A paranormal conspiracy theorist and a web series producer discover that love isn't as cryptic as they once believed.

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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

"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." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"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" - Library Journal

"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" - Kirkus Reviews

"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" - Shelf Awareness