Colleen Hoover
American author and novelist
Born
December 11th, 1979
45 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An author specializing in contemporary romance and young adult fiction. Literature began gaining attention with the self-published work, 'Slammed', which quickly became a bestseller. Success continued with subsequent novels such as 'Hopeless', 'It Ends with Us', and 'November 9', which topped various best-seller lists. Works often explore themes of love and personal struggle. The author has received numerous accolades, including the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance.
Published best-selling novel 'Slammed'
Wrote 'It Ends with Us', a well-received title
Won Goodreads Choice Award for Best Romance
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