Colleen Hoover has gone viral on TikTok for her work, and with so many novels in her collection, it can be tricky to know what order to go about reading them all. Hoover has become one of the most well-known authors in TikTok, and her books have generated record-breaking sales. She has been credited on social media by many for helping reignite a love for reading.

Many of her novels are fast-paced and easy to get lost in, which is part of why they have garnered so much success. Though a talented writer, Hoover has also faced her share of controversy. Some of her novels, such as It Ends With Us, have come under fire for glamorizing abuse and domestic violence.

Every Colleen Hoover Book In Order By Release Date

Slammed (2012)

Slammed follows Layken, an 18-year old girl who is left trying to be the support system for her mother and younger brother, after the unexpected death of her father. Just as she begins to lose hope in the world around her, she meets her new 21-year-old neighbor, Will Cooper, who she is immediately able to develop an intense emotional connection with. Soon after their first date, however, a heart-wrenching secret comes out that threatens to pull the two apart.

Point of Retreat (2012)

Point of Retreat is the follow-up to Slammed and continues Layken and Will’s love story. The two are forced to navigate new hurdles in their relationship, as Layken second-guesses their bond and Will goes out of his way to prove his unwavering commitment to her.

Hopeless (2012)

Hopeless is about a seventeen-year-old girl named Sky whose sheltered life is turned upside down when she meets a boy with a bad reputation named Dean Holder. As Sky gets closer and closer to Dean, he helps her uncover childhood memories that question her world view and everything she thought to be true about herself.

This Girl (2013)

This Girl is the third novel in the Slammed series. It tells the story of Layken and Will, now a young married couple navigating the challenges of their relationship. The novel is told from Will’s perspective and explores their past struggles, tragedies, and the love that brought them together.

Losing Hope (2013)

Losing Hope tells the story of Hopeless from Dean’s perspective. Haunted by a childhood tragedy, he’s captivated by the new girl, Sky. Their connection deepens, but a suspicion emerges: Sky might be the missing friend he failed to protect years ago. As their romance blossoms, they must confront the past and find healing together.

Finding Cinderella (2013)

Finding Cinderella is a novella in the Hopeless series that explores the story of two of the side characters, Daniel and Six. The two are close with Sky and Dean, and the short story follows their budding romance.

Maybe Someday (2014)

Maybe Someday is about a twenty-year-old named Sydney whose life as good as can be, until she finds out that her boyfriend is cheating on her. Though initially distraught about this news, Sydney finds solace in her developing feels for her neighbor, Ridge. The novel follows their blossoming relationship and the ways they discover they need one another.

Ugly Love (2014)

Ugly Love is one of Hoover’s most popular (and controversial works) and is about Tate Collins, who meets an airline pilot named Miles Archer. While the two don’t hit it off based on personality, they do share an undeniable attraction for one another. They decide to begin a friends-with-benefits relationship that is defined by two rules that Tate has set: don’t talk about the past and don’t expect a future together.

Maybe Not (2014)

Maybe Not is part of the same literary universe as Maybe Someday and is about a fun-loving character named Warren who jumps at the chance to have a female roomate. His excitement fizzles, however, when he learns that she is a seemingly cold and guarded woman. While the two clash at first, Warren holds out hope that she has a warm interior and works to spark a romance between them.

Never, Never (2015)

Never, Never is a three-part series by Colleen Hoover and Tarryn Fisher. The novels tell the story of life-long best friends, Charlie and Nash, who have been head-over-heels for one another since they were fourteen years old. One day, they wake up and all the memories they have of their relationship are gone. While they no longer feel emotionally tied to one another after their loss of memories, the two must band together to figure out why they are left without them.

Confess (2015)

Confess is about a twenty-one year old woman named Auburn Reed who is burdened by a past secret and decides to seek out a fresh start in Dallas. She is drawn to a mysterious art studio named “Confess” and sparks fly with the enigmatic artist, Owen. Their connection deepens, but Owen harbors a dark truth that threatens to shatter their newfound happiness. Faced with a devastating revelation, Auburn must choose between love and a past she desperately wants to outrun.

November 9 (2015)

November 9 is another well-known piece of Hoover’s work and tells the story of Fallon and Ben, who cross paths for the first time on November 9, which is the day before Fallon is set to move across the country. The two spend that entire day together and end up promising one another that they will spend ever November 9 together moving forward. Ben, an aspiring novelist, chooses to use this premise as inspiration for his latest work, and the two continue their yearly tradition as everything around them changes year after year.

Too Late (2016)

Too Late is a thriller about a woman named Sloan who finds herself caught up with a notorious drug trafficker named Asa. In order to help take care of her family, she begins working with him and ultimatley becomes financially and emotionally reliant on him. Before she knows it, Asa develops an unhealthy obsession with her that quickly becomes dangerous. All the while, Sloan falls in love with an undercover agent, but she must keep her feelings at bay for fear of upseting Asa and getting herself killed.

