Every so often a romance comes along that feels less like reading and more like moving into a town you never want to leave. Here’s my honest, spoiler-free take on the Things We Never Got Over audiobook. That’s exactly what happened to me with Things We Never Got Over, the first book in Lucy Score’s beloved Knockemout series. I hit play expecting a fun grumpy-hero romp and got completely swept up in a story that made me laugh out loud on my walk and get genuinely misty in my kitchen. On audio, it’s the kind of listen you invent errands for just to keep going.
Get the Things We Never Got Over Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printWhat Things We Never Got Over is about
Naomi has spent her whole life being the responsible twin, so when her chaotic sister sends out an SOS, she does what she always does and drops everything to help. That impulse lands her in Knockemout, a tiny, nosy, deeply loyal Virginia town where nothing goes according to plan. What she finds waiting for her is a mess she didn’t sign up for, a stubbornly independent little girl, and a bearded, scowling barber who wants absolutely nothing to do with rescuing anyone.
Knox is the grumpiest man in town and proud of it, a guard-dog of a hero who has built his whole life around not needing people. The pull between his brick-wall gruffness and Naomi’s sunshine-and-to-do-lists optimism is the beating heart of the book. It’s a classic grumpy/sunshine, small-town setup, but Score layers in found family, real emotional stakes, and a town full of characters you’ll wish were your neighbors. I’ll keep this spoiler-free, but know that the payoff more than earns the slow build.
| Author | Lucy Score |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Lila Winters & Sebastian York |
| Length | 16h 1m |
The narration: two voices that make Knockemout feel real
This is a dual-narrated production, and the pairing of Lila Winters and Sebastian York is a big reason the audiobook works as well as it does. Across roughly 16 hours and 1 minute, the two trade off the dual points of view, with Winters bringing warmth, wit, and a slightly frazzled charm to Naomi, and York delivering Knox in a low, gravelly growl that somehow makes even his rudest lines swoon-worthy. Their back-and-forth gives the banter real snap, and the emotional beats hit harder when you can actually hear the crack in a character’s voice. If you love a grouchy hero who says three words and means a paragraph, York’s Knox is a treat.
Is the Things We Never Got Over audiobook worth a credit?
Absolutely. At about 16 hours, this is a generous, immersive listen that gives you serious mileage for a single credit, and the dual narration elevates it well beyond the page. If you’re going to spend a credit on anything, spend it on a full-length, fully-realized production like this one. It kept me company for days and left me immediately reaching for book two.
Who should press play
Press play if you love small-town romance, grumpy/sunshine dynamics, found family, and slow-burn tension that finally boils over. A heads-up for newcomers: this one is spicy, with open-door scenes, so it’s best saved for headphones rather than the family road trip. If explicit content isn’t your thing, or you prefer sweet closed-door romance, you may want to skip this and choose something gentler.
If you like Things We Never Got Over, listen to these next
- Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez — another warm, funny, big-hearted romance that balances real emotional weight with irresistible banter.
- King of Wrath by Ana Huang — if you fell for Knox’s brooding intensity, this scorching grumpy-hero romance turns the heat all the way up.
- Ugly Love by Colleen Hoover — for listeners who want that same emotional gut-punch and slow-building ache between two guarded hearts.
How to listen to Things We Never Got Over
The easiest way to listen is through Audible or Amazon, where you can grab it with a credit, snag it during an Audible free trial, or simply buy the audiobook outright. Prefer to read along? It’s also available in Kindle and print, and Kindle owners can often add the narration to switch seamlessly between reading and listening.
Get the Things We Never Got Over Audiobook on AmazonListen on Audible · also in Kindle & printFrequently asked questions
Who narrates the Things We Never Got Over audiobook?
It’s a dual narration performed by Lila Winters as Naomi and Sebastian York as Knox, and their contrasting voices bring the grumpy/sunshine dynamic to life.
How long is the Things We Never Got Over audiobook?
The unabridged audiobook runs approximately 16 hours and 1 minute, making it a full, satisfying listen for a single Audible credit.
Is Things We Never Got Over the first book in the Knockemout series?
Yes. It’s book one, followed by Things We Hide from the Light and Things We Left Behind, so there’s plenty more if you fall in love with the town.
Is the Things We Never Got Over audiobook spicy?
Yes, it’s a steamy, open-door romance with explicit scenes, so it’s best suited for listeners who enjoy spice alongside their small-town love story.