Why Colleen Hoover's Books Feel Like a Punch to the Heart—in the Best Way
Colleen Hoover doesn’t just tell stories. She tears down walls.
Her writing isn’t polished perfection. It’s raw, unfiltered emotion. Whether you’re dealing with heartbreak, grief, or love that shouldn’t work but somehow does—her books cut deep and heal even deeper.
At UniversalReads, we’re proud to carry the books that make people cry in public, underline every other sentence, and stay up all night reading just one more chapter.
When Fiction Becomes a Mirror
There’s a reason Colleen Hoover is one of the most talked-about authors today—she writes what most of us are too afraid to admit. She puts real pain and imperfect love right on the page.
Her books explore:
Trauma that shapes who we become
Love that doesn’t always come easy
People who hurt each other and still grow
Forgiveness that takes time—and tears
Moments that are too real to be fiction
Colleen Hoover Books That Will Leave You Breathless
📘 It Ends With Us – A powerful novel on toxic love, courage, and starting over
📗 Reminders of Him – A redemption story filled with heartbreak and hope
📙 Verity – A psychological thriller with Hoover’s signature emotional depth
📕 Ugly Love – A complex, steamy story about pain, healing, and second chances
📓 November 9 – A creative, time-bending romance about timing and destiny
📒 It Starts With Us – The much-awaited sequel to It Ends With Us, offering closure and hope
Every book feels like a letter to your past self—sometimes comforting, sometimes crushing.
Why She’s More Than a Romance Author
Colleen Hoover writes what romance is afraid to show: grief, guilt, shame, silence, sacrifice. Her characters don’t always make the right choices—but they make human ones. That’s why her stories stay with us. That’s why they matter.