REVIEW
Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for this ARC. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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I really liked the simplicity of this book. Everything was straightforward, and I liked that there was no miscommunication. It was just a typical popular guy who fell for a private girl who didn't even know he existed. I also liked the science-y stuff even though I didn't understand it😂😂
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I also liked the side characters constiting of Winter, Penny, Jeff, and Margot. I liked the MCS' relationship, it was so cute!
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If you're a fan of celebrity romance, this book is for you. It was easy, simple, and fun to read

Lana is a rocket scientist who discovers her boyfriend of many years has been getting it on with her best friend. She is hiding in a broom closet to avoid discovery by that pair when into the closet comes Christian, famous movie star hiding from the paparazzi. It soon becomes apparent Lana has no idea who Christian is and soon they are more at ease with each. Not much longer before Christian is buying a Tesla to impress the lady and whisks her away.

This was an enjoyable read where the worlds of celebrity and slightly more obscure STEM careers intersect. The romance and attraction are there but it's definitely not the smoothest of rides, especially when Lana finds herself the target of paparazzi herself. It all works out, though, even though it seems a bit more neatly than I'd expect it to.

Overall, I give this three stars. Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for giving me a free advanced reader copy. I have provided this review voluntarily.

Genre
-Rom-Com
-Contemporary Romance

Tropes
-STEMinist Romance
-Dual POVs
-opposites attract
-celebrity
-secret identity

I love a good meet cute with an insta-love H. Christian was a dream book boyfriend. He appreciated her intellect. Lana's 10-year relationship just ended, and she lost her best friend. Lana was very naive. She didn't know Christian was a famous actor. I loved how passionate she was about the environment. This was a light, wholesome romance. 3***

***Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC. All opinions in this review are my own.***

Say yes to STEM...

I really enjoyed The Love Theorem.
Lana is a PhD student/rocket engineer (yes!) who found out via stalking on an app her longtime boyfriend and best friend are cheating on her. While stalking and crying at the Penninsula, Christian joins her pity party while hiding from the pap. He's the movie star (think Chris Hemsworth, but with a British accent) with too much fame. He ends up buying a Tesla while in said closet and takes Lana home. Christian is really sweet and Lana the stereotypical book loving, cat loving, scientist (nothing wrong with that). LA is appropriately captured and this is a fun read.
Recommend.

Distressed by her boyfriend's infidelity, scientist Lana runs into A-list actor Christian. He's hiding from the paparazzi, and he's charmed that Lana doesn't know who he is. He pursues the attraction between them, eager to be with someone who values him for himself, not his fame. What happens when their different worlds collide?

I liked the characters and the smart, warm tone of this book. Lana is hard-working and sweet and exactly what Christian needs. Christian is open and mature, treating Lana with respect. The interactions between them are romantic and fun.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

The Love Theorem despite being a very cute read, it didn't win me over. I liked the characters a lot, but I didn't like the romantic development or the conflicts. I don't regret having read it because it was a nice entertainment, but for a romance book, I'm a little disappointed with the... romance.Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an arc in exchange for an honest review!

A story of Christian - The Sexiest Man Alive, and Lana - a badass rocket scientist. They meet in a hotel broom closet running away from their problems and their attraction is instant. Their romance is cute and bumpy, because of Christian's lifestyle and Lana's convictions. But of course, after some trials and heartbreak, they find their way back to each other. For the most part, the characters are grown adults who make mature decisions and are honest with each other. For the most part ;)

I enjoyed this quick and easy read, it made me smile and even almost cry (I admit I may have just been moody). I finished it in one day, so if you're in a slump and need an easy way out - this book is perfect. On the other hand, I feel like it could really use more words - more emotion, more tension, just more description. There was definitely drama and tension in the plot, and I wanted it to be given more time, to be shown more vividly. The romance is closed-door, which means I am probably not the best audience for it, but I will say that I've read closed door books with so much tension and chemistry that I didn't need that door to be open. This was not just closed door, but also light, low-tension story. Therefore, to me the comparison with Ali Hazelwood is a bit out of place here.

