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Love Theoretically

by Ali Hazelwood

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Why Read This?

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 ★ Goodreads
Spice Level🌶️🌶️🌶️moderate
Endingspoiler
PairingM/F
Romance Pacingmedium burn

Top Tropes

forced proximityfake dating

Mood

romantichumorouslightheartedthought-provokingheartwarming

Book Details

Goodreads Rating

4.30 ★

Page Count

3,248 pages

Published

2025

Primary Genre

Contemporary Romance

Pairing

M/F

POV

First Person

Romance Pacing

Medium Burn

Cliffhanger

spoiler

Audiobook

Available

Yes

Format

Standard

Narrator

Therese Plummer

Narrator Count

Single

Tropes

RomanceMagicActionAngstWorld
Theme Constellation

Mood & Vibe

Mood

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Characters

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Spice Details 🌶️

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⚠️ Content Warnings (0)

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World & Setting

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Reading Context

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