4 books. 853 pages. Emotional energy from start to finish. The Hopeless series by Colleen Hoover is the kind of new adult romance commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Colleen Hoover intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A dark, emotional Adult new adult romance built around dark past, first love, secrets. 353 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A emotional, dark Adult new adult romance built around dual pov, retelling, dark past. 336 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A sweet, romantic Adult contemporary romance built around meet cute, strangers, novella. 112 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A sweet, emotional Adult contemporary romance built around established couple, holiday, novella. 52 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →Here is how the heat changes book by book.
Hopeless is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the emotional energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Hopeless →Read the Hopeless series in publication order: 1. Hopeless, 2. Losing Hope, 3. Finding Cinderella, 4. Finding Perfect. This is the intended reading order by Colleen Hoover.
The Hopeless series has 4 books totaling 853 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Hopeless series has moderate heat, averaging 1.5/5 spice. Some books are spicier than others — the range is 1/5 to 2/5.
The Hopeless series is a new adult romance series by Colleen Hoover with emotional, dark, romantic vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Hopeless — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Hopeless breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.