I wanted to read this book because the author is an engineer herself - my colleague, who is now a writer. So basically she is living my dream! I sincerely wish Camilla Isley all the success and recognition, and I will be happy to follow her writing journey :)

3.5 stars and back rounded up
The Love Theorem (previously released as 'To the Stars and Back') checks a couple of subgenre boxes for me when I want something fun, flirty and easy to read - celebrity AND a STEM romance.

Aereospace engineering PhD student Lana meets Hollywood movie star Christian in the closet of a hotel after catching one of her best friends with her long-time boyfriend. Christian is amazed that she has absolutely no idea about his superstar status which is a huge plus, as women only date him to further their status.

This book is a delight, the sort of read by the poolside or by the fireplace. I did, however, find, for a book featuring a character in STEM, and therefore about facts, that the characters end up in a car accident where the airbags are deployed and the next day they aren't even sore and stiff from the collision! In fact not much is even mentioned of it, apart from the media not finding out about it.

All in all though this is a book to add to your reading list when you want a palate cleanser from more drawn out and heavier books. I'm really glad Boldwood Books have recognised this little gem to give it a slight refresh and wider distribution.

Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the ARC.

Imagine: Hollywood’s biggest star and <i>People’s Sexiest Man Alive</i> finds a brilliant (but beautiful) rocket scientist who, despite living in LA her whole life, has literally never heard of him. (Or Matt Damon.) This guy’s face is one cereal boxes, but hey, she’s got her rockets and her books. Who needs celebrities? They meet while hiding out in the same hotel closet (though for very different reasons) and, well, he’s wealthy and famous, and she’s got no interest in the movie business. Hijinks ensue!

If you can get past this somewhat absurd premise (that Lana would neither recognize nor Google this random stranger – who she agrees to let drive her home and <i>invites inside</i>) this is a fluffy, fun ride. Nothing earth-shattering, but a perfectly enjoyable read.

[book:The Love Theorem] by [author:Camilla Isley]
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🌶️🌶️ The door is open just a crack
🐈🐈 Cengel and Boles, the true heroes of this book
🚗🏎️ Dude loves his cars
🤑 Money does! solve pretty much any problem

<i>Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.</i>

I loved that this book is about women in STEM. I love to read all the STEM romances. This was a sit in one sitting and devour it book. I thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the opportunity.

Lana is a Ph.D. student at UCLA writing her dissertation on thermochemical imaging for the reaction layer in hybrid rockets. She's trying to use laser absorption tomography to improve the design of motor and the combustion performance. In other words she is an Aerospace engineer researching hybrid rocket propulsion and doubling as a TA. ROCKET SCIENTIST 🚀 And, go figure, she volunteers at charter schools, and tries to steer as many girls as she can toward scientific subjects, to empower them. Wow, just wow. Girl, you are smart and want others to be able to achieve greatness too. What other things does Lana like?

Christian is an actor who lives in LA and loves cars. And he loves that fact that when he mentions what he does.... she has no clue. He keeps it on the down low as the beginning. Lana doesn't watch TV. Do you think that Lana even cares what kind of actor he is? Do you think she rushes to Google search him? He does mention though that he wants to discuss it further but she didn't need that right now. As they were just in the beginning stages.

The two of them start off as getting stuck in a supply closet together. Lana is hiding from the fact that she found out her bf is cheating on her with none other than her best friend. Want to know how she finds out? You gotta read ;) Christian is hiding from the paps. What to know what that means? Again, you gotta read ;)

I love that this books shows the fun, the sweetness, the realness, how stupid men can be sometimes, and that they can admit when they've made mistakes. It may take them a while to realize but HE does .... I promise you'll like it.

This books has double POV and the references and scientific facts are awesome, forced proximity, opposites attract, and insta like.

Spicy Level is low on this one.

