Verity by Colleen Hoover

Description

Lowen Ashleigh is about to go broke when she gets the chance of a lifetime: to ghostwrite the rest of the books in Verity Crawford’s hugely popular series. When Verity is hurt in a car accident and can’t finish her best-selling romances, Lowen goes to the Crawford estate. There, she is allowed to see Verity’s research, notes, and, most frighteningly, her unpublished autobiography.

What starts off as a simple task suddenly turns into a nightmare. Late one night, Lowen finds Verity’s private diary stashed in a drawer that is locked. It tells the story of Verity’s most private thoughts and worst deeds, like how cruelly she treated her children, her unsettling fantasies, and the horrible event that left one of her twin daughters permanently disabled. This new information puts Lowen in an unenviable situation: either reveal Verity’s evil twin and break up a family, or keep the truth hidden and help spread more fairy tale tales.

Lowen is also drawn to Verity’s widower, Jeremy Crawford, whose love for his wife, who is in a coma, is both painful and attractive. Jeremy’s sadness and weakness come out in late-night talks by the fire pit and quiet times in the library. Lowen feels guilty as the boundaries between them fall down. Every time she steals a peek at Jeremy’s broken soul, it feels like she’s betraying the real Verity, who is powerless in a hospital bed. But when Lowen is in Jeremy’s arms, she feels a tenderness she’s never felt before. It’s a promise of protection and belonging that is far different from the scary lines in Verity’s manuscript.

As strange things happen like baby monitors crackling with ghostly cries, mysterious notes being slipped under Lowen’s door, and bruises appearing on Verity’s hand for no reason Lowen starts to wonder if Verity is controlling things from her hospital room or if someone else is trying to protect or punish the Crawfords. Lowen’s own sanity starts to slip as she tries to make sense of the inconsistencies: a doctor’s vague replies, a housekeeper’s uneasy looks, and Jeremy’s own mixed feelings. Is Verity trying to trick her ghostwriter on purpose? Or does Jeremy have a worse secret?

Hoover writes about nature vs nurture, the masks we wear, and how far we’ll go to protect the people we love in the midst of all the turmoil. Verity’s unpublished work acts as a mirror, showing how dangerous something may be behind a polished surface. Lowen’s attempt to balance truth and loyalty shows how hard it is to choose between self-preservation and compassion.

In a shocking ending, Lowen faces the most important question: who is the real bad guy in this messed-up story? Lowen has to choose whose narrative gets revealed and how much it costs as secrets come out during a scary fight at the Crawford estate. With its fast pace, high emotional stakes, and shocking finale, Verity solidifies Colleen Hoover’s reputation for mixing breathtaking romance with nail-biting suspense.

About the Author

Colleen Hoover is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose novels have sold millions of copies worldwide. She is celebrated for her raw, emotionally driven storytelling and her ability to craft high‑stakes, twist‑filled plots. When she’s not writing, Colleen connects with her vast online community and advocates for mental health awareness.

Product Details

• Title: Verity
• Author: Colleen Hoover
• ISBN-13: 9781538724736
• Publisher: Atria Books
• Published: December 10, 2018
• Pages: 336
• Binding: Paperpack