What happens when a grumpy, bearded barber meets a runaway bride in a town that thrives on chaos?🦊✨

Reading Things We Never Got Over felt like being wrapped in a cozy small-town blanket that occasionally gets set on fire. From the very first chapter, I was pulled into Knockemout and its cast of messy, lovable, meddling characters. Knox is peak grumpy hero energy closed-off, fiercely loyal, and absolutely no match for Naomi’s sunshine resilience or her unexpected role as guardian to an 11-year-old with a grown-woman attitude.

I loved how Lucy Score balanced swoony romance with real emotional weight. Naomi’s journey from abandoned and overwhelmed to finding her footing hit hard in the best way, and Knox’s slow unraveling had me smiling every time he did something kind while insisting he didn’t care. The banter was sharp, the tension delicious, and the found-family vibes made this feel like more than just a romance it felt like coming home.

This was a book club dream: plenty to gush about, lots to debate, and characters I’m still thinking about long after the last page. Grumpy/sunshine lovers, small-town romance fans, and anyone who enjoys a protective MMC with a soft center, this one’s for you.

❓️Are you more likely to fall for the grumpy loner like Knox or the chaotic small-town charm of Knockemout itself?