2024 the best romantic books review

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Bearded, bad-boy barber Knox prefers to live his life the way he takes his coffee: Alone. Unless you count his basset hound, Waylon.

Knox doesn’t tolerate drama, even when it comes in the form of a stranded runaway bride.
Naomi wasn’t just running away from her wedding. She was riding to the rescue of her estranged twin to Knockemout, Virginia, a rough-around-the-edges town where disputes are settled the old-fashioned way…with fists and beer. Usually in that order.

Too bad for Naomi her evil twin hasn’t changed at all. After helping herself to Naomi’s car and cash, Tina leaves her with something unexpected. The niece Naomi didn’t know she had. Now she’s stuck in town with no car, no job, no plan, and no home with an 11-year-old going on thirty to take care of.

There’s a reason Knox doesn’t do complications or high-maintenance women, especially not the romantic ones. But since Naomi’s life imploded right in front of him, the least he can do is help her out of her jam. And just as soon as she stops getting into new trouble he can leave her alone and get back to his peaceful, solitary life.

At least, that’s the plan until the trouble turns to real danger.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bloom Books (January 12, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 570 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 194563183X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1945631832
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 1.43 x 8 inches
Reviewer: Kathryn Stanley
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazingggg!!!!!
Review: Holy heck this book was so good. Not only the romance between the two main characters, but the story itself was captivating and entertaining. The dialogue was so witty and fun and really helped delve into the personalities of the characters and how they interact together.The relationship between Naomi and her niece was so sweet but I loved how it included struggle, as well. Can't recommend this book enough and am running to read the next.

Reviewer: Caitlynn
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Cute and Wonderfully Unrealistic Rom-com
Review: 3.75/5 ⭐️Age Rating: 18+Pros:Loveable charactersComforting ReadGreat escape (I would so live in this town if I could)It made me really want to read the other books in the seriesHad me feeling all the emotions!Cons:Very unrealistic (I don't think that's too much of a bad thing, though...)The ending felt slightly rushedSometimes cringey dialogueThis book was honestly such a good romance! I loved how unrealistic and cheesy it was at times and it proved to be such a fun escape. I don't think it's peak quality but I can't doubt or complain about how much I enjoyed reading it. I try to base reviews off of how the book made me feel while also being realistic about how good of quality the book objectively is.Make sure that going into it, you know that this is supposed to be an unrealistic, feel-good book. Now there are some emotional and intense scenes in it but that just makes it all the more intriguing! I honestly was on the edge of my seat with how invested I was in these characters. A couple of them felt like cliche characters but Lucy Score still managed to make them interesting and enjoyable. The situations she came up with just made me laugh and they did a good job of showing off the characters and how they behave.One thing I did find annoying, however, was how back and forth Knox was with things. And I know that's the point of things... man says he doesn't care or want to help and yet still does anyway even though he wants not commitment. But I felt it was slightly too constant and obvious. That didn't stop it from making me slightly giddy every time though...Honestly, if you know the purpose behind the book and what you're signing up for, this is an amazing storyline. I'm super excited to read the rest of the Knockemout books because I'm WAY too invested in this small town!

Reviewer: Melissa Joseph (Book Addicts Reviews)
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing!!
Review: This is the first book of the “Knockemout” series and can be read as a stand alone. Though I am jumping straight to book two after this one.Omg I love Knox and Naomi!!! Knox is so damn yummy. Even when I wanted to knee him in the balls I still loved him. His actions spoke so much louder than his words. Naomi was dealt some pretty crappy cards but this girl is a fighter. I am so proud of her. I would like to middle finger salute her sister!! Don’t get me wrong these two stole the show but the side characters were fantastic! I can’t wait to read Nash’s story (I didn’t miss the “wife” part at the end). I love Stef, Jeremiah, Fi, Sloan, Lucian, Amanda, Lou, and so many more!!The book was not short by any means but I never felt like it drug on. I heard bad reviews so I was worried but I am not sure how people didn’t like this book. It was sexy, sweet, heartfelt, sad, with some mystery/suspense built in. I was so invested in this book. This is a GREAT read!!

Reviewer: Piano Teacher
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Amazing
Review: This book was so fun, invigorating, suspenseful, touching, funny, sexy, interesting and incredibly enjoyable. This was my first Lucy Score book...the first of many I predict!!

