Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishing Company for this Advanced Readers Copy of Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe!

This was such a cute romcom. It had me in my feels but also had me cracking up with laughter. I love a book that can give you all the things. This book was such a fun read.

This book was one of the cutest romcom books I have read. I love all things spooky and I was not expecting to love this as much h as I did.
The relationship between the two main characters was so perfect. I loved the build up and the way they helped each other grow throughout the story.
I will definitely be re-reading this in the future because it’s a new comfort read.

Are you freaking kidding me right now? This book is ADORABLE. the ghost hunt at the hotel made me laugh so hard I literally peed my pants. This was a great time!

I’m a real nerd when it comes not only to books, but also supernatural stuff. Cryptids, UFOs, the paranormal–you name it, I’ve probably heard of it before. Sasquatch possibly being an interdimensional being? Yup. Poltergeist activity being a manifestation of excess preteen energy? Of course!

That said, I was so excited to read a romcom featuring some of my favorite material. I love a good will they won’t they, high chemistry/high tension contemporary romance, and this book did not disappoint. I love seeing it on shelves and I make sure to point it out to people and say “OH, this is a good one!”

Thanks to Netgalley and Berkley Publishing for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

DNF @ 50%

This is a book I actually may come back to at some point. I was enjoying my time with this while I was reading, but it was a book I would completely forget about once I stopped reading. I was struggling with contemporaries all around at this time, so I don't know if this was book's fault or mine.

This had a fun premise, humor, and solid chemistry between the characters. And a lot of friends and other reviewers have really enjoyed and raved about this. So maybe this is something I come back to later this year before the second book releases.

But I'm very pro putting books down when they're not jiving with you - even if they might be something you enjoy in the end.

Exactly what I wanted from this book! Loved this adorable & humorous take on cryptids and finding love in all the most unusual places. Hayden and Hallie made SUCH a couple, and I was appreciative of how Marlowe incorporated their struggles with their romance. It felt real but still fun.

This was a fun debut with an interesting concept. There was room for tightening the middle of the story

Cute, quick read! I liked the conspiracy-hunting premise and I would absolutely watch this show. I also thought Hayden and Hallie had great chemistry, even if it was a little insta-love for my taste. My biggest complaint is that there wasn't really enough conflict. Cade is too much of a cartoon villain to be believable, and it got a little tiresome hearing repeatedly about Hallie's low self-esteem until she just kinda got over it. Even with a splash of Hayden's family drama thrown in, there isn't enough tension in the book once Hayden and Hallie admit their feelings for each other. Still, I found this to be an enaging and well-paced debut and I'll look out for whatever Mallory Marlowe publishes next.

💘 Book Review: Love and Other Conspiracies by Kyrie McCauley

Summary: Hallie Barrett has one goal: pitch the perfect web series to save her job—and beat out her insufferable ex. Enter Hayden, a sweet conspiracy theorist with a hit podcast (and a heart of gold). As Hallie pitches his story, sparks start to fly... and not just professionally.

This is the ultimate cozy, low-stakes romance! Hallie’s career might be on the line, but the real drama comes from her obnoxious ex, who seems hell bent on sabotage. Luckily, Hayden’s nerdy charm and their quirky conspiracy-themed dates bring plenty of feel-good vibes.

🎬 Movie dream cast: Jack Quaid as Hayden, and Joey King rocking Hallie’s signature blue hair.

Read this if you love:
✨ Fun romance with a side of conspiracy theories
✨ Men written by women (we love to see it!)
✨ Exes getting exactly what they deserve 🙌

An adorable and fun romance! I loved the characters and their relationship and appreciated that there was no third-act breakup. The snippets of the episodes were probably my favorite part and had me wishing I could watch the show in real life!

What a cute and fun book. I loved the opposites attract vibe! The conspiracies (thankfully) were harmless fun conspiracies to explore. The slow burn was done well, giving the right amount of tension. I liked that each character had some baggage that they helped each other overcome. Cute book and I look forward to more from this author.

