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About The Book
Auburn Reed is determined to rebuild her shattered life and she has no room for mistakes. But when she walks into a Dallas art studio in search of a job, she doesn’t expect to become deeply attracted to the studio’s enigmatic artist, Owen Gentry.
For once, Auburn takes a chance and puts her heart in control, only to discover that Owen is hiding a huge secret. The magnitude of his past threatens to destroy everything Auburn loves most, and the only way to get her life back on track is to cut Owen out of it—but can she do it?
With her moving and compelling prose, Hoover “will pull heartstrings in this second-chance love story” (Booklist).
Product Details
- Publisher: Atria Books (April 24, 2017)
- Length: 320 pages
- ISBN13: 9781501176838
Raves and Reviews
"I was drawn into it immediately!"
– Sarah Pekkanen, Internationally bestselling author of The Opposite of Me
"Hoover will pull heartstrings in this second-chance love story… edgy, sexy."
– Booklist (starred review)
"Colleen Hoover has given us another book with which to fall in love. Another book that grips us, surprises us, makes us laugh. Another book brimming with feeling.”
– Vilma’s Book Blog
"You will devour it. You will worship it. You will sigh with joy because you are experiencing the lyrical and spell bounding prose of CoHo again... filled with suspense, unique characters, and of course the brutal gut-wrenching moments that's expected of any CoHo novel…brilliant, fresh and new.”
– Rock Stars of Romance
"[Colleen Hoover] is a true genius and a gifted storyteller.”
– Shh Mom’s Reading
"If you're a fan of Colleen Hoover's books, Confess is a definite must-read!... Crazy and lovely and everything I expect from Colleen Hoover.”
– Shameless Book Club
“Perfection. Utter perfection... I loved every gut wrenching part.”
– Random Book Muses
"Colleen Hoover is a hands-down genius. When she writes, it’s like magic flows onto the pages. Her writing style is like no other, and her capabilities of telling a story are incredible. Confess made me laugh, cry, and swoon.... Bravo to Colleen for another amazing must-read!”
– Ana’s Attic Book Blog
“Colleen wove an absolutely beautiful story.... It had me by the heart until the very last sentence! A breathtaking book that should not be missed.”
– Christy’s Love of Books
“This story is absolutely incredible... simply amazing. It's perfection in written form. There is something for everyone in these pages. So just buy it, read it, love it!! You won't regret it! 5 +++ Stars!”
– Chicks Controlled by Books
“PURE Colleen Hoover magic… It has everything we absolutely love from her.... There’s just so much meaning AND magic in life, and her characters remind me of this each and every time. Some sadness, lots of sweetness, plenty of romantic angst, and best of all? Hope.”
– Maryse.net
“Compelling, fresh, heart wrenching and entirely unforgettable. Deception and pain, love and loss, secrets and truths, hope and redemption—they all twist and tangle together creating another unforgettable novel from one of the freshest and most trusted voices in romance. This book is not to be missed.”
– Vilma's Book Blog
"It is real. It is raw. It is emotional. It is breathtaking. Colleen is always a six star +++++ read for me. Her talent knows no bounds and she never ceases to amaze me. A story of love, lies, truths, confessions that will leave you breathless.”
– Schmexy Girl Book Blog
“Another slam dunk from Ms. Colleen Hoover! A beautiful story about fate and second chances.”
– Owl Always Be Reading
"Everything she writes is gold. The ideas in Colleen’s head are masterpieces. The incorporation of art, confessions and the written word, is sublime.”
– Nicely Phrased Book Blog
“This book is full of tension, suspense, twists, heartbreak, but also humor and incredibly sweet and swoony moments. Another absolutely fantastic must read by Colleen Hoover!”
– Waves of Fiction
"A beautifully written romance [turned] into a genius story line that is quintessential Colleen Hoover."
– Angie and Jessica’s Dreamy Reads
“I don't know Colleen's recipes for her books but her mad genius shines through.”
– Book Boyfriend Reviews
“What a beautiful and emotional story! Colleen has a wonderful way of giving feeling to her words… Confess is a work of art with a ton of heart and swoony moments.”
– My Book Muse
"Confess is a gripping page-turner from cover to cover. It’s a beautiful, unique, one-of-a-kind, enthralling work of art that I could not and did not want to put down. Instant favorite! I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Absolutely everyone should read it. It joins the rest of her novels on my All-Time Favorites list. My eyes still water and heart still swells when I simply think of this book. Read it and love it.”
– Nestled in a Book
"Confess is another intense story of love, sacrifice, and yes, confessions. Hoover is a go-to author for me for stories that tear me apart and put me back together again. I savored Confess.”
– The Reading Date
"Colleen Hoover has done it again, she has taken my heart, ripped it open and pieced it back together. Beautiful book that is a must read for me!”
– Blushing Babes Are Up All Night
“One of the best books that CoHo has written. There wasn't one moment of reading this that I wanted to put it down.”
– Books, Chocolate and Lipgloss
“One of the best books that CoHo has written. There wasn't one moment of reading this that I wanted to put it down.”
– Books, Chocolate and Lipgloss
"Prepare yourselves for the artistry that is Confess. Confess is a piece of greatness."
