Colleen Hoover Books, Ranked And In Order

Colleen Hoover has become a publishing sensation. She began self-publishing her books in 2012, became a phenom on BookTok, the book-talk wing of TikTok, and eventually signed with a traditional publisher, where her books have sold more than 23 million copies. Colleen Hoover books are known for tackling big issues, such as domestic abuse and heartbreak, and ratcheting up the emotions, whether she’s writing romance, suspense or young adult novels. Her ability to create relatable characters and her down-to-earth, everywoman approachability in real life have made Hoover one of the world’s most popular authors. She has written more than 20 books in just over a decade, and her bestselling novel, It Ends with Us, has sold more than 6 million copies.

Colleen Hoover Books In Order

Colleen Hoover has written 26 books. She penned 23 of them herself and teamed up with co-author Tarryn Fisher for the three-book Never Never series. Here are the 26 books Colleen Hoover has written in chronological order:

1. Slammed (2012)

2. Point of Retreat (2012)

3. Hopeless (2012)

4. This Girl (2013)

5. Losing Hope (2013)

6. Finding Cinderella (2013)

7. Maybe Someday (2014)

8. Ugly Love (2014)

9. Maybe Not (2014)

10. Never Never (2015)

11. Confess (2015)

12. Never Never: Part Two (2015)

13. November 9 (2015)

14. Too Late (2016)

15. Never Never: Part Three (2016)

16. It Ends with Us (2016)

17. Without Merit (2017)

18. All Your Perfects (2018)

19. Maybe Now (2018)

20. Verity (2018)

21. Finding Perfect (2019)

22. Regretting You (2019)

23. Heart Bones (2020)

24. Layla (2020)

25. Reminders of Him (2022)

26. It Starts With Us (2022)

Colleen Hoover Books Ranked

Ranking Colleen Hoover’s 26 books is no easy task, as her novels have wide appeal and are all beloved by readers across the United States, as evidenced by their long stays on the New York Times and other bestseller lists. Based on critical and commercial success that have grown her net worth, here’s a ranking of Colleen Hoover books in order.

26. Too Late (2016)

Hoover had already established herself as a popular romance writer when she penned this thriller about Sloan, a woman who double-crosses her dangerous drug trafficking boyfriend (Asa) while falling in love with a DEA agent. But Asa won’t let Sloan get away, and she’s worried about how to continue supporting her ailing brother.

This book is best for fans of dark romance with some family complications thrown in. Colleen Hoover’s Too Late is available from HarperCollins.

25. Layla (2020)

No one writes tragic love stories like Hoover. Layla and Leeds’ promising romance is derailed by an attack that lands Layla in the hospital. She begins acting strangely during her recovery, and when the couple tries to save their relationship with a nostalgic trip to a B&B, the consequences could break them up—or worse.

This book is best for those who want suspense first, romance second. Colleen Hoover’s Layla is available from Montlake Romance.

24. Hopeless (2012)

The first book in the Hopeless series, Hopeless has an engaging storyline, but the later books in the series are even better. The book sets up the romance between Sky Davis and the challenging Dean Holder, who may not warrant the faith Sky has invested in him.

This book is best for romance fans who can’t get enough troubled male protagonists. Colleen Hoover’s Hopeless is available from Atria Books.

23. Maybe Now (2018)

Maybe Now marks the third and final book in the Maybe series, and it wraps up Ridge and Sydney’s story with one final challenge from Ridge’s past relationship with Maggie.

This book is best for those who have already read the first two books in the Maybe series. Colleen Hoover’s Maybe Now is available from Atria Books.

22. Losing Hope (2013)

Volume two of the Hopeless series dives into Dean Holder’s past and why he’s continued searching for a way to atone for his failure to save a girl when he was young. His inability to move out of that past could submarine his romance with Sky Davis.

This book is best for those who enjoyed Hopeless, book one in the series. Colleen Hoover’s Losing Hope is available from Atria Books.

21. Finding Cinderella (2013)

A novella squeezed into the Hopeless series following Losing Hope, Finding Cinderella follows the storybook meet-cute between Daniel and a girl who agrees to spend an hour with him pretending they’re in love. An hour later, they go their separate ways, but a year after, Daniel’s still struggling, until he meets the mysterious Six.

