thing... kiss a random man to make her friend believe that it's all okay. Or at least that seemed logical at the time. Turns out, the random stranger that Olive kissed is none other than the most hated professor around, Adam (34). And while Olive has no desire to spend time with Adam, her impulsive act means that entering a fake relationship with the man is actually a good idea. But as the two get to know each other better, Olive discovers that the mercurial, moody professor might just be a sweetheart underneath his broody exterior.This is one of those books where the love story is SO completely unique. It's awkward, science-filled love - and I adored every minute of it. Sure, Olive might've been a bit too peppy and upbeat for me at the beginning, but that's all part of her character evolution. I loved the grumpy/sunshine dynamic, and Adam becomes such a swoonworthy cinnamon roll by the end (with a little bit of alpha gruffness). It's a slow burn romance with one incredibly intimate and dynamic love scene - the intimacy and emotional connection are the shining stars here. Well, it's all pretty great, actually. This has such a vivid, distinct voice that I am very much looking forward to whatever's next from Hazelwood.Audio note: I switched back and forth between the audio and the ebook throughout - and the audio was excellent. This is told exclusively from Olive's point of view, so there's one narrator. She did a great job. The vibe feels young and fresh, with a voice that actually sounds like a 26-year-old. As a slow burn romance, this is perfect for listening at work - there's nothing steamy until later on, and the story is light and easy much of the time. Your only issue will likely be that work will take a backseat to listening, lol. The runtime is a bit longer than I'd like (11 hours), and I found it difficult to listen to the narrator's voice at a faster speed. I have no desire for the book to be shorter though, so just know that it may take awhile to get through. Overall, an excellent audiobook to go with an incredible read.

Reviewer: Bonitos detalles. Producto igual que en la foto. Llegó muy pronto.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: El libro llegó en buen estado, pero aún así amazon usa no le pone ningun plástico burbuja o algo, solo una bolsa.La historia es preciosa, los personajes son agradables. Pasé un buen rato leyendo a estos dos.

Reviewer: Dalila Souza
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ultimamente, não é que tenho dado azar com romances, mas acho que não estou no momento para lê-los. Nada me agrada muito, começo a ler gostando, mas chegando na metade já quero abandonar, as cenas de romance me fazem revirar os olhos e pular páginas e no final acabo por dar até menos que três estrelas (o que é bastante difícil pra mim).Mas The Love Hypothesis? O hype é real. Pelo menos foi pra mim.Eu lia, lia e queria continuar lendo - mesmo quando estava caindo de sono ou quando na sala de espera, o veterinário me chamou pra falar do meu cachorro.Acho que o que me pegou na história é que já começou engraçada e se manteve assim. A Olive, a protagonista, é uma dessas personagens que é altamente gostável - e divertida (e com gostos meio esquisitos para café). O Adam, então, nem se fala. Ele é todo fofo e mesmo que seja "antagonistic and unapproachable", é de suspirar.E mais: o livro é cheio de tropes - a própria Olive diz que é muito parecida com uma rom-com. Cada vez que me deparava com uma dessas tropes, achei que ia desgostar um pouco da história, mas muito pelo contrário, só me fez gostar mais E vibrar pelos dois e pelas situações.A cena que eles finalmente ficam juntos foi muito crível. Não foi 'sugar-coated', sabe?! Foi real.A Ali não fez heróis e heroínas tontos. Eles são inteligentes, cheio de medos e dúvidas reais e você torce o tempo todos por eles. De fato, a história é muito inteligente.Pra minha sorte, no final do livro tinha uma excerpt do próximo livro da série. Só digo isso: Quando é que essa mulher vai lançá-lo??? Já quero pra hoje.

