{"product_id":"things-we-hide-from-the-light-by-lucy-score","title":"Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score\u003c\/strong\u003e is an emotional, suspenseful and irresistibly steamy contemporary romance about hidden pain, unexpected love and learning to trust another person. The story returns readers to Knockemout, Virginia, and follows Police Chief Nash Morgan as he attempts to recover from the violent events that nearly ended his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash has always been known as the good Morgan brother. He is dependable, protective and respected by the unusual residents of Knockemout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, after being shot, Nash no longer feels like the confident man everyone expects him to be. His physical wounds are healing, but fear, nightmares and emotional darkness continue affecting his daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash does not want his family, friends or colleagues to know how seriously he is struggling. He hides behind his uniform, routines and reputation while pretending that everything is returning to normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen Angelina “Lina” Solavita moves into the apartment next door.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina is confident, independent and determined to complete a secret mission without becoming emotionally involved with anyone in town. She plans to find what she needs and leave Knockemout before questions become dangerous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, the powerful attraction between Lina and Nash makes keeping secrets far more complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is Things We Hide from the Light About?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light\u003c\/strong\u003e follows Nash Morgan and Lina Solavita as an initially flirtatious friendship develops into an intense and complicated relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash is recovering from two gunshot wounds while the person responsible remains free. His position as police chief requires him to appear confident and capable, even when he feels emotionally disconnected from the life around him.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe residents of Knockemout care deeply about Nash, but their concern makes him feel even more pressure to hide what he is experiencing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina immediately recognises that the cheerful police chief presented to the town is not the complete person living behind the uniform.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe sees his exhaustion, frustration and hidden fear. Her ability to notice what Nash tries to conceal creates an emotional connection he is not prepared to accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, Lina is also hiding important information. She has come to Knockemout for a specific purpose and intends to complete her work without revealing the truth to Nash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen those secrets begin coming to light, attraction turns into anger, mistrust and dangerous emotional conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeet Police Chief Nash Morgan\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash Morgan is known throughout Knockemout as a responsible police chief, loyal brother and genuinely good man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe has built his identity around protecting other people. The residents of the town trust him to remain calm, solve problems and provide help during emergencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter being shot, Nash finds it difficult to maintain that familiar identity. His injuries have affected more than his physical strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe experiences fear, emotional numbness and memories he does not know how to discuss. Nash worries that admitting these struggles will cause others to view him as weak or incapable of performing his job.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eInstead of asking for help, he pushes people away and attempts to recover alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina becomes one of the few people capable of seeing through his carefully controlled behaviour. Her presence makes Nash feel emotions he believed had disappeared, but it also threatens the walls he has created around his pain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMeet Angelina “Lina” Solavita\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina Solavita is intelligent, confident and accustomed to handling difficult situations independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe prefers temporary connections, personal freedom and work that allows her to move from one challenge to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer arrival in Knockemout is connected with a private mission. Lina believes that revealing her real purpose would create unnecessary questions and prevent her from completing the job successfully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe expects to remain in town only long enough to find what she needs. Becoming emotionally connected to Nash, his family or the community is not part of her plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnockemout quickly interferes with those expectations. Lina becomes involved in friendships, celebrations, dog-sitting and the personal lives of the town’s residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe longer she stays, the more difficult it becomes to imagine leaving without hurting the people who have begun to care about her.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNext-Door Neighbours with Powerful Chemistry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash and Lina become next-door neighbours, creating frequent opportunities for teasing conversations, unwanted attraction and emotional tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina’s confidence challenges Nash’s gloomy and withdrawn mood. She refuses to treat him as though his injuries have made him fragile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash is attracted to her independence and honesty, even when her questions make him uncomfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir physical chemistry develops quickly, but both characters have strong reasons to resist a serious relationship.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash does not believe he is emotionally capable of becoming the partner Lina deserves. Lina knows that honesty about her mission could destroy his trust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir developing relationship therefore exists between desire and uncertainty. Every moment of intimacy brings them closer while increasing the consequences of the truths they continue hiding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eA Romance About Trauma and Healing\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne of the central themes in \u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score\u003c\/strong\u003e is the emotional effect of trauma.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash’s physical survival does not mean that he has completely recovered. His experiences influence his sleep, mood, confidence and understanding of personal safety.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe feels responsible for protecting the town while privately questioning whether he can still protect anyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel shows that emotional healing is rarely immediate or simple. Nash cannot restore his earlier personality by pretending that nothing has changed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe must recognise that accepting support does not make him less capable or less courageous.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina cannot heal Nash through love alone. However, her presence encourages him to become more honest about his pain and consider a future beyond merely surviving each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSecrets, Trust and Hidden Motives\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoth Nash and Lina hide important parts of themselves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash conceals his emotional struggles because he fears judgement, pity and the possibility of losing professional authority.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina hides the real reason she has come to Knockemout because secrecy is necessary for her mission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir relationship becomes increasingly serious before either character is prepared to reveal the complete truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis creates a difficult question: can genuine trust develop when both people are carefully controlling what the other person is allowed to know?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Nash discovers Lina’s hidden purpose, he feels that their emotional connection may have been built on deception.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAttraction remains powerful, but rebuilding trust requires more than chemistry. Both characters must decide whether they are willing to become vulnerable and accept the risks connected with honest love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSmall-Town Romance in Knockemout\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnockemout is a lively and unconventional town where residents often treat laws as suggestions rather than strict requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash’s position as police chief is complicated by citizens who know him personally, ignore boundaries and become involved in nearly every local situation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina originally expects to complete her mission without attracting attention. This proves almost impossible in a community where new arrivals quickly become the subject of conversation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe town gradually pulls Lina into its routines, friendships and family connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe begins participating in events and responsibilities she never planned to accept. These experiences challenge her preference for remaining independent and emotionally unattached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe community also gives the novel humour and warmth. Familiar characters from the first book return while new relationships expand the wider Knockemout story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRomantic Suspense and Approaching Danger\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light\u003c\/strong\u003e combines contemporary romance with suspense and criminal danger.