If you're a longtime fan of Colleen Hoover (aka CoHo) or a new reader intrigued by the upcoming movie adaptation of It Ends With Us, here are some books to check out. Whether you're drawn to the childhood friends-to-lovers, the tense portrayal of domestic violence, the swoony second chance romance, the quirky side characters, or some other aspect of It Ends With Us, these books should help you pass the time until you can get your hands on another CoHo title.
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It starts with us : a novel
by Colleen Hoover Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date. But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life--and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter's life. Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, 'It Starts with Us' picks up right where the epilogue for the bestselling phenomenon 'It Ends with Us' left off. Revealing more about Atlas's past and following Lily as she embraces a second chance at true love while navigating a jealous ex-husband. |
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Always : a novel
by Sarah Jio Encountering a ragged homeless man on her way to a romantic dinner with her fiancé, Kailey Crane discovers that the man is the ex she never got over and confronts an impossible choice against a backdrop of the 1990s music scene in Seattle. By the New York Times best-selling author of The Look of Love. |
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Big little lies
by Liane Moriarty Follows three mothers, each at a crossroads, and their potential involvement in a riot at a school trivia night that leaves one parent dead in what appears to be a tragic accident, but which evidence shows might have been premeditated. |
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First love, take two
by Sajni Patel A doctor doing her residency, Preeti Patel, discovers too late that her new roommate is her ex-boyfriend, Daniel, who is still super-hot and an amazing cook but was driven away by her traditional and strict family. |
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Good girl complex
by Elle Kennedy Intent on earning a degree at Garnet College in the beachside town of Avalon Bay, an internet entrepreneur has her “good girl” abilities tested when she meets the rough and rowdy bad boy Cooper Hartley. |
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The good sister
by Sally Hepworth Twin sisters who are polar opposites but who are harboring a deep, dark secret about their sociopathic mother must face the consequences of both her actions and their own when one tries to start a family. |
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The happy ever after playlist
by Abby Jimenez Adopting a rescue puppy to help her get her life back on track two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan clashes with the mischievous pup’s original owner, Jason, a rising musician who challenges Sloan to make difficult choices. |
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A lot like adios : a novel
by Alexis Daria After burning out in her corporate marketing career, Michelle Amato has built a thriving freelance business as a graphic designer. So what if her love life is nonexistent? She's perfectly fine being the black sheep of her marriage-obsessed Puerto Rican-Italian family. Besides, the only guy who ever made her want happily-ever-after disappeared thirteen years ago. Gabriel Aguilar left the Bronx at eighteen to escape his parents' demanding expectations, but it also meant saying goodbye to Michelle, his best friend and longtime crush. Now, he's the successful co-owner of LA's hottest celebrity gym, with an investor who insists on opening a New York City location. It's the last place Gabe wants to go, but when Michelle is unexpectedly brought on board to spearhead the new marketing campaign, everything Gabe's been running from catches up with him. Michelle is torn between holding Gabe at arm's length or picking up right where they left off--in her bed. As they work on the campaign, old feelings resurface, and their reunion takes a sexy turn. Facing mounting pressure from their families--who think they're dating--and growing uncertainty about their futures, can they resolve their past mistakes, or is it only a matter of time before Gabe says adios again? |
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Love and other words
by Christina Lauren Macy Sorensen has decided to settle, and is planning her marriage to an older man, until she bumps into Elliot Petropoulos—her first and most intense love, who eventually broke her heart—sending her reeling into reminiscence—and doubt. |
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In at the deep end
by Kate Davies Enduring a dead-end job and three-year romantic dry spell, Julia accepts an invitation to a trendy warehouse party and rediscovers her sexuality as a lesbian before her new lover reveals a darker nature. |
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In five years
by Rebecca Serle A striking, powerful, and moving love story following an ambitious lawyer who experiences an astonishing vision that could change her life forever. |
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Long shot
by Kennedy Ryan Iris DuPree meets August West in a sports bar during her last semester of college. It's the conversation of a lifetime and sends sparks flying in every direction. The connection is undeniable...but the timing is all wrong. August is poised for the NBA draft, and Iris belongs to another man--basketball's "golden boy" and August's long-time rival. The two go their separate ways, but they often recall that electric night and what could have been. While August has embarked on his all-star life, studded with wealth and fame, Iris's perfect public relationship has become a nightmare behind closed doors. A tarnished dream of fool's gold. When August re-enters her life, the world seems briefly bright again, but Iris's darkest nights are not over yet. To survive, she must build her own strength and trust that her bond with August can endure after all this time. Even when her fraudulent prince has vowed never to let her go. |
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Queenie
by Candice Carty-Williams Constantly compared to her white middle-class peers, a young Jamaican-British woman in London makes a series of questionable decisions in the aftermath of a messy breakup before challenging herself to figure out who she wants to be. |
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Seven days in June : a novel
by Tia Williams Running into reclusive author Shane Hall at a literary event, bestselling erotica writer Eva Mercy, over the next seven days, reconnects with this man who broke her heart 20 years earlier until he disappears again, leaving more questions than answers. |
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Tell me lies : a novel
by Carola Lovering Hoping for a fresh start when college takes her far from the mother she will never forgive, Lucy is seduced by the devastatingly complicated Stephen and embarks on a destructively addictive relationship of unimaginable consequences. |