Reviewer: Shelley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This novel deserves every bit of the praise that it’s been receiving. As soon as I began reading The Love Hypothesis, I knew that I had found a gem. This is a fabulous debut that, after finishing it, had me wanting to go back to page one and read it all over again.I adored Olive right from the very beginning. She’s intelligent, sweet, loyal, and quirky. I wanted to be her friend! When she needed to convince her friend that she was dating someone new (which she wasn’t), she grabbed the first guy that she came across in the hallway of her department. Lo and behold, she ended up kissing a highly revered, unapproachable, and feared professor. Yes!Dr. Carlsen was everything that I wanted in a grumpy, scholarly, unfriendly character. With his uptight, rigid personality and Olive’s awkward, witty charm, these two were pure gold.As a fan of slow-burning romances, this one was perfection. I felt Olive and Adam’s attraction from the get-go, but the author took her time to build their connection and, in turn, built up my anticipation. There’s nothing better than falling in love right alongside the characters, and that’s just what I did. From the butterflies in my stomach to the pins and needles of anticipation, this book put me in my happy place.I honestly loved everything about The Love Hypothesis. It was filled with humor, heart, romance, wonderful characters, and clever writing. If you've already read this book, you know what I'm talking about, but if you haven't read it yet, do yourself a favor and read it! I promise that you won't be disappointed.This is one of the best books that I’ve read this year!

Reviewer: Christina
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Ich liebs! Ich liebe den wissenschaftlichen Hintergrund, da er mich an meine alten Labortage erinnert, bevor ich den ultimativen Verrat beging, um in der Industrie zu arbeiten. 😉 Das Buch war lustig mit liebevoll gestalteten Charakteren. Ich fand Olive ein bisschen zu unsicher, strak aber zu selbstzweifelnd, am Ende führt ihr Verhalten tatsächlich zu fast all dem Ärger. Ich hatte beim lesen diese „Nein, tu das nicht“- oder diese „Komm schon, Olive“-Momente. Kurz gesagt, ich hatte eine tolle Zeit beim Lesen und ich liebe Olive, aber ich mag Adam eigentlich noch mehr ... den mürrischen, trainierten und superschlauen Hardliner. Abgesehen von der lustigen Liebesgeschichte spricht Ali Situationen an, mit denen Frauen in der Wissenschaft konfrontiert werden (vielleicht nicht immer im gleichen Ausmaß), aber sicherlich allzu oft. Ich denke, es ist gut und wichtig, darüber zu sprechen, mit dem Finger darauf zu zeigen und der Welt das verborgene, hässliche Gesicht zu zeigen, mit dem Frauen bei der Arbeit und im Alltag konfrontiert werden.

Reviewer: Cocca7919
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Un libro davvero carino e ben scritto. Fin dalle prime pagine s’intuisce che l’autrice descrive contesti e dinamiche che conosce bene e questo aggiunge sicuramente autenticità ai personaggi e fluidità alla narrazione. I protagonisti sono un po’ due nerd che si sono trovati e proprio per questo mi hanno conquistata: fenomenali nel loro mondo, due imbranati in amore. In più punti mi sono trovata a sorridere/ridere alle loro vicende o ai loro dialoghi e questo è l’aspetto principale che mi ha spinta a dare 5 stelle.Mi sono divertita a leggere il libro, la storia mi ha presa subito e mi ha tenuta incollata alle pagine fino alla fine, la lunghezza a mio avviso è giusta e anche se la storia in alcuni punti è forse un pochino inverosimile, non lo è mai troppo da stonare. Non mi è dispiaciuta nemmeno la narrazione in terza persona che di solito non amo. I personaggi secondari sono fantastici e anche gli intrecci della trama sono ben sviluppati. Super carini gli intro dei capitoli in stile teoria scientifica! Condivido una recensione che ho letto riguardo la parte spicy del romanzo (un po’ imbarazzante e secondo me dallo stile narrativo completamente sbagliato per la caratterizzazione dei personaggi), ma è solo una parentesi e quindi, per me, trascurabile.Era la mia prima volta con questa autrice ed è stata una piacevole scoperta. Se avete voglia di una lettura leggera e che vi lasci il sorriso sulle labbra, siete nel posto giusto.