The Love Hypothesis — Ali Hazelwood
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood is a beloved BookTok hit. This novel combines fake dating, the academic world, and irresistible slow-burn romance.
PhD student Olive Smith believes in the power of science, but doubts love. To convince her friend that she’s over her ex, she panics and kisses Professor Adam Carlsen. What starts as a fake relationship develops into an unexpected romance between the high pressure of laboratories and conferences.
Features of this edition
This is the US hardcover reissue of Berkley (2026), with ISBN 9798217196128. This standard US hardcover differs from the luxury Collector’s Editions in that it doesn’t include extras such as sprayed paper or bonus material.
Different available editions
- This edition: US hardcover reissue (Berkley, 2026), ISBN 9798217196128
- The Love Hypothesis (Prime Tie-In) — US paperbacks with film artwork and additional content (ISBN 9798217195633)
- UK paperback with a bonus chapter from Adam’s perspective (ISBN 9781408725764)
- Dutch Rainbow pocket-size budget edition (ISBN 9789041715067)
- US Collector’s Edition hardcover with special finish (ISBN 9780593953815)
- Dutch full-size trade paperback (ISBN 9789044370836)
- UK Collector’s Edition hardcover with extra material (ISBN 9781408734254)
- UK Prime movie tie-in paperback (ISBN 9781408738474)
Why choose The Love Hypothesis?
- Authentic fake dating and grumpy x sunshine elements
- An academic STEM setting that makes the story unique
- One of Ali Hazelwood’s most popular works on BookTok
Product details
- Author: Ali Hazelwood
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover
- Edition: US hardcover reissue (Berkley, 2026)
- ISBN: 9798217196128
- Publication date: June 30, 2026


