Continuing after the events of Things We Never Got Over, Things We Hide from the Light focuses on Knox’s brother, police chief Nash Morgan, and Knox’s friend Lina (whom we briefly meet at the end of book 1). Even though Nash is physically healing from his gun shot wounds, he is secretly suffering from PTSD in the form of panic attacks, depression, memory loss, and nightmares. Additionally, Nash is frustrated that Duncan Hugo (the man who kidnapped Naomi and Waylay) is still in the wind. Despite trying to close himself off to everyone, Nash has trouble shutting out his temporary new neighbor Lina; a thrill-seeking insurance worker who’s keeping some dangerous secrets. Even though Nash is looking to settle down and Lina doesn’t do serious relationships, Nash and Lina can’t deny their spicy chemistry and instant connection. As Knox and Naomi’s wedding approaches, trouble in the form of Duncan Hugo resurfaces, threatening Nash and Lina’s chance at a happily ever after. Firstly, you need to read book 1 (Things We Never Got Over) before picking up a copy of Things We Hide from the Light as the main action from book 1 continues in book 2. Things We Hide from the Light (TWHFTL) is a contemporary, forced proximity romance with mystery and thriller elements told from a dual point of view. I would recommend TWHFTL to fans of the Chestnut Springs series by Elsie Silver, Something Wilder by Christina Lauren, Scandalized by Ivy Owens, the Dreamland Billionaires series by Lauren Asher, the Twisted series by Ana Huang, My Killer Vacation by Tessa Bailey, and, of course, Things We Never Got Over by Lucy Score. TWHFTL deals with themes and topics such as mental health and PTSD, identity, right versus wrong, appearance versus reality, family and parenthood, memory, trust, secrecy and lies, loneliness and isolation, companionship, and darkness versus light. Trigger warnings include kidnapping, addiction, gun violence, and heart conditions. In my opinion, the moral of TWHFTL is that it’s better to seek help and live in the light than it is to suffer in silence and hide in the darkness; “I just wish I woulda kept trying to look to the light instead of sinking into the dark…A man can learn to live in that dark, but it’s no life”. I love the gorgeous cover art, especially the significance of the lily of the valley flowers. Even though TWHFTL focuses on Nash and Lina, the main characters from book 1 including Knox, Naomi, and Waylay are still very much present throughout TWHFTL. Since I was already familiar with the conflict, setting, and characters in Knockemout, TWHFTL ended up being a real page turner for me and I was hooked from the very beginning! Additionally, I definitely had trouble putting down this book towards the end as the last few chapters were suspenseful and action-packed. I thought that TWHFTL was very unique; not only did it have a spicy, slow burn romance, it also had a suspenseful mystery storyline that kept me guessing. I loved how Nash and Lina initially bonded over rescuing and caring for a sweet pup named Piper as I thought that these moments were very cute and swoon worthy. For those, like me, who are patiently waiting for Lucian’s book, you’ll be pleased to know that Score teases Lucian’s story in TWHFTL (book 3, Things We Left Behind, is expected on September 5th 2023)!
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