Hopeless: Volume 1

· Hopeless Book 1 · Simon and Schuster
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From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, and All Your Perfects comes the beginning of Sky and Dean’s passionate love story—where well-kept secrets threaten to opens wounds of a dark past.

Would you rather know a truth that makes you feel hopeless, or keep believing the lies?

Beloved and bestselling author Colleen Hoover returns with the spellbinding story of two young people with devastating pasts who embark on a passionate, intriguing journey to discover the lessons of life, love, trust—and above all, the healing power that only truth can bring.

Sky, a senior in high school, meets Dean Holder, a guy with a promiscuous reputation that rivals her own. From their very first encounter, he terrifies and captivates her. Something about him sparks memories of her deeply troubled past, a time she’s tried so hard to bury. Though Sky is determined to stay far away from him, his unwavering pursuit and enigmatic smile break down her defenses and the intensity of the bond between them grows. But the mysterious Holder has been keeping secrets of his own, and once they are revealed, Sky is changed forever and her ability to trust may be a casualty of the truth.

Only by courageously facing the stark revelations can Sky and Holder hope to heal their emotional scars and find a way to live and love without boundaries. Hopeless is a novel that will leave you breathless, entranced, and remembering your own first love.

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4.6
70 reviews
JENNIFER GRAZIANO
May 27, 2025
Origin of the alphabet; number line, computer is the same place. There isn't a calendar without a programmer; different ones in society are for companies to supply basic utilities; motor vehicles, food clothes & shelter. Computer programs give the answers to outstanding questions; humans do not. They also drive all artificial moving objects; humans do not. One program designs all the building and a different one does cars; the program includes after they are built schedules for them and us. Cameras are a derivative of computer separate from video recorder for unreal pictures and photograph obstructing justice to disappear or vanish includes video tapes & DVD's.
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A Google user
August 22, 2024
The story centers on Sky and Dean, whose passionate connection is immediately palpable. Their relationship is charged with chemistry and intensity, drawing readers into a love affair that promises to be both exhilarating and fraught with challenges. As their story unfolds, it becomes clear that their bond is not just about romance but also about confronting deep-seated secrets that could shatter their world.
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Jared McLendon
July 22, 2025
OMG, i love this book so much. Holder is my favorite. he thinks a lot. my favorite thing he said to Sky is, and I quote, " You are so strong, Sky. you're amazing and funny and smart and beautiful and so full of strength and courage. what he did to you doesn't take away from the best parts of you. you survived him, and you will survive him again. I know you will. " page 317. I hope yall read this.
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About the author

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than twenty-three novels, including It Starts with Us, It Ends with Us, All Your Perfects, Ugly Love, and Verity. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. For more information, please visit ColleenHoover.com.

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