Lucy Score Books in Order
Lucy Score has written 30+ books since 2015. Start with Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout series, small-town romance, BookTok phenomenon) or Pretend You're Mine (Benevolence series, military romance). Read the Knockemout series in publication order: Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide from the Light, Things We Left Behind.
Where to start
Lucy Score became a BookTok phenomenon with Things We Never Got Over, the first book in her Knockemout series. If you want to start where millions of readers discovered her, start there.
If you prefer military romance, start with Pretend You're Mine, the first Benevolence book. It launched Lucy Score's career in 2015 and remains a fan favorite for its fake dating premise and soldier hero.
For readers who love cozy mysteries with supernatural elements, the Riley Thorn series offers a different flavor: a reluctant psychic solving murders in Pennsylvania.
Knockemout Series
The BookTok sensation. Small-town Virginia, interconnected characters, emotionally layered romances. Read in publication order.
Things We Never Got Over (2022)
Naomi moves to Knockemout, Virginia to help her niece and meets Knox, the surly bar owner who becomes impossible to ignore. The BookTok sensation that launched Lucy Score into the mainstream.
Things We Hide from the Light (2023)
Nash Morgan, the chief of police, meets Lina Solavita when she drives into town with a secret past. The second Knockemout romance about trust and starting over.
Things We Left Behind (2023)
Lucian Rollins returns to Knockemout to settle old scores and encounters Sloane, the one woman who refuses to be charmed. The third Knockemout book about redemption and second chances.
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Benevolence Series
Small-town Pennsylvania, military heroes, close-knit community. The series that launched Lucy Score's career. Read in publication order.
Pretend You're Mine (2015)
Harper needs a fake boyfriend to prove to her wealthy ex that she's moved on. Luke Garrison, a special forces soldier, agrees to play the part. The book that started Lucy Score's career.
Finally Mine (2018)
Beckett Pierce returns home after serving overseas and clashes with Gia Morales, who runs the summer camp program on his family's property.
Protecting What's Mine (2020)
Firefighter Linc Reed rescues paramedic Mackenzie O'Neil during a crisis. The third Benevolence book about first responders falling for each other.
Blue Moon Series
Small-town Maryland, police and first responders, mystery elements. Read in publication order.
No More Secrets (2017)
Summer Lentz, the chief of police in Blue Moon, investigates Carter Pierce when he returns to town under suspicious circumstances. Small-town romance with mystery elements.
Fall into Temptation (2017)
Beckett Pearce, a Blue Moon police officer, gets tangled up with Gia Morales when she starts working at the family camp.
The Last Second Chance (2017)
Joey Greer returns to Blue Moon to manage the town's bar and encounters Jax, the local mechanic who remembers their history.
Not Part of the Plan (2018)
Blue Moon builder Murphy meets Piper, an efficiency expert who challenges everything about how he works.
Holding on to Chaos (2019)
The final Blue Moon romance about Franklin and Devlin, two people whose lives collide in unexpected ways.
Riley Thorn Series
Cozy mystery romance with a psychic heroine. Riley Thorn gets unwanted visions about murders and solves them with the help of Detective Nick Santiago. Read in publication order.
The Dead Guy Next Door (2021)
Riley Thorn, a reluctant psychic, gets dragged into solving her neighbor's murder. The first in Lucy Score's cozy mystery romance series with supernatural elements.
The Corpse in the Closet (2022)
Riley's visions lead her to investigate a skeleton found in a closet during a home renovation. The second Riley Thorn mystery.
The Blast from the Past (2023)
Riley's past literally comes back to haunt her when a high school crush reenters her life with a mystery to solve.
The Girl in the Ghost (2024)
Riley confronts a ghost haunting a local business while navigating her relationship with Detective Nick Santiago.
Sinner and Saint Series
Romantic suspense with motorcycle clubs and undercover operations. Read in publication order.
Crossing the Line (2016)
Mia Sutton goes undercover in the motorcycle club world and meets Worthy, a member with secrets of his own. High-stakes romantic suspense.
Breaking the Rules (2016)
June and Cat continue the story of danger, loyalty, and forbidden romance in the undercover world of motorcycle clubs.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I read Lucy Score books?
Lucy Score has written 30+ books since 2015. Start with Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout series, small-town romance, BookTok phenomenon) or Pretend You're Mine (Benevolence series, military romance). Read the Knockemout series in publication order: Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide from the Light, Things We Left Behind.
Which Lucy Score book should I read first?
Most readers start with Things We Never Got Over (Knockemout series, the BookTok sensation) or Pretend You're Mine (Benevolence series, classic small-town military romance). Things We Never Got Over is the most popular entry point because of its viral BookTok success and accessible small-town romance setting.
Are Lucy Score's series connected?
Lucy Score's series are mostly standalone worlds. The Knockemout books share a setting and overlapping characters, as do the Benevolence books and Blue Moon books. Each series can be read independently. Within a series, read in publication order for the best experience, though each book features a different couple.
What is the Knockemout series about?
The Knockemout series is set in Knockemout, Virginia, a small town with colorful characters and interconnected romances. The three books follow different couples: Knox and Naomi (Things We Never Got Over), Nash and Lina (Things We Hide from the Light), and Lucian and Sloane (Things We Left Behind). The series went viral on BookTok for its emotionally layered small-town romances.
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