Is Sky who she thinks she is? Does her adoptive mother have her best interest at heart? Does Holder’s hot-and-cold attitude have anything to do with all this? In the process however, she comes across a disturbing manuscript that Verity swore to take to her grave.

When their hour is up and the girl rushes off like Cinderella, Daniel tries to convince himself that what happened between them only seemed perfect because they werepretending it was perfect. Born in Sulphur Springs, Texas, she holds a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Social Work from Texas A&M University-Commerce. Age Rating: The age rating for the Hopeless series is generally for mature adults aged 17 and over. We think it would be best enjoyed by persons aged 25 to 40 as, while the characters are in high school, the storyline is very advanced. These are young people dealing with very complex situations and emotions. The traumatic sexual content may also be triggering to some people. Revisiting such an emotional story from a different point of view was no small task, especially since we were left believing that no stone was left unturned in the storyline, but it truly deserved to be told again. From the first moment we hear Holder’s voice, we become aware that to truly understand the complexity of Sky’s reactions, we needed to witness Holder’s too. All the final puzzle pieces are set in place, making this story even more flawless. Holder has had more loss in his life than any young man should ever have to overcome. Losing his childhood friend left him burdened with guilt and regret, but losing his twin sister shattered his heart. “What are the chances that the only two girls in my life I’ve ever loved … I’ve lost?”That is however until Fallon starts having her doubts about Ben; uncertain whether he has been creating a perfect reality just so he can get the most ideal plot twist. Silas races against time as more truths unravel, while others twist tighter together. And now, the stakes are higher as Silas’ control slips and others begin to point fingers.

Fine,” he grumbles, attempting to free himself from the hold I have on him. I wait until he looks down at the phone and hits send before I release my arm and let go of his shirt. He puts the phone to his ear and never stops looking at me as we both stand still and wait for Les to answer.Willingham, A. J. (August 27, 2023). "Colleen Hoover is the hottest author in America. She also may be the most controversial". CNN . Retrieved August 28, 2023.

When the secrets he’s been keeping are finally revealed, every single facet of Sky’s life will change forever. The Hopeless series follows the love story of Sky and Holder who meet in high school. The first book gives Sky’s story while book two opens up about Holder’s past, giving his story. In Point of Retreat, the story of the two continues where a secret from Will’s past leaves them with doubts about what they thought they knew about each other. And in This Girl, readers learn that there are two sides to every love story—now hear Will’s, in the gripping conclusion to the beloved Slammed series.HILLEL ITALIE. "Author Colleen Hoover's word-of-mouth success". Longview News-Journal. Associated Press . Retrieved May 5, 2022. I'm a 30-something California girl living in England (I fell in love with a Brit!). My three great passions are: books, coding, and fitness. He however has a “no dating” rule, which makes Lily curious about Atlas Corrigan—the woman he first fell in love with. Eighteen-year-old Layken becomes the cornerstone for both her mother and younger brother after the sudden death of her father.

Holder,” he says, pushing the girl off his lap. He struggles to his feet but can hardly stand up straight. He looks at me pleadingly, pointing at the girl, who’s now adjusting her barely-there skirt. “This isn’t… it’s not what it looks like.” Although Lowen only intends to stay at the Crawford home for perhaps one or two nights to collect all the notes she needs, she finds herself spending more and more time with Jeremy. While we suspected Holder’s feelings to be strong, we now find out how overwhelmingly intense they were from the moment he laid eyes on Sky. They love story is epic – it is the story of two young people who have cared for each other for over a decade and who are now drawn to each other all over again, like two magnets unable to fight the pull, the growing love between them healing their hearts and giving them the courage to face the impending truth. They are kindred spirits who might be falling in love with one another for the first time, but their hearts have known each other and have been connected for a very long time. “I’ve loved Hope since we were kids. But tonight? Tonight I fell in love with Sky.” Still haunted by the little girl he let walk away, Holder has spent his entire life searching for her in an attempt to finally rid himself of the crushing guilt he has felt for years. But he could not have anticipated that the moment they reconnect, even greater remorse would overwhelm him…

In Slammed, young couple Layken and Will had a love strong that it conquered insurmountable challenges to emerge stronger than before. Love to binge CoHo books? This guide to the Colleen Hoover Hopeless series of coming-of-age romance fiction books tells you everything you need to know before you dive in and/or read your next novel. McNary, Dave (July 15, 2019). "Justin Baldoni Developing 'It Ends With Us' Romance Movie". Variety . Retrieved February 11, 2022.