Love on the Brain
A neuroscientist at NASA has to co-lead a project with her grad-school nemesis. He is suspiciously helpful.
- Spice
- 3/5
- Burn
- Slow
- Pages
- ~368
- Ending
- HEA
How spicy is Love on the Brain?
Love on the Brain is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Slow build: spice arrives late.
- Steam: Open door
- Burn: Slow burn
- When: Slow build: spice arrives late
- Pairing: One man, one woman
- POV: Heroine's POV only
- Ending: Happily ever after
Tropes & tags
Heroine
Love interest
Subgenre
Content warnings
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- Death of a loved one
- Mental illness / anxiety / depression
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Love on the Brain: quick answers
How spicy is Love on the Brain?
Love on the Brain is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Slow build: spice arrives late.
Is Love on the Brain a standalone?
Yes, Love on the Brain is a standalone. You can read it on its own.
What tropes are in Love on the Brain?
Love on the Brain features rivals to lovers, smart / nerdy heroine, workplace romance, he falls first, grumpy hero. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.
Does Love on the Brain have content warnings?
Our notes for Love on the Brain include: death of a loved one, mental illness / anxiety / depression. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.
What should I read after Love on the Brain?
If you loved Love on the Brain, try Book Lovers by Emily Henry, Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood, The Hating Game by Sally Thorne. They share its rivals to lovers and smart / nerdy heroine energy at a similar spice level.