Gave this one another try and loved it. Still very Buzzfeed-y, but Hayden was such an amazing male main character! Hallie was lovely and it was wonderful to see her take control of her own life. The writing is equal parts romantic and funny!

This cover is simply perfection and so is this story! It was pure fun! Take conspiracy theories, big foot and romance and mix it all together and you get this fun romance. I enjoyed this one!

Thank you #NetGalley and #berkely for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

I love that; the whole vibe of this book was so fun, I love the x-file esc feel of this book. I love when a believer and a non-believer; I absolutely love the enemies to lovers. it is a fun silly, romantic adventure book that I could not get enough of.

I absolutely loved this book, it’s a top 10 of the year for me. The X Files vibes, the believer and non-believer, I loved it all. The characters were so fun and the romance was perfectly paced. I adored the scene of him caring for her when she was sick at his house. I can’t wait for book two!

I thought this story was super engaging because the writing style. It definitely it hardcore millennial lol I loved the banter between Hayden and Hallie and they definitely had plenty of chemistry.

What a delightful read!! I love that Hallie and Hayden could have been and would have been enemies-to-lovers in the hands of another author, but that Marlowe had them click so wonderfully from the beginning. While they are so different from one another, there is a respect between them that is so beautiful. I would have liked the resolution with Cade to have come a little sooner in the plot, if only so it wasn't the whole of the story, but other than that so so good

THE 411...

Web series producer Hallie Barrett has just been dumped by her co-worker who also happens to be the star of the online series she was producing. Even though Hallie is way better off without that guy (all the red flags), she's also stuck having to see him every day. This while also being tasked with coming up with a new series idea to present for the company competition or say goodbye to this beloved job she's worked very hard for. While searching for inspiration one late night, she stumbles across a docuseries where the handsome host is passionately covering the legend of Bigfoot. She doesn't believe in any of this stuff but she can't help but binge watch every single episode as she asks herself why she's dedicating so much time to what is clearly myth/legend. One lightbulb moment later and Hallie feels inspired to reach out to the Paranormal conspiracy theorist Hayden Hargrove. She hopes to convince him to turn his hit podcast into a web show. Hayden seems unsure he's the right guy with the presence needed to pull off a web show and he is absolutely right! the banter that easily is exchange between Hallie and Hayden while she challenges his claims with a dose of skepticism is missing, until she steps in to help him during his audition. Her producers LOVE the chemistry they're seeing play out between them! they see a viewership tuning in just for them and ask that they do the show together. While it isn't what she's expecting, as long as he's oK with it she's fair game to join while also producing. 

THOUGHTS...

10/10 I recommend listening to the audiobook for the cool/nerdy alien space music played during snippets of the web show, so much fun! I had such a good time with this book and found myself binge reading it while prepping a big meal, laughing and smiling from start to finish. I loved how even though Hallie didn't believe in any of the Bigfoot and Mothman theories, she still respected how passionate Hayden was with his research and delivery. Hayden in turn sees all of Hallie's quirks as charming and gives off all the green flags she is not used to seeing in a love interest. The audiobook narrators SLAYED their performance making the chemistry that catches the eye of Hallie's producers MOST definitely felt in the audiobook, it's easy to get wrapped up in their romance. I've already Marlowe's next book Love At First Sighting to be released August 2025. If you're looking for a Romantic Comedy with paranormal elements, I HIGHLY recommend giving Love and Other Conspiracies a go 😉

This is not my first paranormal romance, but it did read like a debut which was okay. i just expected to feel more suspense. I wanted to feel like I was in ghostbusters and falling in love. The premise of this was perfect for me and spooky season! I loved searching for different myths and theories it was refreshing. I just would like more emotion than golden tickets and gaslighting. I look forward to what else the author has to offer. Thank you so much for this book, from the author, and Netgalley!