Reading a Colleen Hoover book is like coming home. No matter how long between books, when you pick up her books, you can’t help but get lost in the story.

Colleen Hoover has such an amazing talent with the written word. She gives us stories that are unique and original and capture our hearts and minds as we read. She gives her characters life and the emotion you feel while reading one of her books makes you feel like you are part of this world.

Regretting You is NO different!!!

I was swept up in the emotion right from the start. I honestly feel like we got 2 books in one. This book is told in Dual POV but from a mother and daughters POV. This story is about love, loss, family and relationships. She gives us an accurate account of how two different people can react to a tragic event. Yes there is a love story built into this book, 2 actually, but this book is so much more than that.

I will say the only thing I didn’t like about this story was that I was left with some unanswered questions. There is something Morgan does and I wish she would’ve done the opposite. I think it would’ve answered all my questions. But even saying that, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!!!

I felt we got the best of Colleen Hoover in this book. She gave us Morgan’s story (the mom) which felt like her adult themed books, but then she went back to her roots with Clara’s Story (the daughter) and gave us an amazing YA story as well.

I love the journey her books take the reader on. Colleen’s books always live on in my mind way after I finish them. I know I will be thinking about Regretting You for some time after, now that I am done with it.

If you are a fan of Colleen Hoover, you NEED to read this book. I think this is one of her best books, since I read Slammed and Hopeless.

Every Colleen Hoover book is a five-star book. I anticipate them like no other. She wrote another one that the reading public will devour. I'll update my review on this book as soon as it's published. I can't wait to see what people think of this one

I don't know how to describe what I'm feeling after finished this book. Colleen writes everything so beautifully and it wasn't different with this one, when I started reading I couldn't stop. I love how the book is focus on family, in the mother-daughter dynamic. Sometimes while reading I just wanted to explode in anger but at the same time understood the actions taken by the characters, it was amazing read the development in Morgan and Clara relationship, I cried, I laughed, I felt angry and I fell in love. And of course, the romance was ... flawless!

Colleen Hoover is always a go-to author for me. Her books are smart and thoughtful and always leave you a little better than you were when you started. I went into it blind because I find that with Colleen's books, it's better to be surprised and enjoy the journey. You start this one thinking it about sisters, Morgan and Jenny, and their boyfriends. Morgan finds herself pregnant and is unsure about her future. Suddenly you fast forward to her 17 year old daughter. At first I felt cheated because I was just getting to really like 17 year old Morgan and wanted more. I got so much more! There are a few bombshells that are dropped and a lot of teenage rebellion along the way. This is a story about falling in love, staying in love, marriage, parenting, growing up, consequences and a whole lot more. I think the title manages to apply to each and every character at some point in different ways. I fell hard and fast for Miller and that last chapter was everything for me.

Colleen Hoover is the Queen of heartbreaking, but hopeful stories. Through her characters she forces readers to reflect on themselves while experiencing the ebbs and flows of life. Regretting You touched on a lot of themes- grief, mother/daughter relationship, first loves, sacrificing for family. I laughed out loud at some points, cried my eyes out at others. Found myself wanting to read as I fell in love with Jonah and even a little with Miller. I related to both Morgan and Clara in different ways. and not wanting to read because I didn't want this novel to end.

simply outstanding!!

At the beginning of the year, I discovered Colleen Hoover, my first book I read from her was All Your Perfects and LOVED IT, I have been trying to catch up with every single book written by her. When she gave us the news about this book, pre-ordering was definitely the next step (still is). However, when I was approved by NetGalley to read a Regretting You eARC, I freaked out so much that I scared my mom. Truth to be told, I do not read ebooks at all, I am more of a physical copy person but I just dove right in... it’s a Colleen Hoover book!!

This book was a roller coaster for me, full of emotions. It has made me angry, talking to myself like “I know right?” or “All men are equal.” I have laughed like crazy but the next minute I had to stop reading because I was about to cry, well, I did cry. Regretting You is incredible, well written; it is easy to read but eloquent. I have to admit this book had me questioning my own mind if I really want it to read it because even though my first books, I read were YA, I was not into that genre anymore, well at least not at this moment of my life. But it is Colleen and if I was able to read Verity when my one and only genre is romance, I think I could do this and I did it! I loved seeing me guessing what was going to happen on the next chapter, enjoyed realizing I was reading while walking on my way home.

