Love, Theoretically, Ali Hazelwood
Love, Theoretically, Ali Hazelwood
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Love, Theoretically

Bestseller

Author: Ali Hazelwood

Narrator: Thérèse Plummer

Unabridged: 12 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 06/13/2023


Synopsis

"The reigning queen of STEM romance."—The Washington Post

An Indie Next and Library Reads Pick!

Rival physicists collide in a vortex of academic feuds and fake dating shenanigans in this delightfully STEMinist romcom from the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain.
 
The many lives of theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway have finally caught up with her. By day, she’s an adjunct professor, toiling away at grading labs and teaching thermodynamics in the hopes of landing tenure. By other day, Elsie makes up for her non-existent paycheck by offering her services as a fake girlfriend, tapping into her expertly honed people-pleasing skills to embody whichever version of herself the client needs.
 
Honestly, it’s a pretty sweet gig—until her carefully constructed Elsie-verse comes crashing down. Because Jack Smith, the annoyingly attractive and arrogant older brother of her favorite client, turns out to be the cold-hearted experimental physicist who ruined her mentor’s career and undermined the reputation of theorists everywhere. And he’s the same Jack Smith who rules over the physics department at MIT, standing right between Elsie and her dream job.
 
Elsie is prepared for an all-out war of scholarly sabotage but…those long, penetrating looks? Not having to be anything other than her true self when she’s with him? Will falling into an experimentalist’s orbit finally tempt her to put her most guarded theories on love into practice?

About Ali Hazelwood

Ali Hazelwood is a neuroscientist by day and a bestselling author by night, weaving swoon-worthy romances infused with sharp wit, academia, and fiercely intelligent heroines. Best known for her STEMinist rom-coms, including The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain, she brings science and heart together in stories that celebrate love, ambition, and the wonderfully awkward moments in between. When she’s not writing or researching the human brain, Ali can be found obsessing over cats, devouring sci-fi, and indulging in an endless supply of coffee.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Zoe on June 21, 2023

edit: the word 'big' in relation to jack was mentioned 12 times which is 11 times too often Before I even think about starting this review I need you to know two words: lesbians and STEM Do I have your attention now? I should hope so because those two words are going to blow your fucking mind. i need......more

Goodreads review by Yun on February 21, 2025

I love Ali Hazelwood, but this one stretched my incredulity to the limit. No one can possibly be this much of a doormat, can they? Elsie is slaving away as an adjunct professor teaching too many classes to make ends meet. She supplements her meager earnings by being a fake girlfriend, putting her peo......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on November 15, 2024

The queen of STEM romance, the creator of the quirkiest, nerdiest, most entertaining, likable, and huggable characters is back! And she's returned with my all-time favorite trope: enemies to lovers! I can honestly say this is my favorite book of hers because it's funnier, sexier, and quirkier! Did I......more

Goodreads review by SK on June 21, 2023

"You could be my entire world. If you let me." "I think I will." So conflicted thoughts.. It's not a bad rating, I did enjoy it but there were things which could have been better. ✔️ Enemies to lovers ✔️ STEM romance ✔️ She is dating his brother (in a way) ✔️ Witty banter ✔️ Slow burn ✔️ Twilight ref......more

Goodreads review by Ayman on August 08, 2023

i’m shitting mascara. this is what my veins needed. idc what y’all have to say about this author writing the same shit, different font in all of her books. i was entertained, that’s all i needed. elsie is by far my favorite fmc from ali. fr had me LOLing read a book. she is so me coded. this book wa......more


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Praise for Love, Theoretically

“It would be so easy to hate Ali—who is brilliant and funny and the most delightful writer…but it’s far more productive to create a shrine I can worship at, praying for her to finish another book quickly. LOVED. IT.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult

"Whenever I want a sexy, witty, delicious romance, told in a fresh and intelligent voice, I read Ali Hazelwood. Prepare to get addicted. Each book is pure joy."—Simone St. James, New York Times bestselling author

"The reigning queen of STEMinist rom-coms returns with a tale set in the cutthroat world of eliteacademia full of delightful humor, realistic emotions, and the messy search for self-acceptance."Booklist, starred review

"A decidedly quirky and thoroughly charming tale...Geeky science jokes, humorous student emails, and expertly delivered snarky banter enhance the narrative. Readers will cheer for Jack and Elsie and their bumpy road to happily ever after."Publishers Weekly, starred review

“Hazelwood’s latest STEM-set novel may be her best yet, addressing not only discrimination among different realms of physics, but the unconscious bias Elsie has to continually fight as a woman in her field...A dynamic rivals-to-lovers romance."Kirkus, starred review

Praise for Ali Hazelwood

“Hazelwood is an absolute romance powerhouse.”—New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren

“Hazelwood proves that she is the perfect writer to show that science is sexy as hell.”—#1 New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult

“Gloriously nerdy and sexy, with on-point commentary about women in STEM.”—New York Times bestselling author Helen Hoang on Love on the Brain
 
“Funny, sexy and smart, Ali Hazelwood did a terrific job with The Love Hypothesis.”—New York Times bestselling author Mariana Zapata

“STEMinists, assemble. Your world is about to be rocked.”—New York Times bestselling author Elena Armas on Love on the Brain