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, betrayal, and family secrets after a tragic accident. It became a bestseller and was later adapted into a 2025 film of the same name. The novel centres on Morgan Grant and her daughter, Clara, and their strained relationship.

Premise

The novel centres on Morgan Grant, who became a mother as a teenager, and her daughter Clara, who is determined not to repeat her mother's mistakes. Their relationship is disrupted after a sudden car accident reveals painful family secrets.

Themes

The book explores grief, betrayal, first love, and the tension between parents and children. It also focuses on how secrets and misunderstandings affect family relationships.

Publication and reception

Regretting You was published on December 10, 2019, and was promoted as a bestseller. The author’s website and book listings describe it as a notable romantic and emotional novel.

Film adaptation

The novel was adapted into a 2025 romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone and starring Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, and Mason Thames. The film premiered in October 2025.