Reading Order Guide
Hopeless Reading Order
Complete Order
All 4 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Hopeless series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Hopeless
A dark, emotional Adult new adult romance built around dark past, first love, secrets. 353 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Losing Hope
A emotional, dark Adult new adult romance built around dual pov, retelling, dark past. 336 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Finding Cinderella
A sweet, romantic Adult contemporary romance built around meet cute, strangers, novella. 112 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Finding Perfect
A sweet, emotional Adult contemporary romance built around established couple, holiday, novella. 52 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Series Stats
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FAQ
Hopeless Series Questions
Read the Hopeless series in publication order: 1. Hopeless, 2. Losing Hope, 3. Finding Cinderella, 4. Finding Perfect. This is the intended reading order by Colleen Hoover.
The Hopeless series has 4 books totaling 853 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Hopeless series is low-heat, averaging 1.5/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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