– Seeking Book Boyfriends
“Words cannot explain how much I absolutely adore this book!...And the idea behind this book? Pure. Genius."
– Addicted to Heroines
“Colleen portrays an intensity of emotion that you don’t get from just any book. A rare talent in a sea of unique voices, I feel lucky as a reader to be on the receiving end of her efforts. Whether this is your first Colleen Hoover book, or you’ve read everything she’s ever published, Confess will leave you confessing your love for all things CoHo.”
– Scarlet Siren
"Exquisitely heart-wrenching and absolutely unputdownable, Confess is another unique Colleen Hoover masterpiece and one of the must-read books of this year!! The perfect measure of heart-warming depth and heart-wrenching angst…a truly magical reading experience.”
– Aestas Book Blog
"Confess is another emotionally packed, superbly written book. Colleen Hoover continues to bring readers a genuine story that is distinctive and well delivered.”
– Book Crush
"I LOVED this book. I don't think it's any secret that Colleen Hoover is a master storyteller… Her pure talent and storytelling ability is second to none.”
– Book Drunk Blog
"Beautiful and heart-breaking and hopeful. There aren't many authors who can rip me apart and put me back together quite like Colleen can. The characters are multi-dimensional and real. Confess was utterly unputdownable."
– KimberlyFaye Reads
“Confess is smartly written with twists that flatter this unpredictable love story…. I thoroughly enjoyed every minute. Confess is a fantastic, moving, love story with surprises you’ll never expect. I confess that I loved it. Hands down a five star read.”
– Love Between the Sheets
“Colleen Hoover books are simply mesmerizing; transporting the reader to another world as you immerse yourself in her stories and characters. Confess was no different…I will say this about this book…I laughed, I got teary eyed, I was scared and I loved EVERY MOMENT.”
– Shh Mom’s Reading
"Hoover’s creativity makes her stories unique and special…a deeply moving story… well-deserving of 5 stars.”
– Smut Book Junkie Reviews
"This story is absolutely beautiful. Do yourself a favor and Fall in love with Owen and Auburn. You won't regret it.”
– The Reading Vixens
"The characters and plot were well-constructed, and the writing (as always) was dead-on. I felt like I was actually inside the story; like I was experiencing every single moment of it. I saw things through the characters' eyes and I could even feel their pain. This book was just that gripping. I highly recommend!”
– Itching for Books
“If I could give it 20 stars, I would…highly recommended.”
– Let’s Talk Books
"There is no twist or turn that the author misses…she brings the emotion and passion that we all love to read about. Her characters are not only multi-dimensional, but they are real.”
– Art Books and Coffee
“If you are looking for memorable, magical and beautiful, Colleen Hoover and her captivating words in Confess are just right for you.”
– Crazy, Chaotic Book Babes
“CONFESS is one of those rare books that will honestly steal your HEART. This book was emotional, breathtaking, touching, beautiful, honest, and raw. The writing is superb and flawless. The storyline is so original and genius. CONFESS will consume and captivate you.”
– Four Chicks Flipping Pages
"This book was an actual masterpiece. For Colleen to write a story about art and have her story be the most beautiful piece of art that I’ve ever read is just something I can’t wrap my head around.”
– Book Baristas
"This book captivated me from the first page to the last. Owen and Auburn’s story unraveled in a unique and beautiful way. This touching story has the all the twists and turns you are used to getting from Colleen’s books. Colleen is a master storyteller, and this story came to life infused with artistic brilliance and emotion.”
– Kindle Crack Book Reviews
“An absolute masterpiece… Colleen vividly and flawlessly captures the emotions and behaviors of all the characters…utterly heartbreaking at times, yet incredibly beautiful. I was captivated by the realistic and complex characters, the multilayered plot and emotionally charged storyline. This book is the epitome of unputdownable.”
– Confessions of a Book Whore
"Colleen Hoover has the mind of a genius. Somehow she manages to take an idea for a story and twist it into this whirlwind of surprise… She connects her characters to one another in ways that just blow my mind.”
– A Book Whore’s Obsession
“I was so enraptured by Confess that I did not want to put it down! Once again Colleen Hoover has worked her epic, magic, writing genius and my love her has grown even more!”
– Lost in Literature
“I cannot recommend this book enough. It has so much heart and soul, and the story is beautifully delivered."
– Reading Is Sexy Book Blog
“ I confess that Colleen Hoover never ceases to amaze me with her creative genius and powerful words…Colleen provided a memorable experience with the unique pairing of the poignant confessions and the exquisite artwork…Colleen Hoover continues to remind me why I refer to her as my favorite author.”
– A Literary Perusal
“It is very rare that I fall in love with a book after reading the prologue, even more rare that only a few pages into that prologue and I already have tears running down my face.”
– My Guilty Obsession
“Colleen Hoover has created another unforgettable story exploring the human condition and, in this case, how much of themselves a person is willing to sacrifice for the ones they love. Her trademark sense of humour, her familiar literary techniques, the very recognisable tone of her characters, are all there to pull us in and leave us incapable of putting this story down.”
– Natasha is a Book Junkie
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- Author Photo (jpg): Colleen Hoover Photograph © Captured By Cayson(0.1 MB)
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