The Love Hypothesis

Author: Ali Hazelwood
Published: 2021

Instant New York Times Bestseller; TikTok sensation; also a Sunday Times bestseller.

The Pitch:
Olive Smith is a PhD student who doesn't believe in love—until a fake-dating arrangement with intimidating Stanford professor Adam Carlsen starts feeling a little too real. What begins as a carefully calculated experiment quickly becomes impossible to explain.

Why Readers Love It:
A witty, feel-good contemporary romance packed with fake dating, academic rivals, undeniable chemistry, and a STEM setting. Perfect for readers who love smart heroines, slow-burn romance, and plenty of banter.