Things We Never Got Over Audiobook: When Small Town Enemies Become Everything
Things We Never Got Over
Contemporary Romance
2022
What happens when you're stranded in a small town by your twin sister, left to care for a niece you didn't know existed, and the grumpy local bar owner won't stop getting under your skin? Lucy Score's Things We Never Got Over became a BookTok phenomenon with over 6 million copies sold—a small-town, enemies-to-lovers romance with found family, redemption, and swoon.
While the official audiobook is beloved, creating your own AI-narrated version lets you cast distinct voices for Naomi's chaos, Knox's gruff protection, and precocious Waylay, bringing Knockemout, Virginia to life.
Why Things We Never Got Over Is Extraordinary in Audio
- Small Town Atmosphere: Knockemout's quirky locals, town gossip, and tight-knit community create cozy, immersive listening
- Enemies-to-Lovers Tension: Knox and Naomi's hostile first meeting and forced proximity build unbearable romantic chemistry
- Found Family: Naomi's instant guardianship of 11-year-old Waylay adds emotional depth beyond the romance
- Dual POV: Alternating perspectives reveal Knox's traumatic past and Naomi's resilience
- Emotional Complexity: Both protagonists are healing from deep wounds, making the romance cathartic
The Cast of Characters
| Character | Role | Voice Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| Naomi Witt | Protagonist, stranded in town, Waylay's guardian | Warm, determined, slightly frazzled, resilient |
| Knox Morgan | Hero, bar owner, grumpy with trauma | Deep, gruff, protective, secretly vulnerable |
| Waylay | 11-year-old girl, Naomi's niece | Young, smart, tough but scared |
| Lina | Naomi's twin sister, villain | Selfish, manipulative, chaotic |
| Nash | Knox's brother, chief of police | Steady, kind, law-abiding |
| Lucian | Knox's other brother, wealthy mysterious | Brooding, intense |
Create Your Things We Never Got Over Audiobook
Step 1: Prepare Your Manuscript
Upload your EPUB, PDF, or text file of Things We Never Got Over to Narratemi's platform. Our AI will analyze the structure, identify chapter breaks and POV shifts, and prepare the text for dual-perspective narration.
Step 2: Cast Your Character Voices
Start Your Things We Never Got Over Audiobook FreeSelect distinct AI voices for each character. Choose a resilient, warm voice for Naomi's determination, a gruff, protective voice for Knox's trauma and healing, and a young, smart voice for Waylay. Narratemi's voice library offers hundreds of options.
Step 3: Customize the Narration
Adjust pacing for small-town scenes vs. emotional trauma reveals, add emphasis to the enemies-to-lovers banter, and fine-tune Knox's gradual softening. Our AI understands dual POV structure and emotional complexity.
Step 4: Generate and Download
Process your audiobook in minutes to hours depending on length. This is a longer novel (600+ pages), so generation may take 4-6 hours. You'll receive email notification when ready. Download high-quality MP3 files compatible with any device.
What Makes Things We Never Got Over Special
Lucy Score's Things We Never Got Over is the first book in the Knockemout series and became a cultural phenomenon. Naomi Witt's twin sister Lina abandons her in the small town of Knockemout, Virginia, with no car, no money, and an 11-year-old daughter Naomi didn't know existed. Knox Morgan—the grumpy, tattooed bar owner with a traumatic past—wants nothing to do with Naomi or her chaos.
But Knockemout is a small town, and avoidance is impossible. When Naomi decides to stay and fight for custody of Waylay, she and Knox are forced into each other's orbits. The hostility is real—Knox is closed off, rude, and determined to keep Naomi at arm's length. Naomi is stubborn, capable, and unwilling to back down.
What unfolds is a slow-burn enemies-to-lovers romance with serious emotional depth. Knox is dealing with PTSD from his military service and childhood trauma. Naomi is rebuilding her life from scratch while caring for a scared, defensive kid. The found family element is beautiful—Waylay's gradual trust in Naomi, the town rallying around them, Knox's protective instincts kicking in despite himself.
The romance is swoonworthy: Knox's acts of service (fixing Naomi's car, helping with Waylay, protecting them from Lina), the moment he finally lets his walls down, and the "I'm not good enough for you but I'm going to try anyway" confession.
The small-town setting is cozy and vivid, the supporting cast is colorful, and the themes of healing, redemption, and found family resonate deeply.
Perfect Listening Scenarios
Long Commutes: The 600+ page runtime makes this perfect for extended drives or multiple days of transit Cozy Weekends: Binge-listen while wrapped in blankets—small-town vibes are perfect for relaxation Workout Sessions: The long runtime makes it ideal for multiple gym sessions or long runs Beach Vacations: Despite the small-town setting, it's perfect escapist romance for vacation listening Book Club Prep: Experience the BookTok phenomenon before discussing trauma, redemption, and found family
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there an official Things We Never Got Over audiobook?
Yes, the official audiobook is available. However, creating your own AI version lets you customize character voices, adjust pacing, and create a personalized listening experience.
How long does it take to generate a Things We Never Got Over audiobook?
This is a long novel (600+ pages). Depending on file size and voice complexity, generation typically takes 4-6 hours. You'll receive email notification when ready.
Can I emphasize Knox's trauma and healing arc with voice tone?
Absolutely. You can adjust Knox's narration to sound gruff and closed-off early on, then gradually warmer and more vulnerable as he heals and opens up to Naomi.
What if I want Waylay to sound authentic?
You can select a younger-sounding voice for Waylay to accurately reflect her age and the balance of toughness and vulnerability in her character.
Does AI narration capture the emotional complexity?
Modern AI voices excel at emotional nuance. You can adjust pacing, tone, and emphasis to reflect the balance of small-town warmth, trauma, enemies-to-lovers tension, and found family throughout the story.
About the Author
Lucy Score is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author known for small-town romances with humor, heart, and heat. The Knockemout series—Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide from the Light, and Things We Left Behind—became a BookTok sensation, selling over 6 million copies.
Her books feature strong heroines, protective heroes, found family dynamics, and emotional depth beneath the steamy romance.
Get Over Your TBR Pile
Don't let this BookTok phenomenon sit unread. Transform Things We Never Got Over into a rich, multi-voice audiobook experience that brings Naomi and Knox's enemies-to-lovers, small-town, found-family romance to life with all its emotional complexity, protective swoony moments, and Knockemout charm.
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