Love and Other Conspiracies
- Author Mallory Marlowe
- Narrator Alex Finke
- Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date 27 November 2025
- Run Time 9 hours and 18 minutes
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Romance, Romance: fantasy and paranormal.
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Bloomsbury presents Love and Other Conspiracies by Mallory Marlowe, read by Alex Finke
AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
The hardest thing for a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer to believe in is finding love in this swoony debut romantic comedy.
Hallie Barrett's life has imploded after she's dumped by her hotshot ex, who also happens to be her coworker and the star of the online series she was producing. Without a new show to present for the company competition, she’ll be out of a job. But inspiration can come from the strangest places . . . like the most handsome guy she’s ever seen passionately discussing Bigfoot on a late-night docuseries.
Hayden Hargrove made a name for himself as a cryptid expert on his hit podcast, and is intrigued by the plucky, blue-haired producer who offers him the opportunity to lead his own web show. When the production team sees that Hayden’s solo on-screen presence is bad enough to make a ghost blanch, Hallie jumps on camera too, hitting him (and his cryptids) with a healthy dose of skepticism—and enough chemistry to electrify their show to the top of the competition.
As Hayden and Hallie investigate the unknown, they unearth feelings for each other that shake their beliefs to the core. In their search for Mothman, aliens, and the truth, the most elusive discovery might just be learning to love again.
PRAISE FOR MALLORY MARLOWE:
'Delightfully offbeat and achingly tender, with a refreshing sense of humor that ties together the romantic and the absurd' - Rachel Lynn Soloman
'Fresh, funny, and full of sizzling chemistry' - Lana Ferguson
'With its super likeable characters, top notch romcom banter, and entertaining premise, Love and Other Conspiracies is tremendous fun' - India Holton
'Chock-full of references to conspiracies that can be debated but also chemistry that can't be denied. I'm obsessed with this book!' - Alicia Thompson
AN INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER!
The hardest thing for a paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer to believe in is finding love in this swoony debut romantic comedy.
Hallie Barrett's life has imploded after she's dumped by her hotshot ex, who also happens to be her coworker and the star of the online series she was producing. Without a new show to present for the company competition, she’ll be out of a job. But inspiration can come from the strangest places . . . like the most handsome guy she’s ever seen passionately discussing Bigfoot on a late-night docuseries.
Hayden Hargrove made a name for himself as a cryptid expert on his hit podcast, and is intrigued by the plucky, blue-haired producer who offers him the opportunity to lead his own web show. When the production team sees that Hayden’s solo on-screen presence is bad enough to make a ghost blanch, Hallie jumps on camera too, hitting him (and his cryptids) with a healthy dose of skepticism—and enough chemistry to electrify their show to the top of the competition.
As Hayden and Hallie investigate the unknown, they unearth feelings for each other that shake their beliefs to the core. In their search for Mothman, aliens, and the truth, the most elusive discovery might just be learning to love again.
PRAISE FOR MALLORY MARLOWE:
'Delightfully offbeat and achingly tender, with a refreshing sense of humor that ties together the romantic and the absurd' - Rachel Lynn Soloman
'Fresh, funny, and full of sizzling chemistry' - Lana Ferguson
'With its super likeable characters, top notch romcom banter, and entertaining premise, Love and Other Conspiracies is tremendous fun' - India Holton
'Chock-full of references to conspiracies that can be debated but also chemistry that can't be denied. I'm obsessed with this book!' - Alicia Thompson
Critics Review
Delightfully offbeat and achingly tender, with a refreshing sense of humor that ties together the romantic and the absurd. This debut is a gem, and Mallory Marlowe is a standout new voice in romance
Love and Other Conspiracies might not convince you that cryptids are real, but it will definitely convince you of Mallory Marlowe’s talent. Fresh, funny, and full of sizzling chemistry—the only conspiracy here is how Mallory managed to write a book that has every single thing I’ve ever wanted in one story
If Hayden and Hallie's show Out There were real, I would ABSOLUTELY be in the comment threads shipping them and posting timestamps for my favorite close encounters. Mallory Marlowe's debut Love and Other Conspiracies is the most fun possible — chock-full of references to conspiracies that can be debated but also chemistry that can't be denied. I'm obsessed with this book!
