This page lists Ali Hazelwood books in publication order, plus series reading paths, novellas, collections, and related titles.
Quick Index
- Scope: Ali Hazelwood novels, novellas, collections, and major contributed stories
- Default Order: Publication order
- Best Starting Point: The Love Hypothesis
- Order Matters: Mostly no, except linked companion sets
- Includes: Adult romance, paranormal romance, YA romance, and short fiction
- Latest Release Included: Two Can Play print and ebook edition, 2026
Ali Hazelwood’s official site separates her catalog into paranormal novels, contemporary novels, paranormal novellas, and contemporary novellas. Penguin Random House Library Marketing lists major release dates through 2026, including Two Can Play and the forthcoming Bound and Unbound print edition.
Reading Paths
Publication Order
Recommended for first-time readers who want the cleanest catalog order.
- The Love Hypothesis
- Under One Roof
- Stuck with You
- Below Zero
- Love on the Brain
- Loathe to Love You
- Love, Theoretically
- Check & Mate
- Bride
- Not in Love
- Two Can Play
- Cruel Winter with You
- Deep End
- Problematic Summer Romance
- Hot for Slayer
- FIRST
- Mate
- Bound
- Unbound
Internal Series Order
Best for linked companion reading.
- STEMinist Novellas: Under One Roof, Stuck with You, Below Zero, then Loathe to Love You
- Bride: Bride, then Mate
- Not in Love companion order: Not in Love, then Problematic Summer Romance
- Bound and Unbound: Bound, then Unbound
Beginner Path
Best for core Ali Hazelwood reading.
- The Love Hypothesis
- Love on the Brain
- Love, Theoretically
- Bride
- Not in Love
- Deep End
- Problematic Summer Romance
Completionist Path
Best for all novels, novellas, and collection appearances.
Read the full publication order, then add contributed or limited-release items by availability: Cruel Winter with You, Hot for Slayer, FIRST, Bound, and Unbound.
Publication Order Master List
- The Love Hypothesis (2021) – Novel – Adult contemporary STEM romance
- Under One Roof (2022) – Novella – STEMinist Novellas #1
- Stuck with You (2022) – Novella – STEMinist Novellas #2
- Below Zero (2022) – Novella – STEMinist Novellas #3
- Love on the Brain (2022) – Novel – Adult contemporary STEM romance
- Loathe to Love You (2023) – Collection – Collects Under One Roof, Stuck with You, and Below Zero
- Love, Theoretically (2023) – Novel – Adult contemporary STEM romance
- Check & Mate (2023) – Novel – YA romance
- Bride (2024) – Novel – Bride #1, paranormal romance
- Not in Love (2024) – Novel – Adult contemporary romance
- Two Can Play (2024) – Novella – Contemporary romance, first released in audio
- Cruel Winter with You (2024) – Novella – Under the Mistletoe collection
- Deep End (2025) – Novel – Adult contemporary sports romance
- Problematic Summer Romance (2025) – Novel – Not in Love companion
- Hot for Slayer (2025) – Novella – Scared Sexy collection
- FIRST (2025) – Novella – After the End Kickstarter collection, limited availability
- Mate (2025) – Novel – Bride #2, paranormal romance
- Bound (2025) – Audio novella – Bound and Unbound #1
- Unbound (2026) – Audio novella – Bound and Unbound #2, scheduled for July 14, 2026
Publication years and placement were checked against the author’s official catalog, Penguin Random House Library Marketing release listings, Amazon publication data for Amazon Original Stories, and current reporting on the Spotify audiobook novellas.
Related Works and Where They Fit
Loathe to Love You
- Loathe to Love You (2023) – Collection – Includes the three STEMinist Novellas
- Placement: Read after the individual novellas, or use it as the single collected edition.
Under the Mistletoe
- Cruel Winter with You (2024) – Novella – Amazon Original Stories
- Placement: Optional. Not required before the novels.
Scared Sexy
- Hot for Slayer (2025) – Novella – Amazon Original Stories
- Placement: Optional. Paranormal short fiction outside the Bride sequence.
After the End
- FIRST (2025) – Novella – Dystopian romance collection
- Placement: Optional. The author’s site notes that the title is tied to a Kickstarter collection and had no set wide-release plan when listed.
Bound and Unbound
- Bound (2025) – Audio novella – Paranormal dark academia romance
- Unbound (2026) – Audio novella – Sequel to Bound
- Placement: Read Bound before Unbound due to direct duology order.
Dependencies & Notes
- Most Ali Hazelwood novels can be read as standalones.
- Read the STEMinist Novellas in order: Under One Roof, Stuck with You, Below Zero.
- Read Bride before Mate due to shared paranormal-world continuity.
- Read Not in Love before Problematic Summer Romance for companion context.
- Read Bound before Unbound due to direct sequel placement.
- Check & Mate is a YA romance and is separate from the adult contemporary novels.
- Two Can Play was first released as an audiobook in 2024 and later received a listed print and ebook release in 2026.
FAQs
What is the best Ali Hazelwood book to start with?
Start with The Love Hypothesis. It is the clearest entry point for her adult contemporary STEM romances.
Do Ali Hazelwood books need to be read in order?
No for most titles. Yes for linked sets, especially Bride before Mate and Bound before Unbound.
Is Bride connected to the STEM romances?
No. Bride starts a paranormal romance sequence. Read Bride before Mate.
Is Check & Mate adult romance?
No. Check & Mate is Hazelwood’s YA romance novel.
Should I read Loathe to Love You or the three novellas separately?
Either format works. Loathe to Love You collects Under One Roof, Stuck with You, and Below Zero.
Change Log
- Last checked: June 13, 2026
- What changed: Added current 2025 and 2026 catalog status, including Mate, Bound, Unbound, Hot for Slayer, FIRST, and the 2026 Two Can Play listing
- Most recent known release included: Two Can Play print and ebook edition, 2026