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Love Theoretically
Why Read This?The one-sentence sell. What do you get for showing up to this book, even when it's hard?
You'll believe in finding love while staying true to yourself, with plenty of laughs and swoony moments along the way.
Synopsis
The Ali Hazelwood Romance Collection 7-Book Set is a captivating compilation of contemporary romance novels and novellas that blend academic settings with heartfelt storytelling. Here's an overview of each title included in the 1. The Love Hypothesis - Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships. To convince her best friend otherwise, she impulsively kisses the first man she sees—Adam Carlsen, a young, hotshot professor known for his grumpiness. Surprisingly, Adam agrees to keep up the fake relationship charade. 2. Love on the Brain - Neuroscientist Bee Königswasser is offered the lead on a NASA project, only to find she'll be working with her grad school nemesis, Levi Ward. As the project unfolds, Bee must navigate the complexities of professional rivalry and unexpected attraction, all while advocating for women in STEM. 3. Love, Theoretically - Elsie Hannaway, an adjunct physics professor, supplements her income by working as a fake girlfriend through an app. Her double life becomes complicated when she discovers that Jack Smith, the older brother of her favorite client, is also on the hiring committee for a coveted position at MIT. 4. Loathe to Love You - This collection features three novellas— Under One Roof , Stuck with You , and Below Zero —centered around women in STEM navigating love and rivalry 5. Deep End - An upcoming release, Deep End is anticipated to continue Hazelwood's tradition of blending STEM themes with romance. Specific details about the plot are yet to be announced. 6. Bride - Venturing into paranormal romance, Bride introduces readers to a world where a human woman is bound to a vampire prince in a marriage of convenience. 7. Check & Mate - Hazelwood's young adult debut follows Mallory Greenleaf, a former chess prodigy who re-enters the competitive scene to support her family. Facing off against world champion Nolan Sawyer, Mallory must balance her personal challenges with the pressures of high-stakes competition.
At a Glance
4.30 ★ GoodreadsTop TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
Book Details
Goodreads RatingThe crowd's verdict. Take it with salt, though. Some masterpieces are polarizing.
4.30 ★
Page CountHow long the commitment is.
3,248 pages
PublishedWhen this hit shelves. Helpful for tracking vibes by era.
2025
Primary GenreWhat type of book this is. Romance? Fantasy? A 400-page therapy session disguised as a thriller?
Contemporary Romance
PairingWho's falling in love? The gender makeup of your main romance. Helps you find your specific flavor of love story.
M/F
POVWhose head are you in? First person = deep in the feels. Third = watching from above. Dual = emotional whiplash (affectionate).
First Person
Romance PacingHow long until they kiss? Slow burn = 300 pages of tension. Insta-love = page 12 and it's already chaos.
Medium Burn
CliffhangerEnding type: HEA = forever happy (you'll cry happy). HFN = happy for now (open to interpretation). Bittersweet = complicated feelings. Know what you're signing up for.
spoiler
AudiobookCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
AvailableCan you experience this book while driving? Washing dishes? Working out while emotionally destroyed? Check here.
Yes
FormatHow fancy is the audio? Standard = one narrator. Full cast = theater kids went off. GraphicAudio = a MoViE iN yOuR mInD.
Standard
NarratorThe voice in your ears.
Therese Plummer
Narrator Count
Single
TropesPlot devices and story situations that drive the romance. These are the circumstances that throw characters together or create conflict, not how they personally relate.
Mood & Vibe
MoodWhat you felt reading this. Swoony? Gutted? Deliciously unhinged? The emotional fingerprint.
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⚠️ Content WarningsThis stuff might hit different. No shame in needing to know what's coming. (0)
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