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Ali Hazelwood is an Italian neuroscientist and author known for her STEMinist rom-com novels that blend academia, science, and romance. Her works often feature women in STEM fields and explore themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery.

Known for: The Love Hypothesis

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The Love Hypothesis

The Love Hypothesis

romance·10 min read

A contemporary romantic comedy about Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate who doesn’t believe in lasting romantic relationships, and Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor. When Olive impulsively kisses Adam to convince her best friend that she’s dating, the two agree to fake a relationship. As their pretend romance unfolds, Olive discovers that love might be more scientific—and more real—than she ever expected.

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Olive’s Skepticism and the Setup

Olive Smith is a third-year Ph.D. student in biology, young, brilliant, and deeply skeptical about love. She has seen relationships fail under the strain of graduate school, long-distance relocations, and sheer exhaustion. Her own mother’s passing and personal experiences have hardened her resolve: ...

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Fake Dating, Real Emotions

Once Olive and Adam agree to their so-called ‘arrangement,’ they carefully set the terms: scheduled coffee meet-ups, occasional public displays of affection, clear professional boundaries, and absolutely no real feelings involved. As scientists, they treat this like a controlled experiment, managing...

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About Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood is an Italian neuroscientist and author known for her STEMinist rom-com novels that blend academia, science, and romance. Her works often feature women in STEM fields and explore themes of love, ambition, and self-discovery.

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