Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis is a swoony STEM rom-com that became a runaway hit. Third-year PhD candidate Olive Smith impulsively kisses the one man she’s sure she could never fall for — a notoriously demanding professor — and a fake relationship spirals into very real feelings.
Get the The Love Hypothesis Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat The Love Hypothesis is about
The Love Hypothesis follows Olive Smith, a biology PhD student who, to convince her best friend she’s dating someone, kisses the first man she sees — Adam Carlsen, a young and famously exacting professor. To her surprise, Adam agrees to keep up the ruse, and the two strike up a fake-dating arrangement that benefits them both.
As Olive and Adam spend more time together, the line between pretend and real blurs. Set against the competitive, often comic world of academic science, it’s a warm, funny, slow-burn romance about insecurity, attraction, and discovering you’ve misjudged someone completely.
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Why The Love Hypothesis is great on audio
The banter and chemistry shine on audio, making the slow burn all the more fun to follow. The Love Hypothesis audiobook is a light, binge-able listen for rom-com fans.
Who should listen
For readers who love fake-dating, grumpy-sunshine dynamics, and STEM settings with humor and heart. If you want low-heat or literary fiction, it may not be your speed.
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How to listen to The Love Hypothesis
The Love Hypothesis is available on Audible and Amazon. If you’re new to Audible you can listen with a free trial, or buy the audiobook (also in Kindle and print) on Amazon.
Get the The Love Hypothesis Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
Is The Love Hypothesis a standalone?
Yes — it’s a standalone romance novel. Ali Hazelwood’s later books are separate stories rather than direct sequels.
What’s the main trope?
Fake dating, with a grumpy-sunshine, academic flavor.
How can I listen to the audiobook?
It’s available on Audible and Amazon. New Audible members can start with a free trial, or buy it on Amazon.
Is it spicy?
It’s an adult romance with some steamy scenes, alongside plenty of humor and slow-burn tension.