This book is best for Hopeless fans, obviously, but also those who love reimagining classic stories a la Sarah J. Maas. Colleen Hoover’s Finding Cinderella is available from Atria Books.

20. November 9 (2015)

Sooner or later, every author pens a book about a writer, and Hoover’s first effort features Ben, a novelist who meets Fallon on the day she’s moving across the country. They spend an amazing day together, which they recreate once a year. But has Ben been lying to Fallon all this time?

This book is best for fans of romances about big gestures and anyone who wished Sleepless in Seattle had a bit more edge. Colleen Hoover’s November 9 is available from Atria Books.

19. Maybe Not (2014)

This novella comes second in the Maybe series, and it profiles fan favorites Warren and Bridgette (who also appear in the final book). The two initially clash heads as roommates from hell, but the heat they generate may mean something else, too.

This book is best for fans of the Maybe series and enemies-to-lovers devotees. Colleen Hoover’s Maybe Not is available from Atria Books.

18. Point of Retreat (2012)

Another of Hoover’s earliest efforts, Point of Retreat is the second in the Slammed series. Layken and Will continue to fight for their relationship, despite so many challenges to their love—including a surprise from Will’s past that threatens to derail them permanently.

This book is best for those who want to see how Hoover’s writing has evolved in the past decade. Colleen Hoover’s Point of Retreat is available from Atria Books.

17. Never Never (2015)

Hoover can write compelling prose in any genre, including the first in her three-volume YA series written with Tarryn Fisher. In the original, best friends-turned-lovers Charlie Winwood and Silas Nash wake up one day with all the memories of their relationship wiped away. Why did it happen and can they recover?

This book is best for romance fans open to speculative and fantasy elements. Colleen Hoover’s Never Never: Part Three is available as part of the three-book volume from HarperCollins.

16. Never Never: Part Two (2015)

The saga of Charlie and Silas continues in part two of the novel. The three parts have now been combined into one set since it came out nearly a decade ago.

This book is best for fans of the original Never Never. Colleen Hoover’s Never Never: Part Three is available as part of the three-book volume from HarperCollins.

15. Never Never: Part Three (2016)

In part three, Charlie and Silas’s ruined love story reaches its exciting conclusion. All the evidence they’ve seen suggests they shouldn’t be together, but love often doesn’t follow logic.

This book is best for Never Never fans eager to hit the exciting conclusion. Colleen Hoover’s Never Never: Part Three is available as part of the three-book volume from HarperCollins.

14. Heart Bones (2020)

An unexpected death lands Beyah Grimes with her estranged father in Texas, and things get more complicated when she meets wealthy neighbor Samson. They promise it’s nothing more than a summer fling, but it quickly becomes apparent that’s a lie—and there are bigger problems they must deal with, too.

This book is best for those who enjoy opposites-attract romances. Colleen Hoover’s Heart Bones is available from Atria Books.

13. Regretting You (2019)

A mother-daughter relationship rife with conflict becomes even more troubled after a tragic accident that takes the person closest to them. Mom Morgan wants to stop daughter Clara from repeating her mistakes, but as they investigate the accident, that becomes less likely.

This book is best for fans of family relationship dramas. Colleen Hoover’s Regretting You is available from Montlake Romance.

12. All Your Perfects (2018)

Book four in the Hopeless series sees Hoover hitting her stride. The book about Graham and Quinn asks if love is enough—and if not, what happens then?

This book is best for romantics who hope love will overcome all. Colleen Hoover’s All Your Perfects is available from Atria Books.

11. Finding Perfect (2019)

The conclusion of the Hopeless series returns several fan-favorite characters for a novella told from the perspective of Finding Cinderella’s Daniel.

This book is best for fans of the Hopeless series—but you could also read this one first for a totally different take on the series. Colleen Hoover’s Finding Perfect is available from Atria Books.

10. This Girl (2013)

The third book in the Slammed series finds Will and Layken married (finally!) but their long-term outlook is no less uncertain. It turns out Will still has a few surprises from his past that rock Layken’s world and could derail their union.

