"Ugly Love" by Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novel that delves into the complicated relationship between Tate and Miles, two characters whose lives become entangled in unexpected ways. Tate is a young nurse who moves to San Francisco to live with her brother and meets Miles, a charming pilot who lives in the same building. Despite their mutual attraction, Miles is emotionally unavailable and refuses to pursue a relationship. Instead, he offers Tate a purely physical arrangement, which she reluctantly accepts.

As their relationship progresses, the novel alternates between Tate and Miles' perspectives, revealing their past traumas and the secrets they keep hidden. Tate struggles to uncover the reason behind Miles' emotional detachment, while Miles battles with his own demons from a devastating past relationship. Their journey towards healing is an emotional rollercoaster that explores themes of love, loss, trauma, and emotional healing.

Colleen Hoover's writing style is emotional and raw, drawing readers into the complicated lives of the characters. The alternating perspectives between Tate and Miles provide a deeper insight into their thoughts and motivations, making them relatable and engaging. The chemistry between the two characters is palpable, and the book's heart-wrenching conclusion will leave readers both satisfied and wanting more.

"Ugly Love" is a must-read for fans of contemporary romance who are looking for a story that is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. "Ugly Love" is a beautifully written novel that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds.

“Somebody stabbed you in the neck, young lady. My eyes widen, and I slowly turn toward the elderly gentleman standing at my side. He presses the up button on the elevator and faces me. He smiles and points to my neck. “Your birthmark,” he says. My hand instinctively goes up to my neck, and I touch the dime-sized mark just below my ear. “My grandfather used to say the placement of a birthmark was the story of how a person lost the battle in their past life. I guess you got stabbed in the neck. Bet it was a quick death, though.” I smile, but I can’t tell if I should be afraid or entertained. Despite his somewhat morbid opening conversation, he can’t be that dangerous. His curved posture and shaky stance give away that he isn’t a day less than eighty years old. He takes a few slow steps toward one of two velvet red chairs that are positioned against the wall next to the elevator. He grunts as he sinks into the chair and then looks
up at me again.”