A bestselling contemporary romantic comedy by Ali Hazelwood. The story follows Olive Smith, a Ph.D. candidate in biology, who impulsively kisses the notoriously intimidating professor Adam Carlsen to convince her best friend that she's over her ex. What begins as a fake relationship soon develops into genuine affection as Olive and Adam navigate academic pressures, career ambitions, misunderstandings, and unexpected emotional vulnerability. Set in the world of scientific research, the novel combines humor, heartfelt romance, and the challenges faced by women in STEM.