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An Instant New York Times Bestseller A #1 LibraryReads and Indie Next Pick! From the New York Times bestselling 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?
Cynema –
“The real villain is love: an unstable isotope, constantly undergoing spontaneous nuclear decay. And it will forever go unpunished.”, Ali Hazelwood has a groove …a niche… a rhythm unlike any other author. She’s got me deep in the palm of her devious scientifically brilliant, romantically pulsating STEM-lively hand and I’ve devoured every single one of her 5 books, starting with debut novel The Love Hypothesis. She hasn’t lost an ounce of her edge, unique wit, writing skill, or ability to reel me into nerd love with total abandon. I’m down for every single couple: the sexy awkward girls teeming with relationship insecurity outside a lab setting, and the manly men that tower over them with a quietly aggressive, restrained passion and enough elemental attraction to set my hair and heart on fire. Science and love at its best. She knows her characters, subject matter, and how to make STEM so dang sexy and relatable to the hungry romance reader that nothing else will do. I can’t get enough of her books and I’m not even the least bit sorry that I’m not the least bit objective about making her my newest obsession., “Seriously: why are men?” Come and get me quirky love-shy Bee (28) and intense broody Levi (32) because I’m here for you all the way. Not as much a slow burn as the other books, there are more plentiful smexy times in a romance with an unresolved past and alot of moving parts like spinning plates. Mix a couple of supposed arch-nemeses on a research project with a generous dose of misunderstanding, a bunch of unfair trash-talk, some panty-melting chemistry, and a sprinkle of “You’ve Got Mail” tweets in a beaker and watch it all explode in a confetti-like love-bomb. She the neuroscientist … he the engineer and her sworn arch enemy … and ne’er the twain shall meet in agreement on their past history. As co-leads on a NASA project on Levi’s turf, the collaboration could make or break Bee’s stalled career., What would Madame Curie do? The famous female scientist is Bee’s idol and she’s the anonymous voice behind a Twitter account @WhatWouldMarieDo where STEM gals air their academic grievances against the male-dominated system, except for one guy that Bee bonds with online. What’s a girl to do – and what would Marie do – as Bee navigates her reunion with fantasy handsome Levi, suspected sabotage against her, mistrust of Levi, and a complete U-turn in their relationship? As usual the author has the most freshly original and beguiling wit that totally ensnares me and never fails to amaze. Levi is a double scoop of yum. His description of the horrors of space for astronauts is the funniest thing ever; while Bee is the most enchanting kind of smart nerd who just can’t seem to get out of her own way. Her charmingly random fainting spells and sensitive aversions had me in stitches. These heroines are booksmart, but not in matters of the heart., Watch out for some cute cat humor, Bee’s infectious Emo/Goth research assistant Rocio, and her trippy, globetrotting twin sister Reike. Laughs galore. All those belly laughs made my head explode, and even tiny bits tie up so neatly at the end. Everything in the story has a place of importance. The formula of the tiny, quirky femme and the handsome grumpy homme is one that works in all the books. There’s plenty of misunderstanding to straighten out on both sides, lovers’ blindness to the truth, complications from the research, and even sinister sabotage that could derail both their careers. And those face-fanning lovemaking descriptions? … FAR from stereotypical.
