2 books. 1,184 pages. Steamy energy from start to finish. The Knockemout series by Lucy Score is the kind of contemporary romance commitment that rewards you for every page. Whether you're starting fresh or picking back up, this is your roadmap.
Publication order — the way Lucy Score intended. Each book links to our full mood and spice guide.
A steamy, emotional Adult contemporary romance built around grumpy/sunshine, small town, ptsd. 560 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →A steamy, angsty Adult contemporary romance built around enemies to lovers, childhood rivals, small town. 624 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.
Full guide →The heat stays consistent across the series.
Things We Hide from the Light is book 1 and the intended starting point. It introduces everything you need — characters, world, and the steamy energy that define the entire series. No prequels or companion novels required.
Read the full guide for Things We Hide from the Light →Read the Knockemout series in publication order: 1. Things We Hide from the Light, 2. Things We Left Behind. This is the intended reading order by Lucy Score.
The Knockemout series has 2 books totaling 1,184 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
Yes — the Knockemout series averages 4/5 spice, with heat ranging from 4/5 to 4/5 across the series.
The Knockemout series is a contemporary romance series by Lucy Score with steamy, emotional, intense vibes. Check each book's full guide for a spoiler-free breakdown of mood, tropes, and fit.
Start with Things We Hide from the Light — it's book 1 and introduces everything you need. Our full guide for Things We Hide from the Light breaks down the mood, spice, and what to expect.