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The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood

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Now a Prime Original Movie • 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.

Olive Smith is a Ph.D. candidate who doesn't believe in love, until she impulsively kisses Adam Carlsen, a standoffish Stanford professor, to convince a friend that she's dating someone. To her surprise, he agrees to keep up the charade.

The Love Hypothesis follows the fake relationship as it begins to feel less fake, with a conference crisis testing how far Adam will go to support her.

Set in the world of academic science, the novel leans on its STEM setting for humor and for pointed commentary about women in science.

This hardcover edition carries a foreword by Lili Reinhart, who stars in the Prime Video film adaptation (release date: September 23, 2026).

It suits readers who want a light, funny romance with a fake-dating setup and a campus backdrop.

Now a Prime Original Movie • 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.

Olive Smith is a Ph.D. candidate who doesn't believe in love, until she impulsively kisses Adam Carlsen, a standoffish Stanford professor, to convince a friend that she's dating someone. To her surprise, he agrees to keep up the charade.

The Love Hypothesis follows the fake relationship as it begins to feel less fake, with a conference crisis testing how far Adam will go to support her.

Set in the world of academic science, the novel leans on its STEM setting for humor and for pointed commentary about women in science.

This hardcover edition carries a foreword by Lili Reinhart, who stars in the Prime Video film adaptation (release date: September 23, 2026).

It suits readers who want a light, funny romance with a fake-dating setup and a campus backdrop.

  • Publisher: Berkley

    Title: The Love Hypothesis (Prime Tie-In)

    Author: Ali Hazelwood

    On Sale Date: June 30, 2026

    ISBN 13: 979-8-217-19612-8

    Format: Hardcover

    Retail Price: $30.00

    Page Count: 384

  • Ali Hazelwood is a #1 New York Times bestselling romance author with a background in neuroscience and a Ph.D. Originally from Italy, she lived in several countries before settling into writing, and The Washington Post has called her the reigning queen of STEM romance.

  • Critics and fellow bestselling authors are calling it funny, sexy, and nerdy:

    • The Washington Post called Hazelwood the reigning queen of STEM romance.

    • Hannah Grace, a #1 New York Times bestselling author, called her a romance powerhouse.

    • Mariana Zapata, a New York Times bestselling author, described the book as funny, sexy, and smart.

    • Helen Hoang praised its gloriously nerdy and sexy tone and its on-point commentary about women in STEM.

This book is for you if

  • You love fake-dating romances where pretend turns real.

  • You're drawn to academic settings, with a Ph.D. student and a Stanford professor at the center.

  • You enjoy a standoffish love interest who turns out to be surprisingly supportive.

  • You're looking for romance with sharp, nerdy humor and commentary on women in STEM.

  • You want to read the novel behind the Prime Video film starring Lili Reinhart.

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