Beneath the Surface: Book 2 of the Hidden Brook Series

by Crystal Gary

Life in Hidden Brook is finding its rhythm again. The brand-new medical clinic has opened its doors, rising from the ashes of the Youngstown fire. Becky, newly minted as a nurse practitioner, is pouring her energy into caring for patients and building a future she’s proud of. But long hours at work leave her worried about her mother, Faith, widowed too young and far too alone.

Encouraging Faith to try a matchmaking website seems harmless… until it draws the attention of someone with darker intentions. While Faith wrestles with a charming stranger who isn’t what he seems, Becky faces her own unexpected hiring Kevin Callahan, Wes and Jackson’s younger brother, fresh out of rehab and desperate for a new start.

Kevin is determined to prove he’s more than his mistakes while fighting to believe he’s worthy of love, of redemption, and of a place in Hidden Brook.

Secrets, romance, and second chances collide in a story where nothing is quite as simple as it seems. Beneath the surface of small-town life lie heartaches, hope, and the courage to start again.

For fans of Christian fiction with a Southern heartbeat, Beneath the Surface is a perfect blend of romance, action, and mystery.

357 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 18, 2025

Reviews

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING ! This was even better than the first one ( and that one was pretty darn good) ! My favorite parts are the ones about the boys because it seems like she writes from experience! I couldn’t put this book down and anxiously await the third book !!!!!

[Rebecca Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

amazing read

Absolutely amazing! Can not wait for the next one. This book keeps you in suspense on what is going to happen next and so well written!