Colleen Hoover's popularity has fully arrived in the Netherlands, primarily thanks to TikTok. Her name appears on almost every BookTok reading list, and rightly so: CoHo writes stories that stay with you. But with over thirty books to her name, it can sometimes be difficult to know where to start – or in what order to continue reading.
This is the complete guide: all series, all standalones, and everything you need to know about upcoming film adaptations.
How to read Colleen Hoover?
The good news: generally, all of Colleen Hoover's series and standalone books can be read independently. So you can start wherever you like. The order is only important within a series. Everything is clearly listed below.
The It Ends With Us series – start here if you're new
The It Ends With Us series is Colleen Hoover's most famous work and the perfect starting point for new readers.
It Ends With Us — 2016
The most read CoHo book and the title that introduced her to a whole new generation of readers. It Ends With Us tells the poignant story of Lily, who falls in love with the handsome neurosurgeon Ryle. He is assertive, stubborn, and a bit arrogant, but also sensitive, brilliant, and devoted to Lily. The blossoming new relationship brings back memories of Atlas, her first love. The film adaptation starring Blake Lively earned more than $346 million worldwide.
It Starts With Us — 2022
This sequel focuses on Atlas, Lily's first love, whom she thought she'd never see again but who suddenly reappeared. Read this immediately after part 1.
Reading order: It Ends With Us → It Starts With Us
The Slammed series – her debut
Colleen Hoover began her writing career in 2011, and her debut novel Slammed was published in 2012, bringing her immediate success.
Slammed — 2012
After her father's sudden death, Layken must support her mother and younger brother. An emotional story about loss, poetry, and first love.
Point of Retreat — 2012
The direct sequel to Slammed, told from Will's perspective.
This Girl — 2013
The same story as Slammed, but told from Will's perspective.
Reading order: Slammed → Point of Retreat → This Girl
The Hopeless series
Hopeless — 2012
Sky knows a few things for sure: she never cries, ever. The real world isn't made of happy endings. Falling head over heels in love isn't for her. All these certainties go out the window as soon as she meets Dean Holder.
Losing Hope — 2013
This book tells the story from Holder's perspective, revealing his inner struggles and the impact of his past on his relationship with Sky.
Finding Cinderella — 2013
In this short story, Daniel discovers a mysterious love that leads to an unexpected and challenging romance.
Finding Perfect — 2019
This book connects the characters from the Hopeless series, showing how Daniel and Six try to salvage their relationship while grappling with their own secrets and emotions.
Reading order: Hopeless → Losing Hope → Finding Cinderella → Finding Perfect
The Maybe Someday series
Maybe Someday — 2014
Sydney discovers her boyfriend is cheating on her and must rebuild her life. She meets Ridge, a talented musician, and together they write music, leading to a unique romantic connection.
Maybe Not — 2014
This short story focuses on Warren and Bridgette, who experience their own intense and humorous love story.
Maybe Now — 2018
The sequel to Maybe Someday follows the lives of Sydney and Ridge as they must overcome new challenges to make their relationship work.
Reading order: Maybe Someday → Maybe Not → Maybe Now
Standalones – can be read independently
These are CoHo's books that do not form a series. You can read them in any order.
Ugly Love — 2014
A friends-with-benefits romance with an emotional twist you won't see coming. One of the most read CoHo standalones on BookTok.
Confess — 2015
A romance centered around an artist who uses his confessions as inspiration for his work.
November 9 — 2015
Two people who meet each year on November 9th. One of the most re-readable CoHo books.
Without Merit — 2017
A lesser-known but well-regarded book about a girl who uncovers the truth about her family.
Verity — 2018
A psychological thriller – CoHo's darkest and most discussed book. Verity is the fourth Colleen Hoover adaptation coming to the big screen, after It Ends With Us, Regretting You, and Reminders of Him. The film will be released on October 2, 2026, starring Anne Hathaway as Verity Crawford, Dakota Johnson as Lowen Ashleigh, and Josh Hartnett as Jeremy Crawford. aolAmazon
Reminders of Him — 2022
An emotional story about a mother trying to reconnect with her daughter after serving her prison sentence. Already adapted into a film in 2026.
Layla — 2020
A paranormal romance – different from CoHo's other work but definitely worth reading.
Regretting You — 2019
A mother-daughter story about loss, forgiveness, and new beginnings. Already adapted into a film in 2025.
Woman Down — 2026
Woman Down is her darkest novel yet, full of suspense, passion, and mystery. After fierce criticism of her last film adaptation, author Petra Rose retreats to a secluded cabin to write her newest book. There, she meets detective Nathaniel Saint, and the line between fantasy and reality blurs. Women Stuff
All CoHo adaptations at a glance
CoHo's books have become popular film properties:
| Book | Film | Year |
|---|---|---|
| It Ends With Us | It Ends With Us | 2024 |
| Regretting You | Regretting You | 2025 |
| Reminders of Him | Reminders of Him | 2026 |
| Verity | Verity (Anne Hathaway + Dakota Johnson) | October 2, 2026 |
Where to start if you're new to Colleen Hoover?
New and not sure where to start? These are the most recommended starting points:
For the true CoHo experience: Start with It Ends With Us. This is the book that has attracted the most readers and immediately gives you a good idea of Hoover's writing style.
For suspense and thriller: Start with Verity. Darker than her other work, but the most accessible starting point for thriller fans.
For a lighter start: November 9 or Ugly Love are slightly more accessible in terms of themes and a good way to discover if CoHo's style suits you.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Colleen Hoover books
Do you have to read Colleen Hoover books in order?
Only within a series is the order important, such as with the Us series (It Ends With Us → It Starts With Us) or the Slammed series. Standalones like Verity, November 9, and Ugly Love can be read in any order.
What is the best Colleen Hoover book to start with?
It Ends With Us is the most recommended starting point. It's accessible, emotional, and immediately shows what CoHo excels at. For thriller lovers, Verity is a better entry point.
How many books has Colleen Hoover written?
Colleen Hoover has written more than thirty books, including series and standalones. In 2026, her newest book Woman Down was published.
Are Colleen Hoover books spicy?
That varies by book. Ugly Love and Verity have spicy elements. It Ends With Us is emotionally intense but less explicit. November 9 falls somewhere in between.
Which Colleen Hoover books have been adapted into films?
It Ends With Us (2024), Regretting You (2025), Reminders of Him (2026), and Verity (October 2, 2026) have already been filmed or are scheduled.
Are Colleen Hoover books available in Dutch?
Yes, publisher Zomer en Keuning has translated most CoHo books into Dutch. Eighteen Colleen Hoover books have now been translated into Dutch, with more to come.
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