From bestselling author Stephanie St. Klaire comes the second installment of her 5-star series, McKenzie Ridge. McKenzie Ridge is full of heart, heat, and edge of your seat suspense and this installment doesn’t disappoint. Don’t stop with Colton and Megan – it just keeps getting better and better with each couple. All FIVE books are available now! Is there a happily ever after, or is love a … there a happily ever after, or is love a deadly game of chance?
Firefighter, Colton Sparks, is beautiful, brawny…and lonely. He’s every woman’s dream – they just aren’t his.
A die-hard romantic, Colton is looking for a happily ever after, but finding Mrs. Right has been as fruitful as playing the lottery. He has the white picket fence…he just needs her.
Megan Johnson is stunning with a regal quality that’s seldom found in small mountain towns and a mystery that has her new hunky neighbor intrigued.
McKenzie Ridge seemed like the perfect place to settle…for now. But small town living proved to be anything but simple…it was damn hard! Gone were her days of fancy make-up and designer clothes. Here are the days of cheap flannel, and fake fur lined boots.
As things start to heat up and fall into place with her handsome firefighter, Megan’s past flashes its depraved face. Can she stay in McKenzie and fight her demons, or will her secrets leave her alone and on the run?
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Great story!! I really enjoy a well written romantic suspense that holds my interest and gives me a satisfying romance. The way this author streams her suspense throughout a heartfelt, emotional romance is intriguing but not nail biting. I loved Colton and Meg’s story and can’t wait for the next book!!
Loved It
This is the second story in the series but is also tells you of the story Meg/Trinity after she goes into hiding with her sister’s little boy after the faked her death. How she got in McKenzie Ridge and found true happiness and love.
The second book in this series sees hunky firefighter Colton Sparks fall in love with Megan, the mysterious newcomer to Mckenzie Ridge. Their love story is sweet and Megan falls in love with Colton’s collection of misfit animals as much as she falls for him. However, Megan’s past doesn’t stay secret and brings danger to everyone she has come to love. This story is packed with intrigue but it is also fun and romantic.
5 Beautiful Stars!
I fell in love with Stephanie’s debut novel, Rescued, and now I’m a goner for sure with Hidden! She just gets better with each story. They can be read as standalones, but the characters intermix, so I highly recommend reading them in order.
This story is full of mystery, suspense, and of course, romance. It is beautifully written and will keep you on the edge of your seat and turning those pages to find out what happens next! I love the mixture of all the friends and how they accepted Megan and her nephew Jax into their family without blinking an eye.
I absolutely CANNOT wait to see what Stephanie St. Klaire brings us next! I’m reallllly hoping it’s Jesse and Blake’s story next, because HELLO! sparks will be flying with this one!
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
A freaking amazing follow up for Stephanie and the McKenzie Ridge series, from the very first page I was taken under the waves that are Colton and Megan and their story. Each chapter gave just a hint of what was to come, holding a heavenly mix of love, friendship, loyalty, family and danger. The ominous black cloud of the unknown was an amazing driving force for this story. The time passed quickly without feeling rushed. I was elated for the quick pace because I couldn’t put the dang book down. It didn’t matter what I was doing the book seemed to creep into my hand so that I could read just one more chapter. My motto from the moment I began reading this, just one more chapter, just one more chapter and ill set it down. Never worked but I tried.
Returning to the McKenzie Ridge gang was much anticipated. Reading Hidden was like visiting with old friends. Stephanie makes the reader feel as though they are a part of story, she writes real characters that could truly be found in a little mountain down in the middle of nowhere and it makes me want to cross country trip until I find one. Each and everyone one of these characters has his or her own story that is intertwined within the current plot, leading the reader to be begging for more! Stephanie writes in a way that you are able to be in each and every character’s head at any moment flawlessly. Many times this style of writing can be confusing and easily muddled, but not with Hidden. The point is view does change rapidly at times however it is always clear who is speaking, and it makes the story flow in a smoother path. Along with giving the reader a deeper insight into the story along the way.
Megan and Colton provide a sweet romance with a side of danger that had me at the edge of seat. Eagerly wanting to know the secret. I needed it and it led me to be unable to put the book down for any real period of time. Hidden is amazing read for anyone that loves mystery mixed a heavy hand of romance all wrapped up in a tight knit family. These characters are all a family to each other which brings something different to this series that others lack, there is more to it that boy meet girl and falls in love. Real love resides in these pages, true love between a group of people that would do anything to keep their family safe and happy. And Grandma Lou.. this old woman is a treasure and I love her.
With that said let me take a moment to talk about Colton Sparks… Holy Hell! I can’t even with this man. He is so perfect that even using the word perfect does not do him justice. Everything about this man is what every girl dreams of. A sexy fireman charming with a killer smile and the biggest heart you could imagine. And his animal gang! Don’t get me started on this furry/ feathery fleet. Read this book to understand why I was in love with him and his crew before the first chapter was done. I wasn’t instantly a goner for this novel and the people within its pages. True winner with this read, FIVE huge shiny stars for Hidden. Stamp of approval from me!!
-Mackenzie
Oooh Colton.. You will be mine.. Oh yes.. Oh no? Darn characters.. Why cant he be real!! Loved this one!!
Megan and Colton are two strong individuals who both know what they want.. Can Colton prove to Megan that what’s she hiding he can protect her from.. I flew through this book with the emotional ups and downs and witty humor this book like the rest of the series is so well written you can’t stop reading until your done..
