Based on your book
by Ali Hazelwood
Hipotesis Cinta (Love Hypothesis) drops you into the chaotic, brilliant world of Ph.D. student Olive Smith. When a panicked moment leads her to fake a relationship with the university's most intimidating professor, Adam Carlsen, she doesn't expect it to actually work. What unfolds is a truly charming and laugh-out-loud funny romance built on sharp banter and unexpected tenderness. You'll find yourself rooting for Olive as she navigates her scientific career and the increasingly blurry lines of her "fake" relationship. It's a fantastic slow burn that feels both smart and incredibly sweet, perfect for readers who love a grumpy-sunshine dynamic, a strong female lead, and the satisfying unraveling of two intelligent people falling for each other in a delightful academic setting.
If Hipotesis Cinta (Love Hypothesis) left you craving more of that irresistible academic charm and witty banter, you're in luck. We've curated a list of books that capture the same delightful fake relationship dynamics, the exhilarating slow burn of opposites attracting, and the satisfying intelligence of a strong female lead navigating her career and love life. Whether you're looking for another STEM-focused romance, a classic workplace rivalry, or more heartwarming forced proximity, these recommendations will deliver that same sweet, humorous, and utterly compelling reading experience.
We earn from qualifying purchases through our affiliate partners, including Amazon and Bookshop.org.
by Elena Armas
Like The Love Hypothesis, this features a high-stakes fake dating arrangement with a grumpy male lead and a sunshine female lead. It captures the same slow-burn tension and forced proximity that fans of Ali Hazelwood's work adore.
by Sally Thorne
This is a quintessential workplace rivals-to-lovers story that mirrors the sharp banter and competitive yet romantic tension found in academic settings. It focuses on two colleagues who must navigate their growing attraction while maintaining their professional personas.
Written by the same author, this book offers the same STEM-focused environment and intellectual humor. It follows a scientist who must work with her former graduate school nemesis, delivering the same 'competence porn' and romantic payoff.
This novel blends science and romance perfectly, featuring a data-driven approach to finding love. Fans will appreciate the analytical female protagonist and the slow realization that love cannot always be calculated by an algorithm.
Not sure what they've already read?
Let them pick their next favorite with an Amazon Gift Card.
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
by Emily Henry
While set in the publishing world rather than a lab, this book features a highly competent, career-driven heroine and sharp, intellectual banter. It subverts classic romance tropes in a way that resonates with fans of Hazelwood's modern style.
by Helen Hoang
This book features a brilliant female lead in a STEM field (econometrics) who approaches dating with a logical, systematic mindset. It shares the 'fake relationship' starting point and focuses on deep emotional connection and personal growth.
For readers who loved the academic struggles and female empowerment in science, this historical fiction offers a more serious but equally compelling look at a woman's place in the lab. It shares the theme of a brilliant woman navigating a male-dominated field.
by Sarah Adams
This story leans into the 'fake dating' and 'lessons in romance' tropes with a very sweet and lighthearted tone. It captures the charming, awkward, and heartwarming moments that occur when two people pretend to be in love.
by Beth O'Leary
This novel uses a unique forced proximity setup where two strangers share a bed but at different times of the day. It mirrors the slow-building intimacy and the 'getting to know you' phase that makes The Love Hypothesis so engaging.
Another STEM-based hit from Hazelwood, this book features a physics professor and a fake dating scenario involving a rival academic's brother. It hits all the same notes of academic rivalry, secret identities, and intellectual chemistry.
For couples who love each other but hate planning
From chaos to calm — instant AI wedding planning, no accounts, no stress.
From the makers of Similar Book Finder
We earn from qualifying purchases through our affiliate partners, including Amazon and Bookshop.org.