Colleen Hoover Books in Order (Plus Where to Start)

If you’ve ever picked up a Colleen Hoover book and immediately couldn’t put it down, you’re not alone. Her stories have a way of pulling you in fast: emotional, addictive, and just a little bit messy in the best way especially if you love books like It Ends With Us.

But here’s the thing, not every Colleen Hoover book hits the same, and if you’re new to her work, it can be hard to know where to start (or what to skip depending on your mood).

That’s exactly why I put this guide together. Below you’ll find all of Colleen Hoover’s books in order, plus my quick recommendations on where to start based on the kind of romance you’re craving.

Whether you want something emotional and unforgettable or a lighter, more romantic read, this will help you pick your next book without wasting time. I’ve also flagged which books are actually worth starting with (because not all of them hit the same).

📚 Get My Best Romance Recommendations Each Week

Join my email list, and I’ll send you my must-read picks every week.

*Disclosure: This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases.

Where to Start with Colleen Hoover Books

If you’re new to Colleen Hoover, I wouldn’t start with her earliest books. Instead, start with one of these depending on what you’re in the mood for:

👉 Start with It Ends With Us

This is her most popular and talked-about book that was adapted into a movie. It’s emotional, intense, and the one everyone has read (and has opinions about). Just be sure to check the trigger warnings first.

If you want something even more emotional with a strong redemption arc and a heroine that you root for from start to finish that was also adapted into a movie:

👉Check out Reminders of Him

And if you want something with more of an edge and that’s addictive and easy to binge (particularly if you love the brother’s best friend trope):

👉Don’t miss Ugly Love

My Favorite Colleen Hoover Books (Ranked)

If you’re just looking for her best, these are the ones I always recommend first:

1. It Ends With Us

This is her most powerful and emotional story that draws on her mother’s experience. It is the one that stays with you long after you finish.

👉 My Book Review of It Ends With Us
👉 View Book

2. It Starts With Us

This second chance romance is a satisfying continuation that gives readers more of the story they weren’t ready to let go of.
👉 My Book Review of It Starts With Us
👉 View Book

3. Reminders of Him

I bawled my eyes out reading this one as its one of her most emotional and redemptive stories that completely pulls you in.
👉 My Book Review of Reminders of Him
👉 View Book

See my full ranking of Colleen Hoover books here.

4. Ugly Love

I loved this hard-fought love story that is messy, emotional, and completely addictive.
👉 My Book Review of Ugly Love
👉 View Book

5. Maybe Someday

I was struck by the uniqueness to this emotional love story and the characters in it as well as the strong connection between music and romance.
👉 View Book

Want to dive deeper into her books? Browse all of Colleen Hoover’s series and reading guides here:

👉 Colleen Hoover Book Series Guide

💌 Want More Books Like This?

If you love emotional romance like this, I share my best recommendations every week—plus the new releases actually worth your time.

Colleen Hoover Books in Order

If you want to read Colleen Hoover’s books in publication order, here’s the full list:

• Slammed (2012)
• Point of Retreat (2012)
• Hopeless (2012)
• This Girl (2013)
• Losing Hope (2013)
• Finding Cinderella (2013)
• Maybe Someday (2014)
• Ugly Love (2014)
• Maybe Not (2014)
• Confess (2015)
• November 9 (2015)
• Never Never (2015)
• It Ends With Us (2016)
• Too Late (2016)
• Without Merit (2017)
• All Your Perfects (2018)
• Maybe Now (2018)
• Verity (2018)
• Finding Perfect (2019)
• Regretting You (2019)
• Heart Bones (2020)
• Layla (2020)
• Reminders of Him (2022)
• It Starts With Us (2022)
• Woman Down (2026)

If you’re reading through her books, you may also want to explore her most popular series:

• It Ends With Us series
• Maybe Someday series
• Hopeless series
• Slammed series
• Never Never series

If You Like Colleen Hoover, Try These Authors

If you love emotional, addictive romance with messy relationships and unforgettable characters, you’ll also enjoy:

• Taylor Jenkins Reid: for layered love stories with strong emotional depth and complex relationships
• Abby Jimenez: for emotional romance with humor, heart, and incredibly lovable characters
• Emily Henry:  for character-driven romance with sharp writing and emotional payoff
• Kennedy Ryan: for deeply emotional, powerful romances that tackle heavier themes with care

Looking for more like this? Check out authors like Colleen Hoover

Looking for more Colleen Hoover content? Start here:

• Best Colleen Hoover Books Ranked
• Authors Like Colleen Hoover
• Books Like It Ends With Us

Never Run Out of Romance Books to Read

If you love authors like Colleen Hoover, join my newsletter and I’ll send you:

• The best new romance releases
• What I’m reading (and what’s actually worth it)
• My go-to recommendations by trope and mood