Ali Hazelwood

Loathe to Love You

From the New York Times bestselling author of The Love Hypothesis comes a collection of steamy, STEMinist novellas featuring a trio of engineers and their loves in loathing-with a special bonus chapter!

Under One Roof
An environmental engineer discovers that scientists should never cohabitate when she finds herself stuck with the roommate from a hell-a detestable big-oil lawyer who won't leave the thermostat alone.

Stuck with You
A civil engineer and her nemesis take their rivalry and love to the next level when they get stuck in a New York elevator.

Below Zero
A NASA aerospace engineer's frozen heart melts as she lies injured and stranded at a remote Arctic research station and the only person willing to undertake the dangerous rescue mission is her longtime rival. 

Alice Perelta

back at the last ten years, school and work and schoolwork are pretty much all that stand out-with the notable exception of meeting Sadie and Mara, and of begrudgingly watching them cave spots for themselves in my heart. God, they take up so much room. 

When people find out that I have a Ph.D., they tend to assume that I was always an academically driven child. That I cruised through school my entire life in a constant effort to overachieve. That I did so well as a student, I decided to remain one long after lcould have booked it and freed myself from the shackles of home- work and nights spent cramming for never-ending tests. People assume, and for the most part I let them believe what they want. Caring what others think is a lot of work, and--with a handful of exceptions-I'm not a huge fan of work.

Loath to Love You

Aimee :)

But her free hand slides into his immediately as they drive away, and he thinks that maybe, maybe, he knows what the answer will be. And maybe, maybe, he should ask soon.

"Did you just ask me why we are not married?"

"In response to me asking you if we should get Thai tonight?" lan scratches his temple and looks at his feet. "Perhaps not my best segue." His hand lifts to her back, and he tries to nudge her toward the parking lot. "Let's go home."

Hannah stays put. "Where's this coming from?" she asks, just as NASA's deputy administrator strolls in and out of lan's field of view, waving cheerfully. Hannah's eyes fall on the phone in his hand. "Aah."

"Aah." She nods knowingly. "You've been talking with Erik and Liam."

"No.? Yes. "Did you tell your friends about the baby before telling me?”

'Yeah" She shrugs. "I had to tell someone."

He exhales. "Really? Now you want dinner?"

"I actually wasn't asking you to come up just for . .. I mean, maybe that, too, but mostly .. " i screw my eyes shut. "I expressed myself poorly. I was inviting you up because I would love to have dinner. With you," I

Well. No matter now. "He found an alternative, lan," I tell him.

"Me and my inability to carry out the project are going to Norway, and there is nothing you can do about it."

He closes his eyes. Then he opens them and mutters something under his breath that sounds a lot like fuck, followed by my name and other hurried explanations that I don't care to listen to. 1 free my arm from his fingers, meet his eyes one last time, and walk away swearing to myself that this is it.

And a little over six months later, when I finally meet him again, I hate him.

1 hate him, I hate him, I hate him, and I don't hesitate to let him know.

"We still can," I say, maybe a bit too fast. "I'm not leaving till Thursday. Want to go out and-"

"Not get dinner, surely?" His smile is teasing.

"I remember you don't... eat with other people."

"It's a -it's a storm, lan. Are you please, tell me you're not just strolling outdoors when the worst storm of the year is just hours from starting.

"I'm not." A pause. "It's more of a brisk walk."

"Can I buy you dinner?" he asks against my lips. "Before we..?

1 shake my head. The tips of our noses brush against each

"Nah." I kiss him again. Once. Deep. Glorious. I don't do that'

"Dinner." Kiss. Again. "Well," I amend, "I do eat. But I don't do dinner dates."

lan pulls back, his expression curious. "Why no dinner dates?"

"I shrug, wishing we were still kissing. "I don't date,

All around me there is nothing but stark, cerulean beauty, and if this is the place where I die, alone and shivering and bruised and pretty damn hungry ... well, I have no reason to bitch.

After all, blue was always my favorite color.

"Because I want you to look through it. The passcode is 1111.”

I glance at his face. "1111? Are you joking?"

He sighs. "Fine. You are allowed one comment."

"That's it. Your comment, you used it up. Now-“

“Can I have five minutes? Please?" He holds my eyes until I nod.

But once he turns his back to me, I don't hesitate for even a second. I rub the spot where he just touched me until I can't feel him anymore, and then I slip out into the warm night air.

The copy machine beeps again, six times in a row. I nod at Gianna, watch her walk away, and think about broken things, broken things that sometimes cannot be fixed.

"I don't know what the partners and the higher-ups are doing at ProBld, but I'm sure he'd never condone anything like that."

