The Things We Leave Unfinished

By Rebecca Yarros

Told in alternating timelines, THE THINGS WE LEAVE UNFINISHED examines the risks we take for love, the scars too deep to heal, and the endings we can’t bring ourselves to see coming.

Twenty-eight-year-old Georgia Stanton has to start over after she gave up almost everything in a brutal divorce—the New York house, the friends, and her pride. Now back home at her late great-grandmother’s estate in Colorado, she finds herself face-to-face with Noah Harrison, the bestselling author of a million books where the cover is always people nearly kissing. He’s just as arrogant in person as in interviews, and she’ll be damned if the good-looking writer of love stories thinks he’s the one to finish her grandmother’s final novel…even if the publisher swears he’s the perfect fit.

Noah is at the pinnacle of his career. With book and movie deals galore, there isn’t much the “golden boy” of modern fiction hasn’t accomplished. But he can’t walk away from what might be the best book of the century—the one his idol, Scarlett Stanton, left unfinished. Coming up with a fitting ending for the legendary author is one thing, but dealing with her beautiful, stubborn, cynical great-granddaughter, Georgia, is quite another.

But as they read Scarlett’s words in both the manuscript and her box of letters, they start to realize why Scarlett never finished the book—it’s based on her real-life romance with a World War II pilot, and the ending isn’t a happy one. Georgia knows all too well that love never works out, and while the chemistry and connection between her and Noah is undeniable, she’s as determined as ever to learn from her great-grandmother’s mistakes—even if it means destroying Noah’s career.

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Published Feb 23, 2021

448 pages

Average rating: 7.93

1,635 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Things We Leave Unfinished* by Rebecca Yarros offers a dual-timeline WWII romance blending love, loss, and family secrets. Many find ...

Jeanne C
Jan 16, 2024
10/10 stars
I read this in one sitting. It is the epitome of what a great love is. Gets you thinking and feeling like you are right there. But then a twist you don't expect at all. The writing was on point developing the characters and making you believe in love and connection again
Medilsom
Aug 10, 2026
8/10 stars
Wow… I’m so glad I finished the book. The plot twist was chefs kiss. I truly enjoyed Scarlett and Georgia’s story and the men they loved. It’s a slow burn read, but the ending is well worth it.
Zaurria
Aug 07, 2026
8/10 stars
A multigenerational love story with a twist that left me sobbing
Cindy Huskey
Jul 25, 2026
4/10 stars
Ugh. That was a bunch of nothing to slog through. I could’ve put it down after the first few pages, but clearly I have issues with not finishing books (no pun intended).

Both love stories were boring. I cared nothing for any of the characters - I was even ambivalent towards Georgia’s mother Ava, the manipulative absent mother.. I dislike war stories, especially set during WWII, but I overlooked that part because I thoroughly enjoy books about authors.

Big mistake. HUGE!

This is like one of those awful Hallmark movies with a bunch of no-name actors that plays in the background while you’re folding laundry and can’t find the remote.
JoyousBookworm
Jul 23, 2026
9/10 stars
Excellent! Loved the weaving of both stories and what a great ending!

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