--- product_id: 344592841 title: "The Love Hypothesis" brand: "ali hazelwood" price: "VT4586" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/344592841-the-love-hypothesis store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Bestseller Status Heartfelt Themes Fictional Romance The Love Hypothesis **Brand:** ali hazelwood **Price:** VT4586 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💘 Love is a hypothesis worth testing! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Love Hypothesis by ali hazelwood - **How much does it cost?** VT4586 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/344592841-the-love-hypothesis) ## Best For - ali hazelwood enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted ali hazelwood brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Witty Banter:** Enjoy a narrative filled with humor and charm. - • **Empowering Themes:** Celebrate love, friendship, and personal growth. - • **Relatable Characters:** Experience the journey of two ambitious individuals. - • **Bestselling Sensation:** Join the millions who have fallen in love with this novel. - • **A Captivating Love Story:** Dive into a world where science meets romance. ## Overview The Love Hypothesis is a contemporary romance novel that intertwines the lives of two graduate students navigating the complexities of academia and relationships, all while delivering a delightful mix of humor, heart, and relatable experiences. ## Description The Instant New York Times Bestseller and TikTok Sensation! 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 Ph.D. 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. New Movie Coming Soon from desertcart MGM Studios ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10 in Workplace Romance | | Dimensions | 5.48 x 0.87 x 8.22 inches | | Isbn 10 | 0593336828 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0593336823 | | Item Weight | 12 ounces | | Language | English | | Print Length | 400 pages | | Publication Date | September 14, 2021 | | Publisher | Berkley | ## Images ![The Love Hypothesis - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71j0jmJKKIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "You're not mediocre, Olive... I wish you could see yourself the way I see you." *by on Reviewed in the United States December 14, 2023* 5 -⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"I'll just do what Dr. Aslan always says.""And what's that?""Carry myself with the confidence of a mediocre white man."The Love Hypothesis is an adult contemporary romance following third year Phd student, Olive Smith, as she seeks to convince her best friend that she is happy and not pining after the man said friend is now with. Yet in the case of Olive, her masterful plan to convince her friend of this is to kiss the nearest man beside her and announce they are dating...and it just so happens to be the infamous Adam Carlsen, a young, hot, and intimidating professor who has everyone on edge. For some strange reason though...he agrees to fake dating and the fun ensues.For me this was a delightful romp into a romance that was light and fluffy but still with substance to sink your teeth into. I enjoyed how Olive is this individual focused on the need for evidence to prove things and also the struggles she has as woman seeking to make it in the world of academia. Her doubts and also her successes drew me and had me rooting and commiserating.Adam is a unique character but in many of the traditional ways. He is this aloof figure to many of the other characters for his brutal honestly and inability to be nice about it. Yet with Olive we see him try. I appreciated how much he embraced himself as he was but also recognized that new relationships me new rules. This is a man with a hard exterior but once you crack it...he's is just adorable.This book does contain spice. I would say 2.5 spicy peppers out of 5 spicy peppers. It is a slow burn romance as these characters aren't really expecting something up it hits them upside the head but when it does it was well written and the scientist can be just as passionate and romantic as others."You're not mediocre, Olive... I wish you could see yourself the way I see you."In terms of world building, I felt it fit the perimeters of a traditional contemporary romance set in the now. I felt the world of academia was well established as it was shown, not told. I enjoyed the balance of exploring this world, having other characters paint it, and how well it gave light to the story.The story takes the delicious trope of fake dating and launches it into the world of academia with conferences, research proposals, and grant applications. It worked for me. I enjoyed the slices of life that were highly gratuitous (cough cough shirtless Adam scene cough cough) but gave a lightness to this book. It made it so the twist caught me off guard but then reminded me of the many issues that stem in male dominated academia sectors, though, it didn't really give light to the opposite side of the issue. I felt things tied themselves up well in the end and I was thoroughly satisfied with my read.If you love rom-coms with all the sexual tension in STEM worlds alongside fake dating, slow burn, and delightful banter you are in for a ride. I am on an Ali Hazelwood kick now! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fluffy Rom-Com *by on Reviewed in the United States March 30, 2023* FINAL DECISION: This book is fun and light, like cotton candy. Even the "serious" storyline is really fluff because it lacks complexity. I liked the book, but I probably won't remember it in a year. That being said, the book is perfect for someone looking for a fun rom-com.THE STORY: Olive Smith is a STEM field Ph.D. candidate at Stanford. When Olive realizes that her best friend, Anh, is perfect for the guy that Olive is casually dating, Olive decides to help their romance along. Olive knows that Anh won't make a move even after a breakup because of Anh's loyalty to Olive. So Olive tells Anh that she has already moved on and is dating someone else. When Anh shows up at the lab when Olive is supposed to be on a date, Olive grabs the first guy she finds and asks him to kiss her. The man agrees, and Olive soon finds out that she has been kissing, Adam Adam Carlsen, a young brilliant professor, and a total jerk. Surprisingly, he also agrees to keep up the fake relationship facade telling Olive that he could benefit as well. There is an expiration date for the ruse, but Olive can't help but find that the fake relationship feels more real every one of those days.OPINION: I thought this was a sweet romantic comedy. Hazelwood's writing style is witty, charming, and engaging, and her characters are lovable, relatable, and full of personality. Rather than presenting a traditional alpha male lead who bulldozes his way into Olive's life, Adam is respectful, supportive, and willing to listen. Overall, this book is delightful and left me feeling warm and fuzzy inside. It's the perfect book to curl up with on a rainy day, and it is a fun and lighthearted read that made me laugh and smile. The secondary characters and their romances made me smile as well. This book also has some grumpy/sunshine vibes as Olive teases Adam out of his being too serious and makes him see himself more clearly which I really loved. I also really liked that Adam is so supportive of Olive's work.The negative to me is twofold. First, I really didn't like the happy-for-now ending. I'm not sure that these two won't break up in a year. This is true especially because we don't really learn anything about these characters having a deep relationship. Instead, everything is funny and light. Even the serious items we learn are not really the stuff that sustains relationships. Second, the entire story was pretty shallow, and everything could be predicted from the start. There is a harassment story that was clear a mile away including how it would obviously be resolved. So while I enjoyed this book, it lacks the depth that would make me come back to re-read.WORTH MENTIONING: The pumpkin spice drink wars made me laugh out loud.CONNECTED BOOKS: THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS is a standalone book.STAR RATING: I give this book 4 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ DESERVES ALL OF THE HYPE!! *by on Reviewed in the United States May 29, 2026* Okay, I get it now. There’s a reason this book is pushing 2 MILLION ratings on Goodreads. It’s absolutely endearing. I’m endeared.This is fake dating at its finest.The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is a standalone academic rom-com that made my heart sing. The MCs are brilliant and wonderfully quirky with a special type of banter that’s uniquely their own.I love Ali’s paranormal romances Bride and Mate but this was my first foray into her contemporary work. I’m so wildly happy & satisfied. I’m going to try and read as much of her backlist as possible being meeting her at The City Fling in Austin next month!Romance readers with The Love Hypothesis sitting on their TBR — consider this the sign you’ve been waiting for. It’s time. It’s too sweet and nerdy and fun and hot and vulnerable and charming to put off any longer!Contemporary romance fans of academic rom-coms, fake dating, women in STEM, power dynamics, he falls first, banter and slow burn to open door spice will love this book! 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