Whether you've seen her books all over TikTok or in the "bestseller" section at your local bookstore, Colleen Hoover's books are everywhere. She's known for her heartbreakingly raw romances, many of which have thriller-like twists that keep readers turning the pages and reaching for her next book before they've finished the last.
Hoover's novels — especially "Verity," "It Ends With Us," and "Reminders of Him" — are hugely popular on Goodreads, which is why we turned to Goodreads reviewers to rank her best books. Goodreads is the world's largest platform where over 125 million readers rate, review, and recommend their favorite books to friends and the community. From emotional romances to fast-paced fiction, here are the best Colleen Hoover books, as ranked by Goodread's reviewers.
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The 17 best Colleen Hoover books
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2017 Goodreads Choice Awards winnerThis book is a dark, slow-burn romance that builds up on shattered secrets, a failed escape, and shocking twists. -
Sequel to the book “Hopeless”Discover Holder's story before, during, and after Sky as he searches for peace despite the crushing guilt that still plagues him.
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Sequel to the book “Slammed”Layken and Will have overcome the secret that threatened to ruin them, but Will remains urgently trying to prove his love.
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A Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestsellerA terrible incident impacts the relationship of Leeds and Layla, who experience a string of mysterious occurrences at a romantic bed and breakfast.
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A great summer fling romance storyWhen Beyah moves to Texas to spend the rest of the summer with her distant father, she and Samson agree to a no-strings-attached summer fling.
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Hoover's first published novelIn this novel, 18-year-old Layken is trying to help her family recover after the sudden loss of her father when she meets Will Cooper.
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A novel about risking everything for loveAuburn Reed walks into a Dallas art studio to find the attractive artist, Owen Gentry, strangely more than eager to offer her a job.
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The first novel in Colleen Hoover's “Maybe” seriesAfter a cheating scandal, Sydney tires to move on but finds herself caught in a passionate tangle of love and betrayal.
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A heartbreaking and heavy romanceThe future of Quinn and Graham's marriage hinges upon promises as the couple struggles with infertility and their hopes for the future.
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A 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards FinalistMorgan and Clara must rebuild their lives to save their already crumbling relationship in the wake of a tragic family accident.
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The sequel to “It Ends with Us”Switching perspectives from the first in the series, Lily embraces her second chance at love while facing a deeply jealous ex-husband.
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Dive into the highs and lows of high school romanceIn this emotionally-charged romance, Sky caves to Dean's unrelenting pursuit and uncovers the secrets that will change her life forever.
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A love story between a writer and the subject of their novelsFallon and Ben meet on the same day every year, but something strange makes Fallon question if this is really magical or a fabricated reality.
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One of Hoover's most sob-worthy storiesWhen Kenna Rowan is released from prison, she's desperate to reconnect with her daughter, only to find everyone is determined to keep her away except a local bar owner named Ledger.
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A story where friendship, love, and attraction all come togetherTate and Miles fall into a physical relationship, but soon find the line between friendship and love is easy to blur as long-buried pain begins to resurface.
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A fast-paced romantic thrillerA struggling writer takes a job to finish the series of books from bestselling author Verity Crawford after an accident, and uncovers a world of secrets.
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The most popular Hoover book among Goodreads reviewersAs Lily begins to question her relationship, an old love resurfaces to threaten everything they've built.
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