Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover (176)

Ugly Love is a contemporary romance novel that probes the boundaries between physical desire and emotional connection. The story follows Tate Collins, who moves in with her brother and unexpectedly collides with Miles Archer, a brooding pilot haunted by painful memories. They agree on a purely physical arrangement—no questions, no future—but emotions soon shatter their rules.

Structured with alternating timelines, the narrative gradually unveils Miles’s past trauma, which drives his emotional walls. Hoover delivers raw tension, heartbreak, and emotionally charged intimacy that builds toward an unforgettable climax.

On Goodreads, the novel holds a 4.01/5 rating from over 2.1 million ratings, demonstrating its strong emotional resonance and widespread appeal.

• Publisher: Atria Books (Simon & Schuster)
• Publication Date: August 5, 2014 (standard edition)
• Pages: 336
• ISBN-10: 1476753180
• ISBN-13: 978‑1476753188
• Dimensions: Approx. 2.4 × 13.7 × 20.8 cm