Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover is a contemporary romance novel that explores the complexities of love, loss, and redemption. The story centers on Tate Collins, a nurse, and Miles Archer, an airline pilot, who enter into a unique relationship based on two simple rules: no asking about the past and no expecting a future. Their arrangement is initially presented as a casual fling, but as their connection deepens, both characters grapple with the emotional baggage of their pasts and the potential for a love that transcends their initial agreement.