Below is the complete list of Colleen Hoover books in publication order. For this series, the chronological reading order is the same as the order of publication.
Slammed Books in Order
- Slammed (2012)
Slammed was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Slammed series. - Point of Retreat (2012)
Published in 2012, Point of Retreat is listed as book #2 in the Slammed series. - This Girl (2013)
This Girl is a 2013 release and appears as book #3 in the Slammed series.
Hopeless Books in Order
- Hopeless (2012)
Hopeless was published in 2012 and is listed as book #1 in the Hopeless series. - Losing Hope (2013)
Published in 2013, Losing Hope is listed as book #2 in the Hopeless series. - Finding Cinderella (2013)
Finding Cinderella is a 2013 release and appears as book #3 in the Hopeless series. - All Your Perfects (2018)
In the Hopeless series, All Your Perfects is book #4 and was published in 2018. - Finding Perfect (2019)
Finding Perfect was first published in 2019; within the Hopeless series, it is listed as book #5.
It Ends With Us Books in Order
- It Ends with Us (2016)
It Ends with Us was published in 2016 and is listed as book #1 in the It Ends With Us series. - It Starts with Us (2022)
Published in 2022, It Starts with Us is listed as book #2 in the It Ends With Us series.
Maybe Someday Books in Order
- Maybe Someday (2014)
Maybe Someday was published in 2014 and is listed as book #1 in the Maybe series. - Maybe Not (2014)
Published in 2014, Maybe Not is listed as book #2 in the Maybe series. - Maybe Now (2018)
Maybe Now is a 2018 release and appears as book #3 in the Maybe series.
Never Never Books in Order
with Tarryn Fisher
- Never Never: Part One (2015)
Never Never: Part One was published in 2015 and is listed as book #1 in the Never Never series. - Never Never: Part Two (2015)
Published in 2015, Never Never: Part Two is listed as book #2 in the Never Never series. - Never Never: Part Three (2016)
Never Never: Part Three is a 2016 release and appears as book #3 in the Never Never series.
Standalone Novels Books in Order
- Ugly Love (2014)
Ugly Love was published in 2014 and is listed as book #1 in the Standalone Novels series. - Confess (2015)
Published in 2015, Confess is listed as book #2 in the Standalone Novels series. - November 9 (2015)
November 9 is a 2015 release and appears as book #3 in the Standalone Novels series. - Too Late (2016)
In the Standalone Novels series, Too Late is book #4 and was published in 2016. - Never Never (2016)
(With Tarryn Fisher)
Never Never was first published in 2016; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #5. - Without Merit (2017)
Without Merit was published in 2017 and is listed as book #6 in the Standalone Novels series. - Verity (2018)
Published in 2018, Verity is listed as book #7 in the Standalone Novels series. - Regretting You (2019)
Regretting You is a 2019 release and appears as book #8 in the Standalone Novels series. - Heart Bones (2020)
In the Standalone Novels series, Heart Bones is book #9 and was published in 2020. - Layla (2020)
Layla was first published in 2020; within the Standalone Novels series, it is listed as book #10. - Reminders of Him (2022)
Reminders of Him was published in 2022 and is listed as book #11 in the Standalone Novels series. - Woman Down (2026)
Published in 2026, Woman Down is listed as book #12 in the Standalone Novels series.
About Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover is an American author whose emotionally intense novels have reshaped contemporary romance and new adult fiction. Born in 1979 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, Hoover did not begin her career with traditional literary ambitions. Before publishing fiction, she worked in social services and education, experiences that later influenced the emotional realism in her stories. Her entry into publishing began in 2012 when she independently released her debut novel, Slammed, a contemporary romance that quickly gained traction through reader word-of-mouth and online reviews.
The success of Slammed marked the beginning of a prolific writing career. Hoover followed with Point of Retreat and This Girl, forming the Slammed series. Reading her books in publication order reveals how her early work centered on young adult and new adult protagonists navigating first love, grief, and personal identity. These early novels established the hallmarks of her style: deeply emotional conflicts, flawed yet relatable characters, and dramatic turning points that generate strong reader engagement.
After the Slammed trilogy, Hoover published Hopeless (2012), which further cemented her presence in the new adult genre. The novel and its companion works explore trauma, resilience, and romantic intensity. As her bibliography expanded, Hoover began experimenting with darker and more psychologically layered narratives.
One of her most commercially successful novels, It Ends with Us (2016), marked a significant shift in tone. While still grounded in romance, the book confronts themes of domestic abuse and generational cycles of trauma. Its companion novel, It Starts with Us (2022), continues the story, making publication order especially relevant for readers seeking narrative continuity.
Hoover’s catalog also includes standalones such as Ugly Love, November 9, Verity, and Reminders of Him. Notably, Verity (2018) diverges from traditional romance into psychological thriller territory. Reading chronologically highlights Hoover’s willingness to move across subgenres while maintaining her signature emotional intensity.
Her writing style is defined by:
- First-person dual perspectives
- Confessional, intimate narrative voice
- Focus on trauma, healing, and complicated relationships
- Sharp emotional climaxes
Hoover’s rise coincided with the growth of social media–driven book communities. Platforms like BookTok and online reading forums played a major role in amplifying her popularity, particularly in the early 2020s. Several of her backlist titles returned to bestseller lists years after initial publication, reflecting sustained reader interest.
Over time, Hoover’s themes have grown more mature and complex. Early novels emphasize first love and youthful heartbreak. Later works tackle moral ambiguity, betrayal, and long-term emotional consequences. Reading her books in publication order makes this progression clear, tracing her development from emerging indie romance author to one of the most commercially successful contemporary writers of her generation.
Colleen Hoover’s bibliography spans romance, new adult fiction, and psychological suspense, unified by emotionally charged storytelling. When viewed chronologically, her career reflects both thematic expansion and increasing narrative ambition, with each publication building upon the emotional intensity that defines her voice.