Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score Series: Knockemout #2
Published by That's What She Said Publishing on February 21, 2023
Pages: 589
Genres: Romance
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Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot and his Southern charm has been overshadowed by panic attacks and nightmares. He feels like a broody shell of the man he once was. Nash isn’t about to let anyone in his life know he’s struggling. But his new next-door neighbor, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. As a rule, she’s not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it, but for some reason Nash’s touch is different. He feels it too. The physical connection between them is incendiary, grounding him and making her wonder if exploring it is worth the risk.
Too bad Lina’s got secrets of her own, and if Nash finds out the real reason she’s in town, he’ll never forgive her. Besides, she doesn’t do relationships. Ever. A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? Absolutely. Sign her up. A relationship with a man who expects her to plant roots? No freaking way. Once she gets what she’s after, she has no intention of sticking around. But Knockemout has a way of getting under people’s skin. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, he’s not about to be dissuaded…even if it means facing the danger that nearly killed him.
Things We Never Got Over was one of my favorite books of last year, and while it’s still in a league of its own, Things We Hide From the Light is highly enjoyable.
Gosh darn that Lucy Score! She really knows how to pluck my heartstrings. I always want to pack up and move to a small town whenever I finish reading one of her books. The towns she creates are charming, and the residents are eccentric and endearing. Her main characters have depth and are lovable despite their flaws. The same is true for Nash and Lina.
Chief Nash Morgan is recovering from a murder attempt that has left him emotionally and physically scarred. His depression is so deep that he is numb to life and lacks the confidence or will to serve Knockemout, the small town that he loves. The only time he feels alive is when he is with Lina Solavita. Unfortunately, Lina has secrets she’s hiding, and she doesn’t plan on sticking around town long.
Nash peels away Lina’s badass exterior to uncover the vulnerable woman within. Lina awakens Nash’s desire to live life to the fullest again, which is a joy to witness. Nash’s openness and his desire for a commitment gave me a case of the feels. That man! *sigh* I even enjoyed the push-pull between Lina and Nash because they understand and accept each other’s fears and weaknesses. When one tries to push the other away, they can’t get too far.
The mystery and hunt for the bad guys drags on a bit, but it takes the backseat to the romance. The characters from the previous book are heavily featured. I didn’t realize how much I missed them—even Naomi’s despicable twin. It was like being reunited with old friends. They add a great deal of warmth, balance, and humor to the story. I’m super excited for Sloane and Lucian’s story.
Recommended for fans of:
Small towns
Police officers
Mystery
About Lucy Score
Lucy Score is a Wall Street Journal and #1 Amazon bestselling author. Small town contemporary rom-coms are her lady jam and she enjoys delivering the feels with a huge side of happily ever after.
Her books have been translated into several languages, making readers around the world snort laugh, swoon, and sob. Lucy lives in Pennsylvania with the devastatingly handsome Mr. Lucy and their horrible cat.
In her spare time she enjoys sleeping, drinking copious amounts of coffee, and reading all the romance novels in the universe.
I really need to read this book and the one before it. You make them both sound so good!
I would recommend reading the first one first. 🙂