By a Thread is Lucy Score‘s signature blend of banter, heat and heart. Broke, jobless and out of options, our heroine lands a position working for the most insufferable man she’s ever met — a grumpy boss with walls higher than his standards. They clash constantly… until clashing starts feeling a lot like chemistry.
Tropes Inside
- Grumpy boss x sunshine chaos heroine
- Enemies-to-lovers workplace romance
- Slow burn with laugh-out-loud dialogue
- The emotional payoff Lucy Score is famous for
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over — perfect for fans of Knitting in the City and The Hating Game.
Book Details
| Title | By a Thread |
| Author | Lucy Score |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9781399726887 |
| Genre | Contemporary Romance |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is By a Thread connected to Things We Never Got Over?
No — it’s a standalone, so you can start anywhere in Lucy Score’s catalogue.
Where can I buy By a Thread in India?
TheBooksTank — limited copies, shipped quickly nationwide.
Is By a Thread enemies-to-lovers?
Yes — grumpy-boss versus sunshine-chaos heroine, slow-burn tension and banter that turns combustible.
Is By a Thread connected to Things We Never Got Over?
No — it is a complete standalone, so you can start anywhere in Lucy Score’s catalogue.
Is By a Thread open door?
Yes — steamy adult romance with Lucy Score’s trademark emotional payoff, intended for 18+ readers.
What is the price of By a Thread in India?
₹449 at TheBooksTank — limited copies, fast nationwide shipping.
What Readers Say
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Things We Never Got Over
★★★★★ “SO GOOD. Adding Lucy Score to my auto-buy author list! Workplace romance, grumpy boss, enemies-to-lovers, slow burn, and spicy — literally all my favourite tropes.”
— Ali Goodwin · Goodreads · 2023
★★★★☆ “I love this book. The banter, the workplace romance, the grumpy boss vibe, the slow burn + it's hilarious? Yes.”
— Larissa Cambusano · Goodreads · 2023
★★★★★ “Lucy Score manages to perfectly marry The Devil Wears Prada with sharp wit — a funny, sweet, sexy read that I highly recommend.”
— Sunny Shelly Reads · Book Blog
★★☆☆☆ “Not for me — some of the dialogue felt over the top and the third-act conflict didn't land.”
— Critical Goodreads Reviewer · Goodreads
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