The Love Hypothesis.

 

 

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As a third-year Ph.D. candidate, Olive Smith doesn't believe in lasting romantic relationships—but her best friend does, and that's what got her into this situation. Convincing Anh that Olive is dating and well on her way to a happily ever after was always going to take more than hand-wavy Jedi mind tricks: Scientists require proof. So, like any self-respecting biologist, Olive panics and kisses the first man she sees. 

That man is none other than Adam Carlsen, a young hotshot professor—and well-known ass. Which is why Olive is positively floored when Stanford's reigning lab tyrant agrees to keep her charade a secret and be her fake boyfriend. And when a big science conference goes haywire, putting Olive's career on the Bunsen burner, Adam surprises her again with his unyielding support and even more unyielding. . . six-pack abs. 

Suddenly their little experiment feels dangerously close to combustion. And Olive discovers that the only thing more complicated than a hypothesis on love is putting her own heart under the microscope.

 

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I adored this book! I love science, so I love any books that include it. My friend and I decided to do a buddy read of The Love Hypothesis, and I’m so glad we did. You can’t help but love Olive; there is something about her. I think it’s the way that she acts and how she looks out for her friends. I thought it was sweet what she did for Anh, although I had a feeling that this whole fake dating wasn’t going to turn out the way either of them hoped it would. I was worried about what would happen if Anh found out that she had lied to her. It might have started as fake dating, but I saw how Adam was with Olive and the way that he acted around her; there was nothing fake about it. He had more feelings for Olive that he was sharing. I was curious to see what would happen between them next, for how long they would be able to pretend. 

What I loved about The Love Hypothesis is the way the characters were portrayed, including the side characters such as Anh, Malcolm, and Holden. Besides Olive and Adam, Anh and Holden were my favorites. I loved the friendship that Holden had with Adam and the way that he tried to look out for him. Anh was a fantastic friend. She reminds me so much of my best friend, Mariah, who would do anything for me. Everyone needs friends like this. 

I loved the relationship and development between Adam and Olive. It was obvious that they had feelings for one another, even if they tried to deny it. I liked that each chapter had a small hypothesis. I loved reading those and always looked forward to the next one. The banter between Adam and Olive was one of the best, making me laugh out loud on multiple occasions. The Love Hypothesis was the second book that I read by Ali Hazlewood , and one of my favorites. I can’t wait to check out the others.

Leave It Up To Love.

 

 

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  Thank you to Amazon First Reads for ARC. All opinions are my own. 

 

 

 03.01.26 

Ready for her big break after publishing her first novel, Lila Everwood has two fresh book ideas and dreams of quitting her barista job. She’s hopeful about her future—until her writing catches her literary idol’s attention in all the wrong ways. 

Elizabeth Lancaster, the queen of regency romance, hasn’t written a word in three years. Her publisher’s solution? A ghostwriter. Specifically, her favorite coffee server. It’s either brilliance or madness—and her literary agent son Grady thinks it’s definitely the latter. 

As the ideas begin to fly, so do the sparks—between Lila and Grady. And, as Lila’s and Elizabeth’s worlds collide, the two writers must lean on each other, learning something vital in the In life, love, and publishing, sometimes you have to write your own happy ending.

 

 

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This was such heartwarming short story! 

I love reading short stories; although sometimes, depending on the story, you will find yourself craving more. Leave It Up To Love was that story, and even though I knew it was a short story, I wanted more. I wanted to find out what would happen with Lila, Elizabeth, and Grady. I love the title of this short story, but when I came across it, I wondered about the meaning behind it. I loved that this story was about writers. I’m an aspiring author, and this inspired me to keep going and not give up. I love the bond that was established between Elizabeth and Lila. I did wonder what would happen once the book was finished. 

From the moment that Lila and Grady meet, you can tell that there is some sort of connection between the two of them. I do feel that Grady is the first one to realize it, though. I’m curious to see what would happen between the two of them. There is part of me that wishes that this book was longer; mostly because I want to know what would happen with them next. Besides the characters, I loved the setting; it made me wish that I could escape there. A short and sweet story about friendship, and love. Highly recommended it.

Hush Darling(Villians Of Kassel,#1)

 

 

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  Thank you to the author,Lydia Michaels for providing me with complimentary E copy. All opinions are my own. 

Lose your innocence to one of the wickedest men alive in this DARK and TWISTED Peter Pan retelling by bestselling and award-winning author Lydia Michaels. 

Some adventures lead to happily ever afters. Others lead to ruin. 

Wendy Darling is desperate to escape the gilded cage of her childhood, but her parents’ obsession with wealth and status has her trapped. Suffocated by their expectations and starved for freedom, she runs off with the duplicitous billionaire Peter Pangbourn to the Never Lands—an exclusive playground for the lawless elite. But once there, Wendy finds herself stranded and at Peter’s mercy—powerless to get home. 

When pirates storm the island, Wendy is kidnapped by the cruel and vengeful Captain James Hook. James has waited a lifetime to punish his brother, Peter, and he plans to use Wendy’s innocence to exact his revenge. 

Dark secrets are revealed in a battle of wills, and a dangerous obsession ensues between Wendy and her ruthless captor as his dominance is met with stunning surrender. While Hook is determined to dominate and destroy Wendy, she is set on saving his dark soul.

 

 

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I had always loved reading books about forbidden romance; there is something about those that’s exciting for me. What also drew me to the story was that it was a retelling; those are among my favorite things to read. As a kid, I loved Peter Pan. I think that I re-read multiple times when I was little. However, I was also curious about Captain Hook, wondering about his story. I liked the twist Lydia added to this dark retelling of Peter Pan. Even though this book was a bit darker than I usually read, most of it kept me on the edge of my seat, and I had trouble putting it down. I liked the pacing for Hush Darling; it pretty much captured your attention from the very first page, and before you knew it, it’s hours later. 

