Product guide

Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score

Things We Hide from the Light by Lucy Score is a Knockemout romance centred on Nash Morgan, a police chief recovering from a shooting, and his new neighbour Lina, who is keeping secrets of her own. Their physical connection and opposing expectations set up a story mixing emotional recovery, attraction and small-town complications.

At a glance

Follows Nash Morgan, Knockemout police chief and brother of Knox, as he recovers from being shot and deals with panic attacks and nightmares.
Lina is a new neighbour who avoids physical contact unless she initiates it and is reluctant to commit to a relationship.
The publisher describes it as the follow-up to Things We Never Got Over, with Nash's story taking centre stage.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Combines romance with Nash's recovery and Lina's concealed reason for coming to town.
A substantial 592-page print edition gives room for the relationship and small-town cast to develop.

Technical specifications

8 specifications

Publication details
Publisher	Sourcebooks
Publication date	Feb. 21 2023
Language	English
Print length	592 pages
ISBN-10	172827611X
ISBN-13	978-1728276113

Dimensions and weight
Weight listed	1.05 kg
Dimensions	12.7 x 3.86 x 20.32 cm

What to know before buying

The plot includes recovery after a shooting, panic attacks, nightmares and relationship secrecy. Readers who prefer lighter romance may want to consider these themes alongside the book's comedy and romantic focus.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a small-town romance with a relationship-focused plot and an emotionally difficult recovery arc.
Fans of the Knockemout setting who want Nash's story after Things We Never Got Over.

Less suited to

Readers who want a short read, since the listing gives a print length of 592 pages.
Readers seeking a romance without secrets, emotional distress or mixed pacing feedback.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.2 / 5 · 123,831 ratings

5 stars45%45%
4 stars36%36%
3 stars16%16%
2 stars3%3%
1 star0%0%

Customer feedback describes the romance and central couple as engaging and cute, and praises the emotional moments, quirky supporting characters and comedy. The listing's 592-page length gives space for these story elements, though some readers find the opening slow and report difficulty finishing. The aggregate ratings lean positive overall but include a notable middle-rating share, so they do not suggest every reader will respond alike.

Positive themes

Readers praise the romantic story, Nash and Lina, the supporting characters and the humour.
Feedback describes the story as emotionally satisfying and engaging.

Mixed feedback

Pacing divides readers. Some find the beginning slow and have difficulty finishing, while others say the story keeps them reading.

Frequently asked questions

What is Things We Hide from the Light about?

Nash Morgan, a police chief recovering from being shot, forms a connection with Lina, his new neighbour, while both contend with personal struggles and secrets.

Is this part of a series?

The listing presents it as a return to Knockemout after Things We Never Got Over and identifies Nash's story as the focus.

How long is the listed print edition?

The product details give a print length of 592 pages.

What do customers say about the pacing?

Feedback is mixed. Some readers find the beginning slow, while others describe the story as engaging and hard to put down.