The American author of romantic novels, Colleen Hoover, born on December 11, 1979, was according to the magazine Time "among the 100 most influential people in the world", as she sold over 20 million books during 2022, immediately capturing the hearts of her followers.

The life of the author

She spent her childhood in Texas and two years after graduating, she married Heath Hoover in 2000, with whom she had 3 sons. Her studies are in the field of social sciences, which she practiced professionally before pursuing her dream as a writer. Sociology is definitely something that accompanies her in a way, as most of her major works have a deep social root, as they refer to various aspects of dysfunctional relationships.

In 2012, her first work titled "Slammed" was released, which is self-published on Amazon and its immediate spread brings it to the top of the New York Times. The inspiration for her first book comes from the lyric "decide what to be and go be it" from the song "Head Full of Doubt" by the Avett Brothers, where this and other lyrics stand out in the novel.

Popular Novels

One of the most widely read and well-known novels is none other than "It Ends With Us", which attracts a large number of readers, as it deals with the issue of domestic violence and difficult relationships in human bonds.

This particular book has won several awards, such as the Goodreads Choice Award, which earned the title for "best romance novel of 2016". The inspiration for the plot comes from the personal story of the author's mother and father, which she herself describes as one of the "most challenging books she has ever written".

Following this great success, there is the sentimental novel "It Starts With Us", which broke sales records in 2016 and had the highest number of pre-orders in the publishing industry. The tender story of Atlas and Lily captivates the audience through chapters filled with honesty and emotion.

In the list of popular novels, there is "Ugly Love", an emotionally dramatic work where the characters are connected through love, loss, and emotional complexity, "Confess", and "Verity", which captivate with their plot and the internal messages they convey.

Awards

Colleen Hoover has been recognized and awarded with significant titles for her books. Some of the important awards she has received are:

• Goodreads Choice Award: Her books have been distinguished multiple times in several categories such as:
• Best Romantic Novel of 2012, "Slammed"
• Best Romantic Novel of 2016, "It Ends with Us"

Romance Writers of America: The RITA awards from the Romance Writers of America.

• RITA Award, 2015 in the category of New Adult Romance with the book "Ugly Love".
• Indie Choice Book Award, 2016, Independent Book Award for the work "November 9".