"The Love Hypothesis" is a contemporary romance novel by Ali Hazelwood. It centers on Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, ...
"The Love Hypothesis"
is a contemporary romance novel by Ali Hazelwood. It centers on Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, who doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships. To convince her best friend Anh that she’s over her ex, Olive impulsively kisses the first man she sees, who turns out to be Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor known for his moody and intimidating demeanor.
Surprisingly, Adam agrees to keep up the pretense of a fake relationship to help Olive out. As they continue their charade, Olive begins to realize that there might be more to Adam than his gruff exterior. Their arrangement grows complicated as their fake relationship starts feeling more real, leading to a blend of academic life and romantic entanglements.
The novel explores themes of love, trust, and the challenges faced by women in STEM fields. It has been praised for its humor, character development, and portrayal of academic life.
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