Things We Never Got Over(Knockemout #1)
by Lucy Score
🌶️ Quick Spice Verdict
Heat Level
Slow burn to explosive payoff
Spicy Scenes
~4 scenes
POV Style
Dual POV (Knox & Naomi)
About Things We Never Got Over
Naomi Witt arrives in Knockemout, Virginia, to rescue her twin sister from a bad situation — only to be stranded, broke, and stuck caring for her niece. Enter Knox Morgan: the town's grumpiest barber who wants nothing to do with her.
Reading Vibes
🌶️ Spice Level Breakdown
Things We Never Got Over is a slow burn that absolutely delivers when the tension finally breaks. Knox Morgan fights his attraction to Naomi for a significant portion of the book, which makes the eventual spicy scenes feel explosive. There are 3-4 explicit scenes in the second half that are detailed and passionate. Lucy Score writes chemistry that you can feel through the pages — the banter, the reluctant touches, the moment Knox finally gives in. The scenes are hot but also funny and tender, matching the overall tone of the book.
Tropes in Things We Never Got Over
Characters forced into close quarters, sparking attraction
Characters form deep bonds with non-biological family
One brooding character paired with an optimistic one
Tension builds gradually over a long time before payoff
Content Warnings
⚠️ Content Warnings
- Kidnapping themes
- Family trauma
- Explicit sexual content
- Child endangerment themes
- Criminal activity
Should You Read Things We Never Got Over?
✅ Perfect For You If...
- •Grumpy/sunshine romance addicts
- •Small town romance lovers
- •Readers who enjoy found family dynamics
- •Those who love a hero who fights his feelings
- •Fans of long books with slow-building tension
⛔ Skip This If...
- •You want quick-paced romance — this is 573 pages of slow burn
- •Small town settings bore you
- •You dislike the 'grumpy man softens' trope
- •You want fantasy or paranormal elements
Our Take
Things We Never Got Over is the book that made small town romance cool again on BookTok. Lucy Score's Knockemout is the kind of fictional town you want to move to — quirky characters, a diner where everyone knows your name, and a grumpy barber who secretly has a heart of gold. Knox Morgan is the ultimate grumpy hero: tattooed, surly, and absolutely wrecked by sunshine-personified Naomi. The slow burn is exquisite — Score makes you wait for it, and the payoff is worth every page. But this isn't just a romance; there's a genuine mystery/thriller subplot involving Naomi's twin sister that keeps the plot moving. The found family element — Knox and Naomi caring for her niece — adds warmth and stakes. At 573 pages, it's a commitment, but it never drags. This is comfort reading perfected.
What Readers Say
Average community spice rating: 4.0/5
slow.burn.queen
2024-12-08
“If you love slow burn, this is your holy grail. Knox barely acknowledges his feelings for 300+ pages and it's DELICIOUS. The banter is sharp, the side characters are hilarious, and when the spice arrives it's well worth the wait. Content warning for kidnapping themes and family trauma. The Knockemout series is now my comfort series. Start here, you won't regret it.”
small.town.obsessed
2024-10-05
“Knox Morgan is the grumpiest, most reluctant hero and I am OBSESSED. The slow burn in this book is exquisite — Lucy Score makes you wait for it and the payoff is incredible. The spice is a solid 4 when it finally happens. But honestly, the found family element with Naomi caring for her niece is what really got me. Knockemout feels like a real place I want to live in.”
573.pages.worth.it
2024-09-20
“Yes it's 573 pages. Yes it's worth every single one. The grumpy/sunshine dynamic between Knox and Naomi is PERFECTION. He fights his feelings SO hard and when he finally gives in? The spicy scenes are hot, funny, and tender all at once. The mystery subplot keeps things interesting. This is the ultimate comfort read. I've reread it three times.”
📚 Series Information
Things We Never Got Over is book #1 of 3 in the Knockemout series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Things We Never Got Over spicy?
Yes, Things We Never Got Over has a spice level of 4/5 on our scale, which we rate as "Very Spicy (Explicit)." Detailed explicit intimate scenes. Things We Never Got Over is a slow burn that absolutely delivers when the tension finally breaks. Knox Morgan fights his attraction to Naomi for a significant portion of the book, which makes the eventual spicy scenes feel explosive. There are 3-4 explicit scenes in the second half that are detailed and passionate. Lucy Score writes chemistry that you can feel through the pages — the banter, the reluctant touches, the moment Knox finally gives in. The scenes are hot but also funny and tender, matching the overall tone of the book.
What is the spice level of Things We Never Got Over?
Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score is rated 4 out of 5 on the SpicyBooks spice scale. This means it's "Very Spicy (Explicit)" — detailed explicit intimate scenes. The steam level is: Slow burn to explosive payoff.
How many spicy scenes are in Things We Never Got Over?
Things We Never Got Over contains approximately 4 intimate/spicy scenes. Things We Never Got Over is a slow burn that absolutely delivers when the tension finally breaks. Knox Morgan fights his attraction to Naomi for a significant portion of the book, which makes the eventual spicy scenes feel explosive. There are 3-4 explicit scenes in the second half that are detailed and passionate. Lucy Score writes chemistry that you can feel through the pages — the banter, the reluctant touches, the moment Knox finally gives in. The scenes are hot but also funny and tender, matching the overall tone of the book.
What tropes are in Things We Never Got Over?
Things We Never Got Over features the following romance tropes: 🏠 Forced Proximity, 🏡 Found Family, 🌤️ Grumpy / Sunshine, 🔥 Slow Burn. These tropes are central to the story and shape the romantic dynamic between the characters.
Does Things We Never Got Over have content warnings?
Yes, readers should be aware of the following content warnings for Things We Never Got Over: Kidnapping themes, Family trauma, Explicit sexual content, Child endangerment themes, Criminal activity. We always recommend checking content warnings before reading if you have specific sensitivities.
Is Things We Never Got Over part of a series? Do I need to read it in order?
Yes, Things We Never Got Over is book 1 of 3 in the Knockemout series. As the first book, this is the perfect starting point.
Who would enjoy Things We Never Got Over?
Things We Never Got Over is perfect for: Grumpy/sunshine romance addicts; Small town romance lovers; Readers who enjoy found family dynamics. The reading vibes are: Cozy, Funny, Slow-burning, Heartwarming, Small-town charm.
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