Contemporary
Below Zero
Ali Hazelwood
Below Zero
The STEMinist Novellas
NASA engineer Hannah Arroyo is stranded and injured at a remote Arctic research station. The rescuer who comes for her is Ian Floyd, the colleague she has secretly wanted for years. A steamy STEMinist novella.
About This Book
Below Zero is a contemporary romance novel by Ali Hazelwood. It is part of the The STEMinist Novellas series. Readers can expect second chance, forced proximity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Second Chance
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A stranded NASA engineer finds herself rescued by the very colleague she has secretly pined for.
- Features Forced Proximity
- Compelling survival setting
- Workplace colleagues dynamics
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited information on character depth or relationship progression
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Fans of Ali Hazelwood and STEMinist-themed romances.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Hannah Arroyo, a NASA engineer, faces a survival situation after becoming injured and stranded at a remote research station in the Arctic. Her rescue comes in the form of Ian Floyd, a colleague she has long secretly desired, forcing the two into close proximity during her recovery.
Central Conflict
The physical peril of being stranded and injured in the Arctic, coupled with the emotional tension of being in forced proximity with a long-time secret crush.
Setting
A remote research station in the Arctic.
Strengths
- Compelling survival setting
- Clear, high-stakes premise
Consider before reading
- Limited information on character depth or relationship progression
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
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
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 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Ali Hazelwood
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Publication Details
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781408726730
Below Zero: quick answers
- Who wrote Below Zero?
- Below Zero was written by Ali Hazelwood.
- What genre is Below Zero?
- Below Zero is a contemporary romance novel, with second chance, forced proximity.
- Is Below Zero part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The STEMinist Novellas series.
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