Washington DC, May 27 -- Thea Sharrock, best known for directing the romantic drama 'Me Before You', has been roped in to helm Lionsgate's feature adaptation of 'The Things We Leave Unfinished', the bestselling romance novel by author Rebecca Yarros, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, producer Todd Lieberman is backing the project through his banner Hidden Pictures. Lieberman previously produced Lionsgate's hit adaptation of The Housemaid, which reportedly grossed nearly USD 400 million worldwide, as well as the sci-fi action film War Machine.

The story follows a woman returning to her hometown in the Rockies after a highly publicised divorce. She is forced to collaborate with an arrogant bestselli...