"Well, he is a partner." 1blink. "He... Excuse me?"

All of a sudden I'm feeling cold. And very, very nauseous. "He is a- What are you talking about?"

"You said you went to dinner with him. Are you telling me he didn't mention that he's one of the founding partners?"

"Sadie. Isn't that the reason?" His eyes bore into mine. I press my palm against my mouth

"Would you really rather do something that idiotic and reckless than be in here with me for a few more minutes?" he asks, turning back to me, voice icy and calm again.

Being here with him seems just as reckless as anything else, honestly. Which is how I find myself shrugging and saying, "Kind of, yeah."

Oh. That actually sounds good. But. "No croissants, though?"

"And I can make you a bagel. Cinnamon? Blueberry? Plain?"

Faye cocks her head with a pleased expression. "You really like my croissants, don't you?"

Do 1? "They're so, um." I clutch the strap of my fake-leather messenger bag. "Unique."

"Well, unfortunately I just gave the last one to Erik over there."

I wouldn't have fallen for an unkind man.

I try to crack a joke. "Why? Are you kicking me out?"

"No. No, Mara, that's not what I-" His phone rings, interrupting him. Liam gives it a frustrated glance, but by the time his eyes are on me again I've collected myself.

If Liam wants to live alone, that's fine. He likes me. He cares about me. He's a great guy I know all of that. But being friends with someone doesn't equate with wanting to spend every single moment of your life with them, and . .. yeah.

1 guess that's my own problem to solve. Something to work on once I move out and this part of my life is over.

"Of course I'm going to look for a new place." I try to sound cheerful. With poor results. "I cannot wait to walk around naked and gorge myself on creamer to celebrate Eileen's excellent life choices and…" I can't make myself continue, and my voice

Liam's eyes remain withdrawn. Absent, almost. But after a while he says, "Whatever you want, Mara," in a kind, gentle tone.

I manage one last smile and slip out of his office as the first tear hits my collarbone.

He doesn't skip a beat. "The team leader position?"

His grin is blinding. Then he tells, "I'll call you back, to whoever is on the line, totally ignores the fact that their reply is "Sir, this is a time-sensitive issue-" and tosses the phone on the nearest chair.

Then he hugs me back. He lifts me up like he's too happy for me to even consider stopping himself, like this phone call I just had that changed my life changed his, too, like he's been wanting this as much and as intensely as I have. And when he spins me around the room, one single, perfect whirl of pure happiness, that's when I realize it.

How incredibly, utterly gone for this man I am.

"That Helena never tried to set us up. Like, you and me. Together."

"Yeah, that's-" Liam falls silent abruptly, as though something occurred to him, too. He stares into the middle distance for a moment and then lets out a low, deep laugh. "Helena."

I love Miss Ali’s books, but the communication issues in every single one of these novellas was just a bit redundant. Also just wasn’t super attached to the characters because they’re short novellas so there’s not really time to get attached. Still enjoyed my time though. 

Emily O'Masters

Vicky  Nuñez 

3 cute novellas about three friends and their journeys from leaving college, adulthood and finding romance. I thought they were cute and I liked how they all connected in the end.

This was a cute set of novellas. They weren’t too long which a part of me liked because I didn’t feel as incompetent😂 

Just kidding, sort of, but I like how straight to the point it all was. I will say that the stories were all sort of repetitive with one little plot shift like, being roommates, getting stuck in an elevator, and stuck in a snowstorm. Reading them back to back could make you feel that like it did for me and don’t know if there was a break in between could make a difference. I don’t know which is my favorite but I enjoyed them all!

Priscilla Stanfield

This was a cute set of novellas. They weren’t too long which a part of me liked because I didn’t feel as incompetent😂 

Just kidding, sort of, but I like how straight to the point it all was. I will say that the stories were all sort of repetitive with one little plot shift like, being roommates, getting stuck in an elevator, and stuck in a snowstorm. Reading them back to back could make you feel that like it did for me and don’t know if there was a break in between could make a difference. I don’t know which is my favorite but I enjoyed them all!

No, these are by far not the best romance novellas ever written…

But DAMN! They’re adorable, spicy and oh so deliciously sweet.

Kyra

Ali Hazelwood does it again!

No, these are by far not the best romance novellas ever written…

But DAMN! They’re adorable, spicy and oh so deliciously sweet.

A very nice breather. Good read.

Very cute three little story’s of three friends. Only realized it’s the same friends in the last one tho lol

Pia 

I think this has to be my favorite books so far. Loved it, super cute and fast paced. I would love to read more about these characters!

