Colleen Hoover Plans First New Book Since 2023 for January 2026

Bestselling author Colleen Hoover has announced her new thriller, Woman Down, set for release on January 13, 2026. Described as one of the darkest books she's written, the novel follows Petra Rose, a frustrated author who retreats to a remote cabin seeking inspiration, only to encounter Detective Nathaniel Saint, whose presence blurs the lines between fantasy and reality. Hoover shared the news during a Today show appearance, expressing gratitude to fans for their patience as this is her first book release since 2023's Too Late. The announcement comes amid ongoing legal drama surrounding the film adaptation of her hit novel It Ends With Us, though Hoover has distanced herself from the controversy. Woman Down is available for preorder and marks Hoover's twenty-eighth book, continuing her prominence boosted by the TikTok BookTok community and multiple film adaptations of her work.