Hidden is a suspenseful exciting book that definitely keeps your attention. This is a well written book from start to finish and I loved Hidden as much as I did Rescued. Hidden is the perfect combination of suspense, romance, lovable animals and humorous secondary characters. I loved how Colton a sexy firefighter and animal lover just wanted to protect Megan and Jax from all the bad people from the past. The secondary characters and the animals all become a part of Megan’s family and want to protect her. The “gang” had me laughing one moment and teary eyed the next. I am so looking forward to Forgotten, the next book in this series.
A great read with a happily ever after that starts off with intrigue and action. Lies are revealed and hidden agendas come to light. To all eyes, Megan is happy with the world she has created for herself and her nephew. Far from prying eyes and those she is hiding from. There is a whole life that she is not quick to share but as she gets settled in her new town life comes to meet her in the form of Colton. Colton pushes all of her buttons and alarms, while part of her says run away another part says serve him up!
Before they can go any further truths and skeletons must be revealed and dealt with. Every page is a laugh or action as the story unfolds. The perfect book for an afternoon read that makes you believe in the HEA and that love can overcome obstacles. It also reminds us just how much it helps to have great friends.
This is the second in the series. This story deals with Colton and Megan. Colton is one of the firefighters and longing to find the one he is meant to be with. Megan is his neighbor whom he rescues one night and brings home to his cast of animal characters. she isn’t too sure of his animals. she fights her feelings for Colton (first female I wanted to knock upside the head). Megan has secrets and doesn’t want to put Colton or the friends (who have become family) lives at risk. This is a great follow up to Rescued (which if you haven’t read yet, you should). You fall in love with the cast of characters. I loved the whole book.
Hidden is the second book in the McKenzie Ridge series featuring a small town mountain community set in Oregon. It can be read as a standalone but the series has recurring characters so I would recommend starting with Rescued, book one. Hidden is a romantic suspense full of danger, twists, secrets, and steamy chemistry. Hidden is the love story of Colton, a firefighter and Megan, the owner of a florist/coffee shop. Megan is new to the small town and has secrets. Colton is drawn to her and determined to help while he doesn’t really know what she’s hiding. Megan wants to protect him and her new friends by keeping them at a distance. There is fun banter between the characters and some wonderful animal friends add to the charm. All the characters are well developed and interesting. The characters grow within the plot, friendships deepen, and St. Klaire lets relationships and love happen realistically. This is St. Klaire’s second published book and proves that there’s a bright writing future in store for her.
Take me home!
I’m a new reader of Stephanie St. Klaire and can already tell you I’ll be pre-ordering every book she releases. I enjoy the easy flow of her writing & her scene creation takes me home to my small town mountain where I grew up. Surrounded by tall pine trees & wide open skies, the only thing I seem to have missed out on were the incredibly hot men around every corner! Stephanie weaves a great story with enough mystery, sizzle & sass that it keeps me turning the pages, and like all of my favorite authors, I’m always disappointed when the story comes to an end. Stephanie does a nice job of keeping characters from her previous book(s) relevant & equally involved so I feel like I get to continue on with their story even after it has ended. I tend to hold onto people and things, tangible or otherwise, so this really feeds my hoarder needs! If you haven’t been introduced to an SSK novel yet, add her to your To Be Read list, you won’t be disappointed!
This is a wonderful series. The first word when I think of Colton is devotion. He is totally devoted to Megan. Colton is utterly swoon worthy hero: smart, funny, devoted and flirty. This story is perfect mix of romance and suspense. Chemistry between Colton and Megan stole my heart. I recommend this series to anyone who loves romantic suspense and irresistible secondary characters. I am hoping that Jessie gets her story next !!!!
What can I say? I went right into this book from the first one Rescue. Megan and Colton are awesome. I loved this story because it was an awesome love story, Colton would do anything for Megan. But life isn’t always what it seems. Megan is carrying around a huge secret and you don’t get to find out until almost the end. I love that about Stephanie’s writing it keeps you guessing and rethinking your guess! Another great story that I couldn’t put down.
I really loved this book. Can’t get any better than Colton, he was such a wonderful guy. Loved his misfit gang of pets especially Duke. Megan was a good match for Colton and I really enjoyed them together.
I’m amazed that this is only the second book the author has published. The story is cogent and well thought out, fun, with enough suspense to keep you reading and wondering how it will end!
Colton typifies ‘hunky firefighter’, but he really wants to find a woman that’s looking for forever…with him.
Megan is hiding and hopes that McKenzie Ridge is the place where she’ll be able to lose herself, and stay hidden from those from her past.
Once again the Ms. St. Klaire has done a stellar job moving the story along, but not rushing, and keeping the suspense building. I love HEAs and this fills the bill!
Another great read by an amazing author. I loved the suspense and mystery surrounding the storyline and the sweet yet sexy chemistry between Megan and Colton. The dynamics of the secondary characters and the community blend well together and make for easy reading. I can’t wait for the next book in the series.
Hidden is Stephanie’s second book in the McKenzie Ridge series & her second published book. Colton is a firefighter & is hot, sexy & determined. One way or another, he is going to get to know Megan, even if only as friends. Megan has only been in town for a few months but loves the town. No one knows what brought her into town but they all like her even though they sense she has secrets.
It really feels like Stephanie is a seasoned, established author rather than just publishing her second book. Her writing style is descriptive & well established. The plot is easy to follow with twists, turns & surprises to keep you on your toes. There is a intense, sexy, hot chemistry between Megan & Colton that defies common sense with the secrets Megan holds. These characters are complex & driven. Stephanie has a way of developing the main characters & supporting cast that enables you to see the friendship, concern & love they have for each other. I was drawn into the plot right from the beginning & couldn’t put it down until the end. I hate the wait until Book 3!!
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest opinion.