# Things We Never Got Over

By Lucy Score · Knockemout, book 1

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Naomi Witt reaches Knockemout, Virginia, after abandoning her wedding. She expects to help her estranged twin; instead, Tina takes her car and money and leaves Naomi responsible for a niece she never knew existed. Local barber Knox Morgan steps in, despite his determination to keep his life free of other people's problems.

## What makes it funny?

Naomi's first obstacle is getting a coffee in a town that has banned her identical twin from the cafe. Knox mistakes her for Tina and threatens to throw her out; Naomi considers his interference with her latte the day's last tolerable insult. Her exhausted inner commentary turns the confrontation into a contest over caffeine and manners.

### The comedy at work

Naomi keeps noticing how attractive Knox is while mentally cataloging his faults. That split between desire and irritation gives her sarcasm a second target: herself. Their verbal sparring starts before he has even worked out which sister he's confronting.

### Try this if…

The slow courtship leaves room for arguments, reluctant help and townspeople taking an interest. Readers in a RomCom Book Club discussion recommend the Knockemout opener, though their praise centers on the romance more than specific jokes. The appeal is strongest for readers who like a gruff hero challenged by an outspoken heroine.

### Good to know

Readers describe an open-door romance, and the first chapter includes strong language and sexual thoughts. Spirited Book Club's review describes a slow-burn relationship, so expect the pair to take time getting together.

## What to expect

- Genre: Romance
- On the shelf: Contemporary romance · Romantic comedy · Small-town romance
- Kind of humor: Banter · Situational comedy
- The atmosphere: Warmhearted
- Format: Novel
- Published: 2022

## A few distinguishing details

- A banned-customer photo introduces the wrong twin
- A runaway bride becomes an unexpected guardian

## Sources & further reading

- Reader discussion: [Reader discussion](https://facebook.com/groups/199792588851581/permalink/539445548219615)
- Review: [Independent review](https://www.spiritedbookclub.com/reviews/review-things-we-never-got-over-by-lucy-score)
- Reading sample: [First chapter](https://natashaisabookjunkie.com/2022/01/11/excerpt-things-we-never-got-over-by-lucy-score)
- Publisher: [Publisher](https://www.sourcebooks.com/9781945631832-things-we-never-got-over-tp.html)