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Love on the Brain

Written by: Ali Hazelwood
Narrated by: Brooke Bloomingdale
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Publisher's Summary

An Instant New York Times Bestseller

A #1 LibraryReads and Indie Next Pick!

From the New York Times best-selling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a new STEMinist rom-com in which a scientist is forced to work on a project with her nemesis—with explosive results.

Like an avenging, purple-haired Jedi bringing balance to the mansplained universe, Bee Königswasser lives by a simple code: What would Marie Curie do? If NASA offered her the lead on a neuroengineering project—a literal dream come true after years scraping by on the crumbs of academia—Marie would accept without hesitation. Duh. But the mother of modern physics never had to co-lead with Levi Ward.

Sure, Levi is attractive in a tall, dark, and piercing-eyes kind of way. And sure, he caught her in his powerfully corded arms like a romance novel hero when she accidentally damseled in distress on her first day in the lab. But Levi made his feelings toward Bee very clear in grad school—archenemies work best employed in their own galaxies far, far away.

Now, her equipment is missing, the staff is ignoring her, and Bee finds her floundering career in somewhat of a pickle. Perhaps it’s her occipital cortex playing tricks on her, but Bee could swear she can see Levi softening into an ally, backing her plays, seconding her ideas…devouring her with those eyes. And the possibilities have all her neurons firing. But when it comes time to actually make a move and put her heart on the line, there’s only one question that matters: What will Bee Königswasser do?

©2022 Ali Hazelwood (P)2022 Penguin Audio
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What the critics say

“With her sophomore novel, Ali Hazelwood proves that she is the perfect writer to show that science is sexy as hell, and that love can ‘STEM’ from the most unlikely places. She’s my newest must-buy author.” (Jodi Picoult, number one New York Times best-selling author of Wish You Were Here)

“I cannot get enough of her brand of brainy romance!...Writing with an emotionally brilliant and witty pen, Hazelwood is an absolute romance powerhouse.” (Christina Lauren, New York Times best-selling authors of The Unhoneymooners)

“Gloriously nerdy and sexy, with on-point commentary about women in STEM.” (Helen Hoang, New York Times best-selling author of The Heart Principle)

“STEMinists, assemble. Your world is about to be rocked.” (Elena Armas, international best-selling author of The Spanish Love Deception)

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Unlikeable heroine

The book had potential- but I don’t think I have ever read about a main character that was less likeable than Bee. It’s like the author tried to include every ‘woke’ idea in one person/book. She was completely whiny and obnoxious, and every time I thought I might be enjoying the story, she would say something stupid. Who complains about a gentleman opening a door for you?? Disappointing.

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Cute, smart and easy…

Super enjoyable for an easy-read. I enjoyed that while it was a little predictable, it was smart and did not bore. It was exactly what I was looking for, something to listen to on a long drive that didn’t need a lot of thought, but was thoroughly entertaining. Narrator does a great job.

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Laugh-out-loud hilarious!

Very enjoyable, smart, and funny; I highly recommend. The book was well-written and the narrator is now one of my favourites.

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Great.

Love the science in this one, the fact that the protagonist is a tattooed, pierced, purple-haired neuroscientist. Thoroughly enjoyable. Ali Hazelwood book = easy decision. Can’t wait for her next book.

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Fun

This story was great for a Fun fluff. Kind of listen to whine down a day, sit in the bath or do laundry to.

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Amazing performance!

If you're looking for a story really similar to Love Hypothesis and are expecting a book with the same mold, this is the one. I'd consider it even better. It really gripped me, the performance was really nicely done.

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Loved it!!

The narrator did an INCREDIBLE job bringing each and every word and emotion to life. The story was great, I would say even better than The Love Hypothesis.

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fantastique!

je voulais l'acheter format papier depuis longtemps, finalement je l'ai écouté en seulement 3 jours! accro à cette histoire je ne pouvais plus m'arrêter! je l'adore!

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Intelligent! Girl power!

Intelligent feisty woman, we need more of these books. Really enjoyed the feminist twist, will read more Ali Hazelwood!

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The Love Hypothesis?

If you liked The Love Hypothesis, you’ll like Ali Hazelwood’s sophomore novel as well… because it’s the exact same story. Love on the Brain may be better written, have some quirky side characters, and a few extra NSFW chapters, but I’m pretty sure it’s just repurposed scenes from the cutting room floor of her first novel.

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