Olive Smith is an American PhD candidate in biochemistry at Stanford University. She is an introvert with a small friend group and doesn't date. Her best friend Anh drags her to a party, where Olive runs into her ex-boyfriend Jeremy and his new girlfriend. Caught off guard, Olive lies and claims to be in a relationship with a man standing nearby—Dr. Stellan Sutter, a young, handsome associate professor in the same department.
Stellan agrees to become Olive's fake boyfriend to help her save face. What starts as a convenient arrangement for Olive becomes complicated when she develops real feelings for him. As their fake relationship deepens and becomes more public within the academic community, Olive must navigate her emotions, her research, and her friendships.
A witty, charming romantic comedy perfect for readers who love fake-dating tropes and academic settings. The Love Hypothesis is a delightful exploration of love, ambition, and the unexpected ways two people can find each other.
