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Colleen Hoover Reading Order

Colleen Hoover (CoHo) writes emotionally gripping contemporary romance and new adult fiction that dominates bestseller lists. Since her books are mostly standalones, there's no strict reading order — but here's where to start based on what you're looking for.

Where to start

New to Colleen Hoover? Start with Ugly Love or It Ends with Us — these are her most beloved books and both work perfectly as entry points with no prior reading required.

Complete CoHo Book List

  1. 1

    Ugly Love

    Colleen Hoover·2014·Most recommended starting point
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  2. 2

    It Ends with Us

    Colleen Hoover·2016·#1 bestseller — essential CoHo
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  3. 3

    It Starts with Us

    Colleen Hoover·2022·Sequel to It Ends with Us — read after
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  4. 4

    Verity

    Colleen Hoover·2018·Psychological thriller — very different from her romances
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  5. 5

    Reminders of Him

    Colleen Hoover·2022·BookTok favorite
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  6. 6

    November 9

    Colleen Hoover·2015·Standalone
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  7. 7

    Confess

    Colleen Hoover·2015·Standalone
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  8. 8

    Hopeless

    Colleen Hoover·2012·Book 1 of Hopeless series
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  9. Losing Hope

    Optional
    Colleen Hoover·2013·Hopeless told from his POV
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  10. 9

    All Your Perfects

    Colleen Hoover·2018·Standalone — connected to Maybe Someday
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CoHo — Frequently Asked Questions

Where should I start with Colleen Hoover?

Start with Ugly Love or It Ends with Us — these are her most acclaimed books and both work as perfect entry points. If you want to try her thriller side first, read Verity.

Are Colleen Hoover books connected?

Most CoHo books are standalones, but a few are connected: It Ends with Us and It Starts with Us must be read in order. The Slammed trilogy (Slammed, Point of Retreat, This Girl) should also be read in order. All other books are fully standalone.

How many books has Colleen Hoover written?

Colleen Hoover has written over 20 novels and novellas, primarily in contemporary romance and new adult fiction. She continues to release new books regularly.

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