Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score

 Things We Never Got Over 

By Lucy Score

Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon.

Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride.

Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way…with fists and beer. Usually in that order.

Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn’t know she had. Now she’s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of.

There’s a reason Knox doesn’t do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi’s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.

At least, that’s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.

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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Things We Never Got Over follows Naomi Witt, who runs from a disastrous wedding and ends up in the sleepy (but messy) town of Knockemout. Her estranged twin sister, Tina, has abandoned an 11-year-old daughter, Waylay, on Naomi — leaving her penniless, carless, and wholly unprepared for her new responsibility. 

Enter Knox Morgan, a gruff, tattooed bar owner with a bruised heart and a protective streak. Despite his grumpy exterior, he’s forced to help Naomi and Waylay — and in doing so, he begins to break down his emotional walls. 

 Their chemistry is sharp, playful, and complicated by both their pasts and the heavy weight of family obligations. 

One of the novel’s greatest strengths is its emotional depth. Lucy Score doesn’t shy away from the messy parts of life: betrayal, guilt, and the struggle to forgive are explored with both sensitivity and sincerity. 

 The small-town setting is beautifully drawn, full of quirky characters who bring warmth, humor, and heartbreak in equal measure.

This is a heartfelt, steamy small-town romance that leans into the power of found family, second chances, and healing. If you like emotionally rich love stories with flawed characters and real stakes, Things We Never Got Over is definitely worth a read