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Reminders of Him

Reminders of Him is a 2022 contemporary romance novel by Colleen Hoover.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Reminders of Him is a 2022 contemporary romance novel by Colleen Hoover about a mother released from prison who returns home to seek forgiveness and reconnect with her daughter.

What it is

The novel follows Kenna Rowan, released after five years for involuntary vehicular manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend, Scotty. She returns to her small Colorado town hoping to meet her daughter, Diem, who was raised by Scotty’s parents. The story explores grief, redemption, and whether a person can earn a second chance.

Key details

Ledger Ward, Scotty’s best friend and a bar owner, becomes central to Kenna’s attempt to rebuild her life. The Landry family resists her return, creating conflict. The ending has Kenna accepted back into her daughter’s life; an epilogue shows her and Ledger with a son named Scotty. No film adaptation is confirmed.

Why it matters

Colleen Hoover is a widely read author in Canada, and Reminders of Him has been discussed by Canadian readers as part of the international romance-fiction market. The novel’s themes of forgiveness and second chances resonate broadly, making it a notable entry in contemporary romance.

In short

  • Kenna Rowan returns home after prison for a fatal crash, seeking her daughter.
  • Ledger Ward, Scotty’s best friend, helps her navigate community hostility.
  • The novel ends with reconciliation and a later epilogue showing Kenna and Ledger with a son.
  • No movie adaptation is confirmed; it remains a novel.
Canadian angle

Colleen Hoover is a widely read contemporary author in Canada, and Reminders of Him has been discussed by Canadian book readers as part of the international romance-fiction market.

Quick questions

What is Reminders of Him about?
It is about Kenna Rowan, a woman released from prison after a fatal drunk-driving crash, who returns home hoping to reunite with her daughter and earn forgiveness from the people she hurt.
Who wrote Reminders of Him?
Colleen Hoover wrote Reminders of Him.
Is Reminders of Him a movie?
No confirmed movie adaptation is identified in the provided sources; Reminders of Him is a novel.

Sources

  1. The Bibliofile — https://the-bibliofile.com/reminders-of-him/
    Supports: Plot overview, main characters, and ending details
  2. SuperSummary — https://www.supersummary.com/reminders-of-him/summary/
    Supports: Basic premise and protagonist details
  3. BookVibe — https://bookvibe.com/reminders-of-him-summary/
    Supports: Character and plot summary
  4. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wFEsWMfVsI4
    Supports: Book summary mentioning Ledger Ward and central conflict
  5. The Book Suite — https://thebooksuite.com/reminders-of-him-book-summary/
    Supports: Publication timing, themes, and plot summary
  6. This Chick Reads — https://thischickreads.com/book-review-reminders-of-him-by-colleen-hoover/
    Supports: Characters, premise, and setting details
  7. I’ve Read This — https://ivereadthis.com/2022/08/30/book-review-reminders-of-him-by-colleen-hoover/
    Supports: Plot summary and relationship dynamics
  8. YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UG3lTbaF2HQ
    Supports: Contemporary romance framing and central themes