Please, don’t waste any more time thinking if you should give it a chance; pre-order this book, buy it, read it and enjoy it. Just keep in mind, you will cry because it’s a book about a mother-daughter relationship. I think my favorite character is Miller, how sweet he was with Clara…. I definitely want a Miller in my life. Oh Miller’s gramps!, oh my God! He’s the funniest of all of them, it made me miss my grandpa but I totally enjoyed him when he tried to tell his stories (you will find out, lol)

THIS book!!! The writing was flawless! I found myself alternating between reading super fast to see what would happen next, and reminding myself to slow down and take my time! Still, I had this sense of doom waiting for the climax to hit! Such a heart wrenching story, with real and flawed characters, I mean I felt EVERYTHING they were going through, which is a credit to Colleen’s story telling ability! Amongst all that sadness, there were funny moments and touching scenes. It’s one of those stories, like a real poignant movie, that sticks with you, and will stay with you even after finishing!

Thank you for the ecopy Montlake Romance & Net Galley!!

I'm not sure what I can say about Colleen Hoover that hasn't been said before. She is one of a handful of authors that I trust wholeheartedly to provide an engaging, emotional story that will tug at my heartstrings in all the right ways and characters that are complex yet relatable.

I prefer to go into books blind. I don't read blurbs, I avoid any chapter previews or sneak peaks that are released ahead of time. Really the only thing I knew going into this book was that it was going to be about a mother and her teenage daughter and was kind of a YA/contemporary romance hybrid and I would advise anyone else thinking of picking this one up to go into it blindly as well. Not knowing the events of this story just made it pack that much more of a punch. And there are quite a few punches here.

Colleen portrayed the mother/daughter relationship in this book so well and realistically that I could easily place myself into either characters' shoes. She made me feel what it was like to be a teenage girl again; angry and rebellious yet so giddy about the prospect of new love. At the same time, I could see myself as Morgan, being in her 30s and feeling like she's lost her way a bit. I felt every emotion as the characters were experiencing them, from heartbreak to anger to hope. This is really a beautiful story and I highly recommend it.

Thank you to Montlake Romance and NetGalley for providing this ARC for review.

*Possible spoilers*

Regretting you is the story of Morgan a mother who got pregnant very young with her high school boyfriend. And her daughter Clara (now 17).

In high school Morgan and her sister Jenny were daring best friends Chris and Jonah.

Jonah leaves town for 17 years now only took come back after a one night stand with Jenny gets her pregnant.

A tragic accident claims Jenny and Chris who where in the vehicle together. But why were they together?

This tragic love filled story is about the grief this mother daughter duo goes through. The love, life lessons of a teen and adult.

I adore anything Colleen Hoover writes. She is my number one auto buy author. She just has a way of keeping her readers hooked right from the beginning, throwing some crazy twists at us and making us fall in love with her characters.

This book was a little calmer than a lot of her recent books, less twists and heartbreaking emotion. I loved the story but personally had a hard time with Clara’s actions and attitude toward her mom and the way her mom Morgan handled it.

It was a really good read I will definitely be ordering a signed copy from Colleens site! And will be recommending it to friends. A huge huge thank you to Colleen and Netgalley for allowing me to read Regretting you and review it.

Wow! This book was awesome. From the moment I started reading I was hooked and couldn’t put it down. Colleen has a way with words and can tell a story magnificently. I have read all her books and this one is definitely one of my top ones.

This story is quite an emotional read. Oh, you won't be bawling your eyes out (well, maybe just a little bit here and there,) but there is a lot turmoil for the characters. It is a more subdued read. If you are looking for a light pick me up, this is not the book for you. There are some lighter and humorous scenes to keep it from getting too heavy, but the overall feel of the book is a little on the melancholy side. It's a very heartbreaking story too, as well as it is a story of surviving. When your life, and everything you thought you knew is turned upside down, how is one to survive and move on? A mother and daughter must figure out what is the truth and what has been an illusion. Not only are the two trying to survive the tragedy, but they have to figure out who they are... after. There is a romance too, and you will meet some sweet guys who help the girls on their journey. There are some shocking twists throughout the book. You'll feel empathy for the characters even when do things that may not be all that wise. You'll probably like them even more for those 'bad decisions.' It's a well told story that will be hard to put down. You'll look forward to seeing how things play out and if they will get their happy ending after all the heart ache and tragedy. I'd consider this to be a part YA novel and half Women's Lit. Since there is the daughters story and the mothers, it kinda mixes the two together. There is a very small amount of sexual content, but it is not all that graphic. (Just enough so you know what's going on.)