A cute, quick read. A famous actor falls for a quirky woman in STEM. There are cooking lessons, a beach date, obnoxious paparazzi, and star gazing. This book delivers Ali Hazelwood vibes without the heat.

Meet-Cute
Opposites Attract
Closed Door
Dual POV

Absolutely cute book. I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The couple had many obstacles to overcome and greatly enjoyed their growth to their HEA. I highly recommend this latest book by Isley and do so enjoy this author! Definitely a fun read

Put The Love Theorem on your list to read!

Lana Voynich is hiding in a broom closet having a meltdown after finding out her boyfriend is sleeping with her best friend when the broom closet is invaded by Christian Slade. Little did Lana know that he was actor Christian Slade and he was trying to get away from some paparazzi. Christian Slade thought that everybody in the world knew who he was but finding out that Lana had no idea about him was drawing Christian’s interest.

The Love Theorem is a definite opposites attract romance with Lana total cluelessness about Christian until he had to confess he was a big time actor with the resultant disastrous results. I loved The Love Theorem with every bit of my nerdy scientist heart because the world needs more romances about science!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When Lana, a rocket scientist, follows her boyfriend of 10 years and her best friend to a hotel, she doesn't have the courage to confront them on their affair. Instead, she hides in a supply closet and cries, with a plan to pack his things before he arrives home late from 'work'. Imagine her surprise when a man comes running in and kills the lights, also using this hiding space.

Christian, a famous actor, is on the run from the paparazzi. He thinks the supply closet is safe, but quickly realises he isn't alone. When it becomes clear that Lana has no idea who he is, he's intrigued by the beautiful, smart and crying woman before him. He can't remember the last time he wasn't on high alert around a stranger and it's a welcome reprieve from his high profile life.

When the coast is clear, Christian drives Lana home and she gives him her business card. She's in no place to think about a relationship, but she could use a friend. But how will Lana react when she learns who Christian really is? And how far will he go to keep the secret?

Thank you to Author Camilla Isley, Boldwood Books and Netgalley for this ARC. All opinions within this review are my own.

I really enjoyed this new version of 'To the Stars and Back' (previous title). I love a STEMinist romance (I'm a sucker for Ali Hazelwood), and Lana was such a brilliant example of a female scientist doing amazing things. I appreciated that her character was very earth conscious, and the positive impact she had on Christian and the way he viewed the world. Their friendship turned romance was only possible due to the forced proximity of the hotel supply closet and it was a really fun concept to read!

This book was previously published as To the Stars and Back as part of the First Comes Love series. I never read that version, so I don’t know if many changes were made, but I do know I really enjoyed reading The Love Theorem. I’m excited that the series will continue to follow some of the supporting characters we met in this book.

I was pulled into this story from the first chapter, and it kept my interest throughout. I found both main characters felt relatable, even if they were different from me personally. I especially enjoyed the depiction of Lana, an intelligent woman engineering student. The chapters alternated between the points of view of the two main characters (Christian and Lana), and I thought the author did a good job at giving the characters different voices. While this wasn’t one of the most complicated or unpredictable books, it was a great relaxing read that was exactly what I was looking for when I read it. I’m excited that I’ve already been approved to read an advance copy of the next book in the series.

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and Camilla Isley for the opportunity to read an advance copy of The Love Theorem. My review is voluntary, and all opinions are my own.

The Love Theorem opens on Lana hiding in a broom closet, after finding out that her boyfriend of 10 years has been cheating on her with her best friend. When handsome actor, Christian, hides in the same broom closet, sparks fly.

First up, I'd just like to say that women in STEM might be my new favourite thing to read in romance novels. Please give me all the recs bc seeing Lana's passion about rocket science made me so happy (even if I didn't understand a lot of it). In fact, Lana in general made me so happy. She's one of the best book girlfriends I've read in a while; she's smart, ballsy, and knows what she wants. I loved her. 10/10.

