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Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover Reading Order

7 series Β· 33 books Β· Born 1979-12-11

Colleen Hoover is a globally bestselling romance author known for emotionally intense contemporary stories that blend love with darker themes and unexpected twists. Her prolific output includes the Hopeless series, the standalone phenomenon It Ends with Us, and multiple interconnected worlds that have captivated millions of readers worldwide. Based in Texas, Hoover has become a cultural phenomenon through both her novels and her expansion into film and television adaptations, establishing herself as one of the most commercially successful authors of the 2010s and 2020s.

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Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2014–2020)

Colleen Hoover's Anthologies series consists of four complete romance anthologies published between 2014 and 2020. These collections should be read in publication order, beginning with Just a Touch: The Atria Indie Author 2014 Sampler and continuing through The Kiss: An Anthology of Love and Other Close Encounters, Crave: The 2015 Atria Indie Author Sampler, and concluding with All Wrapped Up for the Holidays and One More Step.

Start with Just a Touch: The Atria Indie Author 2014 Sampler, the first of 4 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Just a Touch: The Atria Indie Author 2014 Sampler

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Just a Touch: The Atria Indie Author 2014 Sampler
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The Kiss: An Anthology of Love and Other Close Encounters
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Crave: The 2015 Atria Indie Author Sampler
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All Wrapped Up for the Holidays
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Hopeless Series

Complete

4 books (2012–2019)

Colleen Hoover's Hopeless series consists of four complete romance novels published between 2012 and 2019. The books should be read in publication order: Hopeless, Finding Cinderella, Losing Hope, and Finding Perfect. This finished series offers readers a full arc across its interconnected standalone-adjacent entries.

Start with Hopeless, the first of 4 books in the Hopeless series.

It Ends With Us Series

Likely Complete

2 books (2016–2022)

This two-book contemporary romance series by Colleen Hoover spans from 2016 to 2022 and should be read in publication order. The series appears to be complete, beginning with It Ends with Us followed by It Starts with Us. Both books are essential to the full story experience and are best approached sequentially.

Start with It Ends with Us and read in order.

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Maybe Series

Complete

3 books (2014–2018)

Colleen Hoover's Maybe series consists of three romance novels published between 2014 and 2018, now complete. The books should be read in publication order, beginning with Maybe Not, followed by Maybe Someday, and concluding with Maybe Now. This series offers a connected narrative that develops across all three installments.

Start with Maybe Not and read in order.

Never Never Series

Complete

3 books (2015–2016)

Colleen Hoover's Never Never series comprises three books published between 2015 and 2016, concluding as a complete trilogy. The series should be read in publication order, beginning with Never Never: Part One and continuing through Parts Two and Three. This romance series is written for adult readers seeking interconnected narratives that build across all three installments.

Start with Never Never: Part One and read in order.

Start this series with Never Never: Part One

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Never Never: Part One
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Never Never: Part Three

Slammed Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2013)

The Slammed series is a three-book romance collection by Colleen Hoover published between 2012 and 2013. The series is now complete and should be read in publication order, beginning with Point of Retreat, followed by Slammed, and concluding with This Girl. All three entries are essential to the full story arc and are best experienced sequentially.

Start with Point of Retreat and read in order.

Start this series with Point of Retreat

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Standalone Novels Series

Ongoing

13 books (2014–2026)

Colleen Hoover's collection of 13 standalone romance novels spans from 2014 to 2026, with the series still ongoing. Each book tells an independent story and can be read in any order, though following publication order beginning with Ugly Love allows readers to experience the author's evolving storytelling style. The series includes her collaborative work Never Never with Tarryn Fisher and encompasses contemporary romance narratives across various themes and settings.

Start with Ugly Love, the first of 13 books in the Standalone Novels series.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Colleen Hoover written?
Colleen Hoover has written 33 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2012 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Colleen Hoover series?
Here are the first books in Colleen Hoover's series: Anthologies: Just a Touch: The Atria Indie Author 2014 Sampler; Hopeless: Hopeless; It Ends With Us: It Ends with Us; Maybe: Maybe Not; Never Never: Never Never: Part One.
What order should I read Colleen Hoover's books?
We recommend reading Colleen Hoover's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Colleen Hoover still writing new books?
Yes, Colleen Hoover has 1 ongoing series: Standalone Novels.

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