This book is best for fans of the Slammed series and books about doomed love. Colleen Hoover’s This Girl is available from Atria Books.

9. Ugly Love (2014)

Hoover knows how to write an enemies-to-lovers story, and this tale of Tate Collins and Miles Archer clicks all the boxes on that most delicious of romance tropes. Their physical-only relationship develops unexpected complications tied in part to Miles’ mysterious past.

This book is best for enemies-to-lovers fans and those who like a little intrigue with their romance. Colleen Hoover’s Ugly Love is available from Atria Books.

8. It Starts with Us (2022)

The sequel to Hoover’s most beloved book, It Ends with Us, It Starts with Us shifts perspectives to Atlas’s side of the story, as he and Lily reconnect in the messy aftermath of her divorce. Can they overcome the ire of her ex-husband to get a happily ever after?

This book is best for those who loved It Ends with Us and want more of Atlas’s story. Colleen Hoover’s It Starts with Us is available from Atria Books.

7. Confess (2015)

There’s just something about the propulsive plots of Hoover’s early novels. Young Auburn Reed has already had to put her past behind her, so when she meets artist Owen Gentry, she’s ready to commit—but he has some major secrets in his past that threaten their future.

This book is best for those who may have read one or two Hoover books and are hungry for more. Colleen Hoover’s Confess is available from Atria Books.

6. Without Merit (2017)

Hoover flexes some creative muscles with a different setup, chronicling an oddball family and the daughter who craves escape from their oppressive secrets. She sparks with a boy who seems to offer an out, but she may have to explode her family to get what she wants.

This book is best for anyone who loves fast-paced storytelling and interesting characters. Colleen Hoover’s Without Merit is available from Atria Books.

5. It Ends with Us (2016)

Hoover’s most popular book isn’t actually her best—but it’s pretty darn good. Hard worker Lily thinks she’s hit the jackpot with handsome neurosurgeon Ryle, but she discovers his disturbing dark side. Hoover drew inspiration from her mother’s story for this sometimes-difficult-to-read book. Trigger warnings for depictions of domestic abuse.

This book is best for those who want to know what all the Hoover fuss is about. Colleen Hoover’s It Ends with Us is available from Atria Books.

4. Maybe Someday (2014)

The first book in the Maybe series, Maybe Someday follows Sydney as she discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her, then falls into the arms of mysterious next-door neighbor Ridge, a musician who enters a passionate affair with Sydney. But betrayal sits in the offing.

This book is best for fans of traditional romances with lots of excitement. Colleen Hoover’s Maybe Someday is available from Atria Books.

3. Reminders of Him (2022)

A nominee for Goodreads’ Best Romance of 2022 award, Reminders of Him chronicles the homecoming of Kenna, who served five years in prison and is now reunited with her young daughter. Kenna connects with bartender Ledger as she fights to win back the trust and custody of her beloved child.

This book is best for those looking for some depth to their romances. Colleen Hoover’s Reminders of Him is available from Montlake Romance.

2. Verity (2018)

Hoover tries something different with Verity, and it pays off. In this thriller, Lowen Ashleigh is hired to complete work on a bestselling series that Verity Crawford is too ill to complete. But when Lowen stumbles on the author’s unfinished autobiography with ghastly allegations, finishing the books becomes the last thing on her to-do list.

This book is best for those who love twists and gasps. Colleen Hoover’s Verity is available from Hachette Group Publishing.

1. Slammed (2012)

Hoover’s debut book is a fan favorite for a reason. The first book in the Slammed series is the story of first love between Layken, who at 18 just lost her father, and Will, her new neighbor. But their burgeoning relationship is “slammed” before it can really begin by a startling revelation.

This book is best for traditional romance devotees and anyone looking for a compelling new series. Colleen Hoover’s Slammed is available from Atria Books.

Bottom Line

Colleen Hoover has become the romance novelist for the 21^st century. With her interesting character names, startling plot turns and unwavering devotion to love and happy endings, Hoover serves up romance novels you can enjoy over and over again.