The Love Hypothesis by Ali Hazelwood — book slip

Olive Smith, a third-year Ph.D. candidate, finds herself in a sticky situation when she impulsively kisses Adam Carlsen, a young and notoriously difficult professor, to convince her best friend that she's in a relationship.

Surprisingly, Adam agrees to play along, and their fake dating scheme begins. As they navigate the complexities of their arrangement, Olive discovers that Adam is more supportive and attractive than she initially thought.

With a big science conference on the horizon, their experiment in romance might just lead to unexpected feelings.

For fans of witty and nerdy romances with a STEM twist.