

A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.In this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a frustrated author looks for her muse in a remote hideaway, but what she finds defies all expectations…and reality.Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been uninspired to write ever since.Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It’s Petra’s last-ditch attempt to save her career—and herself.Then he shows up.Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra’s words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who’s becoming her muse.Their “research” sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought she’d never lose herself in again. She’s never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost.When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petra’s forced to confront the chaos she created. But doing so could cost her more than the reputation she’s been trying to salvage. The reputation the world wrote for her—the reputation only she can reclaim.
A #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER.In this twisty thriller from New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover, a frustrated author looks for her muse in a remote hideaway, but what she finds defies all expectations…and reality.Her words used to set the page on fire. But a viral backlash over her latest film adaptation forced Petra Rose to take a hiatus, resulting in missed deadlines and an overdue mortgage. Branded a fraud and fame-hungry opportunist, she learned the hard way what happens when the internet turns on you. And she’s been uninspired to write ever since.Now, with her next suspense novel outlined and savings nearly gone, she retreats to a secluded lakeside cabin, hoping to find inspiration. It’s Petra’s last-ditch attempt to save her career—and herself.Then he shows up.Detective Nathaniel Saint arrives with disturbing news, his presence igniting a creativity in her she thought long since burned out. Petra’s words return in a rush, and her fictional cop character begins to mirror the very real cop who’s becoming her muse.Their “research” sessions blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Each glance, every touch pulls Petra deeper into a world she thought she’d never lose herself in again. She’s never felt more alive. But inspiration this powerful comes at a cost.When Saint starts taking his role in her career a little too seriously, Petra’s forced to confront the chaos she created. But doing so could cost her more than the reputation she’s been trying to salvage. The reputation the world wrote for her—the reputation only she can reclaim.
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Contemporary romance and psychological thriller fiction reached massive audiences through emotional narrative structures that blend heartbreak, personal redemption, and intense interpersonal drama, led by the success of the 2016 novel It Ends With Us. Author Colleen Hoover built a prolific bibliography spanning more than twenty-four novels and novellas that bridge New Adult and Young Adult fiction.
Her releases, including the bestselling sequel It Starts with Us and the psychological thriller Verity, frequently top national bestseller lists and are published by Atria Books, Grand Central Publishing, Montlake Romance, and HarperCollins Publishers.
Born Margaret Colleen Fennell on December 11, 1979, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, she worked as a social worker before embarking on her writing career. Many of her early works were initially self-published before being acquired by traditional publishing houses. In 2015, Hoover and her family founded The Bookworm Box, a non-profit charity bookstore and book subscription service located in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The charity hosts an annual book signing convention called Book Bonanza featuring over 200 authors, alongside an annual auction raising funds for food banks and charities across the nation. To date, The Bookworm Box has donated over $1,000,000 to help those in need.
In addition to publishing, Hoover expanded into media production as a scriptwriter, producer, and co-founder of the production company HeartBones Entertainment. Her novel Confess was adapted into a series by Awestruck, available on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes, starring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Cooper. In 2023, Hoover was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. She resides in Texas with her husband and their three sons.
Hoover's bibliography spans New Adult contemporary romance, Young Adult fiction, and dark psychological thrillers. Her storytelling relies on fast-paced narrative arcs, alternating character perspectives, and unexpected plot twists. Her narratives focus on vulnerable character relationships, high-stakes emotional dilemmas, and complex romantic choices.
Recurring themes across her work include healing from past trauma, second-chance romance, family secrets, and moral ambiguity. Books such as Ugly Love, November 9, and Reminders of Him: A Novel focus on characters navigating grief and romantic conflict, while works like Verity explore psychological suspense and unreliable narration.

9 books in catalog
Contemporary romance and psychological thriller fiction reached massive audiences through emotional narrative structures that blend heartbreak, personal redemption, and intense interpersonal drama, led by the success of the 2016 novel It Ends With Us. Author Colleen Hoover built a prolific bibliography spanning more than twenty-four novels and novellas that bridge New Adult and Young Adult fiction.
Her releases, including the bestselling sequel It Starts with Us and the psychological thriller Verity, frequently top national bestseller lists and are published by Atria Books, Grand Central Publishing, Montlake Romance, and HarperCollins Publishers.
Born Margaret Colleen Fennell on December 11, 1979, in Sulphur Springs, Texas, she worked as a social worker before embarking on her writing career. Many of her early works were initially self-published before being acquired by traditional publishing houses. In 2015, Hoover and her family founded The Bookworm Box, a non-profit charity bookstore and book subscription service located in Sulphur Springs, Texas. The charity hosts an annual book signing convention called Book Bonanza featuring over 200 authors, alongside an annual auction raising funds for food banks and charities across the nation. To date, The Bookworm Box has donated over $1,000,000 to help those in need.
In addition to publishing, Hoover expanded into media production as a scriptwriter, producer, and co-founder of the production company HeartBones Entertainment. Her novel Confess was adapted into a series by Awestruck, available on Amazon Prime Video and iTunes, starring Katie Leclerc and Ryan Cooper. In 2023, Hoover was named one of Time magazine's 100 most influential people in the world. She resides in Texas with her husband and their three sons.
Hoover's bibliography spans New Adult contemporary romance, Young Adult fiction, and dark psychological thrillers. Her storytelling relies on fast-paced narrative arcs, alternating character perspectives, and unexpected plot twists. Her narratives focus on vulnerable character relationships, high-stakes emotional dilemmas, and complex romantic choices.
Recurring themes across her work include healing from past trauma, second-chance romance, family secrets, and moral ambiguity. Books such as Ugly Love, November 9, and Reminders of Him: A Novel focus on characters navigating grief and romantic conflict, while works like Verity explore psychological suspense and unreliable narration.