by Colleen Hoover
Published 2021
A GOLD EDITION OF THE GLOBAL SMASH-HIT, FEATURING A LETTER FROM COLLEEN AND A BONUS CHAPTER THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND . . . THINK YOU KNOW HOW IT ENDS? THINK AGAIN. Read the word-of-mouth sensation before you see the blockbuster film, coming October 2026. Lowen Ashleigh is a struggling writer on the brink of financial ruin when she accepts the job offer of a lifetime. Jeremy Crawford, husband of bestselling author Verity Crawford, has hired Lowen to complete the remaining books in a successful series his injured wife is unable to finish. Lowen arrives at the Crawford home, ready to sort through years of Verity's notes and outlines, hoping to find enough material to get her started. What Lowen doesn't expect to uncover in the chaotic office is an unfinished autobiography Verity never intended for anyone to read. Page after page of bone-chilling admissions, including Verity's recollection of the night their family was forever altered. Lowen decides to keep the manuscript hidden from Jeremy, knowing its contents would devastate the already-grieving father. But as Lowen's feelings for Jeremy begin to intensify, she recognizes all the ways she could benefit if he were to read his wife's words. After all, no matter how devoted Jeremy is to his injured wife, a truth this horrifying would make it impossible for him to continue loving her . . .
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American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Modulated
“This voice's haunting and intense tone perfectly suits Lowen's journey into dark secrets, capturing her growing unease and internal conflict with a modulated presence.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Arabella offers a mysterious and emotive quality, ideal for conveying Lowen's initial caution and the intimate, unfolding mystery of the narrative.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Gentle
“Isla Sterling's expressive and cinematic delivery with emotional depth can effectively portray Lowen's dramatic internal struggles and her evolving intensity as the story progresses.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Soft
“Rosie's smoky resonance and subtle mystery provide a captivating texture, lending itself well to the thriller genre and Lowen's role as the uncoverer of secrets.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Whispery
“Clara's whispery and intimate tone could highlight Lowen's vulnerability and the personal, almost confessional nature of her narration, drawing listeners deeper into her perspective.”
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The grieving husband of a famous author, kind and devoted, but unknowingly at the center of a dark mystery. His voice should be warm and vulnerable, with an underlying sadness.
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Relaxed
“Benjamin's deep, warm, and calming voice is an excellent fit for Jeremy's kind and devoted nature, while also subtly conveying an underlying sadness with its relaxed presence.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Calm
“Michael's warm, gentle, and relaxing tone perfectly embodies Jeremy's vulnerability and grieving state, offering a calm and sincere speaking style.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Gentle
“James provides a trustworthy and calm male voice with a natural conversational cadence, which suits Jeremy's sincere and approachable character, despite his sorrow.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Meditative
“The meditative and smooth tone of B. Patrone can express Jeremy's quiet devotion and the underlying sadness he carries, with a steady and reassuring presence.”
American · Middle Aged · Male · Narrative Story · Deep
“Dorian Noir's deep, warm, and velvety voice, though described as dark, could represent Jeremy's gentle nature while hinting at the weighty, mysterious circumstances surrounding him.”
A bestselling author whose hidden autobiography reveals a chillingly manipulative and dark personality. Her voice, when her writings are read, should be unsettling and controlled.
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Clara's velvety and seductive voice, with its sharp, sinister edge, is perfect for Verity's chillingly manipulative and dark personality, conveying controlled malice.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Serious
“Lauren's smooth, intense voice is designed for dark stories and unraveling plots, making it an excellent match for Verity's unsettling writings and mysterious character with a serious tone.”
American · Middle Aged · Female · Narrative Story · Husky
“Ethereal Husk's haunting, intimate voice with a 'Storyteller's Gravel' offers a unique texture that can portray Verity's dark and atmospheric revelations in her autobiography.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Confident
“Blair's ability to move between vulnerability and intensity, combined with a clear and emotionally grounded delivery, could represent the deceptive calm and underlying darkness of Verity's character.”
American · Young · Female · Narrative Story · Formal
“Jane's bright, polished, and steady professional voice could be used to juxtapose the seemingly composed facade of Verity with the chilling content of her hidden truths, giving a measured quality to her voice.”