What a delight! Perfect for any lovers of romance and the unknown this book marries humor and genuine pathos and gives us two sympathetic and likable leads whose journeys we can’t help but be deeply invested in. For anyone who grew up wanting Mulder and Scully to just kiss already, this is such a gift!
Love and Other Conspiracies was just the most charming read. I smiled from ear to ear the moment I cracked the book open until the very last page. This filled all the empty spaces in my nerdy heart... I was yelling at this book, waiting for Hayden and Hallie to make a move on each other. I pretty much inhaled the entire book. It just made me so darn happy. I couldn't put it down, and I can't wait to read more of Mallory Marlowe
With its super likeable characters, top notch romcom banter, and entertaining premise, Love and Other Conspiracies is tremendous fun. The chemistry between Hallie and Hayden absolutely sparkles, and I wish I could watch their show for real! I had such a fabulous time reading this warm and wonderfully adorable book!
Mallory Marlowe awakened my Mulder-Scully ship obsession in the most thrilling way with her captivating debut that will leave even the most steadfast skeptics believing in love. The truth IS out there: Love and Other Conspiracies is a 10!
Love and Other Conspiracies is smart, hilarious, and swoony, with a perfect Mulder-Scully dynamic and a tender emotional core. It's the perfect romance for geeks, dreamers, and anyone struggling to find their way in the world. Mallory Marlowe's prose is lively and engaging, and her characters embrace oddball individuality, emotional vulnerability, and enthusiastic consent in a way that had me cheering, sighing, and swooning. Hallie was a vibrant and funny heroine I never stopped rooting for, and Hayden is now one of my all-time favorite book boyfriends. Seriously, call me Bigfoot and let that man hunt me down! Love and Other Conspiracies was gloriously nerdy, whimsically strange, and sweetly sexy, and I had an absolute blast reading it
Love is no unsolved mystery in this heartfelt, delightfully fresh rom-com debut. Marlowe writes with feeling and humour of the wonder of believing in the impossible and the bravery of believing in yourself, and we loved every page
Balancing playful adventures with sincere self-examination, this book is a complete delight. Few things make my heart happier than a believer and a skeptic falling in love while diving headfirst into unsolved mysteries together, and Love and Other Conspiracies totally delivers on that premise. If you have a Mulder and Scully shaped hole in your heart, this one is for you!
With deep sensitivity, warmth and a hefty dose of humor, Marlowe’s debut is a beam of light shining straight to the heart. This is a love story for anyone who longs to believe—in aliens, Bigfoot, and—most importantly—in the healing power of love
A technicolor love letter to cryptids, paranormal enthusiasts, and everyone who’s spent a night going down conspiracy rabbit holes, Love and Other Conspiracies dares to ask ‘are monster hunters, in all their nerdiness, sexy?’ and the answer is a resounding yes! Buoyed by vivid, complex leads, this hilarious, whip-smart, and tender story changes the game for rom-coms
It’s pretty rare to come across something that manages to capture the magic, humour, and lowkey wonder of Buzzfeed: Supernatural (and I say that as a diehard fan. I loved that show!). Love and Other Conspiracies absolutely knocked it out of the park. Hallie and Hayden had such fun, warm, and genuine chemistry together. I really looked forward to reading it every day during my lunch breaks–door closed, don’t bother me, I’m reading vibes. It was the perfect comforting pick me up
Combining totally unique characters with beloved tropes and a razor-sharp voice, Love and Other Conspiracies is a fresh delight
Marlowe’s voice is fresh and witty, with the conspiracy theory aspect adding a playful tone to a classic friends-to-lovers story. Skeptics and believers alike—and especially anyone who wanted Mulder and Scully to kiss—will be delighted with this knockout debut.
Hand Marlowe’s debut to readers who love humorous banter, forced-proximity and one-bed tropes, and a couple who support each other through their personal journeys
The conspiracies add a lot of entertainment to the story, but it’s grounded and made heartfelt by the real emotions the characters are dealing with—not just their developing romantic feelings for each other but also Hallie’s self-doubt and Hayden’s loneliness and grief. The existence of Bigfoot may be debatable, but this book’s charm is a sure bet
Depicting grief, trauma, and healing with a light touch, Love and Other Conspiracies pairs its charm with depth and humor as Hayden and Hallie discover the joy of being fully known and loved—not in spite of their oddities, but because of them
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