Things We Hide From The Light Paperback – January 1, 2023

Things We Hide from the Light is another brilliant addition to the Knockemout series! This book grabbed my attention from the first chapter and never let go. The romance between Lena and Nash is absolutely sizzling, but what really drew me in was the emotional depth of their journey. It’s a perfect mix of heat, heart, and healing.Nash’s character is so compelling—he’s strong, complicated, and so deeply layered. His vulnerability and growth throughout the book made me root for him even more. And Lena? She’s fierce, independent, and has a quiet strength that balances Nash perfectly. The two of them together create this incredible dynamic that is both passionate and poignant. Their chemistry is off-the-charts, but it's their emotional connection that really stands out.What I love about this book is how the author continues to balance intense romance with the real, raw struggles the characters face. The healing process, the baggage they carry, and the way they support each other through it all is powerful. It feels real, and you can’t help but get swept up in their story.The small-town vibe of Knockemout continues to feel like home, and I loved seeing old favorites from the previous books pop up throughout. The writing is sharp, the pacing is perfect, and the twists and turns kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end.If you're a fan of deeply emotional, slow-burn romances with characters you can't help but root for, Things We Hide from the Light is a must-read. It’s one of those books that lingers in your heart long after you finish it. I can’t wait to see what’s next in the Knockemout series!"Pros:Intense chemistry and emotional depth between the leadsPowerful character growth and healingSmall-town charm and lovable supporting charactersStrong pacing and great twistsReal, raw, and relatable romanceCons:Some readers may find the slow-burn romance frustrating, but I loved how it built.

Score has a way of making a fictional world come alive in vivid color, and there's none more lively than Knockemout, VA. For a small town, this place is full of excitement, with colorful characters that make you want to keep reading just to see what happens to them.Nash Morgan, chief of police, hasn’t been himself since being shot on the job. Despite still healing from his injury, he takes the job of protecting his town seriously, yet it's all he can do to show up and go through the motions. That is, until he gets to know his new neighbor. Just being in her orbit calms him and makes him feel alive.Lina Solavita is in town temporarily, until she can complete the assignment for the insurance company she works for, and her investigation has lead her to Knockemout. It helps that her good friend and the guy she dated for a minute in college, Knox Morgan, lives there since it gives her a cover for being in town without having to reveal her hand.There's a lot to love about this one, but there were some things I was unimpressed by. Although it took until past halfway for things to get steamy, once they started it seemed like Lina and Nash were constantly going at it so much that it felt gratuitous and really didn’t move the story along. (This will be a plus for some of you.😉) I was disappointed that Lina was the fix for Nash's issues rather than him working things out on his own and for himself, and some of the male-female power struggles were tiring. Then there's the nod to inclusivity, and I’ll be glad when the handful of contemporary romance writers who have changed their writing this way realize that by including controversial topics not pivotal to a story, they're excluding a whole group of readers who have a different viewpoint.There were enough things that still made this a fun read for me. I love the quirks, charm, and uniqueness of small-town Knockemout, and the geriatric neighbor, Mrs. Tweedy, is pure comic gold. She's freaking brilliant and stole most every scene she was in. The rest of the characters are larger than life, authentic, and relatable, with bad-a$$ Lina being my favorite. The excitement of the drama and suspense had me on the edge of my seat and putting the book down at this point wasn’t even a consideration. I’m talking epic, and Lina really shines here. And the epilogue? It's the sweetest, most heartfelt but still humorous cherry on top of this phenomenal romance sundae. And trust me, you’re going to want to get your hands on the bonus epilogue!All in all, this is a fun, entertaining read full of laugh-out-loud humor and tons of touching, relatable emotion. You'll be charmed by the town of Knockemout and fall head over heels for the people there. Full of heart, heat and humor, this one will give you hours of enjoyment during your reading escape.

I thought this was a great book. Once I got started it was hard to put down. I think this is a great sequel in the Knockemout series. I loved Lena and Nash as characters and how their love story blossomed. Not going to lie there was a few times when Nash got on my nerves a little with the protective act, but overall I loved it. I love the mix of romance and mystery with a little action in it. Made the story more interesting. Can’t wait to read the 3rd book.