10 Books Like Ugly Love

Hand-picked recommendations for readers who loved Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover.

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Ugly Love

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Ugly Love

by Colleen Hoover

We found 10 books with similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere. Each one hand-picked for readers who couldn't put down Ugly Love.

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It Ends With Us
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It Ends With Us

Colleen Hoover

2016
1 edition

This novel also explores complex emotional relationships and difficult life choices with Hoover's signature blend of raw honesty and heartfelt drama.

Confess
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Confess

Colleen Hoover

2015
10 editions

Fans of Hoover's emotional depth will appreciate this story of secrets, art, and a passionate romance that unfolds through vulnerability.

Maybe someday
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Maybe someday

Colleen Hoover

2014
17 editions

Another emotionally charged romance from Hoover, this book delves into unexpected love and the complexities of relationships with a unique narrative structure.

The Love Hypothesis
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The Love Hypothesis

Ali Hazelwood

2021
12 editions

This contemporary romance features a fake-dating trope and a slow-burn relationship with witty banter and academic settings that fans of 'Ugly Love' might enjoy.

Archer's Voice
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Archer's Voice

Mia Sheridan

2014
10 editions

This story features a brooding male lead with a mysterious past and a strong female protagonist who helps him heal, echoing the emotional intensity of 'Ugly Love'.

From Lukov with Love
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From Lukov with Love

Mariana Zapata

2018
2 editions

A slow-burn romance with a compelling enemies-to-lovers dynamic and a focus on character development, similar to the evolving relationship in 'Ugly Love'.

Before We Were Yours
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Before We Were Yours

Lisa Wingate

2016
16 editions

While not a romance, this novel shares a similar emotional weight and exploration of family secrets and past trauma that resonates with readers of Colleen Hoover.

The Spanish Love Deception
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The Spanish Love Deception

Elena Armas

2021
6 editions

This popular romance features a fake-dating trope and a slow-burn build-up between two characters with undeniable chemistry, reminiscent of 'Ugly Love'.

Rock Bottom Girl
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Rock Bottom Girl

Lucy Score

2019
3 editions

This book offers a compelling small-town romance with a strong heroine and a hero with his own emotional baggage, providing a similar emotional journey.

Things We Never Got Over
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Things We Never Got Over

Lucy Score

2022
7 editions

Another captivating romance from Lucy Score, this story features a grumpy-sunshine dynamic and a heroine overcoming adversity, appealing to fans of emotional depth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What should I read after Ugly Love? +

If you enjoyed Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover, try It Ends With Us, Confess, Maybe someday, The Love Hypothesis, and Archer's Voice. Each one was hand-picked for similar themes, writing style, and atmosphere.

How many books are similar to Ugly Love? +

We've curated 10 books with a similar feel to Ugly Love. Love Ugly Love? Discover 10 steamy contemporary romance novels with emotional depth, complex characters, and unforgettable love stories.

Are there books like Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover? +

Yes — readers who loved Ugly Love often pick up It Ends With Us, Confess, and Maybe someday. They share the qualities that made Colleen Hoover's book hard to put down.

What makes a book similar to Ugly Love? +

This novel also explores complex emotional relationships and difficult life choices with Hoover's signature blend of raw honesty and heartfelt drama. Fans of Hoover's emotional depth will appreciate this story of secrets, art, and a passionate romance that unfolds through vulnerability.

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