The Love Hypothesis

The Love Hypothesis follows Olive Smith, a third-year PhD candidate in STEM who does not believe lasting romance is realistic for her. To reassure her best friend, Olive impulsively kisses Adam Carlsen, a young and intimidating professor, and persuades him to pretend they are dating. Their fake relationship gradually complicates Olive's carefully controlled approach to love while she pursues her research and navigates academic life.

by Ali Hazelwood

Berkley Books · First published 2021 · 374 pages