7 Books To Read If You Loved Confess By Colleen Hoover

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“There are people you meet that you get to know, and then there are people you meet that you already know.”

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If you were hooked by Confess by Colleen Hoover, you’re likely looking for your next emotional, heart-wrenching novel. Confess blends romance, art, and secrets in a way that keeps readers turning pages, and its impact lingers long after the final chapter. For those who found themselves fascinated by the twists in the Confess summary, the vulnerability of the characters, and the way love and honesty intertwine, there’s a whole trove of books that offer the same emotional depth. From stories of unexpected love to novels about secrets and personal growth, these recommendations will resonate with anyone who couldn’t put Confess down. Today What We Reading, we’ve curated the best books that echo the same heartfelt storytelling and raw emotion that fans of Hoover’s works adore. Whether you’re searching for romance, drama, or a sprinkling of both, these picks all offer the same unforgettable experience Confess offers! 

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Confess Summary

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 learn that Owen is hiding a huge secret from her. The magnitude of the 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? 

Reminders Of Him – Colleen Hoover

First up on our list of books like Confess is another poignant Hoover read, Reminders of Him. After serving five years in prison for a tragic mistake, Kenna Rowan returns to the town where it all went wrong, praying she will be able to reunite with her young daughter. However, the bridges Kenna has burned are proving impossible to rebuild. Everyone in her daughter’s life is determined to keep her out, no matter how hard she works to prove herself. The only person who hasn’t totally closed her off is Ledger Ward, a local bar owner and one of the few links to Kenna’s daughter. 

But if anyone were to discover how Ledger is slowly becoming an important part of Kenna’s life, both would risk losing the trust of everyone important to them. The two form a connection despite the pressures surrounding them; yet, as their romance blossoms, so too does the risk. Kenna needs to find a way to absolve the mistakes of her past to build a future of hope and healing. 

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The Perfect Hope – Nina Roberts

Ryder is the hardest Montgomery brother to figure out – with a tough exterior and possibly nothing too soft underneath. As the former manager of a D.C. hotel, Hope Beaumont is used to excitement and glamour, but that doesn’t mean she can’t appreciate the charms of small-town living. She’s where she wants to be – except for in her love life. Her only interaction with the opposite sex has been sparring with infuriating Ryder, who always seems to get under her skin. 

Still, no one can deny the electricity that crackles between the pair of them, a spark that ignited with a New Year’s kiss. While the inn is running thanks to Hope’s experience and unerring instincts, her big-city past is about to make an unwelcome – and embarrassing – appearance. Seeing Hope vulnerable stirs up Ryder’s emotions and makes him realise that while Hope may not be perfect, she may just be perfect for him. 

Six Days In Rome – Francesca Giacco

Emilia arrives in Rome reeling from heartbreak and reckoning with her past. What was meant to be a romantic trip has become a solitary one instead. While climbing a hill near Trastevere, she meets John, an American expat living a seemingly idyllic life. They are soon navigating an intriguing connection, one that brings pain they both hold into light. 

As their intimacy deepens, Emilia begins to see herself anew, both as a woman and as an artist. For the first time in her life, she confronts the new ways in which she’s been letting her father’s success overshadow her. Forced to reckon with both her origins and the choices she’s made, Emilia finds herself on a singular journey – and transformed in ways she never imagined. Six Days in Rome is an ode to the Eternal City, a celebration of art and creativity, and a meditation on self-discovery, perfect if you loved Confess. 

Wait For You – J. Lynn

Travelling thousands of miles from home is the only way nineteen-year-old Avery Morgansten can escape what happened at a Halloween party five years ago. The one thing she never planned on was capturing the attention of the one guy who could shatter the precarious future she’s building for herself. Getting involved with Cameron Hamilton is dangerous, but ignoring the simmering tension that sparks whenever they are around one another soon becomes impossible. 

But when Avery begins receiving threatening emails and phone calls forcing her to face a past she wants silenced, she has no other choice but to acknowledge that someone is refusing to allow her to let go of that night when everything changed. When the devastating truth comes out, will Cam be there to help her, or will he be dragged down with her? 

The Idea Of You – Robinne Lee

Solene Marchand, the thirty-nine-year-old art gallery owner, is reluctant to take her daughter, Isabelle, to meet her favourite boy band. But since her divorce, she’s more eager than ever to be close to her. The last thing Solene expects is to make conversation with one of the members of the world-famous August Moon. But Hayes Campbell is clever, winning, confident, and posh, and their attraction is immediate. That he is twenty years younger than her complicates things. 

What begins as a series of clandestine trysts soon evolves into a passionate and genuine relationship. When Solene and Hayes’ romance becomes a viral sensation, and both she and her daughter become targets for rabid fanbases and insatiable media, Solene must face how her romantic life has impacted the lives she cares about most, similar to the vibe of Auburn and Owen in Confess. 

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One Golden Summer – Carley Fortune

Alice’s grandmother always says good things happen at the lake. Alice spent just one summer there at a cottage with her Nan when she was seventeen. Now Alice lives behind a lens.  When Nan falls and breaks her hip, Alice comes up with a plan for them both: another summer in that magical place, Barry’s Bay. But as soon as they settle in, their peace is disrupted by the roar of a familiar yellow boat and the man driving it. 

Charlie Florek was nineteen when Alice took his photo from afar. Now, he’s all grown up. Sun-slanted days and warm nights out on the lake with Charlie are a balm for Alice’s soul, but when she looks up and sees his piercing green gaze directly on her, she begins to worry for her heart. Because Alice sees people – that’s why she’s so good at what she does – but she’s never met someone who looks and sees her right back. 

Maybe Someday – Colleen Hoover

Another one of Colleen Hoover’s best books, if you loved Confess, Maybe Someday, introduces us to twenty-two-year-old Sydney. She’s in college, working a steady job, in love with her boyfriend Hunter, and rooming with her best friend, Tori. But everything changes when she discovers Hunter’s infidelity – and she is left trying to decide what to do next. 

Sydney finds herself captivated by Ridge, her mysterious neighbour. She can’t take her eyes off him or stop listening to the way he plays guitar out on his balcony. And there’s something about Sydney that Ridge can’t ignore either. When their inevitable encounter happens, they soon find themselves needing each other in more ways than one.