Since It Ends With Us is now showing in theaters worldwide, these are eight books that are ideal if you enjoy Colleen Hoover’s compelling stories and heartbreaking romances. Get set to discover your next favorite book! 

Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

If you loved Verity, you’ll be captivated by this beautiful and thrilling story of Kya Clark, a resilient girl abandoned by her parents and left to survive alone in the woods. A mysterious death propels the plot, raising questions about Kya’s involvement. This engrossing coming-of-age tale about love, nature, and secrets will keep you hooked.

Every Summer After by Carley Fortune

Check this book out if you have read November 9, this book is about Persephone “Percy” Fraser, who goes back to her childhood cottage in Barry’s Bay after ten years. She faces her past errors and reunites with Sam Florek, the man she believed was gone forever. Spanning six years and a single weekend, Every Summer After is a sweeping, nostalgic story about love, family, decisions, and enduring memories.

Normal People by Sally Rooney

If you’re after a relationship story that’s anything but predictable, check out Normal People. It follows Marianne, a social outcast, and Connell, the popular guy, whose on-again, off-again romance in high school deeply impacts their lives. As they reconnect in college, their roles have reversed, leading to a poignant and unforgettable exploration of love and identity.

Before We Were Strangers by Renée Carlino

Sometimes, the right person comes at the wrong time. This book explores how we grow from relationships, whether or not we end up together. Matt and Grace reconnect years after college, reigniting past what-ifs. As they face old wounds and secrets, they must decide if they can make a second chance work or if it’s too late. The story is full of twists and missed connections that will keep you hooked. 

Me Before You by Jojo Moyes

Me Before You is about Louisa Clark, who, after losing her job, becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor, a man who’s lost his zest for life following a motorcycle accident. As Louisa brightens Will’s world, their relationship grows in touching ways. It’s a moving story that will tug at your heartstrings and make you reflect on your own feelings.

The Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny Han 

In this coming-of-age romance, Belly deals with evolving feelings for her childhood friends Jeremiah and Conrad across multiple summers, leading to a classic love triangle. It’s a touching and unforgettable read. 

In Five Years by Rebecca Serle 

In Five Years begins with Dannie’s significant day, but a dream reveals a future drastically different from her plans. She finds herself in a new apartment with a different ring and man. This fast-paced, emotionally gripping story explores love and more.

Seven Days in June by Tia Williams

In Seven Days in June, Eva, a single mom and bestselling erotica writer, and Shane, a reclusive novelist, reconnect with undeniable chemistry. Their past romance from fifteen years ago resurfaces as they navigate their history and emotions over the course of a week, making it a perfect “second chance” romance.

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