Ugly Love : a novel

Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and emotional healing. The story centers on Tate Collins, a nursing student, and Miles Archer, a pilot haunted by his tragic past. When Tate moves in with her brother, she meets Miles, his friend and neighbor. The two share an undeniable attraction, but Miles makes it clear he isn’t interested in love—only a physical relationship. Despite his emotional distance, Tate agrees to the arrangement, believing she can keep her feelings in check. As their relationship deepens, Tate begins to uncover the pain behind Miles’s guarded heart. The novel alternates between Tate’s present perspective and Miles’s past, gradually revealing the heartbreaking event that shaped him. Themes of the book include emotional trauma, the fear of vulnerability, forgiveness, and the healing power of love. Hoover masterfully portrays how love can be both beautiful and devastating—how it can break a person before it mends them again.

Last modified

• 10/09/2025

Creator

• Colleen Hoover

License

•  http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

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• Restricted access – available for metadata viewing only.

Date created

• 2014

Identifier

• ISBN: 978-1-4767-5318-8

Keyword

• Novel

Publisher

• Atria Books

Rights notes

• All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book or portions thereof in any form whatsoever. For information, address Atria Books Subsidiary Rights Department, 1230 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020.

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• In Copyright