"I was drawn into it immediately!"
Confess
A Novel
Description
An “edgy, sexy” (Booklist) story where love battles against betrayal, and every confession hides a dangerous secret—from the beloved #1 New York Times bestselling author of Regretting You, Verity, and It Ends with Us.
Auburn Reed's life is one meticulously constructed plan after another. But when she stumbles into Owen Gentry’s art studio, a chance encounter unravels a connection she cannot deny. Owen’s art, created from anonymous confessions, carries an eerie weight, its beauty laced with sorrow and truths too unsettling to ignore. Auburn is drawn to both the man and his mysterious work, and she’s willing to risk everything to know more.
But Owen has his own confession. His past is shrouded in secrets that could destroy everything Auburn believes about him. As choices made in the shadows threaten to unravel the delicate bond they’ve created, Auburn soon finds herself trapped in a labyrinth of lies, where love seems as dangerous as it is irresistible.
Raw, intense, and brimming with feeling, Confess takes us on a heart-wrenching journey where trust is a fragile weapon in the battle to hold onto what matters most—and true love and family are bonds that can never be broken.
Pages320
Released2015
LanguageEnglish
PublisherAtria Books
ISBN9781476791463
SellerSimon & Schuster
About the author(s)
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.
Reviews
"Hoover will pull heartstrings in this second-chance love story… edgy, sexy."
"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.”
"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.”
"[Colleen Hoover] is a true genius and a gifted storyteller.”
"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.”
“Perfection. Utter perfection... I loved every gut wrenching part.”
"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!”
“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.”
“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!”
“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.”
“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.”
"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.”
“Another slam dunk from Ms. Colleen Hoover! A beautiful story about fate and second chances.”
"Everything she writes is gold. The ideas in Colleen’s head are masterpieces. The incorporation of art, confessions and the written word, is sublime.”
“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!”
"A beautifully written romance [turned] into a genius story line that is quintessential Colleen Hoover."
“I don't know Colleen's recipes for her books but her mad genius shines through.”
“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.”
"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.”
"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.”
"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!”
“One of the best books that CoHo has written. There wasn't one moment of reading this that I wanted to put it down.”
“One of the best books that CoHo has written. There wasn't one moment of reading this that I wanted to put it down.”
"Prepare yourselves for the artistry that is Confess. Confess is a piece of greatness."
“Words cannot explain how much I absolutely adore this book!...And the idea behind this book? Pure. Genius."
“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.”
"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.”
"Confess is another emotionally packed, superbly written book. Colleen Hoover continues to bring readers a genuine story that is distinctive and well delivered.”
"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.”
"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."
“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.”
“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.”
"Hoover’s creativity makes her stories unique and special…a deeply moving story… well-deserving of 5 stars.”
"This story is absolutely beautiful. Do yourself a favor and Fall in love with Owen and Auburn. You won't regret it.”
"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!”
“If I could give it 20 stars, I would…highly recommended.”
"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.”
“If you are looking for memorable, magical and beautiful, Colleen Hoover and her captivating words in Confess are just right for you.”
“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.”
"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.”
"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.”
“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.”
"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.”
“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!”
“I cannot recommend this book enough. It has so much heart and soul, and the story is beautifully delivered."
“ 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.”
“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.”
“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.”