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe individual responsible for shooting Nash remains free, leaving the investigation unresolved and the town potentially at risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash wants to participate fully in finding the person responsible, but his injuries and emotional condition make the situation more complicated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina’s secret work also connects her with risks that she does not initially explain to Nash.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs their separate problems begin intersecting, the danger surrounding them becomes increasingly serious.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe suspense adds urgency to the romantic storyline. Nash and Lina must decide whether they can trust one another before secrecy, anger or outside threats permanently separate them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFamily, Friendship and the Morgan Brothers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash’s relationship with his brother Knox remains an important part of the story.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brothers have different personalities and approaches to life, but their loyalty to each other is strong.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnox wants to protect Nash after the shooting, while Nash resists being treated as though he cannot manage his own life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNaomi, Waylay and other familiar characters also attempt to support Nash, even when he avoids their concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina’s past connection with Knox initially makes her arrival more complicated. However, her developing relationship with Nash becomes distinct from those earlier connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Morgan family storyline demonstrates that support can sometimes feel uncomfortable, especially to someone who is accustomed to being the person who helps everyone else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStrong Romantic Tension and Adult Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe relationship between Nash and Lina contains strong physical attraction, flirtation and explicit romantic content.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTheir neighbours-to-lovers dynamic creates opportunities for private conversations, unexpected encounters and growing intimacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina’s confidence encourages Nash to reconnect with emotions he has attempted to suppress. Nash’s protective and dependable nature makes it increasingly difficult for Lina to treat their relationship as temporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe romantic scenes develop alongside the characters’ emotional journeys rather than replacing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders see both characters become more vulnerable as attraction develops into genuine attachment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel is intended for adult readers because it contains explicit intimate scenes, violence, trauma and mature emotional themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eImportant Themes in Things We Hide from the Light\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrauma and Recovery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash must accept that surviving a violent event does not immediately remove its psychological and emotional effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrust and Honesty\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash and Lina’s relationship is tested by the truths they hide and the consequences of discovering those secrets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVulnerability and Strength\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe novel challenges the belief that strength requires handling every problem alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eLove and Emotional Healing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRomantic love cannot erase trauma, but a supportive relationship can create space for honesty, hope and recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommunity and Belonging\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKnockemout gradually offers Lina connections and a sense of home she never expected to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDuty and Personal Identity\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash must understand who he is when he cannot perform his responsibilities in exactly the same way as before.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFreedom and Commitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLina values independence, but her growing attachment to Nash and the town forces her to reconsider what freedom means.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Should Read Things We Hide from the Light?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis novel is an excellent choice for adult readers who enjoy:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContemporary romantic comedies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall-town romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRomantic suspense\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext-door-neighbour romance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriends-to-lovers relationships\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective police-chief heroes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSecretive and independent heroines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmotional healing and recovery stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrong chemistry and witty banter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFound-family and community storylines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eReaders should begin with \u003cem\u003eThings We Never Got Over\u003c\/em\u003e because this book continues the relationships, characters and criminal storyline established in the first Knockemout novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003e7 Powerful Reasons to Read This Romance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt continues Lucy Score’s popular Knockemout series.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNash Morgan is a protective hero facing a realistic emotional struggle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLina is an intelligent and independent heroine with dangerous secrets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe neighbours-to-lovers romance creates powerful chemistry and tension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe story combines emotional healing with mystery and suspense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFamiliar Knockemout characters bring humour, friendship and family warmth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe romance explores trust, vulnerability, recovery and second chances.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout Lucy Score\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucy Score is a bestselling romance author known for funny, emotional and steamy stories featuring strong communities and memorable relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer popular books include \u003cem\u003eThings We Never Got Over\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThings We Left Behind\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eStory of My Life\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eBy a Thread\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMaggie Moves On\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer novels frequently combine romantic chemistry with family relationships, personal healing, danger and close-knit small-town communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light\u003c\/strong\u003e, Lucy Score explores Nash and Lina’s relationship while continuing the mystery, friendships and family storylines introduced in the first Knockemout novel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKnockemout Series Reading Order\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings We Never Got Over\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings We Hide from the Light\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThings We Left Behind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light\u003c\/strong\u003e is the second book and should ideally be read after \u003cem\u003eThings We Never Got Over\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrder Things We Hide from the Light in Sri Lanka\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThings We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent choice for readers seeking an emotional and steamy small-town romance filled with suspense, secrets and unforgettable chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNash Morgan is attempting to hide the darkness left behind by a violent attack. Lina Solavita is hiding the real reason she has come to Knockemout. 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