Reading Order Guide
Knockemout Reading Order
Complete Order
All 2 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Knockemout series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Things We Hide from the Light
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.
Things We Left Behind
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.
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FAQ
Knockemout Series Questions
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 runs 4.0/5 average spice, ranging from 4 to 4. Expect heat.
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.
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