I am speechless. I screamed I cried I am so sad this series is over, Lucy definitely left us with a bang for her last couple. Sloane and Lucian were perfection… SUIT DADDY UGH!!!!!! I’m going to be honest and was really worried with the length of this book but I was not bored once.
Can’t wait to see what Lucy has in store next.

I absolutely loved this series and I am sad it is over. Things We Left Behind is the final book in the Knockemout series and it was the best. I always enjoy the tall dark serious male character and the sunshine female characters as they remind me of my husband and I. Throughout the two previous books, Lucien and Sloane's story has been just below the surface. The witty banter and sexual tension are 10 stars. This series is a must read!!!

Thank you for the advanced copy.

Happy release day to Lucy Score’s Things We Left Behind, *As Always* Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for sending me an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I knew as soon as the first book introduced these characters I was gonna be groveling and daydreaming about them for months. I got this arc super late and tried to read it and review it quickly! But I'm not holding back at the author or the story, these things happen, even if I’ve read the previous books in a week specifically for this one.

It was worth it because this was THE BEST book in the trilogy.
This enemies-to-lovers story is just superior, and even with all the things I disagree with the author, I can't deny how good this is. I don't even blame my love for Lucian - who's definitely more my type in comparison to Knox and Nash -, because I know every one of you was waiting for Sloane and Lucian’s story like you wait for Christmas Day.
Also, just so you know, I cried a lot. And even if it's not unusual for me, the purpose of this book wasn't to make me cry.

It's so bittersweet to finish the Knocketmout series because I fell in love with so quickly. Things We Left Behind is the last book and it closes with Sloane and Lucian's story. AND WHAT A STORY IT IS!

I loved everything about this book: it made me cry, swoon, smile, and laugh so hard. I loved seeing the whole group of friends again for one last time. It was so funny and entertaining to see them interact, I loved all their scenes as an ensemble. But I also adored all of the Sloane/Lucian scenes. They were angsty, intense, and sooooo romantic. Friends who became enemies who then become... something more? Hopefully! (It's a romance novel so obviously there's a HEA). But yes, they think that a one-night stand could get them out of their systems, finally. Maybe sex is the answer to stop being so annoying towards each other.

Newsflash: It wasn't.

Now, they can't stop this insane chemistry, sexual tension, flirting between them. But there are far too many issues between them to forget. So, before they start something new, something real (FINALLY), they have to first figure out some things.

When I had my IG Live with Lucy, she told me she wrote an extra bonus epilogue at the end and that she loved it and she couldn't say more, but I instantly knew it was going to be fab. AND NOW, FINALLY AFTER READING IT? Yeah, Lucy came and delivered. That extra bonus epilogue made me cry and I couldn't stop smiling wow. I'm so sad to see this story end but I'm excited to see more from Lucy and what more stories she brings to us.

Let me just start off this review with… SUIT DADDY FOR THE WIN 😩

My god did I love this so much as it was everything I hoped for and more!! I have been waiting for Lucian and Sloane's story since the beginning and boy it did not disappoint.

Lucy Score just had this type of writing that grabs you and holds you. She’s humors but also so sentimental and deals with heavy topics. Plus the way she’s writes the main characters chemistry and banter is chefs kiss 🤌🏻

Lucian and Sloane were just absolutely perfect for each other. Him - the icy businessman with a hidden loving heart, and her - a stubborn and sassy girl who gives as good as she gets. I also just loved how they both evolved and grew together throughout this book. This couple again is my absolute favorite throughout the entire series!

Thank you so much to Netgalley for this arc!!!

EASILY my absolute favorite in the entre Knockemout series. I have been patiently waiting for Lucian and Sloane's story and it did not disappoint! I loved the angst, the backstory and the romance. Everything was so perfectly completed in this third and final book of the series!

"the life we’d built was the stuff of dreams."
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I knew Lucian and Sloane’s story would be my favorite, and I was right! their complexity and history over the years combined with their present love/hate relationship created the most palpable tension with an ending worth the ride.

this is so much more than a love story, though! it’s a story about grief, healing, friendship, and forgiveness.

as with the other two books from the series, the friendships are everything. with a cast of unforgettable characters, no scene is wasted.

featuring all the wit, charm, and comedy you’ve come to expect from a Lucy Score book, this is a fantastic conclusion to the knockemout trilogy.

