The Things We Leave Unfinished

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

400 pages

Average rating: 7.93

1,484 RATINGS

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Readers say *The Things We Leave Unfinished* by Rebecca Yarros is a beautifully written dual-timeline WWII romance with rich emotional depth and seaml...

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
katiiecentenno
Feb 21, 2026
10/10 stars
i am at a loss for words. didn’t expect that at all but i loved every minute of this. except for noah being a fucking mets fan
Latte
Feb 13, 2026
2/10 stars
The graphic sex in this book was annoying and totally unnecessary - this would have been a wonderful love story with a twist but it was ruined for me with the gratuitous sex. Just go watch porn if you’re into that sort of thing. Disappointing.
Minnielovestoread09
Jan 25, 2026
9/10 stars
Such a good read! Initially felt boring but as the book progressed it all felt worth it. Such an emotional read!
Aundrea todd
Jan 07, 2026
10/10 stars
I love books that go from past to present
This was a beautiful story of war time love and the perception of what is.

The last 4.5 hrs of the book were raw, heartbreaking, and great storytelling!!

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