Cynema –
“The real villain is love: an unstable isotope, constantly undergoing spontaneous nuclear decay. And it will forever go unpunished.”, Ali Hazelwood has a groove …a niche… a rhythm unlike any other author. She’s got me deep in the palm of her devious scientifically brilliant, romantically pulsating STEM-lively hand and I’ve devoured every single one of her 5 books, starting with debut novel The Love Hypothesis. She hasn’t lost an ounce of her edge, unique wit, writing skill, or ability to reel me into nerd love with total abandon. I’m down for every single couple: the sexy awkward girls teeming with relationship insecurity outside a lab setting, and the manly men that tower over them with a quietly aggressive, restrained passion and enough elemental attraction to set my hair and heart on fire. Science and love at its best. She knows her characters, subject matter, and how to make STEM so dang sexy and relatable to the hungry romance reader that nothing else will do. I can’t get enough of her books and I’m not even the least bit sorry that I’m not the least bit objective about making her my newest obsession., “Seriously: why are men?” Come and get me quirky love-shy Bee (28) and intense broody Levi (32) because I’m here for you all the way. Not as much a slow burn as the other books, there are more plentiful smexy times in a romance with an unresolved past and alot of moving parts like spinning plates. Mix a couple of supposed arch-nemeses on a research project with a generous dose of misunderstanding, a bunch of unfair trash-talk, some panty-melting chemistry, and a sprinkle of “You’ve Got Mail” tweets in a beaker and watch it all explode in a confetti-like love-bomb. She the neuroscientist … he the engineer and her sworn arch enemy … and ne’er the twain shall meet in agreement on their past history. As co-leads on a NASA project on Levi’s turf, the collaboration could make or break Bee’s stalled career., What would Madame Curie do? The famous female scientist is Bee’s idol and she’s the anonymous voice behind a Twitter account @WhatWouldMarieDo where STEM gals air their academic grievances against the male-dominated system, except for one guy that Bee bonds with online. What’s a girl to do – and what would Marie do – as Bee navigates her reunion with fantasy handsome Levi, suspected sabotage against her, mistrust of Levi, and a complete U-turn in their relationship? As usual the author has the most freshly original and beguiling wit that totally ensnares me and never fails to amaze. Levi is a double scoop of yum. His description of the horrors of space for astronauts is the funniest thing ever; while Bee is the most enchanting kind of smart nerd who just can’t seem to get out of her own way. Her charmingly random fainting spells and sensitive aversions had me in stitches. These heroines are booksmart, but not in matters of the heart., Watch out for some cute cat humor, Bee’s infectious Emo/Goth research assistant Rocio, and her trippy, globetrotting twin sister Reike. Laughs galore. All those belly laughs made my head explode, and even tiny bits tie up so neatly at the end. Everything in the story has a place of importance. The formula of the tiny, quirky femme and the handsome grumpy homme is one that works in all the books. There’s plenty of misunderstanding to straighten out on both sides, lovers’ blindness to the truth, complications from the research, and even sinister sabotage that could derail both their careers. And those face-fanning lovemaking descriptions? … FAR from stereotypical.
Cynema –
“The real villain is love: an unstable isotope, constantly undergoing spontaneous nuclear decay. And it will forever go unpunished.”, Ali Hazelwood has a groove …a niche… a rhythm unlike any other author. She’s got me deep in the palm of her devious scientifically brilliant, romantically pulsating STEM-lively hand and I’ve devoured every single one of her 5 books, starting with debut novel The Love Hypothesis. She hasn’t lost an ounce of her edge, unique wit, writing skill, or ability to reel me into nerd love with total abandon. I’m down for every single couple: the sexy awkward girls teeming with relationship insecurity outside a lab setting, and the manly men that tower over them with a quietly aggressive, restrained passion and enough elemental attraction to set my hair and heart on fire. Science and love at its best. She knows her characters, subject matter, and how to make STEM so dang sexy and relatable to the hungry romance reader that nothing else will do. I can’t get enough of