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read if you like:

♡ opposites attract
♡ bad boy / nerdy girl
♡ second chance
♡ next door neighbors
♡ flashbacks / time jumps
♡ dating app fiascos
♡ the best friend groups
♡ tall, dark, and handsome men
♡ short and fiery women
♡ millionaire romance
♡ slow burn
♡ “you’re mine”
♡ grumpy sunshine
♡ enemies with benefits
♡ lgbtq rep
♡ therapy positivity
♡ small town
♡ found family
♡ cats

trigger warnings:

☞ parental death
☞ alcoholism
☞ domestic abuse
☞ grief
☞ arson
☞ attempted murder

wow, this book was everything I was hoping for. SO much chemistry between Sloane and Lucian, undeniable connection. I loved that the there was banter but both MCs were mature, nothing icky. From the very beginning with the funeral and how Lucian was taking care of Sloane and her family, I felt very emotional. The story took me on roller coaster of emotions. I also enjoyed how involved the other characters were on the story but to the point where they took over, it the perfect blend and a great way to give us the finale we will craved to see for all the couples. One the best books of the year for me for sure!

I received this ARC right before leaving on a 15-day road trip and I wanted to hurry up and read it so I would be ready to post my review on pub day, but I was just too busy getting ready for my trip. So…….I’m a little late to the game!

This was one of my most anticipated reads this year! I was so excited when I heard that Lucian and Slone were going to have their own story (heart). What a way to end the series!! Complete perfection!!!!

• Lucian, also known as #suitdaddy has always been my favorite, so for me, think this is the best book of the series! You can read the books out of order, so if you can only read one, I highly recommend this one!!
• Yes, the book is 592 pages, but you won’t even want it to end, trust me!
• Delving into Slone and Lucian’s tumultuous and secretive past, as well as experiencing their current struggles, was often heart-wrenching. It finally became clear why they couldn’t be in each other’s presence yet also couldn’t stay apart.
• The tension, witty banter and intense sexual chemistry between Slone and Lucian sizzled on the pages and the passion was enough to make anyone blush. I felt a sense of profound emotional connection between the two, meaning that it wasn’t merely a series of steamy encounters but rather a meaningful addition to the story.
• I loved visiting with some of my favorite couples from the previous two books. Lucy Score has a gift for weaving them into the story, playing the perfect supporting roles.
• The additional bonus epilogue served as the perfect conclusion to the series.
• If you’re a fan of grumpy sunshine, childhood best friends, friends to enemies to lovers, found family, second chance romance, small-town setting, and romantic suspense, this book has it all and will be right up your alley!!

I absolutely loved the enemies to lovers aspect of this book and loves the flashback explanation of what made them become enemies however the book was way yoo long and drawn out to me.

This was the perfect ending to the Knockemout series. I see so much of myself in Sloane that reading this book made me highly emotional. Lucy Score knows how to write stories that pull at your heart, make you laugh with your belly, make you hope. Lucian and Sloane's story is probably my favorite of the series and that's high praise because Things We Never Got Over and Things We Hide From the Light are both beautiful stories that I've loved as well.

If you've never read Lucy's writing, check her out. If you read only one series she puts out, let it be this one. It's an absolute masterpiece.

Things We Left Behind is an amazing ending to the Knockemout series, and I couldn’t have asked for a better wrap-up. This book has everything: love, secrets, and fabulous banter that had me excited to turn the page. Sloan is a feisty small-town librarian with a big personality and a mind of her own. I absolutely loved how Lucy painted librarians as all-knowing. Lucian “Lucifier” Rollins is a cold vengeance-seeking mogul who has a lot of emotional baggage to overcome. It takes a while to start to see the human side of Lucian, but I love his soft spot for Sloan. All the Knockemout characters are realistic and layered in a way that you can’t help but relate to. They are strong, funny, incredibly alluring, yet humanly flawed. Both Sloan and Lucian doubt themselves and question the decisions they’ve made. It feels like the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery and growth alongside the characters. I LITERALLY laughed out loud throughout reading the entire Knockemout series and I am going to miss these characters so much. Talk about a book hangover!

I finished my advanced copy right before I was honored to interview Lucy on her first stop on her North American tour. She is as delightful in person as her books are to read. I can’t wait to see what she writes next!

