In the realm of contemporary romance, Ali Hazelwood’s novels stand out for their unique blend of love, science, and sizzling rivalries. From the laboratory to the boardroom, her stories delve into the complex dynamics of relationships while highlighting the achievements and challenges faced by women in STEM fields. With a keen eye for detail and a knack for crafting compelling narratives, Hazelwood’s novellas offer readers an immersive experience into the world of academia, ambition, and unexpected romance.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at some of Ali Hazelwood’s captivating novellas, each offering a tantalizing glimpse into the lives of brilliant scientists and engineers navigating the complexities of love and rivalry. From forbidden affairs to high-stakes competitions, these stories explore the intersection of passion and ambition, inviting readers on a journey filled with intrigue, emotion, and undeniable chemistry.
The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood
“The Love Hypothesis” follows Olive Smith, a Ph.D. candidate who doesn’t believe in lasting romantic relationships, until she gets into a fake relationship with Adam Carlsen, a hotshot professor, to convince her best friend that she’s happily in love. As they navigate their pretend relationship, real feelings start to emerge, complicating Olive’s beliefs and career aspirations. The story explores the chaos that ensues when science and attraction collide, ultimately leading Olive to question her theories on love and the boundaries of her own heart.
Love on the Brain by Ali Hazelwood
In “Love on the Brain,” Bee Königswasser, a scientist with a Marie Curie-inspired mindset, is tasked with leading a neuroengineering project at NASA, her dream job. However, she’s forced to co-lead with Levi Ward, her former archenemy from grad school. Despite their history, Bee finds herself drawn to Levi, especially as he starts showing signs of support and collaboration. As they navigate their project and their growing feelings for each other, Bee must confront her fears and decide whether to take a chance on love.
Loathe to Love You by Ali Hazelwood
“Loathe to Love You” is a collection of steamy novellas by Ali Hazelwood, focusing on strong female engineers and their tumultuous relationships. In “Under One Roof,” an environmental engineer deals with a detestable big-oil lawyer as a roommate. “Stuck with You” follows a civil engineer and her rival as they find themselves stuck in a New York elevator, taking their rivalry to new heights. In “Below Zero,” a NASA aerospace engineer’s heart thaws as she is rescued by her longtime rival at a remote Arctic research station. Each story explores love born from loathing, with a bonus chapter adding extra spice to the mix.
Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood
“Love, Theoretically” follows theoretical physicist Elsie Hannaway, who leads a double life as an adjunct professor by day and a fake girlfriend by night to make ends meet. Her carefully constructed world is turned upside down when she discovers that Jack Smith, the older brother of one of her clients, is not only annoyingly attractive but also the experimental physicist who ruined her mentor’s career. As they clash in academia, Elsie finds herself drawn to Jack despite their rivalry. Will she finally put her guarded theories on love into practice?
Check & Mate by Ali Hazelwood
“Check & Mate” tells the story of Mallory Greenleaf, who has sworn off chess after it tore her family apart. However, when she unexpectedly defeats renowned player Nolan Sawyer, she finds herself drawn back into the world of competitive chess. Despite their rivalry, Mallory and Nolan are drawn to each other, sparking a complicated relationship both on and off the chessboard. As Mallory rises in the ranks, she must navigate her feelings for Nolan while protecting her family from the game’s potential pitfalls.
Bride by Ali Hazelwood
“Bride” delves into a paranormal romance where Misery Lark, daughter of a powerful Vampyre councilman, is tasked with upholding an alliance with werewolves. Forced into a marriage of convenience with Lowe Moreland, the alpha werewolf, Misery finds herself navigating the complexities of love and power dynamics. As they reluctantly unite, both Misery and Lowe harbor secrets that could shatter their fragile alliance, revealing deeper motivations beyond political agendas.
Not in Love by Ali Hazelwood
“Not in Love” follows Rue Siebert, a biotech engineer at a promising start-up, Kline, facing a hostile takeover led by Eli Killgore. Despite the looming threat to her career, Rue finds herself drawn to Eli, the man behind the takeover bid. Their secret affair blurs the lines between loyalty and desire, with the knowledge that their relationship has an expiration date tied to the outcome of the corporate battle. As they navigate the complexities of love and ambition, Rue and Eli must confront the risks of their hearts in a high-stakes game of business and romance.
Under One Roof by Ali Hazelwood
“Under One Roof” introduces Mara, an environmental engineer who finds herself cohabitating with her nemesis, Liam, a hot lawyer. Despite their initial animosity, Mara and Liam gradually discover unexpected connections and attraction. As they navigate the challenges of living together, Mara’s feelings evolve from loathing to love, blurring the lines between rivalry and romance in this steamy novella by Ali Hazelwood.
Stuck with You by Ali Hazelwood
“Stuck with You” revolves around Sadie, a civil engineer, who finds herself trapped in a New York elevator with Erik, her former flame who broke her heart. Despite their history, Sadie refuses to succumb to Erik’s attempts to reconcile. However, as they spend hours together in close quarters, Sadie begins to question her perceptions of Erik and wonders if there’s more to him than meets the eye. This steamy novella explores the dynamics of rivalry, forgiveness, and the possibility of rekindling lost love in unexpected circumstances.
Below Zero by Ali Hazelwood
“Below Zero” follows NASA aerospace engineer Hannah, who finds herself injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station. To her surprise, her rescuer is none other than her longtime rival, Ian. Despite their history of conflict, Hannah can’t deny the chemistry between them, even as they navigate the treacherous conditions of the Arctic. As they work together to survive, Hannah begins to question her perceptions of Ian and wonders if there’s more to their relationship than rivalry. This steamy novella explores the complexities of love and competition in the frosty terrain of the Arctic.
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