her books and I’m not even the least bit sorry that I’m not the least bit objective about making her my newest obsession., “Seriously: why are men?” Come and get me quirky love-shy Bee (28) and intense broody Levi (32) because I’m here for you all the way. Not as much a slow burn as the other books, there are more plentiful smexy times in a romance with an unresolved past and alot of moving parts like spinning plates. Mix a couple of supposed arch-nemeses on a research project with a generous dose of misunderstanding, a bunch of unfair trash-talk, some panty-melting chemistry, and a sprinkle of “You’ve Got Mail” tweets in a beaker and watch it all explode in a confetti-like love-bomb. She the neuroscientist … he the engineer and her sworn arch enemy … and ne’er the twain shall meet in agreement on their past history. As co-leads on a NASA project on Levi’s turf, the collaboration could make or break Bee’s stalled career., What would Madame Curie do? The famous female scientist is Bee’s idol and she’s the anonymous voice behind a Twitter account @WhatWouldMarieDo where STEM gals air their academic grievances against the male-dominated system, except for one guy that Bee bonds with online. What’s a girl to do – and what would Marie do – as Bee navigates her reunion with fantasy handsome Levi, suspected sabotage against her, mistrust of Levi, and a complete U-turn in their relationship? As usual the author has the most freshly original and beguiling wit that totally ensnares me and never fails to amaze. Levi is a double scoop of yum. His description of the horrors of space for astronauts is the funniest thing ever; while Bee is the most enchanting kind of smart nerd who just can’t seem to get out of her own way. Her charmingly random fainting spells and sensitive aversions had me in stitches. These heroines are booksmart, but not in matters of the heart., Watch out for some cute cat humor, Bee’s infectious Emo/Goth research assistant Rocio, and her trippy, globetrotting twin sister Reike. Laughs galore. All those belly laughs made my head explode, and even tiny bits tie up so neatly at the end. Everything in the story has a place of importance. The formula of the tiny, quirky femme and the handsome grumpy homme is one that works in all the books. There’s plenty of misunderstanding to straighten out on both sides, lovers’ blindness to the truth, complications from the research, and even sinister sabotage that could derail both their careers. And those face-fanning lovemaking descriptions? … FAR from stereotypical.
Amazon Customer –
Rating: 4 stars, Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5, Let’s start with the characters! Bee was a fun, intelligent women determined to make her way in the world of STEM. For the most part, I found her charming and her inner monologue to be endearing and entertaining. BUT there were times when she was a bit too quirky. For instance, it may just be the country girl in me, but I highly doubt that people cry over road kill. That was a bit over the top…. Also I could have done without the weird little sayings with the ™️. And the incessant Marie Curie facts. Sorry not sorry. As a whole, she was a fun loving main character who had a pretty good character arc!, Let’s talk about Levi! I loved his character! Did I picture Henry Cavill? Maybe…. Levi was the perfect amount of moody broody mixed with sweet, nerdy, and thoughtful. I loved seeing the transition from Bee’s arch-nemesis to friendly coworker to lover. Everything about him was 10/10. I love a take charge alpha male that has a softer side for those he loves!, As far as the plot goes, it was delightful if a bit predictable. Possible spoilers ahead so read at your own risk. The big reveal was pretty much spelled out and spoon fed to the reader from the get go. Also, I call BS on ALL the things that Bee and Levi had in common. It got to the point that I just had to roll my eyes. May just be me but I don’t want to date a carbon copy of myself. Did I still find the storyline to be engaging and the relationship endearing? Absolutely! I loved the tension between Bee and Levi at the beginning. I’m a big sucker for gut clenching, heart rending angst and this book had it! The drama between Bee and Tim/Annie was *chefs kiss! I loved seeing Levi support Bee through it and put Tim and their other old coworkers in their place!, All in all, it was an enjoyable read that I devoured! A great enemies to lovers storyline. For the most part, I thought this book had the perfect amount of sweet and spice without be nauseating.
