Love and Other Brain Experiments: A Novel

About this book

Dr. Frances Silberstein is determined to prove she can succeed in the high-stakes world of neuroscience on her own terms. Currently trapped in an exhausting postdoc cycle, she views a prestigious New York conference as her last chance to secure her future. The stakes are already high, but they skyrocket when she realizes the event is organized by her ex-boyfriend, a man who has already achieved the professional milestone she is desperate to reach. Desperate to maintain appearances, Frances finds an unlikely ally in Dr. Lewis North, her sharp-witted and infuriatingly attractive academic rival. When their public bickering is misinterpreted by colleagues as sizzling chemistry, Frances seizes the opportunity to save her reputation through a fake-dating scheme. As they navigate the charade, the friction between them shifts from professional disdain to genuine attraction. However, when a sudden career setback throws her plans into chaos, Frances must decide if the life she meticulously mapped out is actually the one she wants. Combining sharp intellect with messy emotions, this academic-rivals-to-lovers story explores whether the most important experiments are the ones we conduct on our own hearts.