Salomé Gleusteen 

I did enjoy these little stories, and they were such a fast read to get you in the mood and out of your slump. I did really feel and love the characters, almost as if i was there with them. And i loved it 

 however they did become a bit repetitive and i feel as if their story could’ve lasted longer and was cut too short and too rushed.

I did enjoy these little stories, and they were such a fast read to get you in the mood and out of your slump. I did really feel and love the characters, almost as if i was there with them. And i loved it spoilers when they all met up and got along no spoilers however they did become a bit repetitive and i feel as if their story could’ve lasted longer and was cut too short and too rushed.

under one roof- 4⭐️ loved the plot and the characters chefs kiss 

stuck with you- 3.5⭐️ lowkey some of the scenes gave me the ick with the fmc but still alright 

below zero- 3.5⭐️ basically the same plot as stuck with you but i liked this one a little better

Kymora Wang

under one roof- 4⭐️ loved the plot and the characters chefs kiss 

stuck with you- 3.5⭐️ lowkey some of the scenes gave me the ick with the fmc but still alright 

below zero- 3.5⭐️ basically the same plot as stuck with you but i liked this one a little better

Marie

it had LITERALLY everything I wanted in a novel. The only thing that bothered me is that I loved each one of the stories and wished it could be a full length book. 

Would absolutely recommend if you enjoy STEMinist-enemies-to-lovers-where-he-falls-first novels. 

Alma 

IF I COULD RATE IT HIGHER I F WOULD. 

it had LITERALLY everything I wanted in a novel. The only thing that bothered me is that I loved each one of the stories and wished it could be a full length book. 

Would absolutely recommend if you enjoy STEMinist-enemies-to-lovers-where-he-falls-first novels. 

Nothing compares to the joy I feel reading an Ali Hazelwood book. That’s it. That’s the review.

I lied, I’m not done. Ace-spec (and demi) representation. Smart and capable women who experience real sexism in STEM workplaces. Those same smart & capable women having deep seeded insecurities & relationship hang ups.

Sure, miscommunication is a common trope, but SPOILER ALERT FOR REAL LIFE, it happens to the best of us.

Liz Griffin

Nothing compares to the joy I feel reading an Ali Hazelwood book. That’s it. That’s the review.

I lied, I’m not done. Ace-spec (and demi) representation. Smart and capable women who experience real sexism in STEM workplaces. Those same smart & capable women having deep seeded insecurities & relationship hang ups.

Sure, miscommunication is a common trope, but SPOILER ALERT FOR REAL LIFE, it happens to the best of us.

I preferred "Stuck With You" more than the others, maybe because I highly suspected it was based off of my favorite Scandinavian man, Alexander Skarsgard. I mean, it definitely had to be. The slight accent, the name Erik, and the super tall height... I was vibing.

Sarah Campbell

These were cute, but pretty boring. 

I preferred "Stuck With You" more than the others, maybe because I highly suspected it was based off of my favorite Scandinavian man, Alexander Skarsgard. I mean, it definitely had to be. The slight accent, the name Erik, and the super tall height... I was vibing.

But I was also sort of bored. 

[Below Zero]          ⭐️: 4,5                     +

Sanne

[Under One Roof]  ⭐️: 3,5

[Stuck with You]    ⭐️: 4,25

[Below Zero]          ⭐️: 4,5                     +

⭐️: 4,083

Under One Roof:  Upon her death, Helena who was Mara's friend and Liam's aunt, left her house to Mara, but Liam already lived there.  Now they are stuck living there...together.

Stuck with You:  After a one night stand, misunderstandings cause Erik and Sadie not to see one another until they are stuck together on a stalled elevator during a power outage.

Below Zero: Ian is the only one who can save Hannah from the icy crevasse she fell into in Norway, but after the way they parted, Hannah isn't sure why Ian would come after her.

Loathe to Love You is a fun collection of three novellas featuring women in STEM.  While all three are very similar, there are enough differences between the stories to make them enjoyable.  The characters are all quirky and likable, while the settings are beautifully idealized versions of real world locations.  I usually don't enjoy novellas, but these are quick enough with plots simple enough to fit the structure.  Overall, Loathe to Love You sets the right tone, creating three entertaining reads.

Lynn Braden

Under One Roof:  Upon her death, Helena who was Mara's friend and Liam's aunt, left her house to Mara, but Liam already lived there.  Now they are stuck living there...together.

Stuck with You:  After a one night stand, misunderstandings cause Erik and Sadie not to see one another until they are stuck together on a stalled elevator during a power outage.

Below Zero: Ian is the only one who can save Hannah from the icy crevasse she fell into in Norway, but after the way they parted, Hannah isn't sure why Ian would come after her.

