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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I absolutely adore Naomi and Knox’s relationship. Naomi is incredibly relatable—she's a planner, has "eldest daughter" syndrome despite being a twin, and is a rule follower. She tries so hard at everything, always with a positive attitude, which is why I connected with her so deeply. Watching her navigate her responsibilities with her niece, Waylay, and build a parent-like bond with her is truly heartwarming. She’s patient, supportive, and funny, and the way that relationship develops alongside her romance with Knox adds so much depth to the story.
Knox is the ultimate grumpy yet lovable hero. He has a basset hound, takes care of the people he cares about, but always with a scowl. I adore that he never completely "softens" with Naomi until the very end; he still grunts and rolls his eyes, but he’s also bringing her coffee, helping with a new phone, and helping her get a new car. He’s firm but supportive with Waylay, playing the tough dad role while giving her confidence and reassurance. The third-act breakup was frustrating, but I appreciated that it wasn’t resolved in one chapter. Knox was so certain he was doing the right thing, trying to protect his heart, and seeing him work through that made the resolution satisfying.
The setting of Knockemout is wonderfully immersive. The small-town atmosphere is rich with character, and the community feels alive with colourful, meddling residents who enhance the story without overshadowing it. Naomi’s parents add humour, the strong women in her life provide support, and the family dynamics with Nash and Lucien create fun tension, especially as Naomi pushes Knox to make things right between him and Nash. The romance doesn’t rush; yes, they sleep together early on, but they continue building their friendship, trust, and emotional connection, making their love feel earned.
At 500 pages, some might say it’s long, but I felt every page mattered. The story balances humour, heart, and romance while giving readers an authentic look at how two very different people learn to love, support, and grow with each other. Naomi and Knox’s journey is funny, emotional, and deeply satisfying, and we get glimpses into the relationships for books 2 and 3!!
PLUS another bonus for Naomi being in her thirties and Knox being in his forties!
Knox is the ultimate grumpy yet lovable hero. He has a basset hound, takes care of the people he cares about, but always with a scowl. I adore that he never completely "softens" with Naomi until the very end; he still grunts and rolls his eyes, but he’s also bringing her coffee, helping with a new phone, and helping her get a new car. He’s firm but supportive with Waylay, playing the tough dad role while giving her confidence and reassurance. The third-act breakup was frustrating, but I appreciated that it wasn’t resolved in one chapter. Knox was so certain he was doing the right thing, trying to protect his heart, and seeing him work through that made the resolution satisfying.
The setting of Knockemout is wonderfully immersive. The small-town atmosphere is rich with character, and the community feels alive with colourful, meddling residents who enhance the story without overshadowing it. Naomi’s parents add humour, the strong women in her life provide support, and the family dynamics with Nash and Lucien create fun tension, especially as Naomi pushes Knox to make things right between him and Nash. The romance doesn’t rush; yes, they sleep together early on, but they continue building their friendship, trust, and emotional connection, making their love feel earned.
At 500 pages, some might say it’s long, but I felt every page mattered. The story balances humour, heart, and romance while giving readers an authentic look at how two very different people learn to love, support, and grow with each other. Naomi and Knox’s journey is funny, emotional, and deeply satisfying, and we get glimpses into the relationships for books 2 and 3!!
PLUS another bonus for Naomi being in her thirties and Knox being in his forties!
emotional
lighthearted
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
I really wanted to like this book but I wasn’t in love with the main characters and the third act break up really made me want to stop reading. The break up came out of nowhere and at the most unnecessary time (right after her house gets broken into).
Love this book. Loved the storyline and how they made it into both Naomi and Knox’s perspective. Really joined how they painted the “side characters” that’ll be in the upcoming books in the series. It gave us a little wanting more but didn’t take away from the storyline in my opinion. Really excited for them to make this into a tv series, I just hope they can make it as good or better than the book.
4 stars because Knox really was being a douche waffle
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
slow-paced
A solid 3.5 rating.
Adorable yet annoying. Yes I know that a contradictory statement but it’s the truth. Or at the very least the simplest way I could put it into words.
The book had multiple tropes that worked but some are way over used.
Tropes used :
sunshine runaway bride & grumpy bad boy barber /business owner
a cute dog
smart & funny kid
small town gossip
forced proximity
boss / employee
female has a male gay best friend
Overall a good book. Would I recommend it ? To be honest to select readers. As I mentioned I found certain thing annoying. I found it frustrating that no one acts their age. Hell the 11 year old acts more mature than some of the adults. Irritated me more than I thought it should. I will add the main characters held the book together for me. They kept me engaged to finish the book.
Adorable yet annoying. Yes I know that a contradictory statement but it’s the truth. Or at the very least the simplest way I could put it into words.
The book had multiple tropes that worked but some are way over used.
Tropes used :
sunshine runaway bride & grumpy bad boy barber /business owner
a cute dog
smart & funny kid
small town gossip
forced proximity
boss / employee
female has a male gay best friend
Overall a good book. Would I recommend it ? To be honest to select readers. As I mentioned I found certain thing annoying. I found it frustrating that no one acts their age. Hell the 11 year old acts more mature than some of the adults. Irritated me more than I thought it should. I will add the main characters held the book together for me. They kept me engaged to finish the book.