*I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley.

Regretting you was a very emotional roller coaster of a ride following a mother/daughter relationship. There are some serious up and hardcore downs. It was gut wrenching and completely heart warming. It has made me look back and reevaluate my own relationship with my 13 yr old daughter. This book reminds you that communication, following your hearts dreams and chasing what makes you happy is so incredibly important! A solid 4 star rating from me! A Colleen Hoover worthy read!

I will start by saying that the last chapter of this book contains the most romantic moments of a novel I’ve ever read. And I’ve read a lot - stories that have included such elaborate romantic gestures that you often think you’ve read everything romance has to offer. Then bam! Colleen pulls this sequence out of the bag, something so simple yet so beautiful it makes you think “Bloody Nora! Where did I go wrong?”

I’m a big Colleen Hoover fan and this book definitely hasn’t changed that. The main twist is early on but that doesn’t stop you being gripped to the end to see how everything pans out. It’s dramatic, romantic, sad, funny and sweet in equal measure. No matter what genre she writes, Colleen always writes a great book but I believe that romance is her forte.

My only gripe with this book, and it’s a pretty big one, is that there’s barely any character description. I know one guy has dark hair and another grows a beard temporarily but other than that I literally don’t know what anyone looks like! And I know we never really know what characters look like, we all use the ingredients we’re provided with and come up with a different recipe. Each character looks different in each reader’s head, like a strange mash up of Ready Steady Cook meets Guess Who. But with Regretting You, I really just had shapeless, faceless beings floating round my mind and it sadly distracted me from the story a little. One of my favourite things is to guess who would play who in a movie adaptation and I wouldn’t know where to start with this.

Overall though, it’s a marvellous story of love, loss, family and relationships. It doesn’t have the shock factor of some of Colleen’s previous works but that doesn’t stop it being a one-sitter, can’t possibly put or down, just one more chapter even though I have to up for work in 4 hours kinda book.

I’m giving it 5* regardless, just because of that most excellent romantic moment in the final chapter. I’m not sure anything I read from here on will top it. Don’t cheat and skip ahead though, you’ll ruin the moment!

I don't know how Colleen consistently releases amazing book after amazing book but she's done it again. I loved every single minute of this book. It ripped my heart out and sewed it back together so perfectly that I can't wait to reread it and do it all over again. As per usual with Colleen's books, go into it blind and you'll love it even more but definitely READ THIS BOOK!!

4.5/ 5 stars

Regretting You was my most anticipated read of the year. There are very few books that I would drop everything to read. But Colleen Hoover is one of my absolute favorite authors. So I was beyond excited to read this new book.

Regretting You is sort of a combination between Women's Fiction, Contemporary Romance and Young Adult fiction.

I have read every book that Colleen Hoover has written. And I have loved them all. Regretting You is definitely a bit different from most of her other books. Instead of a male and female POV, we have a dual POV of a mother and daughter. This made it very interesting. Because we get the story from both points of view. But we also see each of their romantic relationships.

I am very happy that I did not read the book blurb for this book. All I knew going in was that there was a mother and a daughter. Sorry, but there is a huge spoiler in the book blurb. This is a huge pet peeve of mine. I realize that it is hard to give enough detail to make the book sound interesting vs giving away too much. But in this book something happens that is so shocking. You need to experience it for yourself. Trust me on this!

The narrators are Morgan (34) and her daughter Clara (16-17). Clara is a high school student who wants to be an actress. Morgan is a stay-at-home mom.

The book starts with a chapter from 17 years before. This chapter definitely set up the rest of the book. So I can understand why the author decided to give us this glimpse into the past.

The main adult characters in this book are Morgan, Chris, Jonah and Jenny. The main teenage characters in this book are Clara, Lexie and Miller. The story is set in a small East Texas town.

At around the 20% point what the book was about really came into play. The book took a massive turn. I was in complete shock. This part of the book was so well done.

This book was about family. But it also really focuses on the mother and daughter dynamic. The book deals with misunderstandings, lies, betrayals, and secrets.