Loathe to Love You is a fun collection of three novellas featuring women in STEM.  While all three are very similar, there are enough differences between the stories to make them enjoyable.  The characters are all quirky and likable, while the settings are beautifully idealized versions of real world locations.  I usually don't enjoy novellas, but these are quick enough with plots simple enough to fit the structure.  Overall, Loathe to Love You sets the right tone, creating three entertaining reads.

This book was amazing! I was a Little confused when it was showing flashbacks because they’re not my favorite concept, but I absolutely loved every story in this book!!! Can’t wait for Love Theoretically, in June!

Ella Sullivan

Thoroughly enjoyable, fun reads that feeling like hanging out with fellow nerds 

Kate B-L

  Loathe To Love You is three short stories.  Each story in the end wrapped up nicely.

  Overall the stories needed more thought. The potential was there to make these stories amazing.

  I needed time between stories before continuing to read the next one.  I like it.  It’s not her best work but still fun to read.

  The characters are entertaining in these short stories.  Do to the fast pace the characters aren’t flush out.  Would have loved more depth in the characters.

  Chapter 4 page 46,  “Or by . . . God, what panties do I even have on?  Please, let it not be the ones with Jeff Goldblum’s face Hannah got me last year.”

  Chapter 5 page 56,  “Yep.  Because he’s from Michigan.  And I went to U of M for undergrad.”

  Chapter 12 page 102, “That Firefly will get the final season it deserves.”

Katherine Hampton

Rating,

Loath To Love You: 3.25 ⭐️

Characters: 3.5 ⭐️

Spicy: 1.5 🌶️

  Loathe To Love You is three short stories.  Each story in the end wrapped up nicely.

  Overall the stories needed more thought. The potential was there to make these stories amazing.

  I needed time between stories before continuing to read the next one.  I like it.  It’s not her best work but still fun to read.

  The characters are entertaining in these short stories.  Do to the fast pace the characters aren’t flush out.  Would have loved more depth in the characters.

Favorite lines are from Under One Roof:

  Chapter 4 page 46,  “Or by . . . God, what panties do I even have on?  Please, let it not be the ones with Jeff Goldblum’s face Hannah got me last year.”

  Chapter 5 page 56,  “Yep.  Because he’s from Michigan.  And I went to U of M for undergrad.”

  Chapter 12 page 102, “That Firefly will get the final season it deserves.”

I absolutely loved these three novellas and the characters were so loveable (my favourites were Mara and Liam though). The bonus chapter was the perfect way to finish the book. 

Olivia 

v cute book and plot, I just wish the stories were more different? They felt like the same story and characters with different fonts 

grayson gruber

make your characters in a different font challenge 

Lizzy Jensen

This book was amazing I loved getting to know each character involved and the bonus chapter was great besides the slight not end I need more of an ending 

Kira

Kristin Luca

this book is the perfect collection of novellas, that provided a lil Ali Hazelwood magic in between The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain

𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒇 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

♡ really enjoyed the tension between Liam and Mara, lots of spice in this one

𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒄𝒌 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

♡ found Sadie a bit annoying and over the top

♡ the changing timeline also made me feel a bit lost

𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒁𝒆𝒓𝒐 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

♡ loved the sexual tension at the start

♡ red heads normally aren’t my type but Ian Floyd sure as heck is

♡ the ending brought all three couples together and perfectly tied up the novellas

thank you @hachette for kindly sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review. whilst the ebooks have been out for some months, this collection is in stores today 🤍

if you’ve read these, let me know which was your fave x

Larissa Kirchberger

BOOK REVIEW

Loathe to Love You / Ali Hazelwood

this book is the perfect collection of novellas, that provided a lil Ali Hazelwood magic in between The Love Hypothesis and Love on the Brain

𝑼𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓 𝑶𝒏𝒆 𝑹𝒐𝒐𝒇 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

♡ really enjoyed the tension between Liam and Mara, lots of spice in this one

♡ enemies to friends to lovers vibes

♡ my fave of the three novellas

𝑺𝒕𝒖𝒄𝒌 𝑾𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒀𝒐𝒖 ⭐️⭐️⭐️

♡ wasn’t as invested in this one

♡ found Sadie a bit annoying and over the top

♡ the changing timeline also made me feel a bit lost

𝑩𝒆𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝒁𝒆𝒓𝒐 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

♡ loved the sexual tension at the start

♡ red heads normally aren’t my type but Ian Floyd sure as heck is

♡ the ending brought all three couples together and perfectly tied up the novellas

thank you @hachette for kindly sending me a copy of this in exchange for an honest review. whilst the ebooks have been out for some months, this collection is in stores today 🤍

if you’ve read these, let me know which was your fave x

Loathe to Love You

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