Complete Colleen Hoover Books In Order: Must-Read Guide For Fans

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Colleen Hoover Stand-Alone Novels in Order

Confess (2015)

• New York Times bestseller
• Winner of the 2015 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance

Confess is a love triangle about a twenty-one-year-old woman named Auburn Reed. She has lost everything in her life, and as she rebuilds it, she sees no room for error.

But, when she looks for a job at an art studio, she becomes attracted to an artist there, Owen Gentry. But Owen is keeping a big secret that can destroy Auburn once again. And then, there’s Trey, who has bad blood with Owen and an interest in Auburn.

The question is whether their confessions will make things better or worse for all of them.

Related Post: Summary of Confess by Colleen Hoover

November 9 (2015)

New York Times bestseller

November 9 is the popular love story of Fallon. She is escaping a painful past, both physical and emotional. Ben is an aspiring author. They spend the final day before her cross-country move together.

As their lives move forward, they continue to meet on the same day each year. Fallon becomes Ben’s unexpected creative inspiration.

However, Fallon discovers that Ben has hidden a big secret that may change how both real life and the novel will end. Their lives intersect in ways you won’t ever expect. That’s exactly what makes this particular novel so memorable and popular.

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Without Merit (2017)

Without Merit is a family drama about mental health in the Voss family, who lives in a former church. The cancer-surviving mother lives in the basement. Their father is married to her former nurse. The siblings all have dark secrets, which Merit Voss keeps.

Then, she meets Sagan, an unavailable idealist, who she likes, but seems to be dating her twin sister. As Merit retreats deeper into herself, she becomes fed up with her family and decides to leave them.

But, when her escape plan fails, she’s faced with telling the truth and risking both love and family in doing so. This one is more of a family drama than a spicy romance.

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Verity (2018)

• New York Times bestseller
• USA Today bestseller
• The Globe and Mail bestseller
• Publishers Weekly bestseller

Verity is a popular thriller. It has shocked legions of readers, like me. We couldn’t put it down. It left us with our mouths hanging open. I read it in one sitting, and it remains a book that I recommend to everyone who doesn’t mind disturbing content.

Lowen Ashleigh is a writer who accepts a job ghostwriting for Verity Crawford, a bestselling author who is seriously injured.

As she sorts through Verity’s manuscripts, she finds an autobiography. It startles her with spine-tingling details about Verity’s life, including the night of her accident.

At the same time, Lowen falls for Verity’s husband, Jeremy Crawford. Strange things start to happen that keep confusing and scaring Lowen.

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Regretting You (2019)

#1 Wall Street Journal bestseller

Regretting You is a moving story of grieving mothers and daughters. It touched my heart and will touch yours too.

Morgan Grant is determined to stop her sixteen-year-old daughter, Clara, from making the same mistakes she made. She got pregnant and married to Chris at a young age.

As their relationship struggles, Morgan’s husband is killed in a tragic accident. (This is not a spoiler.)

In their grief, Morgan seeks solace in the only person she least expected. Clara escapes to a forbidden boy. This one dives into parental relationships more than the others on this list. It’s great for those who love a good family drama.

Heart Bones (2020)

In Heart Bones, an unexpected death leaves an impoverished Beyah with nowhere to go in the months leading to college. As a last resort, she spends the Summer on a Texas peninsula with the father she barely knows.

She seemingly has nothing in common with her wealthy neighbor Samson, except that they are both drawn to sad things. It’s a Summer fling with a dark twist you won’t see coming. And, it just may end up placing well-planned Beyah’s future into question.

Related Post: Summary of Heart Bones

Layla (2020)

• Wall Street Journal bestseller 
• USA Today bestseller

Layla is Colleen Hoover’s “ghost story.” It takes a twist that makes it really suspenseful and just as satisfying as all her novels.

Leeds wants to spend his life with Layla, but he’s torn because she was left a different woman as the result of a violent attack. So, they retreat to a B&B, where Layla’s behavior becomes downright bizarre.

That’s not the only odd thing happening in this place. When Leeds meets a “guest” named Willow, he starts falling for her. This leads to him learning the truth about what happened to Layla and the strange occurrences.

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Reminders of Him (2022)

Reminders of Him is about a troubled young mother named Kenna Rowan. She leaves a five-year stint in prison hoping to reunite with her four-year-old daughter.

However, everyone shuts her out for what she did, except Ledger Ward, a local owner of a bar. He becomes a bigger part of her life. They must hide their bond to keep the trust of everyone that matters. They must also keep hope of healing broken bonds.

It’s a gripping story of grief, redemption, and forgiveness. It packs an emotional punch in addition to offering a steamy romance.

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Colleen Hoover Book Series in Order

Point of Retreat (Slammed Series Book 2 of 3) (2012)

Point of Retreat continues Layken’s and Will’s story.

A revelation about Will’s past leaves the pair questioning everything. They must decide how hard they are willing to fight for a future together. It seems only something truly extraordinary will work.

Hopeless (Hopeless Series Book 1 of 5)

Hopeless is the first of four books in the Hopeless series by Colleen Hoover.

High school senior Sky must decide whether to keep believing lies or know a truth that makes her feel hopeless.

She’s completely captivated by Dean Holder, who has a promiscuous reputation in town. There’s something about him that reminds her of her troubled past, but she can’t deny their growing bond.

When his secrets are revealed, Sky’s ability to trust is challenged. She must face emotional scars if she wants to move forward in this tale of first love.

This Girl (Slammed Series Book 3 of 3) (2013)

This Girl concludes the Slammed series.

Layken and Will are married and feeling secure, but Layken seeks to learn more about Will’s past.

For the first time, he’s willing to reveal his innermost feelings and thoughts, both good and bad. This includes shocking confessions from when they first met. Their future rests on how well they can overcome the past.

