Things We Hide From The Light: the Sunday Times bestseller and TikTok sensation – Lucy's new book Story of My Life is out now! (Knockemout™ Series)

Lucy Score has once again proven her mastery of the romance genre with Things We Hide from the Light. The second installment of the Knockemout series brings readers a heartwarming and emotional story that will keep you engaged from beginning to end. The story revolves around Nash Morgan, the town's chief of police, who is recovering from a gunshot wound and grappling with panic attacks and nightmares. He's a charming, Southern gentleman known for his friendly demeanor, but now he's struggling with his inner demons. In contrast, Lina, his new neighbor, is a smart and sexy woman with her own secrets. The two form an instant connection, their physical attraction sizzling, and a profound emotional bond develops. Lina is a fantastic female lead character. She's strong, independent, and incredibly funny. Her witty comebacks, sassy attitude, and deep friendships with the other characters in the story make her instantly relatable and endearing. Readers will find themselves laughing and swooning right alongside her. Nash, on the other hand, is a beautifully complex character. He's vulnerable, sweet, and at times, frustratingly stubborn. The way the book portrays his struggle with PTSD and his past is both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. The romance between Nash and Lina is electric, and the epilogue is nothing short of tear-jerking. What sets Lucy Score's books apart are the relationships between the characters. The friendships and interactions among the women - Naomi, Sloane, and Lina - are a highlight, filled with humor and camaraderie. The various side stories, like the town's soccer game, boozy girls' time, and senior citizens working out with Stef and Lina, add depth and charm to the narrative. Things We Hide from the Light is not without its flaws; it can be long and slow in some parts, and the main characters are occasionally annoying. Nevertheless, Lucy Score's writing is pure magic, with its witty banter, sharp sarcasm, and delicious slow burn. Even with its imperfections, the story remains a joy to read. This small-town romance is a captivating and emotional journey that everyone should experience. Lucy Score has a knack for creating a world that readers won't want to leave. As we eagerly await Lucien and Sloane's story, one can only hope that there are more tales to be told about the charming characters of Knockemout, such as Stef and Jeremiah. Things We Hide from the Light is a testament to Score's storytelling prowess, leaving readers eager for more and ready to pack their bags to move to Knockemout if it were a real place.

REVIEW cw: PTSD, anxiety, on-page panic attacks, depression, past cardiac trauma, mentions of racism, addiction, homelessness, leukaemia, DV, misogyny I had been so excited to return to Knockemout, as I'd LOVED the first story as well as all of the characters. And, while I enjoyed this book for the most part, I felt the pacing was exceptionally slow at times. I just didn't think it needed to be almost 600 pages. That said, things really began to pick up around halfway, and once the story truly got going I became truly invested in Lina and Nash's relationship. I liked Lina immediately. Her sass was great, but I particularly liked her caring nature. I loved how gentle she was with Nash as she slowly discovered the extent of his PTSD, and I ADORED how she took care of him after his panic attack. I also appreciated it when they opened up to each other about their respective traumatic experiences. Her nickname for Nash made me giggle. For all I adored Lina’s confidence, her flustered side was also adorable. I'd loved Nash in the first book, and for the most part, he didn't disappoint in his book. He was SUCH a good guy, but I loved seeing his darker edges, as he battled with doing what was lawful, over what he really wanted to do. I thought his PTSD was particularly well-written, and his anxiety often felt visceral. My heart broke for him on so many occasions. I loved that, for all Nash's obvious attraction, he was so sincere and considerate during the events near the end of chapter thirteen. Meanwhile, Lina’s POV cracked me up. Their sleeping positions and particularly Lina’s reactions were hilarious. Piper's rescue was also both hilariously awkward and endearing. Lina’s reconciliation with her childhood friend Angie felt cathartic. I thought the narrative around racism was also well-written. I also found Nash’s letter from his father and the focus on addiction recovery incredibly moving. I appreciated it when both MCs finally let down their walls and revealed their vulnerabilities and fears, and I ADORED chapter forty-five. The wait was worth it. It was hot, but also SO sweet. I also loved their first date. Of course, what makes this series is all of the colourful supporting characters. As well as the usual Knockemout locals, it was fun to meet several new residents. I loved Mrs Tweedy, Nash and Lina’s neighbour. She was hilarious, and the 'Sweating with the Oldies' workout made me snort laughing. Meanwhile, Stef and Jeremiah were ADORABLE together. Meanwhile, I absolutely LOVED Nolan. The tension between him and Nash made me snort laughing on so many occasions. The career day rivalry cracked me up and only made me love Nolan even more. I was genuinely worried for him for a second but I LOVED his ending. Meanwhile, Melvin the FTA was hilarious. It was also fun to catch up with some familiar faces. I loved how easily Lina read Lucian. As for his and Sloane's dynamic? I am still giddy at the thought of their book. I loved Sloane and Nash’s talk in the library. Drunk Sloane and Naomi together were hilarious, but they also gave GREAT advice. I also loved Knox's advice to Lina, and his pre-wedding nerves were ADORABLE. When the action finally came it was exhilarating, but the players and venue were both predictable. I'd guessed the people and location as soon as they were originally mentioned. Still, I LOVED how Lina dealt with the situation and the proposal was hilarious. As for the epilogue? It was perfect, and the bonus one left me giddy again for the next book. While this was slow in parts, I ultimately enjoyed Nash and Lina's story. Overall Rating: ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Heat Rating: 🔥🔥.5

