Colleen Hoover's 'Ugly Love' delves into the complicated and emotionally charged relationship between Tate Collins and Miles Archer. Tate, a nursing student, moves in with her brother and quickly meets the enigmatic pilot, Miles. He makes it clear he has no interest in love, only a physical arrangement. They agree to a no-strings-attached deal, but the raw intensity of their connection soon challenges their boundaries. The novel masterfully weaves between the present-day unfolding romance and Miles's painful past, slowly revealing the trauma that shaped his reluctance for love. It's a poignant exploration of healing, forgiveness, and the unpredictable nature of love, even when it appears undeniably ugly.