Losing Hope (Hopeless Series Book 2 of 5) (2013)

Losing Hope continues the Hopeless series from Dean’s point of view.

Dean has been haunted by guilt and remorse over the little girl he couldn’t save. He felt even more pain once they reconnected.

Only upon redeeming himself and loving Sky can he start to heal himself.

Finding Cinderella (Hopeless Series Book 3 of 5) (2013)

Finding Cinderella is a novella. Daniel and the girl he meets by chance profess their love. But, they agree it will only last one hour and be make-believe.

Sydney is a college student with a steady job and a loving boyfriend, Hunter. But, she realizes he’s been cheating on her.

A year later, he meets Six, a strange girl who further threatens his happily ever after.

Maybe Someday (Maybe Someday Series Book 1 of 3) (2014)

Maybe Someday is the first of three books in the Maybe series by Colleen Hoover.

Sydney is a college student with a steady job and a loving boyfriend, Hunter… that is, until she realizes he’s been cheating on her.

She can’t keep her eyes off her mysterious guitar-playing neighbor, Ridge, who has also noticed her.

When they finally meet, they realize they need each other in more ways than one.

(Tip: the ebook and paperback contain a link to original music for this book!)

Maybe Not (Maybe Someday Series Book 2 of 3) (2014)

In Maybe Not (a spinoff in the Maybe series), Warren agrees to live with a female roommate, the cold and calculating Bridgette. When tensions get heated, Warren comes up with a theory. He thinks anyone who can hate so much can love so much. He decides to put the theory to the test.

Will Bridgette’s heart warm up? Maybe, or Maybe Not.

Never Never (Part 1) (Never Never Series Book 1 of 3) (2015)

Never Never (Part 1) is the first of three books in the Never Never series that Colleen Hoover co-authored with Tarryn Fisher.

Charlize Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they were babies. They fell in love at the tender age of fourteen.

But as of one morning, every memory has vanished. They are strangers who must learn the truth about what happened to them and why. This causes them to question why they were together in the first place.

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Never Never (Part 2) (Never Never Series Book 2 of 3) (2015)

Never Never (Part 2) continues the story of Chaliza and Silas. Silas races against time to fight the truth and bridge the divide between their past and their present.

Never Never (Part 3) (Never Never Series Book 3 of 3) (2016)

Never Never (Part 3) concludes the story of Charlize and Silas. As time ticks away, they continue to look deeper into the past to find answers. Otherwise, they will lose everything they ever had.

It Ends With Us (It Ends With Us Series Book 1 of 2) (2016)

• #1 New York Times bestseller
• 2016 Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance

It Ends With Us is Colleen Hoover’s most popular book. It is still massively popular years after its release, due to its success on TikTok. It’s also the first of two books in the It Ends With Us series.

Lily has graduated from college. She moved to Boston and started a floral business. Then, she meets Ryle Kincaid, a stunning neurosurgeon.

Quickly, she becomes his exception to the “no dating” rule. But, she soon learns the dark secret about why he has this rule in the first place.

Lily thinks back to Atlas Corrigan, the protector of her past. When he re-emerges in her life, the relations among all three become explosive.

If you’re wondering, “Which Colleen Hoover book should I read first?” — It’s this one. The characters feel real, and the plot is gut-wrenching. The reader sees Lily grappling with life’s toughest choices.

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All Your Perfects (Hopeless Series Book 4 of 5) (2018)

Instant New York Times bestseller

All Your Perfects is the popular story of Quinn and Graham, a once-perfect couple who now have an imperfect marriage.

Their future depends on promises made in the past. They were made before they endured years of imperfections and infertility. Can they overcome this?

Maybe Now (Maybe Someday Series Book 3 of 3) (2018)

Maybe Now concludes the Maybe series, returning to the world of Ridge and Sydney, Maggie, Warren, and Bridgette.

Ridge and Sydney are happy and carefree, whereas Warren and Bridgette are volatile. Meanwhile, Maggie grapples with her illness.

When Maggie comes across a list of things she always wanted to do, she decides it’s time to accomplish her dreams.

But, Ridge worries about her, and Sydney becomes suspicious of their friendship. If they want to stay together, she must overcome her jealousy and accept that Maggie is a part of their lives.

Finding Perfect (Hopeless Series Book 5 of 5) (2019)

Finding Perfect is a novella that concludes the Hopeless series.

Daniel, Six, Holder, Sky, and Breckin plan on celebrating Thanksgiving at Sky’s parents’ house.

Daniel reaches out to Six and learns that their shared secret is set to put a damper on the holiday. So, he tries to find answers for the one he loves. The problem is it may only lead to despair.

It Starts With Us (It Ends With Us Series Book 2 of 2) (2022)

It Starts With Us is fan favorite Atlas’s side of the story in the It Ends With Us series. Two years after separating from Ryle, Lily bumps into Atlas, who asks her on a date.

But, Ryle still doesn’t want Atlas in their daughter’s life, threatening her second chance at love.

I don’t want to say too much about it so as not to spoil anything. I will note that it involves sweet letters and more than one child as a character.

About the Author Colleen Hoover

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Conclusion

Exploring author Colleen Hoover books in order highlights her storytelling evolution and emotional depth. From her debut young adult novel, Slammed, to her bestselling domestic violence narrative, It Ends With Us, Hoover’s are the most popular book recommendations.

cover the raw spectrum that is love, real life, and human connection, captivating readers globally. It’s clear that Hoover is one of the most famous book authors today, offering stories that resonate deeply with millions of fans.

• Where to Start: It Ends With Us
• Best Colleen Hoover Books: Verity, November 9, Ugly Love
• Colleen Hoover’s Newest Book: Definitive Edition of Too Late