Christian was also great, as book boyfriends go he's up there with my favourites. The way he fell hard got me good, and his grand gestures were so sweet. I'm not normally one for a blonde MMC but I fell for him<3

I also adored the storyline in this book. Although there's obviously tropes in there, it all felt really fresh and none of the storyline felt played out. Also, not that its relevant at all to what I was just saying, but I adored Cengel and Boles. Cats in stories always make me happy, and these were no exception.

Overall, I would HIGHLY recommend this book. It's a short, snappy read that will make you smile from beginning to end.

Let me present to you a truly exceptional book that deserves every bit of its five-star rating— "The Love Theorem." In an era saturated with romance novels blurring the line between storytelling and explicit content, it is a breath of fresh air to discover a book that focuses on delivering an entertaining and heartwarming tale, leaving readers feeling uplifted.

Camilla Isley has crafted a remarkable story centered around Christian and Lana, two characters whose love for each other takes center stage without delving into unnecessary physical details. The author's skillful narration effortlessly transports us through their ups, downs, and everything in between, ensuring there is never a dull moment. As I turned the pages, I found myself yearning to know what lay ahead for Christian and Lana, eagerly anticipating each twist and turn.

One of the highlights of "The Love Theorem" is the dual point of view, which provides a deeper understanding of the inner thoughts and emotions of both Christian and Lana. Lana, in particular, stands out as a strong female protagonist—a beautiful and intelligent woman who knows what she wants in life. It was empowering to encounter a female lead who pursued her passion for rocket science, defying stereotypes and showcasing the limitless potential of women in various fields. Lana's character is a testament to the fact that women are destined for remarkable achievements beyond just falling in love—they are destined to make a difference.

Christian, too, is a well-crafted character. Isley skillfully avoids making him a typical self-absorbed playboy due to his wealth, popularity, and accolades as the "sexiest man alive." He proves himself to be caring and attentive, always prioritizing Lana's needs above all else.

What sets "The Love Theorem" apart is its ability to charm readers through its relatable and down-to-earth nature. The story reminds us that love doesn't always have to be complicated to make an impact. Instead, it thrives on a captivating plotline, memorable characters, and conflicts that resonate with real-life experiences. It is this winning combination that I believe will propel this book to become a bestseller.

Camilla Isley, congratulations on a job well done! "The Love Theorem" is a shining example of how simplicity, relatability, and compelling storytelling can create a truly remarkable reading experience.

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The premise of this story was fun, at times I found it hard to suspend reality with some of the actions of the main characters. This will be an enjoyable beach read.

3.5

OH MY GOODNESS HOW CUTE. This book was insanely adorable, and quite introspective for a romance book. I loved both the main leads, their chemistry and their interactions to the point where I couldn’t put it down!

I liked how this was an extremely easy read - the writing is so simple that you can probably read this in one sitting and there’s not much to think about with the story, so you can really turn your brain off and just enjoy the ride. Its simplistic nature does the story justice, it’s just a scientist and an actor who fall in love and the consequences that comes with fame. I think the characters were compatible and had great chemistry.

Some things I did not like was the inconsistencies in the story, they’re small things but it annoyed me that Christian knew were Lana lived after dropping her off once, but not even that, Lana moved houses and Christian just knows where it is? Also the fact that Lana doesn’t watch movies, but didn’t notice Christian’s face at all despite it having been plastered all over the city (this one is understandable, I also have facial blindness but like not that bad)? Another thing I did not like was how quickly everything moved. Like damn kids you’re still young, you don’t need to be moving like Formula 1, like actually take it slow? Lana also just left a 10 year relationship and has no trauma??? Side eye. More exploration on the cost of dating someone rich and famous would have been nice too, but I guess that’s not this book and it’s only meant to be mindless fun, so it’s fine.

ALSO NO SPICY SCENES ARE YOU JOKING??? I GOT BLUE BALLED AGAIN!!!!

This was cute, but a couple weeks after reading it, it doesn't jump out to me as a book that sticks out from the others I've read this year. I enjoyed the characters, especially Christian's assistant.