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Reminders of Him

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Reminders of Him is a 2022 contemporary romance novel by Colleen Hoover. It follows Kenna Rowan, a young mother released from prison after a fatal drunk-driving crash, as she returns home hoping to reconnect with her daughter and seek forgiveness. The story explores grief, redemption, motherhood, and whether a person can earn a second chance.

Premise

The novel centers on Kenna Rowan’s return home after prison and her effort to reconnect with the daughter she has never raised. Her efforts are complicated by guilt, community hostility, and the anger of her late boyfriend’s parents.

Characters

Key characters include Kenna Rowan, Ledger Ward, Scotty Landry, Diem, and Scotty’s parents, Grace and Patrick Landry. The story also features the wider town community that judges Kenna’s return.

Plot and ending

As Kenna seeks forgiveness and tries to prove she has changed, she develops a relationship with Ledger Ward, who is tied to her past through his friendship with Scotty. The provided sources say the novel ends with reconciliation, Kenna’s partial restoration of her role in Diem’s life, and a later epilogue in which she and Ledger have a son named Scotty.

Publication

Reminders of Him was published in January 2022 and is presented as a contemporary romance novel by Colleen Hoover. It has been discussed widely in book summaries and reviews.

Adaptations

No confirmed movie adaptation is identified in the provided sources. The work is a novel, not a film, in the sources available here.

Key facts

  • Reminders of Him is a 2022 contemporary romance novel by Colleen Hoover.
  • The protagonist, Kenna Rowan, is released from prison after serving five years for involuntary vehicular manslaughter.
  • The story follows Kenna’s attempts to reunite with her daughter, Diem, and earn forgiveness from her late boyfriend’s family.
  • The novel ends with reconciliation, Kenna being accepted back into her daughter’s life, and an epilogue showing Kenna and Ledger with a son named Scotty.
  • No film adaptation has been confirmed in the provided sources.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
How does Reminders of Him end?
The provided sources say the Landrys eventually forgive Kenna, she becomes part of her daughter’s life again, and a later epilogue shows Kenna and Ledger with a son named Scotty.
Who are the characters in Reminders of Him?
Major characters include Kenna Rowan, Ledger Ward, Diem, Scotty Landry, and Scotty’s parents, Grace and Patrick Landry.
Is Reminders of Him a movie?
No confirmed movie adaptation is identified in the provided sources; Reminders of Him is a novel.
What is the summary of Reminders of Him?
The novel follows a mother trying to rebuild her life after prison, reconnect with her daughter, and face the grief and anger left behind by a tragic accident.

References

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