LUCIAN ROLLINS, y’all. I wasn’t sure how I’d feel about this man but I ended up loving him. He sure did love Sloane even though he had a terrible way of showing it. Even though the flashbacks were heartbreaking, I loved seeing the whole evolution of this story. Sad this series is over but Knockemout will forever have my heart.

Truly the perfect ending to this series!! I am so happy with this book and loved all of the characters so much!

Things We Left Behind
Lucy Score

Genre: Romance
Rating: 5/5 ⭐️
Recommended: Yes!

This book was everything I hoped for and more! Lucy Score wrapped up this trilogy so nicely and while I’d always love to read more about Knockemout, I was very satisfied with the conclusion.

I wish there was a little more action to wrap up the suspense storyline, but it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the book! I love the history behind Sloane and Lucian and loved that the reason for them hating each other felt real and not like a miscommunication!

Read if you like…
🤍 Enemies to lovers
🤍 Grumpy x sunshine
🤍 Second chance
🤍 Millionaire/Billionaire
🤍 Small town

Wow, another amazing read by Lucy score. This one hit on all the feels - it was hot, happy, sad. The characters were incredible - flawed, hot, stubborn. Their relationship was so frustration but in a good way. Their history together - unknown and cause for concern, kept me attached to the book. They’ve known each other since childhood. A traumatic experience tore them apart. And now they’re enemies - or are they?

The Knockemout series by Lucy Score is small town romance perfection! As the final book in this trilogy, Things We Left Behind wraps up every character’s storyline and will make you smile with the glimpse into the future you get at the very end. This is Lucian and Sloane’s story that I have been impatiently waiting to read since they showed up in Knox and Naomi’s book and it was worth the wait! This series has been all over social media and it is definitely worth the hype so add it to your tbr if you haven’t had the pleasure of reading it yet.

Someone please send me directions to Knockemout, Virginia

“Things We Left Behind” is the third and final installment of the Knockemout series. Lucy Score gives us another steamy romance that delves into the complexities of love, trust, and personal growth. Lucy takes readers on an emotional journey filled with passion, tension, and fun filled adventures of the Knockemout gang.

The story revolves around Sloane, a small-town librarian, and Lucian, a swoony, enigmatic man with a dark secret from the past. Their mutual disdain for each other sets the stage for a classic enemies-to-lovers trope. However, what sets this book apart is the way it gradually uncovers the layers of their complicated relationship, making it more than just a typical romance.

Sloane and Lucian's interactions are filled with witty banter and sharp exchanges that often teeter on the edge of foreplay. The banter began to get a bit much until thankfully the sexual tension between them took over. As the story unfolds, readers witness the characters' evolution, as they confront their past traumas and, ultimately allowing love to overcome their differences.

I love all three books in the Knockemout series and while this one was not my favorite it was definitely an engaging romancel that explores the complexities of love, trust, and personal transformation. If you enjoy enemies-to-lovers romances with a touch of suspense, this series is a must-read.

Lucy Score did it again!! This is one of my all tim favorite series, and one of my most anticipated reads of 2023 and it did not disappoint. I was excited to reF about Lucien and Sloane and hear their story. I was not expecting the intensity of their back story and their feelings for each other. It was perfect! I loved the epilogue and it made my heart so happy. I still don't want to say good bye to Knockemout. I love these characters, town, and series so much.

Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score
Knockemout series #3. Contemporary romance. Can be read as a stand-alone but better as part of the series as previous couples play roles in this story.
Lucian Rollins and Sloane Walton were neighbors in their teens when his father was violent against his family. To protect Lucian, Sloane calls the police and years later he still hasn’t forgiven her for taking him away from protecting his mother. They have a love hate relationship of bickering which turns from foreplay to a sexual relationship that can’t get enough of. But he is drawing the line on emotions or a future.

Very steamy bordering on erotica, but Lucian refuses to commit to any emotions which turns hurtful and ultimately dangerous for Sloane.
I loved the banter and playfulness but not so much his refusal to feel or get past his hurt from his youth. I did admire their determination to right the wrongs of the past.
The couples from all three books interacted quite a bit in the book on the investigation and as friends. Some funny stereotypes in the dialog playing off men and women differences.
A pleasing romance in the end but disliking his attitude through most of the book put me in the same category as Sloane - I didn’t trust him. He does make a good effort in the end.

I received a copy of the from NetGalley and the publisher.