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The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood · Book · 2022
If you loved The Love Hypothesis, you will crave these stories where elaborate ruses and professional entanglements collide with unexpected, undeniable romantic sparks.
Films on the same thread
Love Hard
Hernán Jiménez · Film · 2021
Just as The Love Hypothesis centers on a deceptive arrangement, this film captures the messy, heartfelt complications that arise when an initial identity deception evolves into genuine, unforeseen romantic feelings.
Upgraded
Carlson Young · Film · 2024
The Love Hypothesis fans will recognize the high-stakes pressure of a workplace lie, as this story mirrors that same tension when a simple white lie leads to complicated romantic consequences.
Red, White & Royal Blue
Matthew López · Film · 2023
Like the forced proximity that brings rivals together in The Love Hypothesis, this film turns a public feud into a staged relationship that eventually reveals a much deeper, authentic connection.
Anyone But You
Will Gluck · Film · 2023
Anyone who enjoyed the fake dating dynamic of The Love Hypothesis will appreciate how this story uses a pretend relationship to mask lingering tension between two people forced into proximity.
Series on the same thread
Love Is in the Air
Ayse Uber Kutlu · Series · 2020
This series perfectly echoes the central hook of The Love Hypothesis, utilizing a fake engagement born out of professional necessity to bridge the gap between two enemies.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee · Series · 2022
Fans of The Love Hypothesis will find the same thrill in this office romance, where a case of mistaken identity forces the leads into a fake dating arrangement that blurs professional lines.
My Holo Love
Lee Sang-yeop · Series · 2020
While the setting differs from The Love Hypothesis, this story captures the same intimate development of a connection that defies expectations, proving that love often grows from the most unconventional circumstances.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Those who loved the slow-burn emotional discovery in The Love Hypothesis will appreciate this series, which focuses on the transition from a close friendship into something much more profound and meaningful.
Podcasts on the same thread
The Rachel Hollis Podcast
Three Percent Chance · Podcast · 2026
If The Love Hypothesis hit, The Rachel Hollis Podcast shares the thread.
The Candace Owens Show
PragerU · Podcast · 2021
If The Love Hypothesis hit, The Candace Owens Show shares the thread.
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Common questions
Is The Love Hypothesis a New York Times best seller?
Yes, The Love Hypothesis is an instant New York Times best seller. It has also been recognized as a BuzzFeed best summer read of 2021 and was featured on the television program The View.
What is the premise of The Love Hypothesis?
The Love Hypothesis follows a third-year PhD candidate named Olive Smith who does not believe in lasting romantic relationships. The plot centers on a fake relationship between scientists that leads to an irresistible force of attraction and disrupts her calculated theories on love.
When was The Love Hypothesis published?
The Love Hypothesis was written by Ali Hazelwood and published in 2022. The book gained significant popularity as a TikTok sensation and was previously highlighted as a top summer read in 2021.
Is The Love Hypothesis considered a TikTok sensation?
Yes, The Love Hypothesis is widely recognized as a TikTok sensation. In addition to its success on social media, the book was featured on The View and earned status as an instant New York Times best seller.