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The best Colleen Hoover books, ranked
Read the most notable books by bestselling author Hoover, ranked by popularity.
Опубликовано 22 мая 2023
It Ends with Us
Colleen HooverIn many ways, this seems like your stereotypical sexy romance novel: Protagonist Lily Bloom must choose between a hot doctor named Ryle and her first love, Atlas. But the story shines above the rest for its very real and poignant portrayal of cycles of abuse. For this reason and more, “It Ends With Us” consistently tops the bestseller lists as well as “best of” lists for Hoover’s novels, making it a natural place to start your reading.
It Starts with Us: A Novel
Colleen HooverThe sequel to Hoover’s popular “It Ends with Us” picks up immediately where the original story left off. Lily and Ryle maintain careful civility while co-parenting their young daughter, but when Lily’s girlhood sweetheart, Atlas, returns, Ryle’s dark tendencies reemerge. Hoover strikes a fine and relatable balance of tension and hope, revealed through Lily and Atlas’ alternating perspectives.
Reminders of Him: A Novel
Colleen HooverKenna Rowan struggles to find redemption — and reconnect with her young daughter — after spending five years in prison for the death of her boyfriend, Scotty. Surprisingly, the only person willing to give her a chance is Ledger Ward, Scotty’s best friend. This slow-burn romance is a moving example of the power of forgiveness, and it’s just one of the many novels that reveal Hoover’s talent for bringing the nuances of humanity and relationships to life.
Ugly Love
Colleen HooverNursing student Tate and airline pilot Miles aren’t in love. They’re more like friends with benefits — without the friendship. But the steamier things get between the two, the harder it is for either of them to keep their emotions in check. Yet another Hoover bestseller, “Ugly Love” proves how messy new romance can be, especially when secrets from the past dictate the present.
November 9: A Novel
Colleen HooverIn a twist of fate, Fallon and Ben meet the day before Fallon moves across the country. Their connection is undeniable, so they agree to meet every year on the same date. The bond between them grows stronger year after year until a terrible discovery threatens to tear them apart forever. In classic Hoover style, “November 9” engages readers with slow-building intimacy and shocking revelations you won’t soon forget.
Regretting You
Colleen HooverWhile Hoover always includes romance in her stories, many are enriched by other forms of love. This novel follows the relationship between Morgan and her teen daughter, Clara. Their typical mother-daughter contention is complicated by loss and betrayal. Of course, Hoover is also known for beautiful portrayals of redemption and forgiveness, and “Regretting You” is no exception.
Hopeless
Colleen HooverHoover’s “Hopeless” series centers on Sky and Holder, two teenagers with an undeniable attraction to one another. As the two grow closer, the dark truth of Sky’s past bubbles to the surface, along with a troubling secret Holder must finally share. Will painful truths destroy the promise of new love? The next installment in the series, “Losing Hope,” explores this question from Holder’s perspective.
All Your Perfects: A Novel
Colleen HooverQuinn and Graham’s love is tested by infertility in this exploration of marriage and the challenges that can destroy otherwise happy relationships. Hoover’s plot is a familiar one, but she breathes fresh life and vulnerability into “All Your Perfects” by weaving between past and present and revealing the cracks that slowly disintegrate the life Quinn and Graham have built. An authentic marriage story that’s both heartbreaking and redeeming.
Confess: A Novel
Colleen HooverAuburn is still grieving a loss from years ago when she steps into an art gallery looking for a job. There, she meets Owen, and their instant attraction sends Auburn reeling. But Owen’s dark past, and a jealous friend of Auburn’s, may keep the two from a happy ending. No Hoover list is complete without “Confess,” which lives up to the author’s reputation for books filled with passionate love, weighty secrets, and tough choices.
Maybe Someday
Colleen HooverReeling from a bad breakup, college student Sydney finds solace in her gorgeous new musician neighbor, Ridge. As Ridge’s music draws them together, friendship blooms between them, and, eventually, an unforgettable romance. In the hands of Hoover, the classic friends-to-lovers trope takes on a life of its own. Continue the “Maybe Someday” series with “Maybe Not.”
Slammed: A Novel
Colleen HooverPoetry, passion, and heartbreak unite in “Slammed,” Hoover’s debut and the first in a series featuring Layken and Will. The pair meet when 18-year-old Layken’s family moves to Michigan following her father’s death. Though their attraction is instant, outside forces (like the fact that 21-year-old Will is Layken’s poetry teacher), threaten to keep them apart.
Heart Bones: A Novel
Colleen HooverAfter a rocky childhood, Beyah Grim can’t wait to start her freshman year at Penn State. When a tragedy leaves her homeless for the summer, Beyah must move in with her wealthy father in Texas, where she meets Samson, who, despite a privileged upbringing, has his own traumas. Hoover’s use of themes around class and poverty ground this romance in relatable issues.