I loved the character development in this book, especially for Wendy. Of course, I like the bond between the two of them, even if they tried to deny it. I couldn’t help but wonder how it would end for two of them. I did not like Peter, primarily because of the way he treated everyone. I did wonder if maybe he liked Wendy more than he was willing to admit. My favorites were all the descriptions; Lydia has a way of taking you into the story. It might have been darker than I usually read, but I enjoyed most of the book, and almost every page had me wondering what was going to happen next. I would recommend this to any romance fans, especially if you are into dark romance.

Yes To The Spanish Reboot.

 

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  Thank you to the author,Nora Qin  for providing me with E ARC, In exchange for honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

 02.17.26 

Nadia isn’t moving to Barcelona... She’s running. 

Running from expectations. From a life in Singapore that looks flawless on paper but feels like someone else wrote it. Barcelona is supposed to be her reset button: anonymity, zero pressure, and the thrill of starting over entirely on her own terms. 

Instead, she’s blindsided by dinners that begin when she’s ready for bed, shops that vanish on Sundays, Spanish that betrays her at the worst possible moments, and job interviews that go nowhere fast. As her savings shrink and her confidence wobbles, Nadia learns the hard way that reinvention is not as glamorous as the Instagram version. 

But then come the small wins: friendships sparked over tapas, misadventures that turn into stories, and a city that refuses to let her fail quietly. And just when she starts to find her rhythm, she meets Diego (warm, unhurried, and everything her old life wasn’t) who pulls her into hidden corners of Barcelona, secret after-parties, and the radical possibility that life isn’t something you conquer… it’s something you savor.

 

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What a cute debut novel! What I loved about Yes To The Spanish Reboot is that it’s different from the other books; this story is not just about starting over somewhere new but rediscovering yourself. I can’t imagine starting over the way that Nadia did, especially in a new country. I loved that it took place in Barcelona when I was on a cruise in December 2025; it was one of our stops, and although I only saw parts of it, I remembered how beautiful it was. While reading Yes To The Spanish Reboot, I wanted to go back and explore even more, especially try all the food. Although Nadia tried her best to fit; I felt like she didn’t figure out what she wanted. 

I liked how this story reflected real life, especially when it comes to starting somewhere new. It couldn’t be easy to move away from her family and learn to navigate everything on her own. I liked Nadia, though sometimes I wondered what she was thinking about some of her decisions. I did get confused by timelines sometimes; the way it transitioned, I wasn’t sure which one I was reading at first. Also, I liked Diego and how he was with Nadia and tried to help, but I felt they fought a bit too much. It felt as if they were always fighting the same way, and the way Diego would put her down. Of course there were times that I loved him when he was they boyfriend that every girl dreams about. 

In general, I loved this story, and I felt as if I were traveling to Barcelona while reading. I am kind of curious to see what happens after. I also loved the chapter titles. Yes To The Spanish Reboot will also make you laugh, which was another of my favorite parts of this book. I highly recommend checking out this book.

Maybe This Once (Rock Bottom Love,#3)

 

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  Thank you to publisher,St Martin's Griffin, for providing with E ARC via Netgalley, In exchange for honest review. All opinions are my own.

 

Two people end up with more feelings than they bargained for after pursuing a summer fling, in this small-town, opposites-attract romance from Sophie Sullivan. 

Charlotte “Charlie” Ashford has worked hard to become her own person. Tired of living in the shadow of her famous parents, she gladly left behind a life of glitz and glamour to pursue her true passion: becoming a counselor. However, when a viral video upends Charlie’s plans, she wonders if the real key to discovering herself is through her late father. 

Grayson Keller has finally found his footing. He’s settled in one place, surrounded by family, and secure in his business. By his third summer as owner, Get Lost Lodge is showing a steady profit and seeing its fair share of repeat visitors. Whatever happens, Grayson is perfectly content with his quiet life and careful heart. That is, until he meets Charlie, who he can’t seem to get out of his head. 

On the surface, Charlie and Grayson seem to have nothing in common more than a growing attraction that neither of them can fight. Trusting each other isn’t easy. They’ve both been hurt before, and they’re not looking for anything serious. The solution is easy: they’ll date, have some fun, and walk away unscathed. Right? Or, maybe this once, they can see past the hurt to what, or who, is on the other side waiting for them.

 

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I’ve been hearing about Sophie Sullivan from my friends, but I have yet to read her books. Maybe This Once was the first book that I read by her, and I’m so glad that I did. There is so much that I adored about this book: the characters, their connections with each other, and, of course, the setting. I loved the way everyone came together and how welcoming they were towards Charlie; it’s what she needed – friends. I enjoyed the big focus on the found family, which is one of my favorite tropes to read about. Maybe This Once won’t have you connecting only with the main characters but also with the secondary ones. It’s not a story that you will forget. 

What drew me into the story was the title and the cover. I think both of those tell their own stories. I didn’t realize it was part of a series until I started reading, but it can be read as stand-alone and Sophie did an excellent job on that. One of my favorite parts was the setting, Get Lost Lodge, which sounds like a perfect place to escape to. I love nature, and all those descriptions had me imagining myself there. I loved the way that everyone worked there; they were a team. I do wish that Sophie told others the truth; but I understood why she didn’t but was afraid of what might happen when others found out. 

How can you not love Grayson? He’s the type of guy that every girl wishes for. Grayson needed someone like Charlie, and she needed him. You could tell that there was something special between the two of them from the moment that they met. I feel that Charlie was the most relaxed when she was around him. I was rooting for the two of them throughout the book. This was such a heartwarming story, and now that I have read it, I want to read the others in the series. I highly recommend checking out this book.