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Colleen Hoover

Nascido: December 11, 1979 – Sulphur Springs, Texas, United States

Colleen Hoover is an American author recognized for her bestselling novels in romance and young adult fiction, notably "It Ends with Us" and "Verity." Her works have sold over 20 million copies worldwide, driven by strong social media engagement, and she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2023.

Biografia e Jornada do Autor

Colleen Hoover, born Margaret Colleen Fennell on December 11, 1979 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, was raised in Saltillo, where she spent her childhood helping on her parents’ dairy farm. From a young age, Hoover harbored a desire to become a writer, even penning her first story at the age of five. Despite her early ambitions, real-life challenges—including a turbulent family life and financial hardship—led her to pursue a practical path. She graduated with a degree in social work from Texas A&M University–Commerce and married her high school sweetheart, Heath Hoover, in 2000. The couple raised three sons while living in a trailer home, experiencing the ups and downs of modest rural life.

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There is no such thing as bad people. We're all just people who sometimes do bad things
-It Ends With Us
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Don't take life too seriously. Punch it in the face when it needs a good hit. Laugh at it
-Slammed
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Does he treat you with respect at all times? That's the first question. The second question is, if he is the exact same person twenty years from now that he is today, would you still want to marry him? And finally, does he inspire to be a better person? You find someone you can answer yes to all three, then you've found a good man
-Slammed
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You're only human. And as humans, we can't expect to shoulder all of our pain
-It Ends With Us
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Cycles exist because they are excruciating to break
-It Ends With Us
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God gives us the ugliness so we don't take the beautiful things in life for granted
-Ugly Love
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Love isn't always pretty. Sometimes you spend all your time hoping it'll eventually be something different. Something better. Then, before you know it, you're back to square one, and you lost your heart somewhere along the way
-Ugly Love
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Sometimes not speaking says more than all the words in the world
-Ugly Love
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I’ll love you forever. Even when I can’t
-Confess
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I didn't fall in love with you… I flew
-Ugly Love

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"Colleen Hoover has captivated the hearts of millions of readers worldwide with her emotionally rich novels"

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"Colleen Hoover’s writing is known for its emotional depth and raw honesty, often delving into themes such as love, loss, and personal growth"

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"Colleen Hoover is a well-known author whose writing style has evolved and become a favorite of many"

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"Colleen Hoover lives my ideal life–she writes mediocre books, gets paid a fortune for it, then receives praise on social media"

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"Colleen Hoover has sold over 32 million books, captivating readers with emotionally charged romance stories"

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"Colleen Hoover’s novels explore the depths of love, loss, and resilience, brought to life by raw, relatable characters and powerful, unexpected twists"

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"Hoover’s writing is often characterized by its emotional depth, complex characters, and her willingness to tackle difficult subjects"

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"Colleen Hoover is celebrated for crafting relatable characters with realistic flaws and vulnerabilities"

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"Colleen Hoover always fully commits to her characters and never takes the easy way out, making her stories impactful"

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