Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score is a contemporary romance that continues the interconnected world introduced in Lucy Score’s Knockemout series. It follows Lucian Rollins, a driven and emotionally guarded mogul determined to overcome the legacy of his abusive father. His life is built on control, ambition, and a relentless pursuit of power to ensure security and independence.
Sloane Walton, a sharp-witted small-town librarian, has known Lucian for years, and their shared past is marked by unresolved tension and buried secrets. Though they outwardly express dislike for each other, their interactions are charged with emotional intensity that neither fully acknowledges.
As circumstances force them closer together, their antagonistic relationship begins to evolve into something deeper and more complicated. What starts as conflict slowly transforms into attraction, challenging both of their carefully constructed emotional barriers. However, their differing views on the future—especially regarding family and commitment—create tension that neither can easily ignore.
Things We Left Behind by Lucy Score is a story about healing, trust, and confronting the past, showing how love can emerge from pain, even when two people believe they are too broken to belong together.