Colleen Hoover has written a staggering 24 books, so if you're wondering where to start with them then we totally get it.
An American author and favourite among the BookTok crowd, Hoover writes romance and YA fiction, with perhaps her best known book being It Ends with Us. If you're not a big reader but that sounds familiar, that would likely be because the film adaptation of the novel starring Blake Lively was just released today.
Though with several standalone books and countless bestselling series, it's understandably confusing to know where to begin when it comes to her extensive catalogue, so here we've broken down all of Colleen Hoover's books in order to read, based on when they were released.
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Colleen Hoover's standalone books in order of release
Not quite ready to get into a whole series? Thankfully, Colleen has several standalones to get through too, with her most famous perhaps being Verity and Too Late.
1. Ugly Love (2014)
When nurse Tate Collins meets pilot Miles Archer, she doesn't think it's love in first sight, with the pair having seemingly nothing in common beyond a mutual attraction. After getting into a no strings attached relationship, things get complicated quickly, with the two set rules inevitably being broken.
2. Confess (2015)
When artist Owen hires Auburn to work in his art gallery, they immediately start to fall for one another. However, Auburn has several secrets lurking in the background that could change everything.
3. November 9 (2015)
Fallon meets Ben, an aspiring writer, just one day before she's set to move across the country. Despite the poor timing, they quickly establish a strong connection and they spend Fallon’s final day in Los Angeles together. Fallon’s remarkable life story becomes the creative spark Ben has been searching for to fuel his novel, but can the two find a way to make it work?
4. Never Never (2015)
Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they were kids, with the pair having been in love since they were 14. But when they wake up with no memory of one another, suddenly they're complete strangers. From their first kiss to the moment they fell in love, all memories have vanished. Now, the pair need to work together to find out what happened and see if they can rekindle their love.
5. Too Late (2016)
A psychological thriller, Too Late follows the story of Sloan as she tries to escape her toxic relationship with notorious drug-trafficker, Asa Jackson. Fiercely intense and brimming with suspense, will Sloan be able to break from his obsessive control once and for all?
6. Without Merit (2017)
Merit Voss feels like the black sheep of her family, but when she stumbles across a family secret that could change everything, she takes it upon herself to reveal the truth before leaving them behind. However, things quickly take a turn when she meets Sagan.
7. Verity (2018)
One of Hoover's best known novels, Verity follows the story of struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh who is given the chance of a lifetime to salvage her career. How exactly? By moving in with and helping finish the remaining books in a successful series for injured author Verity Crawford, as hired by her husband.
However, after uncovering an unfinished autobiography, Verity happens upon a family secret that could ruin Verity's husband, who Verity finds herself attracted to.
8. Regretting You (2019)
Morgan Grant and her 16-year-old daughter Clara have never been particularly close. But when they lose Chris, the beloved father and husband who held their family together, the pair are forced to confront their differences. Will they find a way to heal their strained relationship, or will they simply continue to grow apart?
9. Heart Bones (2020)
Having grown up in poverty, Beyah earns a university scholarship that offers her a fresh start. However, just before she's set to leave, a sudden death leaves her homeless and pushes her to move in with her estranged father.
It's here that she gets to know a rich, enigmatic boy called Samson. With the rest of their lives ahead of them, they find themselves embroiled in what they assume will only be a fleeting summer fling.
10. Layla (2020)
Following the story of Layla and Leeds, though there was an instant spark between the pair after meeting at Layla's sister's wedding, a tragedy befalls them both which leaves Layla fighting to survive. Though she recovers, the emotional scars remain and when things start to take a turn, Leeds seeks support from another woman, Willow.
11. Reminders of Him (2022)
After being released from serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, young mother Kenna Rowan returns to the town where everything fell apart in hopes of reuniting with her four-year-old daughter. As Kenna struggles to mend the broken relationships from her past, she finds an unexpected ally in Ledger, the only person in town who hasn't given up on her.
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Colleen Hoover's book series in order of release
Next, let's get into Colleen Hoover's book series, including It Ends With Us and Maybe.
Slammed
1. Slammed (2012)
A captivating love story, Slammed follows the journey of Layken and Will, two neighbours who find themselves drawn together by fate. But with a dark secret rumbling in the background, will their love be able to go the distance?
2. Point of Retreat (2012)
Sometimes, things have to fall apart before two people can realise that they truly belong together. As Layken and Will navigate their relationship, a shocking revelation from Will's past surfaces, leaving them questioning whether they ever really knew one another. Is it worth fighting for a future together or should they calls things off one and for all?
3. This Girl (2013)
This Girl is written from Will's perspective, picking up from where Point of Retreat left off. Will and Layken are now living in San Francisco together, but it's unclear whether the secrets from Will's past have truly been left behind once and for all or not.
Hopeless
1. Hopeless (2012)
Sky and Dean are two young people with troubled pasts and devastating secrets. As the pair embark on their love story, wlll they be able to truly learn how to heal, trust and love one another?
2. Losing Hope (2013)
Losing Hope sees Dean trying to unpick his complicated past and get to grips with his sister's death. Haunted by guilt, until now his life has been coloured by the life-changing event, with him grappling with more confusion rather than finding the peace he so craves.
3. Finding Cinderella (2013)
A chance encounter in the dark turns into a real-life fairytale for 18-year-old Daniel when he meets a mysterious girl, and the two share an intense bond. Though they agree their love will last only one hour and remain purely make-believe, when she disappears, Daniel is left wondering if he will ever find his Cinderella.
4. All Your Perfects (2018)
Though part of the Hopeless series, All Your Perfects can actually be read as a standalone too.
Following the story of married couple Quinn and Graham, though their life once seemed perfect, their future is murkier due to previous mistakes. As they come to terms with their faults and imperfections, All Your Perfects explores the question of whether their love can stand the test of time.
5. Finding Perfect (2019)
Drawing together characters and stories through the Hopeless series, Finding Perfect is written from the perspective of Daniel (Finding Cinderella). Embarking on a deeply intense emotional journey, Daniel searches for the answers he needs to bring his family back together.
Maybe
1. Maybe Someday (2014)
When aspiring musician Sydney finds out her boyfriend has been cheating on her with her best friend, she finds comfort with her enticing neighbour Ridge.
2. Maybe Not (2014)
On paper Warren and Bridgette do not make sense, with Warren finding his new roommate to be cold and stubborn. But with something brewing between the pair, will they be able to fight their own impulses?
3. Maybe Now (2018)
Ridge and Sydney continue their journey together while Warren and Bridgette's story is seemingly more chaotic than ever, all while Maggie is struggling with her illness. In Maybe Now, each character is forced to establish what's most important for them, whether it be friendship, love or loyalty.
It Ends With Us
1. It Ends With Us (2016)
Lily and Ryle are falling for one another, but as they explore their relationship, Lily is forced to come to terms with Ryle's true colours. It's at this point that Atlas, her first love, comes back into her life. Delving into her troubled past of an abusive father and teenage love affair with Atlas, what does the future look like for Lily Bloom?
2. It Starts With Us (2022)
In this emotional sequel, Lily gives her first love a second chance. But while she tries her best to open herself up to the new relationship, will she first be able to move past her last?