Amazon Customer –
Rating: 4 stars, Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5, Let’s start with the characters! Bee was a fun, intelligent women determined to make her way in the world of STEM. For the most part, I found her charming and her inner monologue to be endearing and entertaining. BUT there were times when she was a bit too quirky. For instance, it may just be the country girl in me, but I highly doubt that people cry over road kill. That was a bit over the top…. Also I could have done without the weird little sayings with the ™️. And the incessant Marie Curie facts. Sorry not sorry. As a whole, she was a fun loving main character who had a pretty good character arc!, Let’s talk about Levi! I loved his character! Did I picture Henry Cavill? Maybe…. Levi was the perfect amount of moody broody mixed with sweet, nerdy, and thoughtful. I loved seeing the transition from Bee’s arch-nemesis to friendly coworker to lover. Everything about him was 10/10. I love a take charge alpha male that has a softer side for those he loves!, As far as the plot goes, it was delightful if a bit predictable. Possible spoilers ahead so read at your own risk. The big reveal was pretty much spelled out and spoon fed to the reader from the get go. Also, I call BS on ALL the things that Bee and Levi had in common. It got to the point that I just had to roll my eyes. May just be me but I don’t want to date a carbon copy of myself. Did I still find the storyline to be engaging and the relationship endearing? Absolutely! I loved the tension between Bee and Levi at the beginning. I’m a big sucker for gut clenching, heart rending angst and this book had it! The drama between Bee and Tim/Annie was *chefs kiss! I loved seeing Levi support Bee through it and put Tim and their other old coworkers in their place!, All in all, it was an enjoyable read that I devoured! A great enemies to lovers storyline. For the most part, I thought this book had the perfect amount of sweet and spice without be nauseating.
Amazon Customer –
Rating: 4 stars, Spice: 🌶️🌶️.5, Let’s start with the characters! Bee was a fun, intelligent women determined to make her way in the world of STEM. For the most part, I found her charming and her inner monologue to be endearing and entertaining. BUT there were times when she was a bit too quirky. For instance, it may just be the country girl in me, but I highly doubt that people cry over road kill. That was a bit over the top…. Also I could have done without the weird little sayings with the ™️. And the incessant Marie Curie facts. Sorry not sorry. As a whole, she was a fun loving main character who had a pretty good character arc!, Let’s talk about Levi! I loved his character! Did I picture Henry Cavill? Maybe…. Levi was the perfect amount of moody broody mixed with sweet, nerdy, and thoughtful. I loved seeing the transition from Bee’s arch-nemesis to friendly coworker to lover. Everything about him was 10/10. I love a take charge alpha male that has a softer side for those he loves!, As far as the plot goes, it was delightful if a bit predictable. Possible spoilers ahead so read at your own risk. The big reveal was pretty much spelled out and spoon fed to the reader from the get go. Also, I call BS on ALL the things that Bee and Levi had in common. It got to the point that I just had to roll my eyes. May just be me but I don’t want to date a carbon copy of myself. Did I still find the storyline to be engaging and the relationship endearing? Absolutely! I loved the tension between Bee and Levi at the beginning. I’m a big sucker for gut clenching, heart rending angst and this book had it! The drama between Bee and Tim/Annie was *chefs kiss! I loved seeing Levi support Bee through it and put Tim and their other old coworkers in their place!, All in all, it was an enjoyable read that I devoured! A great enemies to lovers storyline. For the most part, I thought this book had the perfect amount of sweet and spice without be nauseating.
