“You get to decide how you show up in this world. No one else gets to dictate to you who you are.”
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score has been sitting pretty on our kindles for a while and we finally picked it up and devoured it from the first page to the last. It was a very long book, but it was worth it! Lucy Score covered so many of our favourite things we love in our stories, and it was reminiscent of some of our favourite books by Authors we loved a decade ago. Utter perfection. The way in which Lucy Score wrote Knox and Naomi’s story is superb, it swept us up and carried us along as if we were in it, experiencing the highs, the lows, the heat, and the drama alongside all the wonderful characters. It’s truly a wonderful story of family, friendship, and love.
‘Was there someone out there who would find me to be enough? Not too much or too little, but the person they’d been waiting for their whole life.’
Knockemout has the best residents, we fell in love with all of them (bar Tina of course). Like Naomi muses a few times, what on earth is in the drinking water there, they sure don’t make the blokes like this round our way! Knox, Nash, and Lucien. What a trio!
‘I knew what attraction felt like. Knew what to do with it too. But not with a woman like this. One who didn’t know it was smart to be afraid of me.’
So, this book is about the enigmatic Knox and the incoming fleeing bride Naomi. They don’t meet under the best of circumstances, however, it’s pretty safe to say that the intense attraction is immediate. With a few grumpy slanging matches and tangible heated looks, we just knew this was going to turn into a fiery romance!
Naomi is running from her life into an unknown situation after getting a surprising phone call from her estranged twin sister. It’s a good egg versus bad egg situation, stemming from childhood, but Naomi is a people pleaser, a problem solver, and has the heart of an angel. A bad situation changes everything for Naomi and deservedly for the better. Before that though, she must run through a gamut of obstacles, one being the saucy and stroppy Knox. Knox has his own issues and baggage but underneath that gruff Viking, exterior lies a soft heart with a few cracks in it waiting for the right woman to smooth them over. Knox is blown away by the kind, fierce, intelligent, beauty that is Naomi. The way in which their story unfolded was compelling, what a journey and what a wonderful array of characters that made this so much more than just a slow burn reluctant love story.
“Maybe I like being the hero for once.”
Smalltown romances are one of our favourites, add a grumpy hero whose actions speak louder than his words, intense chemistry with an adorable strong, and funny heroine as well as a bit of suspense and humour and well… we’re in reading heaven. We cannot convey how much we loved this book. It just ticked all the boxes for us. We’ve read Lucy Score before and fallen in love with her words, but this is our favourite by this Author, and we cannot wait for Nash and Lucien’s books now!
“You’ve got a big heart, and sooner or later, once all this drama is over, someone is going to look at you and recognize it. And they’re going to want to take care of you for a change.”
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Allow me to gush about all the aspects of this remarkable story that captured my heart. Although slow in the beginning.The author captivated me with the introduction of the main characters. Knox's intensity intrigued me, while Naomi's plight left me wondering how she would navigate her challenging circumstances. As obstacles piled up against her, I found myself rooting for her and eagerly anticipating her triumph. Her resilience throughout the story only served to deepen my admiration for her character.The romance between Knox and Naomi was a highlight for me. Despite Knox's occasional moments of stubbornness, his unwavering determination to claim what was rightfully his was commendable.One of the most enjoyable aspects of the story was the role played by the supporting characters. In true small-town romance fashion, these unforgettable personalities added depth and charm to the narrative. Each character left a lasting impression, and I'm a little terrified to read the future instalments, afraid they don't live up to the first.For readers seeking a heartwarming tale that evokes a range of emotions—from tears to gasps to moments of pure joy—look no further than "Things We Never Got Over." Lucy Score's masterful storytelling will leave you utterly enchanted. In fact, I wholeheartedly recommend this.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 January 2024
I was hooked as soon as I read a few chapters. I couldn’t put it down, it’s funny, uplifting, spicy but without loosing a great storyline with some wonderful characters.
The characters are witty ;) fun, so opposite but small town living with all their lives intertwined slowly but surly your routing for that love story, you know the one which seems an odd match but perfect. And this one is definitely a rollercoaster of a story with a mess going on that is sad, laugh out loud funny and some super spicy scenes that keep you hooked.
I don’t like to put any spoilers in, as me myself hate them when looking at reviews, I’d rather have the enjoyment of reading the book to find out why the reviews say just how good it is. Let me tell you it’s definitely worth the read!
I finished this book so quick, I couldn’t wait to read the next two in this series! I’d highly recommend this book.
This was the first book I’d ever read by Lucy Score and I know she will become one of my favourites now that’s for sure!
The characters are witty ;) fun, so opposite but small town living with all their lives intertwined slowly but surly your routing for that love story, you know the one which seems an odd match but perfect. And this one is definitely a rollercoaster of a story with a mess going on that is sad, laugh out loud funny and some super spicy scenes that keep you hooked.
I don’t like to put any spoilers in, as me myself hate them when looking at reviews, I’d rather have the enjoyment of reading the book to find out why the reviews say just how good it is. Let me tell you it’s definitely worth the read!
I finished this book so quick, I couldn’t wait to read the next two in this series! I’d highly recommend this book.
This was the first book I’d ever read by Lucy Score and I know she will become one of my favourites now that’s for sure!
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 30 December 2023
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2024
The author captivated me with the introduction of the main characters. Knox's intensity intrigued me, while Naomi's plight left me wondering how she would navigate her challenging circumstances. As obstacles piled up against her, I found myself rooting for her and eagerly anticipating her triumph. Her resilience throughout the story only served to deepen my admiration for her character.
The romance between Knox and Naomi was a highlight for me. Despite Knox's occasional moments of stubbornness, his unwavering determination to claim what was rightfully his was commendable.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the story was the role played by the supporting characters. In true small-town romance fashion, these unforgettable personalities added depth and charm to the narrative. Each character left a lasting impression, and I'm a little terrified to read the future instalments, afraid they don't live up to the first.
For readers seeking a heartwarming tale that evokes a range of emotions—from tears to gasps to moments of pure joy—look no further than "Things We Never Got Over." Lucy Score's masterful storytelling will leave you utterly enchanted. In fact, I wholeheartedly recommend this.
Allow me to gush for a minute
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2024
Allow me to gush about all the aspects of this remarkable story that captured my heart. Although slow in the beginning.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2024
The author captivated me with the introduction of the main characters. Knox's intensity intrigued me, while Naomi's plight left me wondering how she would navigate her challenging circumstances. As obstacles piled up against her, I found myself rooting for her and eagerly anticipating her triumph. Her resilience throughout the story only served to deepen my admiration for her character.
The romance between Knox and Naomi was a highlight for me. Despite Knox's occasional moments of stubbornness, his unwavering determination to claim what was rightfully his was commendable.
One of the most enjoyable aspects of the story was the role played by the supporting characters. In true small-town romance fashion, these unforgettable personalities added depth and charm to the narrative. Each character left a lasting impression, and I'm a little terrified to read the future instalments, afraid they don't live up to the first.
For readers seeking a heartwarming tale that evokes a range of emotions—from tears to gasps to moments of pure joy—look no further than "Things We Never Got Over." Lucy Score's masterful storytelling will leave you utterly enchanted. In fact, I wholeheartedly recommend this.
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KNOX IS MY BOOK BOYFRIEND AND YOU CAN'T HAVE HIM!
Reviewed in Canada on 26 February 2024
