It Ends with Us - by Colleen Hoover (Paperback)

About the Book

"Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town in Maine where she grew up--she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. So when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life suddenly seems almost too good to be true ... But Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his 'no dating' rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place"--

Book Synopsis

In this "brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it" (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author) from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of All Your Perfects, a workaholic with a too-good-to-be-true romance can't stop thinking about her first love.

Lily hasn't always had it easy, but that's never stopped her from working hard for the life she wants. She's come a long way from the small town where she grew up--she graduated from college, moved to Boston, and started her own business. And when she feels a spark with a gorgeous neurosurgeon named Ryle Kincaid, everything in Lily's life seems too good to be true.

Ryle is assertive, stubborn, maybe even a little arrogant. He's also sensitive, brilliant, and has a total soft spot for Lily. And the way he looks in scrubs certainly doesn't hurt. Lily can't get him out of her head. But Ryle's complete aversion to relationships is disturbing. Even as Lily finds herself becoming the exception to his "no dating" rule, she can't help but wonder what made him that way in the first place.

As questions about her new relationship overwhelm her, so do thoughts of Atlas Corrigan--her first love and a link to the past she left behind. He was her kindred spirit, her protector. When Atlas suddenly reappears, everything Lily has built with Ryle is threatened.

An honest, evocative, and tender novel, It Ends with Us is "a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down" (USA TODAY).

Review Quotes

"It Ends with Us tackles [a] difficult subject...with romantic tenderness and emotional heft. The relationships are portrayed with compassion and honesty, and the author's note at the end that explains Hoover's personal connection to the subject matter is a must-read. Packed with riveting drama and painful truths, this book powerfully illustrates the devastation of abuse--and the strength of the survivors."-- "Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW"

"It Ends With Us is one of the most powerful books of 2016 and one of the most raw, honest, inspiring, and profoundly beautiful stories I've ever read. It's one of those books that EVERYONE should read."-- "Aestas Book Blog"

"emotional, unforgettable and extraordinary...Colleen Hoover deserves all the accolades this story will bring.... remarkable, different, honest, heartbreaking and at times agonizing reading. This is not an easy book to get through but by God, it's rewarding...one of the best reads of this year,"-- "TOTALLY BOOKED BLOG"

"her most daring novel to date...one hell of a story." -- "NEW YORK DAILY NEWS"

"tackles tough subject matter with a deft and confident hand"-- "Huffington Post"

"[an] epic summertime read. With complex characters, a heartbreaking premise and drama aplenty, it's the perfect companion for a day at the beach." -- "Brit + Co"

"Best-selling Hoover's latest valiant and compelling...novel packs her trademark emotional punch... The power and pain of the relationship will stay with readers even as Hoover offers hope."-- "Booklist"

"Colleen Hoover brilliantly tackles a very tough subject matter with brutal realness and honesty that left us stripped completely raw... Confidently a 2016 Top Recommendation and Must Read." -- "Rockstars of Romance"

"Fans of Hoover's emotional stories, conflicted characters and intense romances will gleefully devour her new novel. If you're a Hoover newbie, this is a great place to start. It Ends with Us is a perfect example of the author's writing chops and her ability to weave together uplifting, romantic and somber plotlines. No matter your level of fandom, readers will love and respect protagonist Lily and learn something from her struggles."-- "RT Book Reviews (4 starred review)"

"What a glorious and touching read, a forever keeper. The kind of book that gets handed down."-- "USA Today"

Colleen Hoover may have written her best novel yet. Hoover's latest novel, It Ends With Us---is a heartrending and powerful exploration of the different sides of domestic abuse. It is one of the most honest and inclusive novels written about the issue that I have ever read. It was an emotional rollercoaster that kept me reading past my bedtime.--Joni Andersen (Librarian)

"It Ends With Us is a brave and heartbreaking novel that digs its claws into you and doesn't let go, long after you've finished it. No one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover." --Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author of the After series

"Colleen Hoover reminds readers that love is a fragile thing, built from courage, hope, and tears. Every person with a heartbeat should read this book." --Kami Garcia, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"The BEST book this author has ever written. It's so incredibly deep, and sincerely explores a complex struggle between what you feel, and what is real. 5++++++ STARS. Favorite book of the year!!!!

"It Ends with Us isn't an ordinary love story. It will break your heart while filling you with hope, and by the end of this gripping, pulse-pounding novel, you'll be smiling through your tears."--Sarah Pekkanen, International bestselling author of Perfect Neighbors