Miss Willa Colyns Diary –
Am I mad at myself for not reading this way back when my best friend Lex told me to? YES! Did I stay up all night reading this even though my giggles likely kept my hubby awake all night? YES! FTW! He signed up for this! Did I order every book this author has ever written after reading a mere 10% of this book? HAVE YOU MET ME?! Do I officially owe my best friend Lex an apology letter for me not until now reading this masterpiece, but also reading it before Love Hypothesis even though she recommended to me over and over again in the correct order? Absolutely, FORGIVE ME LEX NEVER AGAIN! I will send 40 photos of my dog in recompense post haste and never put off reading a book you recommend again because you’ve yet to let me down, and you are the wind beneath my wings! Did I wake my hubby up at 12:51 on a Thursday night to make him listen to an audiobook clip and force him to laugh at a joke about a cats anal glands in an enemies to lovers romance? again…HAVE YOU MET ME? Of course I did, that’s how much I love this book. Like I screeched before, I stayed up until dawn reading it with zero regrets, and almost just restarted it immediately because I was in no way shape or form ready to leave it’s little bubble. Did I fill this void with the mighty quest of reading literally everything she’s ever written, reading every single second I’ve been awake today hissing like a bobcat at anyone for interrupting me? I dunno, YOU TELL ME AMAZON DELIVERY MAN JUST TRYING TO DROP OFF THE STEM NOVELLAS!, Anyhoooo! Aren’t you guys glad I can make absolutely feral sleep deprived reviews such as this that you can’t help but see on your Goodreads feed or amazon reviews while minding your own business? *insert you’re welcome song from Moana paired with jazz hands*
Miss Willa Colyns Diary –
Am I mad at myself for not reading this way back when my best friend Lex told me to? YES! Did I stay up all night reading this even though my giggles likely kept my hubby awake all night? YES! FTW! He signed up for this! Did I order every book this author has ever written after reading a mere 10% of this book? HAVE YOU MET ME?! Do I officially owe my best friend Lex an apology letter for me not until now reading this masterpiece, but also reading it before Love Hypothesis even though she recommended to me over and over again in the correct order? Absolutely, FORGIVE ME LEX NEVER AGAIN! I will send 40 photos of my dog in recompense post haste and never put off reading a book you recommend again because you’ve yet to let me down, and you are the wind beneath my wings! Did I wake my hubby up at 12:51 on a Thursday night to make him listen to an audiobook clip and force him to laugh at a joke about a cats anal glands in an enemies to lovers romance? again…HAVE YOU MET ME? Of course I did, that’s how much I love this book. Like I screeched before, I stayed up until dawn reading it with zero regrets, and almost just restarted it immediately because I was in no way shape or form ready to leave it’s little bubble. Did I fill this void with the mighty quest of reading literally everything she’s ever written, reading every single second I’ve been awake today hissing like a bobcat at anyone for interrupting me? I dunno, YOU TELL ME AMAZON DELIVERY MAN JUST TRYING TO DROP OFF THE STEM NOVELLAS!, Anyhoooo! Aren’t you guys glad I can make absolutely feral sleep deprived reviews such as this that you can’t help but see on your Goodreads feed or amazon reviews while minding your own business? *insert you’re welcome song from Moana paired with jazz hands*
Miss Willa Colyns Diary –
Am I mad at myself for not reading this way back when my best friend Lex told me to? YES! Did I stay up all night reading this even though my giggles likely kept my hubby awake all night? YES! FTW! He signed up for this! Did I order every book this author has ever written after reading a mere 10% of this book? HAVE YOU MET ME?! Do I officially owe my best friend Lex an apology letter for me not until now reading this masterpiece, but also reading it before Love Hypothesis even though she recommended to me over and over again in the correct order? Absolutely, FORGIVE ME LEX NEVER AGAIN! I will send 40 photos of my dog in recompense post haste and never put off reading a book you recommend again because you’ve yet to let me down, and you are the wind beneath my wings! Did I wake my hubby up at 12:51 on a Thursday night to make him listen to an audiobook clip and force him to laugh at a joke about a cats anal glands in an enemies to lovers romance? again…HAVE YOU MET ME? Of course I did, that’s how much I love this book. Like I screeched before, I stayed up until dawn reading it with zero regrets, and almost just restarted it immediately because I was in no way shape or form ready to leave it’s little bubble. Did I fill this void with the mighty quest of reading literally everything she’s ever written, reading every single second I’ve been awake today hissing like a bobcat at anyone for interrupting me? I dunno, YOU TELL ME AMAZON DELIVERY MAN JUST TRYING TO DROP OFF THE STEM NOVELLAS!, Anyhoooo! Aren’t you guys glad I can make absolutely feral sleep deprived reviews such as this that you can’t help but see on your Goodreads feed or amazon reviews while minding your own business? *insert you’re welcome song from Moana paired with jazz hands*