Colleen Hoover marks 10 years since It ends with us by using the book to help people in need.
The author announced that she will personalize and sign special anniversary copies of the novel.
All profits from these copies will go to shelters that help people experiencing domestic violence.
The decision has a personal meaning for Hoover. It ends with us tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who finds herself in an abusive marriage and must make the painful decision to leave.
Hoover has said that the story was inspired by her own family. She has spoken of seeing violence between her parents when she was very young. Her mother later left the relationship and started a new life.
The book was published in 2016 and was a great success worldwide. Its popularity later led to another book, It starts with usin 2022.
In 2024, the story was also turned into a film starring Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni and Brandon Sklenar.
Now, 10 years after the book was first published, Hoover is giving back.
The money raised from the special signed copies will help shelters that give people a safe place to live and support them as they leave abusive relationships and rebuild their lives.
