The Love Theorem by Camilla Isley
This book was so fun! It is part of a series, but you can read it as a standalone.

Things I am here for:
Lana is a literal Rocket Scientist! Yay women in STEM!
Christian wanting to do everything he can to cherish Lana.
Important environmental messaging throughout.
Lana having absolutely no idea about celebrities because she has been living her life on her terms, and enjoying the things she wants, not bowing to what is popular in society.
The special dates that Christian plans for him and Lana.
2 big fluffy cats and suitcase naps.
Excellent side characters Penny and Jeff.

I received an advance review copy for free from NetGalley, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Absolutely loved it! This is a super cute and funny romantic comedy.. Such a cool mismatch... Lovable characters!

I felt this book didn't quite give me what the blurb promised - this was less STEM romance, more insta-love.
However it was a fun read and would be perfect for a quick summer read on holiday.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this book. Any book pitched as “perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood” and “STEMinist” is an instant add to the ever-growing TBR.

What I thought I was getting:
-meet cute
-STEM driven plot
-banter
-swoons and spice
-Chris Hemsworth

What I got:
-meet cute
-insta-love
-no plot depth
-minimum STEM focus (questioning relevance. FMC could have been any professional and it wouldn’t have changed the plot)
-a hot mess of a MMC
-G rated wholesomeness

I rounded up to 3 stars (more like a 2.5) because the writing was good and the next book is about Winter ☺️

I am on a total must read of her Books. This was another one i had to read and it was all that and everything i ever wanted. Read it today.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

If you need a cheesy, insta-love romance in your life, this is a winner! I mean, we have a female rocket scientist that has a meet cute in a hotel closet with a Hollywood actor (who happens to be a six-time Sexiest Man Alive winner). The characters are cute and have good banter, but there is not a lot of depth here. Makes for a fun weekend read that will have you laughing out loud and smiling along the way.
Overall Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️/5 (fade to black)

This book was provided free of charge from NetGalley and the publishers in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for this ARC!

Lana is a Ph.D. student studying aerospace engineering. Christian is an accomplished actor and has been voted America’s sexiest man alive multiple years in a row. When fate intervenes and they find themselves in the same hotel supply closet, sparks begin to fly. However, there’s a catch, Lana doesn’t know who Christian is and he’s not sure he wants her to know. Ecstatic to finally have someone like him for him and not his fame, Christian is afraid to ruin everything by revealing who he is and how he lives to Lana. Can a relationship built on lies last? If the truth is revealed, will they be able to reconcile their dramatically different lifestyles?

I did enjoy this book and read it in just a couple of sittings. However, I do prefer a bit more of a slow burn or buildup over insta-love. I felt that the main characters were just immediately enamored and acted like they’d been together for ages on their first date. I also felt like Lana adapted very quickly to Christian’s life and all that entails. To be fair, I can imagine how nice it would be to go from a grad student salary to being pampered, but there are a lot of challenges that come with proximity to someone famous and I think that while they were addressed, Lana always went back to Christian too quickly. Overall, I enjoyed the setting, the main plot, and the characters – it was just some of the smaller details that kept this from being a 5-star for me. As a fellow engineer, I have to say that I did appreciate the accuracy of the science talk in the book.

Content warnings: car accident, panic attacks, sexual content (fade to black)

The general plot was a good idea, and it was a quick read. It just didn't grab me. There was no heat, no chemistry. I'm not talking about how graphic it was (or in this case, wasn't), because two characters can have chemistry for days before they ever kiss. Christian and Lana just didn't. Maybe it's because they spent a surprising amount of the book apart, and a good amount of action--flirting, conversations, etc.--took place off the pages.

With a bit more plot and character development, this could have been really good. As it was, it was pleasant enough but mostly so-so.

*** Thanks you to the Publishers and to Netgalley for providing with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.***
While I love Ali Hazelwood's STEM romances, this one was a tame, somewhat slow knock-off. The romance was decent, but this will not be on my list of to be read again.

Lana, an astrophysicist, and Christian, Hollywood’s most in-demand actor, have a meet cute in a hotel broom closet. The set up for this novel should have led to an enjoyable rom com, but alas . . . Instead, the book was awkwardly paced, with everything happening instantaneously for the characters. Then add in shallow plotting and a lot of filler.

The Love Theorem comes out in June 2023 but was originally published in 2019 as To the Stars and Back, but it has been repackaged to appeal to readers of Ali Hazelwood’s The Love Hypothesis. Sadly, it doesn’t live up to the comparison.

Thank you, NetGalley, for an advanced review copy.

Thanks to #NetGalley and the publisher for the arc of #TheLoveTheorem! This book was so hard for me to rate. It was an extremely cheesy romance book with little to no conflict BUT I think that’s what it was going for. It was a standard meet cute instalove book which is one of my favorite tropes to read so I enjoyed the book. There was not a ton of depth with either Lana or Christian. I wish there would have been more backstory or details about them. There was minimal conflict and even when there was conflict it was met with very level headed conversation and reactions. I feel like that’s not typical of this type of book so I was expecting a bit more drama… actually the book could have used a bit more of everything. More drama, more spice, more details, more excitement. However, I was satisfied with the book and it was a cute, quick, 4 star, fun read.

One of the best things about this book is the way it combines romance and science. Lana is a great character, and it's refreshing to see a female character who is passionate about science and determined to make a difference in the world. The chemistry between Lana and Christian is electric, and readers will find themselves rooting for them to get together.

