Love on the Brain
Neuroscientist Bee Königswasser lands a dream assignment leading a neuroengineering project at NASA in Houston, only to learn she must co-lead it with Levi Ward, her nemesis from graduate school. Stuck sharing a lab and…
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Love on the Brain
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A neuroscientist forced to co-lead a NASA project with her academic rival discovers that their professional animosity may be masking a deeper connection.
- Fans of STEM-focused romances
- Readers who enjoy academic rivalry dynamics
- Lighthearted
- Features Rivals to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Initially described as co-leads in a professional setting, suggesting a parity in authority.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Bee Königswasser lands a dream role leading a NASA neuroengineering project, only to find she is not the sole lead. Her co-lead is Levi Ward, a man she remembers as her graduate school nemesis. As the two are forced to share a lab and a deadline, their clashing professional styles threaten the project. However, when Levi begins quietly supporting her ideas and a secret online friendship is revealed, Bee must re-evaluate her assumptions about him and the nature of their rivalry.
Central Conflict
The professional friction between Bee and Levi as they struggle to co-lead a high-pressure NASA project while navigating a history of mutual academic rivalry.
Setting
A neuroengineering lab at NASA in Houston.
Strengths
- Distinctive professional setting
- Engaging premise featuring both workplace rivalry and hidden digital connection
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 4, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Ali Hazelwood
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Berkley
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593336847
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