Colleen Hoover

State: Texas

Margaret Colleen Hoover (born December 11, 1979) is an American author renowned for her emotionally intense romance and young adult novels. After earning a degree in social work from Texas A&M-Commerce, she maintained dual roles as a social worker and teacher while self-publishing her debut novel Slammed in January 2012. The unexpected success catapulted her to the New York Times bestseller list, prompting her transition to full-time writing. Hoover has since published over 24 novels and novellas, including It Ends with Us, It Starts with Us, Verity, and Ugly Love. Her fiercely loyal fanbase—dubbed "CoHorts"—has fueled her rise via word-of-mouth and BookTok, resulting in tens of millions of copies sold. Known for tackling heavy themes like domestic violence and trauma, her gripping, heartfelt stories have also been adapted for screen, including the It Ends with Us film.

Genres: Contemporary, Romance, Thriller

Audiences: Adult, Young Adult