It Ends With Us (2016)

It Ends With Us will soon be turned into a film starring Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni and is one of Hoover’s most controversial books. It is about a recent college graduate named Lily, who finds herself falling in love with a man named Ryle. After coming from an abusive home, Lily struggles to avoid recreating the patterns of violence she witnessed in her upbringing.

Without Merit (2017)

Without Merit is the chilling story of Merit, a cynical teen burdened by family secrets, who collects trophies to mask her inner emptiness. When a shocking family secret surfaces, Merit decides to expose the facade and escape. However, her plan backfires, forcing her to confront the truth, the consequences of her actions, and the intense connection between her and a new acquaintance she struggles to deny.

All Your Perfects (2018)

In All Your Perfects, Quinn and Graham’s seemingly perfect love crumbles under the weight of infertility and past betrayals. The story unfolds through flashbacks to their passionate beginnings and the harsh realities of their present. As they grapple with unspoken hurts and a longing for a child, they must confront the heartbreaking secrets that threaten to tear them apart.

Maybe Now (2018)

Maybe Now is the final installment in the Maybe Someday series. The story follows Ridge and Sydney, a couple finally free to be together after navigating complicated feelings and loyalty to their friends. Their newfound happiness is challenged as they adjust to their relationship, while their friends Warren and Bridgette face their own tumultuous romance. Maggie, another friend from the previous books, grapples with her illness, adding another layer of complexity to the group’s dynamic.

Verity (2018)

Verity is a shocking novel about a desprate writer named Lowen who lands her dream job. She is tasked with completing a famous author, Verity Crawford’s, unfinished series. She moves into the Crawford’s home and uncovers a shocking manuscript that was written by Verity and reveals a series of dark secrets that cast a chilling light on her and her family’s tragic past.

Finding Perfect (2019)

Finding Perfect is a novella about Six and Daniel, a couple with a complicated past involving a secret child given up for adoption, who are struggling in their relationship. Daniel, determined to reunite the family, embarks on a search. Meanwhile, their paths connect with another couple, Quinn and Graham, from a separate Hoover novel, All Your Perfects, who offer unexpected help.

Regretting You (2019)

Regretting You details the complex nature of mother-daughter relationships and switches between a present-day narrative and flashbacks. It tells the story of Morgan Grant and her teenage daughter, Clara. Chris, Morgan’s husband and Clara’s dad, tragically passes away, and the two must learn how to navigate life without the man they considered to be the glue of their family. As they work through their grief, they uncover secrets about the people closest to them that force them to revaluate what they thought they knew.

Heart Bones (2020)

Heart Bones is a young adult novel that follows a girl named Beyah Grim who grew up in poverty and worked hard to secure herself a full-ride scholarship to college to try to change her life. Her mother dies the summer before she is set to move away to school, which means that Beyah has to go live with her estranged father for the time being. Though she is extremely frustrated with the circumstances and unwanting to go summer with the wealthy people her father lives near, she finds herself softening up for the boy who lives next door, Samson.

Layla (2020)

Layla is about a couple named Leyla and Leeds, that begins a whirlwind romance at a wedding. Their happiness is shattered when Layla is attacked, leaving her physically recovered but emotionally distant. To rekindle their love, Leeds takes Layla back to the place they met, only to discover strange occurrences and a deeper mystery. As Layla’s behavior changes and unexplained events unfold, Leeds must fight to save their relationship and uncover the truth behind Layla’s transformation.

It Starts With Us (2022)

It Starts With Us is the follow-up to It Ends With Us and has Lily reuniting with her childhood sweetheart, Atlas. However, Lily hesitates, fearing repeating past mistakes. As their connection grows, they face challenges: Atlas yearns to prove his love, while Ryle, Lily’s ex, attempts to win her back.

Reminders of Him (2022)

Reminders of Him follows a woman named Kenna who has been released from prison after a drunk driving accident that killed her boyfriend, Scotty. She is determined to reconnect with her daughter who has been living with Scotty’s grieving parents. Kenna finds solace in Ledger, Scotty’s best friend who’s been helping raise Diem. As a fragile bond forms between Kenna and Ledger, a past secret threatens their newfound connection.

Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Part Of The Same Series

Slammed

Hopeless

Maybe Someday

It Ends With Us

Which Colleen Hoover Books Are Standalones

• Ugly Love (2014)
• Confess (2015)
• November 9 (2015)
• Too Late (2016)
• Never Never (2016)
• Without Merit (2017)
• Verity (2018)
• Regretting You (2019)
• Heart Bones (2020)
• Layla (2020)
• Reminders of Him (2022)

The Best Reading Order For Colleen Hoover’s Books

When it comes to Colleen Hoover’s entire collection of works, there is no best reading order. The novels can be read in order of release or in any sort of random order. The only exception to this is the individual series. These should be read in the order outlined above, as those follow a certain chronological order and make the most sense when read in a particular manner.