Reviewer: Jessica Madden
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Fantastic!
Review: I bought this e-book version back when it was available to all (in fact, I'm pretty sure I pre-ordered it because I have fallen in love with Lucy's writing!). Since then, Lucy has sold her UK rights and this version is no longer available to buy (I live in Aus, so I assume that is connected to those book rights). I'm now redirected to the UK publisher one. Why am I writing about this? Well, I also bought the audible version. And I don't usually do this, but I ended up reading along with the narrators. So I noticed that the audible version has a bonus epilogue set about five years into the future that isn't in my ebook. I don't know if this is an audible extra, or an extra that was added at a later date, but I no longer have access to because I own the US copy which shows me it's not for sale in my country. Either way, if you can get a hold of that epilogue, you need to. It was that amazing cherry on top of an already delicious cake.I don't know why, but this story (at least at the beginning) really reminded me of the Kristen Ashley book, Sweet Dreams. The whole gruff, closed-off, rude alpha-male. The likable heroine who seems like a snob (but isn't) that everyone falls in love with. The small town, the interactions which always go wrong, and yet you feel the chemistry jumping off the page. But where I can't really go back and reread Sweet Dreams without wanting to bang my head against a wall (Tate is actually a red-flagged, gross hero when you look back with 2022 eyes), this one rights a lot of those wrongs. For one, Naomi is smart, she's strong, she's super funny, and after what happens toward the end of the book, she picks herself up and fights on. I liked that. Yes, she's flawed, and she definitely makes some questionable choices, but I really liked her.I also really liked Knox. He had his stubborn moments which lead to acting like an idiot, but he was so lovable. He was protective, sweet, romantic in his own way, and he grew within the story.All of the secondary characters added warmth and humour to the world. I'm also super excited to read more about Nash and Lucien, as well as anyone else Lucy will give us. Is it too much to ask that Lucy give us an m/m romance about Stef? *pleading puppy dog eyes*If you love small-town romance which have plenty of humor, super hot sex, and a romance to make you swoon, then I highly recommend you buy Things We Never Got Over. And then if you love this one, definitely go check our Lucy's Riley Thorn series. I got similar vibes with this story.Finally, the audible version was fantastic and I highly recommend it. Well worth the credit!

Reviewer: Pietra F Araujo
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: O Antihero é o melhor, ambos protagonistas com personalidades mto fortes e diferentes, cenas de s**o muito bem escritas, envolventes, um romance de tirar o fôlego. Aconselho a leitura.

Reviewer: Amanda
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: This book has made me realize that the BookTok algorithm might not align with my preferences. This book was a total page-turner and I adored every moment of it! (The series is available on Kindle Unlimited but I'm splurging on the physical copies of this series.) While some folks seem to have a bone to pick with this gem, I just couldn't get enough.Sure, The FMC may have her moments of annoyingness and drama - but hey, who doesn't in a romance novel? Naomi, the Good Twin extraordinaire, struggles with putting others' happiness before her own and it's her main flaw. That and her dependence on coffee! Although I didn't love Naomi as a character, understanding her need to be the "good child" and her heart of gold kept me rooting for her.Now, let's talk about our leading man, Knox - cue the heart eyes! I finally get the whole "book boyfriend" craze now. He's undeniably flawed, dealing with some serious Daddy issues, yet somehow still manages to steal hearts. I am smitten with that man, he's totally swoon-worthy. While many reviews criticize Knox, I found his character compelling. He wasn't the flawless small-town hero; he battled his own demons throughout the entire story. He also wasn't miraculously fixed the moment he met Naomi. His brother Nash briefly stole the spotlight as my book crush for a moment though and I'm excited to read his story in Things We Hide from the Light.And who could forget the adorable Waylay?"It's okay. You don't have to pretend. Aunt Naomi 'n me are used to people not wanting us."My heart shattered into a million pieces during that moment. While Waylay may have seemed a tad wise beyond her years at moments, she added a sprinkle of magic to the story. I was ready to jump into the pages and shield her alongside Naomi and Knox.This book was like a delicious mix of all the best romance tropes - mistaken identities, enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, fake dating, good girl/bad boy, and the classic grumpy x sunshine, all woven together smoothly. I liked that while Knox may be a millionaire, the story doesn't dive too deep into the typical millionaire romance theme. It's just a detail rather than the main plot device.I can’t wait to read the rest of the Knockemout series - especially to find out the history between Sloane & Lucian in Things We Left Behind!

Reviewer: Leyendo Forever
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: 5⭐️Ok, this book took me longer than usual. But I kept waiting until I had no distractions to read it!I laughed super hard, I loved the town, the secondary characters and I already have a crush on Nash & Lucien.The girl gang is aspirational and I wanna work in the Honky Tonk, with the best girl mates ever.Knox is a layered character, with the perfect balance of original and different background but with the sense of reality. Not OTT, making it eye-rolling incredible but in a mix that actually makes sense.Naomi is also very interesting, yet super funny and with the best BFF in the world. Also, her Sloane addition was cool.Anyway, jumping straight into the next one!

Reviewer: KJK
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Enjoyed it, but it will take some time to pick up another books from the series. MMC dilemmas were not enough for his behaviour to be justified

Reviewer: Ana Ionita
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I loved the series more than this book, that is not to say that I didn't enjoy this one, but the world building was a bit too much at times and the action could have moved at a higher pace.Knox rudeness was the most annoying aspect of the book, but if you wait enough for it to pass and enter in the universe of this series, things improve drastically.