A really great easy read that has you hooked. Managed to fly through this book and the sexy bits help 😂

I don’t have words! What an awesome, inspiring, emotional and hilarious book. All these adjectives apply. It had me wanting to cry one minute and lol the next. Nash and Lina are unlike any other couple in print. Full of contradictions and extraordinary courage and the most important their capacity for courage and love. Loved seeing all our favourite Knockemout characters again too. The epilogue and the bonus epilogue were epic. Well done Lucy , simply amazing. Cannot wait for Lucian and Sloane’s book now. As always awesome narration too.

What a great story! Fast paced. Lots of fun and loving. Great family of characters. Loved Nash and Lena. What a crazy pair and they deserve their love. Enjoyed the underlying mystery in the story as well. Looking forward to the next book in this series.

Liked the book but the first book was just sooo much better. I only bought the second book because of that reason. The mine girl character is boring for me, their relationship is boring to read about. I like the sasy that the characters in the first book had. These to was just sweet and that’s not my thing. The only fun chapters are when they were with other characters. So it’s a fine book but I NOTHING like the first book. Looking forward to the third book.

It took me awhile to start this one only because I knew it would consume me whole. Lina’s and Nash’s story wasn’t the one I was looking forward the most to be honest. But it was the one I most definitely needed right now. Finding love is finding yourself and that’s what they both did with the heartwarming help of family, friends and a furry cutie that rescued them as much as they rescued her.

5 Chi ha detto che i good boy non piacciono? Chi ha detto che non possono far uscire di testa? Perché raga, premettendo che Lucien ha la mia attenzione dal primo libro e rimarrà il mio preferito senza dubbio, devo dirvi che Nash batte Knox. E secondo solo a Lucien. I good boy che perdono un pò della loro lucentezza, del loro sorriso, della loro solarità sono i migliori. I good boy ''rotti''. Perduti. Nash non brilla più come prima, non dopo l'incidente. Non dopo che non riesce a ricordare nulla, che non si sente adatto e utile. Si sente debole, inadatto, incapace. Come può salvare qualcuno, essere il capo della polizia, se non é nemmeno riuscito a salvare se stesso? Ed è così che si lascia andare. Diventa l'ombra di se stesso mentre i demoni lo divorano. Casa sua é un disastro, lui é un disastro e tutti nella cittadine se ne sono accorti. Fino all'arrivo di lei. La sua nuova vicina. L'ex di suo fratello. Lui non é minimamente il suo tipo, Nash ha scritto sulla fronte ''matrimonio e bambini'' e lei schiva tutto ciò come fossero dei proiettili. Eppure. Eppure Nash l'affascina. I suoi modi, il suo essere perso, il suo essere buono e premuroso. Come potrebbe rifiutare di dargli una mano quando é così perso? Disperato? E poi i ''tipi'' sono fatti per essere cambiati. Peccato che lei starà li solo per il tempo necessario a concludere un lavoro. E poi andrà via. Non ha radici, non le piace metterle. Non le piacciono le relazioni, i sentimenti, non dovrebbe piacerle Nash. Eppure ne é estremamente attratta, é sempre più difficile stargli alla larga. Resistergli. Ho adorato questo libro. Ancora più del libro. Vedere Nash combattere i suoi demoni, le sue battaglie, accettare le sue debolezze. Vedere Lina accettare i sentimenti, i legami e non solo con Nash, ma vederla coltivare amicizie. Instaurare relazioni, provare qualcosa. LO CONSIGLIO ASSOLUTAMENTE.

I started this book at 11 am on a Friday morning in which I was not feeling well. So I curled up on the couch with a pillow, blanket, the dog, a hot cup of tea and this amazing, funny and beautiful story. OMIGOSH! I could not put it down. I will admit at about 5 am, the iPad hit me in the nose. Anyway.... The characters in the town of Knockemout, VA are people I want to surround myself with. They are quirky but fun and loyal. They give such a wonderful name to small town life. I truly laughed out loud at some points, (even spit my tea on the iPad). The main characters, Nash and Lina, were perfect, not so perfect, then perfect again. I don't like spoilers and I won't give any, if I can help it. But the strength both physical and intelligence that these characters show are amazing. Between familial love, blended family love, friendship, and deep deep IN LOVE are shown on every page of this story. The deep holes of life are also so well written it is as if the author has been down that rabbit hole herself. The epilogue was a ten tissue tear jerker, that's all I'm gonna say on that. The bonus epilogue was just beautiful! Fantastic job, Lucy Score, I cannot wait until Sloane and Lucian (Lucifer) get their happy ever after!!!