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- Colleen Hoover is the bestselling author of over 20 books, including "It Ends With Us."
- The film version of "It Ends With Us," starring Blake Lively, premieres Friday.
- Hoover is beloved by millions, but she has also been embroiled in controversy as her fame has grown.
If you've been in a bookstore recently, you've likely seen one of Colleen Hoover's books.
Hoover is the prolific and widely loved author of over 20 books. According to Quartz, her total sales are estimated to be as high as 30 million copies sold.