If you’re a book reader, there’s no doubt in our minds that you’ve heard of Colleen Hoover. Not only have her works topped the New York Times’ bestselling author lists, but she’s also managed to increase her fan base through the beloved TikTok app. Add news fame with a grand social media presence and what do you get? Romance novel stardom.
What’s more is that these love stories aren’t just good, they’re great. The drama woven in, the emotional rollercoaster of a ride intrigued readers go on, these page turners easily entice people to read another published book by the writer.
Her works are getting so “hot” that they’re translating to on-screen movies! Like the 2016 hit “It Ends With Us” coming out soon starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni.
Need we say more?
If this intro has sparked you into thinking “God, I have to get on the CoHo train!”, perfect. That’s what our end game was. But where do you start? With some of these awesome choices.
Verity by Colleen Hoover ($10.98, shop here)
If you’re a thriller mystery kind of gal, you’ve come to the right place. “Verity” starts off with Lowen Ashleigh getting the opportunity of a lifetime: The chance to co-write a series with Verity Crawford. Who is Verity? An acclaimed author, of course.
But all takes a twisty turn when Lowen crosses Jeremy Crawford’s path, the author’s very attractive husband. Then information comes seeping into Lowen’s brain about Verity’s illness… a sickness that seems to appear more-so at night. What will Hoover’s character do with her new found crush and the intel she’s absorbing? Guess you have to read to find out.
Slammed by Colleen Hoover ($10.65, shop here)
If you want to start where it all began, your best bet is to pick up “Slammed,” CoHo’s very first self-published book. It landed on the NYT ebook bestseller list back in 2012, quickly gaining popularity amongst social media bloggers.
What’s it about? The story follows Layken, a young teenager grieving the death of her father. But this death is far from normal; not only is she taking care of the majority of her family through her grief, but she’s also eyeing the new neighbor that just moved into her neighborhood. Will this romance be worth the effort, or will something get in the way? Is it the right time to get romantically involved with someone? All answers you’ll eagerly await as you turn the pages.
Hopeless by Colleen Hoover ($11.14, shop here)
Sky, meet Dean Holder. Dean Holder, meet Sky.
Their journey starts on a terrifying yet captivating path. For some reason, Dean just sparks a curiosity in Sky that cannot be dismissed. But once he starts reminding her of the troubled past she used to face, she’s all but happy to spend time with him.
But just like any other love story, Dean’s persistence knocks down the walls. When the lies start spilling out after the mysteriousness wears off, Sky doesn’t know what to think. She may be changed forever and her trust issues may just become irreparable.
Too Late by Colleen Hoover ($11.47, shop here)
Do psychological thrillers and suspenseful love affairs draw you in? If so, “Too Late” will keep you wrapped up, for like, a night. Because that’s how quickly you’ll want to zoom through the reading.
Sloan may do anything to protect her family – she may even go as far as getting caught up with Asa, a notorious drug trafficker. Little does she know that Asa will quickly and effortlessly form a true obsession with her.
Fast forward to Sloan meeting Carter, an undercover DEA agent, that she inevitably develops a close bond with. But the closer the two get, the more Sloan worries on Carter’s behalf. Will Asa attempt to make Carter her next target? What lengths will she go to get him out of Sloan’s life?
Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover ($10.31, shop here)
When has a friends with benefits situation ever gone smoothly? If rom-coms taught us anything, the answer to that question is never. A plot twist of some length always surprises viewers.
Same goes for this novel. Inside, you’ll read the story of Tate and Miles. The twist here is that CoHo utilizes flashback chapters to explain why Miles is the way he is. When you transition over to the present timeline, you’ll put puzzle pieces together and eventually be hit with a heartbreaking turn unlike any other.
Keep the tissues close, ladies, just in case you need ‘em.