Overall, The Love Theorem is a fun and entertaining romance novel that is sure to delight readers. It's the perfect book for anyone who loves a good love story, as well as anyone who is interested in science and STEM fields. This is also perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood's work.

I’ve not read any books by Camilla Isley before, but The Love Theorem sounded like a lot of fun (scientist meets actor in supplies closet, what a great meet cute!).

I enjoyed this book right from the first page. I was thrown immediately into the story, and very quickly liked Lana. I can relate so much to being an outnumbered female in a science field. I loved her attitude and resilience.

It took me a little longer to warm up to Christian, and I don’t love him as much as I do Lana. He seems kind, but a bit clueless. But importantly, he’s willing to learn, and accept Lana’s decisions, so he won me round.

It was delightful watching the relationship between the two develop. I really feel that they might have what it takes to have a long term relationship, if they keep communicating.

As well as the romance, this book was a lot of fun. There’s plenty of humour between the more emotional moments, and I especially loved the packing up Johnathon’s clothes scene, it made me laugh.

The one thing that grated slightly, is whenever Lana did the Hypothesis: Conclusion: thing, the hypothesis was not a question to be tested, but instead was the evidence to form the conclusion. But maybe they do science differently in the USA?

In conclusion, this was honestly one of the most fun romances I’ve read recently. I got emotionally invested very quickly, and gobbled the whole book down in one evening. It was simply a joyful read. I’ll definitely be seeking out more books by Camilla Isley.

I was given a copy of this book, my opinions are my own.

I received a digital copy of The Love Theorem via NetGalley to read and review.

Definitely get The Love Hypothesis vibe from The Love Theorem. There are some similarities- theorems vs hypothesis appear throughout and our main character is a women in STEM.

There are plenty of differences though. The Love Theorem is not as in your face with Lana being a woman in STEM. The hardships that women typically face in the field is mentioned a few times throughout the book but doesn’t beat you down with it. It’s also nice that most the characters have a broad variety of jobs- the love interest is a famous actor.

All in all it’s a good story but I honestly would have liked a little more conflict with the main characters.

3,5* rounded to 4

What happens when you're the sexiest single world wide famous movie superstar and you met the one person on the planet who's so centered in her research as an aerospace engineer that has no idea who you are and couldn't be more interested in movies and gossip?

Camille Isley is becoming one of my to go authors when I feel I need a quick romance fix.
Her novels are usually short, so while I always wish they were not so fast paced and a little more insighful, they're nicely written and enjoyable non the less.
The story starts with a very nice meet cute, Christian and Lana are very nice together, like a STEMinist reverse version of Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts in Notting Hill.
The side characters were also lovely, the one I liked the most was Penny, Christian PA, while working in this crazy star world she's honest and always helps him stay grounded.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Love Theorem was an adorable romance featuring a Hollywood heartthrob and a STEM heroine. Christian and Lana were super cute and their story was a fun and easy read.

Well that was tricky! Ive already read this book. Literally! This was book #4 in the First Comes Love series. It does say that in the lengthy description but I saw Camilla Isley and requested!

Summary:

Lana is a rocket scientist. She’s incredibly smart and funny and is happy in her life with her long term boyfriend and their cats until one day everything changes making her rethink her future.

Christian is a Hollywood actor. Rich and successful he struggles to find people who are genuine and don’t have ulterior motives. Until he meets Lana.

But can a Hollywood actor and a scientist really work out?

Review:

This story is a delightful, easy read with an opposites attract trope.

The writing is great and the story moves at a good pace to keep you interested.

The chemistry and connection between the main characters is well written and believable.

The relationship between them moves really quickly - would have liked to see more of a build up to the ‘I love yous’.

A perfect romance read delivering on all my expectations.

Rocket scientist falls for famous movie star isn’t a pairing I’ve seen before and it was definitely an interesting approach. Chris is somewhat clueless and causes far more problems with his relationship than he solves but his heart is in the right place and his respect and admiration for Lana is charming. There’s a lot of adjustments to be made for Lana to acclimate to Chris’ world and all the downsides to being in the public eye but she’s determined not to fall into the romance cliche of failing to communicate and so they’re often able to get back onto the same page and understand each other’s feelings. Lana certainly deserves someone to respect her and love her after the fiasco that lost her two people in her life. Things with Johnathon and Summer felt a little bit unresolved but otherwise, this was an easy and short read.
I received a free copy of this book. All views are my own.

(First of all, thank you so much NetGalley, the publisher, and Camilla for providing me this ARC in exchange for an honest review)

I have to share a secret. This is not my first time reading this book. I read it before when it was called "To the Stars and Back", 4th book of First Comes Love Saga. And of course, I loved it again.

Christian Slade is a movie star trying to avoid the non-stopping paparazzi when he entered a room where a girl is crying. The girl, Lana, has witnessed her now ex-boyfriend cheating on her with one of her friends (the audacity). The thing is that Lana didn't recognize who Christian is; she didn't watch a lot of TV (she is a rocket scientist with little time), and Christian loves the idea of her thinking he is a normal guy. The connection between them is palpable and Lana decided to give him her telephone number but how is Christian going to keep Lana from knowing who he really is?

As a scientist and a dreamer, I love this book (a woman can dream). As always with Camilla's books I feel they're too short (I want m o r e). It's perfect if you want to read and you have little time cause it is an easy read and you will finish it without noticing the time passing. But If you are searching for smut, this is not your book, sweetie.