Things We Never Got Over

Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score is a romantic comedy and small-town contemporary novel that centers around the complicated relationship between Naomi West and Knox Morgan. Naomi is running away from her past in a desperate attempt to find a fresh start. She lands in the town of Knockemout, Virginia, where she unexpectedly becomes the guardian of her estranged sister's teenage daughter, which complicates her life in ways she never imagined.
Knox, a local mechanic and the town’s resident grump, is a man with a complicated past of his own. He’s tough, emotionally guarded, and wants nothing to do with Naomi. But as they clash and uncover secrets about each other, they begin to realize that their connection is stronger than they ever expected.
The novel weaves together themes of love, forgiveness, redemption, and the healing power of community. With humor, drama, and deep emotional moments, Things We Never Got Over showcases the growth of both protagonists as they navigate love, loss, and second chances in a small town filled with quirky characters and a sense of belonging.