(Knockemout Series, 1) : Things We Never Got Over By Lucy Score

Bearded, rebellious barber Knox prefers his life to mirror his coffee preference: solo, except for the company of his basset hound, Waylon.

Drama is not in Knox's playbook, even when it arrives disguised as a runaway bride in distress.

Naomi wasn't just fleeing her wedding; she was on a mission to rescue her estranged twin in Knockemout, Virginia—a town known for settling disputes the old-fashioned way: with fists and beer, usually in that order.

Unfortunately for Naomi, her troublesome twin hasn't changed a bit. After seizing Naomi's car and cash, Tina leaves her with an unexpected surprise—a niece Naomi didn't know existed. Now stranded in town with no car, no job, no plan, and an 11-year-old with the wisdom of a thirty-year-old to care for.

Knox has a strict policy against complications and high-maintenance women, especially in the romance department. However, witnessing Naomi's life unravel before him, he feels compelled to lend a hand. The goal is simple: assist her until she can stand on her own, and then return to his quiet, solitary existence.

That is, until the simple favor takes a dangerous turn.