Regretting You
"Regretting You" is a 2019 contemporary novel by Colleen Hoover about a mother and daughter coping with grief, betrayal, and family secrets after a tragic accident.
Regretting You is a 2019 contemporary novel by Colleen Hoover about a mother and daughter coping with grief and family secrets. It became a bestseller and was adapted into a 2025 film.
What it is
The novel centres on Morgan Grant, who became a mother as a teenager, and her daughter Clara. Their strained relationship is pushed to a breaking point after a fatal car accident involving Morgan's husband, Chris, reveals long-buried family secrets, including an affair.
Why it matters
The book explores grief, betrayal, and the complicated dynamics between parents and children. Published in 2019, it became a #1 Wall Street Journal bestseller and is a popular title in the commercial fiction market, including with Canadian readers.
Key details
A 2025 film adaptation directed by Josh Boone stars Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, and Mason Thames. It was released in Germany and the United States in October 2025.
In short
- A 2019 novel by Colleen Hoover about a mother and daughter navigating grief and secrets.
- The story is triggered by a fatal accident that exposes an affair and strains the family.
- It was a commercial bestseller and is popular in Canada.
- A 2025 film adaptation starring Allison Williams and Mckenna Grace was released in October 2025.
Colleen Hoover is a widely read contemporary fiction author in Canada, and "Regretting You" is part of the international commercial fiction market that is also popular with Canadian readers.
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Sources
- Colleen Hoover — https://www.colleenhoover.com/products/regretting-youSupports: Author's official description, publication positioning, premise, and bestseller claims
- Swooon — https://www.swooon.com/book/regretting-you/Supports: Publication date, genre labeling, and synopsis details
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regretting_YouSupports: Film adaptation details including release, cast, director, and adaptation status
- Beth Martin Books — https://www.bethmartinbooks.com/2023/06/book-review-regretting-you.htmlSupports: Plot details involving Morgan, Clara, Chris, Jenny, and the car accident
- Drink Read Repeat — https://www.drinkreadrepeat.com/blog/regrettingyouSupports: Plot synopsis and mother-daughter relationship focus
- YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjH5_v3sOXgSupports: Narrative perspective and mother-daughter focus from a book review transcript