Books like Things We Never Got Over
Loved Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score? Here are 10 books with the same pull, and why each one fits.
About Things We Never Got Over →10 books
- 1It Happened One Summer

It Happened One Summer
Tessa BaileyFeatures a fish-out-of-water heroine stranded in a quirky coastal town who clashes with a bearded, grumpy protector with a hidden heart of gold.
- 2In a Jam

In a Jam
Kate CanterbaryShares the premise of a heroine taking sudden guardianship of a young girl in a small town, paired with a bearded, steadfast local hero.
- 3When in Rome

When in Rome
Sarah AdamsLike Naomi, an overwhelmed heroine flees her life, gets stranded in a quirky small town, and falls for an exasperated, grumpy local shopkeeper.
- 4Part of Your World

Part of Your World
Abby JimenezBlends sharp comedic banter and small-town warmth as a polished city heroine finds refuge and love with a rugged, protective local craftsman.
- 5Indigo Ridge

Indigo Ridge
Devney PerryCombines small-town Montana charm, a grumpy-sunshine dynamic, and a gripping mystery subplot just like the suspenseful turns in Knockemout.
- 6Wait For It

Wait For It
Mariana ZapataEchoes the sudden guardianship theme and slow-burning romance between an overwhelmed caregiver and her protective, brooding neighbor.
- 7Flawless

Flawless
Elsie SilverBrings the same vibrant small-town atmosphere, grumpy-meets-sunshine chemistry, and high-heat banter that made Score's story so addictive.
- 8Lovelight Farms

Lovelight Farms
B.K. BorisonCaptures the cozy, meddling small-town community vibe and playful romantic banter that fans of Lucy Score adore.
- 9Truth or Beard

Truth or Beard
Penny ReidSet in a tight-knit Appalachian town full of eccentric locals, bearded protective brothers, and witty, banter-filled romance.
- 10The Coppersmith Farmhouse

The Coppersmith Farmhouse
Devney PerryBlends a single mom starting over in rural Montana, a gruff protective hero, and an underlying suspense plot that keeps the stakes high.
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