If you loved
The Love Hypothesis
Ali Hazelwood · Book · 2022
You loved The Love Hypothesis because you crave the electric tension that sparks when fake dating leads to real, messy, professional complications.
Films on the same thread
The Proposal
Anne Fletcher · Film · 2009
Shares a thread with The Love Hypothesis: Workplace Romance.
Just like in The Love Hypothesis, the high-stakes workplace dynamic and forced proximity turn a purely transactional fake relationship into an irresistible and unpredictable romantic collision.
The Hating Game
Peter Hutchings · Film · 2021
Shares 2 threads with The Love Hypothesis: Enemies to Lovers, Workplace Romance.
This rivalry mirrors the competitive energy of The Love Hypothesis, where professional ambition and workplace friction transform into a deep, undeniable attraction between two stubborn intellectual equals.
Purple Hearts
Film · 2022
Shares a thread with The Love Hypothesis: Contemporary Romance.
The marriage of convenience at the center of this story echoes the fake dating premise of The Love Hypothesis, moving from a strategic arrangement into genuine, emotional territory.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Susan Johnson · Film · 2018
Shares a thread with The Love Hypothesis: Fake Dating.
If the fake dating setup in The Love Hypothesis kept you hooked, you will appreciate how this story explores the chaotic fallout when a pretend romance begins to feel real.
Series on the same thread
Love Is in the Air
Ayse Uber Kutlu · Series · 2020
Shares 2 threads with The Love Hypothesis: Enemies to Lovers, Contemporary Romance.
This series captures the exact same spark found in The Love Hypothesis by pairing a fake relationship with an enemies-to-lovers dynamic fueled by academic and professional necessity.
Off Campus
Gina Fattore · Series · 2026
Shares a thread with The Love Hypothesis: Fake Dating.
The deal between a tutor and student mirrors the structured arrangement in The Love Hypothesis, proving that even the most calculated plans often fail when real feelings intervene.
Business Proposal
Han Sul-hee · Series · 2022
Shares a thread with The Love Hypothesis: Fake Dating.
The workplace power dynamic and the accidental nature of the fake dating agreement will feel familiar to anyone who enjoyed the chaotic romantic theories of The Love Hypothesis.
Heartstopper
Alice Oseman · Series · 2022
Explores: First Love, Self-Discovery, High School.
While the setting differs, the slow-burn discovery of feelings between two people navigating their shared world captures the same emotional intimacy that made The Love Hypothesis so compelling.
Podcasts on the same thread
Ologies with Alie Ward
Alie Ward · Podcast · 2026
Explores: intellectual curiosity, scientific wonder, human obsession.
If you enjoyed the academic backdrop of The Love Hypothesis, this podcast provides the same sense of scientific wonder and curiosity about the world that Olive Smith embodies.
Maintenance Phase
Aubrey Gordon & Michael Hobbes · Podcast · 2026
Explores: scientific literacy, consumer protection, critical thinking.
For fans of the analytical, evidence-based mindset displayed in The Love Hypothesis, this show offers a similarly sharp and critical look at the systems governing our daily lives.
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Common questions
Is The Love Hypothesis a New York Times bestseller?
Yes, The Love Hypothesis is an instant New York Times bestseller. It has also been recognized as a BuzzFeed Best Summer Read of 2021 and was featured on 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, written by Ali Hazelwood, was published in 2022. It became a significant cultural phenomenon, gaining widespread recognition as a TikTok sensation.
Should I read The Love Hypothesis if I enjoy stories about scientists?
If you enjoy stories about scientists, The Love Hypothesis is a suitable choice. The narrative focuses on the intersection of academic life and a fake relationship, exploring how these professional settings impact the personal lives and romantic theories of the main characters.