Things We Hide from the Light (Knockemout Series, 2)
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lucy Score returns to Knockemout, Virginia, following fan-favorite Things We Never Got Over with Knox's brother Nash's story.
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.
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TWs: death of a loved one, violence, mention of heart condition/surgery.
I really enjoyed these two. They had such a good slow burn! The kind that made you want to yell and throw your kindle.
Nash was so straight laced and by the book that it was nice to see him branch out from that. Lina was so detached from everyone and refused to really cultivate real relationships. They really brought out the best in each other once they finally realized that they would be good together. They both were extremely stubborn but willing to compromise occasionally for the other. Nash cared about everyone so deeply that if someone got hurt âon his watchâ he took it as failure. Lina didnât get close enough to anyone to form any attachment. I really loved how all the characters of Knockemout managed to knock down her walls and she slowly began letting people in. It started with Piper, the stray dog, and slowly grew to include the other women of the group as well as the men. She was a total spitfire and badass that gave Nash a run for his money. Nash was such a softie for her, and the dog, once you got past his grumpy exterior.
I feel like the story line was a tad bit dragged out but wrapped up nicely. I just didnât think it needed to be quite as long as it was. Overall great story though!
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