Things We Left Behind

About This Audiobook

Romance readers who crave a heroine who can throw a solid right hook will swoon over Lucy Score’s *Things We Left Behind*. Here, the enemy-to-lovers trope gets a gritty, contemporary makeover: Lucian Rollins isn’t just rich and ruthless, he’s a full-blown control freak who runs his empire like a chessboard, determined to pin his father’s scandals six feet under. Enter Sadie Croft, the fiery bartender with a knack for dismantling egos and a soft spot for trouble—especially the kind that wears a tailored suit. Their chemistry crackles like a live wire, but it’s the ‘enemies forced to work together’ setup that makes this book feel fresh. Score’s sharp dialogue and razor-edged banter keep the pages turning, and her balance of humor and heartache feels earned, not manufactured. The audiobook’s dual narration by Lila Winters (as Sadie) and Sebastian York (as Lucian) is the cherry on top—York’s velvety baritone sells the villainous charm, while Winters’ fiery delivery makes Sadie’s rage feel like your favorite guilty pleasure on loop. If you love your romances with a side of chaos and a heroine who can hold her own, this is your next obsession.

This isn’t your grandma’s romance. There’s no slow burn here—just a full-throttle collision of ambition and defiance, set against the backdrop of a town where everyone’s got a secret. Score’s worldbuilding is understated but effective, giving the story a lived-in feel without bogging it down in exposition. The emotional stakes are high, but the payoff is worth it: a satisfying resolution that doesn’t feel like a cop-out. Whether you’re a fan of enemies-to-lovers or just love a good underdog story, *Things We Left Behind* delivers the goods.