SYNOPSIS:
There was only one woman who could set me free. But I would rather set myself on fire than ask Sloane Walton for anything.
Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. 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 feisty small-town librarian that keeps him up at night…
Sloane Walton is a spitfire determined to carry on her father’s quest for justice. She’ll do that just as soon as she figures out exactly what the man she hates did to—or for—her family. 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 accidentally turns to foreplay, these two find themselves not quite regretting their steamy one-night stand. Once those flames are fanned, it seems impossible to put them out again. But with Sloane ready to start a family and Lucian refusing to even consider the idea of marriage and kids, these enemies-to-lovers are stuck at an impasse.
Broken men break women. It’s what Lucian believes, what he’s witnessed, and he’s not going to take that chance with Sloane. He’d 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’s no way she’s going to give him a third chance. He’s just going to have to make one for himself.
Lucian Rollins is a lean, mean vengeance-seeking mogul. 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 feisty small-town librarian that keeps him up at night…
Sloane Walton is a spitfire determined to carry on her father’s quest for justice. She’ll do that just as soon as she figures out exactly what the man she hates did to—or for—her family. 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 accidentally turns to foreplay, these two find themselves not quite regretting their steamy one-night stand. Once those flames are fanned, it seems impossible to put them out again. But with Sloane ready to start a family and Lucian refusing to even consider the idea of marriage and kids, these enemies-to-lovers are stuck at an impasse.
Broken men break women. It’s what Lucian believes, what he’s witnessed, and he’s not going to take that chance with Sloane. He’d 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’s no way she’s going to give him a third chance. He’s just going to have to make one for himself.
REVIEW:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Lucian Rollins and Sloane Walton have my whole heart, soul, head, body, mind, teeth, chest and whatever else I can give them! I love them soooo much!!
Our final return to Knockemout could not have been better. “THINGS WE LEFT BEHIND” was so perfect an incredible way to end this amazing trilogy of stories in my dream town.
Lucian and Sloane (I love those names,TBH) are by far my favorite couple of this entire series. From the very beginning of the series, the mystery of the dark, sexy Lucian has always captured me and I also wanted to know his story. I’m incredibly happy we finally got it.
TWLB is the perfect blend of childhood best friends who turn to enemies to loved when they matured into adulthood.
Lucian comes from a troubled childhood, which explains his dark, mysterious persona. I honestly find that closed off personality trait soo attractive. Call me crazy, but that’s just me. He grows up next door to the Walton’s and bookworm and good girl, Sloane.
During high school, Sloane and Lucian secretly grow a tight knit friendship. Sloane’s parents also grow fond of Lucian and come to treat him like a son since then know the troubled home life he comes from, especially Mr. Walton, since he was a girl dad. He loved Lucina as his own.
During HS, a falling out pushes Lucian and Sloane apart and they end up hating each other ever since.
Of course, the years of tension building up makes their teasing and eventually their first hook up even hotter than I could’ve possibly dreamed of.
It wouldn’t be a Lucy Score book with Hoyt the spiciest chemistry known to man. Also, without the great banter between these two.
God, I loved this book. I am sooo sad to see the end of Knockemout. I loved this town so much, with all the found family and great stories. I legit cried at the ending of each book. Once I was done with this one, though, I legit could not pick up another book for at least 2 weeks. Nothing can compare to this series, and in my opinion, this book is my absolute favorite of the entire series.
Thank you, Lucy and Rick for the gifted digital ARC of this book.
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