Introduction
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood is a book that gained significant attention in 2021. Originally starting as Star Wars fanfiction, the novel reimagines a romance between Kylo and Rey. However, it quickly became one of the most hyped books of the year. The story revolves around Olive Smith, a biology Ph.D. candidate who has lost faith in lasting romantic relationships. When Olive’s ex-boyfriend Jeremy and her best friend Anh start showing interest in each other, Anh refuses to date Jeremy out of loyalty to Olive. To convince Anh that she has moved on, Olive fabricates a story about dating someone else. This leads her into a fake relationship with Adam Carlsen, a young and well-known jerk of a professor. However, as an important science conference goes awry, Adam surprises Olive with his unwavering support. Their fake relationship starts feeling dangerously close to becoming real, and Olive realizes that matters of the heart are more complex than any of her past hypotheses on love.
Books Similar to The Love Hypothesis
1. People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry
“People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry tells the story of Poppy and Alex, two friends who have never had much in common but became the best of friends after a fateful shared car ride years ago. They meet up for a weeklong vacation every summer, until something happened two years ago that ruined their friendship. Poppy realizes that her last true moment of happiness was on that final trip with Alex. Determined to make things right, she convinces Alex to take one more vacation together. However, they must confront the truth that has always stood between them.
2. Some Kind of Magic by Mary Ann Marlowe
“Some Kind of Magic” by Mary Ann Marlowe follows the story of biochemist Eden Sinclair. Before leaving her lab, Eden accidentally sprays herself with a pheromone-enhancing concoction. That evening, she meets a cute, grungy-looking guy at a gig who turns out to be international rock star Adam Copeland. Unaware of his fame, Eden finds herself in his bed. Accustomed to disastrous dates set up by her mom, Eden is surprised when Adam appreciates her down-to-earth nature. However, to know if Adam’s feelings are genuine, Eden must let go of the perfume and risk being rejected.
3. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
“The Unhoneymooners” by Christina Lauren revolves around Olive Torres and Ethan Thomas, who are forced to spend time together as the best man and maid of honor at Olive’s twin sister’s wedding in Hawaii. When everyone in the wedding party gets food poisoning except Olive and Ethan, they find themselves with a free honeymoon. Reluctantly agreeing to a temporary truce, they embark on a trip to Maui. The more Olive pretends to be the luckiest woman alive, the more she starts to believe it might be true.
4. The Spanish Love Deception by Elena Armas
In “The Spanish Love Deception” by Elena Armas, Catalina Martín needs a date for her sister’s wedding in Spain. Desperate to avoid her ex and his fiancée, Catalina must find someone willing to cross the ocean and pretend to be her American boyfriend. Surprisingly, her colleague Aaron Blackford steps forward. Despite finding him aggravating at work, Catalina agrees. As they spend more time together, Catalina realizes that Aaron may not be as terrible in the real world as he is at the office.
5. The Kiss Quotient by Helen Hoang
“The Kiss Quotient” by Helen Hoang follows the story of Stella Lane, a math wiz who lacks experience in dating. Determined to gain some practice, she hires escort Michael Phan. Michael, a Vietnamese and Swedish stunner, agrees to help Stella with her dating lessons. As they spend time together, Stella finds herself craving not only his kisses but also the way he makes her feel.
6. The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren
“The Soulmate Equation” by Christina Lauren introduces single mom Jess Davis, a data and statistics expert struggling to make ends meet. When she hears about GeneticAlly, a DNA-based matchmaking company, Jess decides to trust the numbers. Surprisingly, the test shows a 98 percent compatibility with GeneticAlly’s founder, Dr. River Peña, who she knows as a stuck-up, stubborn man. As Jess and Dr. Peña are pulled into various events, Jess begins to question her understanding of soulmates.
7. The Sweetest Fix by Tessa Bailey
“The Sweetest Fix” by Tessa Bailey tells the story of Reese, a dreamer aspiring to become a Broadway star. After missing an audition with Bernard Bexley, Broadway’s most respected dance choreographer, Reese sets out to seek help from Bernard’s son. Unexpectedly, sparks fly between Reese and the baker, Leo. Reese refuses to use Leo to her advantage, but as fate brings them closer, her original motives become harder to hide.
8. Love at First by Kate Clayborn
“Love at First” by Kate Clayborn explores the life of Will Sterling, who, sixteen years ago, heard the voice of a lovely stranger. Now, an unexpected inheritance brings Will back to the same address where he encounters Nora, a woman who feels strangely familiar. While Nora is determined to protect her close-knit building from Will’s plans, there is an undeniable connection between them.
9. You Had Me at Hola by Alexis Daria
After a public breakup, soap star Jasmine Lin Rodriguez returns to New York City to film a bilingual romantic comedy in “You Had Me at Hola” by Alexis Daria. Jasmine is determined to keep her personal life out of the headlines, but when she is paired with telenovela hunk Ashton Suárez, she must generate on-screen chemistry. As they rehearse in private, their romance starts resembling a soap opera, and the media threatens to expose their closely guarded secrets.
10. Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score
“Things We Never Got Over” by Lucy Score follows Naomi, who flees from her wedding to help her estranged twin in Knockemout, Virginia. However, her twin takes off with Naomi’s car and cash, leaving her with an 11-year-old niece she never knew she had. Stranded in town with no car, job, or plan, Naomi meets Knox, who usually avoids high-maintenance women. Despite their initial differences, Knox decides to help Naomi. However, their plan soon faces unexpected danger.
Upcoming Books by Ali Hazelwood
Although there is no sequel to “The Love Hypothesis,” author Ali Hazelwood has several books set to be released in 2022, continuing with similar themes in academia. The upcoming books include:
- Under One Roof – Release Date: May 3, 2022
- Stuck with You – Release Date: June 7, 2022
- Below Zero – Release Date: July 5, 2022
- Love on the Brain – Release Date: August 23, 2022
Conclusion
“The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood captured readers’ attention with its unique storyline and engaging characters. Olive and Adam’s journey through a fake relationship that turns into something real resonated with readers who enjoy light-hearted romance novels. The article provided a list of ten books similar to “The Love Hypothesis,” featuring themes of academia, enemies-to-lovers relationships, and more. Additionally, readers were informed about Ali Hazelwood’s upcoming books in 2022, which will continue to explore similar themes. Whether readers enjoyed “The Love Hypothesis” or are looking for similar books, there are plenty of options to satisfy their romance cravings.
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