Things We Left Behind (Knockemout #3)

Lucian Rollins is a ruthless mogul focused on erasing his father’s tainted legacy by building an indestructible empire. The only person who disrupts his plans is feisty small-town librarian Sloane Walton, who’s determined to uncover what Lucian did to—or for—her family. Despite their mutual dislike, an accidental one-night stand ignites undeniable chemistry between them. Sloane wants a family, but Lucian, haunted by his past, refuses to consider marriage or kids. When he cuts her out to protect her, he realizes leaving her exposed to other threats is a mistake. He must find a way back to her, despite her refusal to give him another chance.