I really enjoyed the dual pov. It was interesting to get two female povs. And to get the story from two generations. We have one story about their family. But we have two perspectives, two romances.

I could not put this book down. I did not want to stop reading. But all I could think about was how would the story end? The last chapter was very strong. But it was missing one crucial thing for me.
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Overall, there was a lot to like about Regretting You. The book did make me feel. But maybe not as much as some of the author's previous books. The story does look at some serious issues. And I liked that. I think that my favorite thing was how the author took some things that I wasn't expecting from the beginning and middle of the story and tied them into the end. She is absolutely brilliant at doing this. I think that I would have liked an epilogue to see what happened a bit in the future. But it was a good book!

Regretting You is the kind of story that immediately pulls you in and doesn’t let go. I loved that the story was told through a mother and daughter’s eyes. It is not a romance, although there is some romance in it. It is the story of a family. A family torn apart by grief and heartache. What Morgan and Clara go through had me glued to the pages. I didn’t want to put it down. I wanted to unravel all the tangled webs, yet I was afraid of what I would find out. It was SO GOOD! Another unique and captivating story by one of my favorite authors. She has a talent for story-telling unlike any other.

p.s. Colleen, I REALLY wanted to read those letters and cards.

I love all of Colleen’s books. I have copies of her books in all formats ebook, paperback and audible. This love story made my heart bleed. What I love most about it is that it’s not only a romantic love but a mother and daughter love as well. It’s about being broken to pieces by the people you love, being able to shelter your children from the world’s ugliness, being able to accept and forgive them, being able to be yourself and take the chance of your own happiness, being able take everything that life throws at you. Colleen did it again! And I can’t wait for everyone to read it and more of her books. You kill us with every book that you write Colleen. And I thank you for that!

Thank you to Montlake Romance and Netgalley for the chance to read this book and to Colleen Hoover for acknowledging that orange is the worst color on the planet.

With every Colleen Hoover book, I'm in awe. The readability alone is astounding, but I'm convinced no one sees the world quite like she does until we've read her books. We get the tiniest glimpse into her brilliant mind and are somehow persuaded to view others with a little more love and compassion than we could have thought possible.

When I found out this was going to be a mother-daughter book, I was expecting it to hurt. Saying I don't have the best relationship with my own mother is the understatement of the century, so I wasn't sure how much I would enjoy this story. I don't particularly enjoy diving too far into that realm of my brain. I should have known preconceived ideas are complete nonsense when it comes to Colleen's books. I never know what to expect and I never know when or where a twist will catch me off guard - it creates the ideal reading experience! Despite guessing what the twist would be, it didn't detract in the least from the reading experience. I didn't want to put this book down!

My favorite thing about this story was how convincingly I was put into the shoes of both Morgan (a 35-year-old mom) and Clara (her 16-year-old daughter). I felt like I was constantly bouncing between my current adult brain and my former teenage brain. I have to say, Morgan's perspective was the most enjoyable to be in because the angst of Clara's mind made my chest hurt. I'm ridiculously grateful I'm no longer sixteen!

The book covers a variety of topics and struggles we or someone we know will inevitably face (though hopefully not as drastically as her characters). Colleen helps her readers navigate reality armed with significantly more grace and understanding. I think the most important lessons readers will take away from this novel are ultimately "love covers a multitude of sins" and communication is the most valuable tool we have in our arsenal.

This was yet another beautifully done novel by Colleen Hoover with Slammed-level romance. I felt every emotion imaginable and had tears in my eyes by the end. For me, that's always a sign of a stellar read.

Regretting You releases on December 10th.

Thanks to Montlake Romance for providing me an ecopy via NG.

It’s no secret I’ve been a huge fan of Colleen Hoover since I read her novel It Ends With Us. And after reading Verity last year, I’ve been itching for my next Hoover fix. Regretting You came just in time to get me out of a horrible book slump!

This book gave me alllll the feels. It was sweet, cute, emotional and it was exactly what I needed. If you are a fan of Hoover, or even if you haven’t read her yet, I highly recommend this one! 5 ⭐️.

Wow! What to say about this book?! I love everything Colleen Hoover does, and this may be one of my new favorites. It's so painful, but somehow so great at the same time. You love the characters and also hate what their doing to themselves all at the same time. I love the stories and how they all collide and the focus on dealing with grief after death. I thought the characters, situations, and reactions were so real and relatable and couldn't love the book more!