“Things We Left Behind” by Lucy Score is the third installment in the Knockemout series—an adult contemporary romance series. Although each book can be read independently, an overarching plot connects all three. The story alternates between the first-person perspectives of protagonists Lucian Rollins and Sloane Walton¹.

Lucian, a successful businessman seeking vengeance, aims to erase his father’s dark legacy. Sloane, his ex-childhood friend, carries guilt from her past actions. Together, they navigate their shared history, romantic feelings, and the dangerous influence of crime boss Anthony Hugo. The novel delves into themes of love, redemption, and forgiveness, set against a backdrop of suspense and passion¹1²2³3.