About the Book
Nash Morgan was always the good Morgan brother — quick with a smile, easy Southern charm, the kind of police chief everyone trusted. But recovering from being shot in the line of duty has left him a broody shell of himself, battling panic attacks and nightmares he refuses to let anyone see. Then his new next-door neighbor Lina moves in — smart, guarded, not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it — and somehow, Nash’s touch is different. The pull between them is immediate and incendiary, but Lina has her own secrets, and if Nash finds out the real reason she’s in Knockemout, he may never forgive her.
Why Readers Love This Book
- From Lucy Score, a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
- Book 2 in the beloved Knockemout series, following fan-favorite Things We Never Got Over
- Balances swoony small-town romance with real depth — readers specifically praise its portrayal of panic attacks and recovery after trauma
- A guarded, prickly heroine paired with a wounded hero rebuilding his sense of self — a fan-favorite combination in contemporary romance
Who Should Read Things We Hide From The Light
For contemporary romance readers who love small-town settings, found family, suspense woven through the romance, and heroes with real emotional wounds. Best enjoyed after Book 1, Things We Never Got Over, though it can be read as a standalone.
About the Author
Lucy Score is a New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of contemporary romance, known for the Knockemout series and its beloved cast of small-town characters.
Series note: Book 2 of the Knockemout series (Things We Never Got Over → Things We Hide From the Light → Things We Left Behind).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to read Things We Never Got Over before this book?
It’s not strictly required, but reading Book 1 first gives helpful context on the Knockemout world and characters, and many readers prefer starting there.
Is Things We Hide From The Light a standalone romance?
It follows a self-contained couple’s story (Nash and Lina), though it’s part of the larger, interconnected Knockemout series.
Does this book deal with mental health themes?
Yes — it portrays Nash’s panic attacks and recovery after being shot with real depth, alongside the central romance.
Is this a spicy or a clean romance?
It’s a steamy adult contemporary romance with explicit content typical of the genre.
Specifications
| Title | Things We Hide From The Light (Knockemout, Book 2) |
| Author | Lucy Score |
| Publisher | Hodder Paperback |
| Publication Date | 21 February 2023 |
| Language | English |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Pages | 592 |
| ISBN-10 | 1399713779 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1399713771 |
| Weight | 408 g |
| Dimensions | 13 x 5 x 19.6 cm |
| Genre | Contemporary Romance / Small-Town Romance |
| Series | Knockemout Book 2 |
People Also Ask
What order should I read the Knockemout series in?
Things We Never Got Over, then Things We Hide From the Light, then Things We Left Behind.
Is Things We Hide From The Light connected to Things We Never Got Over?
Yes — both are set in Knockemout, Virginia, and feature overlapping characters, though each book follows a different central couple.
Is Lucy Score’s Knockemout series similar to her other books?
Knockemout shares Lucy Score’s signature blend of humor, small-town charm, and suspense found across her other contemporary romance series.
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