Colleen Hoover

Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novelist born in 1979 in Sulphur Springs, Texas. Despite initially pursuing a career as a social worker, she found her passion in writing and self-published her first novel, "Slammed," in 2012. Hoover's novels have become bestsellers, particularly "Ugly Love" (2014), "It Ends with Us" (2016), and "Verity" (2018). Her books have been translated into over 30 languages and sold millions of copies worldwide. Hoover has received numerous accolades, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance and the Book of the Year Award from Amazon. Her critical success stems from her ability to create captivating and emotionally charged stories that resonate deeply with readers. Hoover's novels explore themes of love, loss, trauma, and redemption, blending elements of suspense, mystery, and romance.