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beckyyreadss's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I wanted to read this book because I loved the first book and the second book, and I knew this book was going to be as good. After this book, my thoughts still stand on wanting to move to Knockemout and get me a friend within that friendship group – hell, I'll be the assistant.
This book has two points of view. The first is Lucian Rollins. We met him in the first book, and he was seen as a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. He is on a quest to erase his father’s mark on the family name, he spends every waking minute pulling strings and building an indestructible empire. The more money and power he amasses, the safer he is from threats. Except when it comes to the small-town librarian and neighbour that keeps him up at night. The second point of view is Sloane Walton. She is a spitfire, and she is determined to carry on her father’s quest for justice. She'll do that just as she figures out exactly what the man she hates did for her family. With the father passing, she is wanting to settle down and find a life partner that can give her great sex and be a good father to their future children, unfortunately all she can think about was how her friendship ended with her next-door neighbour. They are both bonded by an old dark secret from the past and the dislike they now share for each other. Sloane trusts Lucian about as far as she can throw his designer-suited body. When bickering turned to foreplay, these two find themselves not quite regretting their hot and sexy one-night stand. But once they flames are lit, it seems impossible to put them out. Lucian knows Sloane wants to settle down, but he isn’t even considering the idea of marriage, so that leaves these enemies-to-lovers at an impasse. Lucian believes that broken men break women because that was what he witnessed, and he isn’t taking that chance with Sloane. He would rather live a life of solitude than put her in danger. But he learns the hard way that leaving her means leaving her unprotected from other threats. It's the second time he’s ruthlessly cut her out of his life. There is no way that Sloane is going to give him a third chance. He's just going to have to make one for himself.
I have been waiting for this book since we first met Lucien and Sloane in the first book. It has got all my favourite things that I love in books – Grumpy x Sunshine Trope, touch her and die trope, everyone but her trope, dual POV and a broken sexy man. I still love this friendship; I want one of these men. I thought I was going to struggle because I love Knox and still do and he still my favourite – but Lucien and Nash are both a close favourite, but I loved how Lucien was so protective and worshipping the ground that Sloane walks on. I love that Lucy manages to discuss difficult conversations such as PTSD and abusive parents. I love Sloane and I wanted to hug her, and I love how much she was ready to kick anyone’s ass who was a dick to Lucien after what he went through. The action in this book kept me on my toes.
I cannot fault anything about this book or series. It has been stuck in my brain since I started reading the first book and patiently waiting for book two and three. I was thinking about it during work, driving home, watching TV. I made the mistake with reading these books is that I wanted more and more and wanted to savour it. I didn’t want to make the same mistake and I keep reading them in three or four days because I love this town and these characters.
I am so sad this series is over, and all of these books could be 10000 pages long and I would still want more. I will forever adore this series and I will reread this series for the rest of my life and still not be bored of it. I am still hoping there will be a book for Stef and Jeremiah and maybe Waylay in five years or the kids of the friendship group when they are all grown up and trying to figure themselves out.
I cannot wait for what Lucy writes next and in the meantime, I'm going to be reading more of her old books and series.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Child abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Alcoholism
Minor: Cancer, Murder, and Pregnancy
jaynovara's review against another edition
emotional
funny
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, and Sexual content
Moderate: Misogyny, Alcoholism, Cancer, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, Physical abuse, Bullying, Gun violence, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Child abuse, and Death of parent
sdupont's review against another edition
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I just knew that Sloane and Lucian were going to be my favorite couple in this series and this book did not disappoint! It was so fun being able to see their relationship evolve throughout the book. The flashbacks really added depth to the characters journeys. Sloane and Lucian have red hot chemistry. This was a well thought out childhood friends to enemies to friends with benefits to lovers story. The arc of Lucian was truly *chef’s kiss* He is a mix of broody protective and secretly sweet and caring. The continuation of the plot surrounding the crime boss added an element of suspense that had you turning the page for more. I will say this book had no business being this long! While I enjoyed the story it could have been edited down from the almost 600 pages. Despite that I did enjoy this book and would recommend it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Violence, Domestic abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Grief, Alcoholism, and Death of parent
Minor: Cancer, Murder, Pregnancy, Infertility, and Blood
redempta's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Violence, Alcoholism, and Child abuse
Moderate: Death of parent, Terminal illness, and Cancer
Minor: Murder
nightgoesblack's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Domestic abuse, Gun violence, Sexual content, and Child abuse
Moderate: Grief
Minor: Alcoholism, Death of parent, and Cancer
lisamariek's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism
kat7794's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Grief, Physical abuse, Violence, Cursing, Emotional abuse, Addiction, Alcoholism, Alcohol, Cancer, and Death
soniajoy98's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Sexual content, Violence, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Alcohol, Child abuse, and Cursing
Moderate: Forced institutionalization, Injury/Injury detail, Police brutality, Sexual harassment, Gun violence, and Murder
Minor: Alcoholism, Animal death, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, and Infertility
chrissandrapherlv's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Gun violence, Police brutality, Sexual content, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, and Physical abuse
Moderate: Alcoholism
Minor: Pregnancy
savvyrosereads's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Out tomorrow (Sept. 5)! (Thank you SO MUCH to the publisher for providing me with an early copy!)
Rating: 5/5 stars
Sloane and Lucian have a long history filled with secrets, but when they finally give in to the tension that has simmered between them for years, it just might be the start of something very different.
This is the third book in the Knockemout trilogy, and if you read my reviews of the prior two books you’ll know that while I enjoyed both, what I *really wanted* was always Sloane and Lucian’s story. He’s been an intriguing character to me from the very beginning—a shadowy businessman who may just have a heart of gold—and the enemies to lovers vibes and banter have been top tier throughout. Needless to say, my expectations for this book were SKY HIGH.
I’m here to tell you that Things We Left Behind lived up to every expectation. Everything about it was absolute perfection—the tropes, the relationships between the characters, the found family friend group that is the townsfolk of Knockemout, the absolutely iconic friends-to-enemies-to-lovers story of Sloane and Lucian. This book was the PERFECT way to wrap up this series and I cannot wait for everyone to have the chance to read it.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: enemies to lovers; small towns; romance with a hint of suspense
CW: Domestic violence/physical abuse; gun violence; stalking/harassment; discussions of incarceration
Rating: 5/5 stars
Sloane and Lucian have a long history filled with secrets, but when they finally give in to the tension that has simmered between them for years, it just might be the start of something very different.
This is the third book in the Knockemout trilogy, and if you read my reviews of the prior two books you’ll know that while I enjoyed both, what I *really wanted* was always Sloane and Lucian’s story. He’s been an intriguing character to me from the very beginning—a shadowy businessman who may just have a heart of gold—and the enemies to lovers vibes and banter have been top tier throughout. Needless to say, my expectations for this book were SKY HIGH.
I’m here to tell you that Things We Left Behind lived up to every expectation. Everything about it was absolute perfection—the tropes, the relationships between the characters, the found family friend group that is the townsfolk of Knockemout, the absolutely iconic friends-to-enemies-to-lovers story of Sloane and Lucian. This book was the PERFECT way to wrap up this series and I cannot wait for everyone to have the chance to read it.
Recommended to anyone, but especially if you like: enemies to lovers; small towns; romance with a hint of suspense
CW: Domestic violence/physical abuse; gun violence; stalking/harassment; discussions of incarceration
Content Warnings
Graphic: Physical abuse, Violence, Domestic abuse, Alcoholism, Child abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
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