Colleen Hoover Book Series Overview
Colleen Hoover is a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her romance and young adult series. Her most prominent series include the Hopeless series, the Maybe Someday series, and the Too Late series, each featuring interconnected standalone novels. Hoover has published over 20 novels, with multiple titles adapted into films and audiobooks. Her works frequently appear on bestseller lists and are published by Simon & Schuster and Atria Books, imprints of Paramount Global and CBS.Read the Forbes profile on Colleen Hoover's publishing dominance
The Hopeless series consists of three novels: Hopeless (2012), Losing Hope (2012), and Finding Hope (2015). The Maybe Someday series includes Maybe Someday (2014), Maybe Not (2015), and Maybe Always (2017). The Too Late series contains Too Late (2015) and Never Never (2014). Hoover also writes standalone novels such as It Ends with Us (2016), Ugly Love (2014), and Verity (2018). Many of her books are available in hardcover, paperback, ebook, and audiobook formats through major retailers and libraries.
Reading Order and Publication Timeline
Hopeless Series Reading Order
The recommended reading order for the Hopeless series is Hopeless, Losing Hope, and Finding Hope. Hopeless was first published in 2012 and follows the relationship between Sky and Holder. Losing Hope is a companion novella told from the perspective of Hope, a secondary character. Finding Hope is a prequel that explores Hope's backstory before the events of the first book. All three novels are published by Simon & Schuster and Atria Books.
Maybe Someday and Too Late Series
The Maybe Someday series is best read in the order Maybe Someday, Maybe Not, and Maybe Always. These novels explore themes of music, memory, and complex romantic relationships. The Too Late series consists of Too Late and Never Never, with Never Never serving as a prequel to Too Late. Hoover's standalone novels can be read in any order, but It Ends with Us and Verity are among her most widely read titles. Publishers Weekly and The New York Times regularly track the performance of her releases.
Where to Find Colleen Hoover Books in Series
Retail and Library Availability
Colleen Hoover's books are available at major retailers including Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Books-A-Million. Her titles are also widely held in public and school libraries through catalog systems like WorldCat. Many of her novels are published in special editions, box sets, and book clubs formats. Ebook and audiobook versions are distributed through platforms such as Kindle, Apple Books, Kobo, and Audible.
Adaptations and Media Extensions
Several Colleen Hoover novels have been adapted into films and television projects. It Ends with Us was released as a film in 2024, produced by Wayfarer Studios and distributed by Lionsgate. Ugly Love was adapted into a film by Voltage Pictures. Hoover's works are also available as audiobooks narrated by professional voice actors and published by Simon & Schuster Audio. Publishers Weekly reports that her books have sold millions of copies worldwide.