What has always drawn me to the Laguna Beach series is the ability the characters have to reinvent themselves as they triumph over personal and professional tragedy. Not everything in the world of fame is beautiful. Beyond the shine there lies hints of pain and ugliness. Ms. Phipps lived up to the legacy of Kaira Rouda with Hidden in Laguna. Braden and Tania are finding their way beyond the lights and building a bond based on strength of character and trust in themselves and each other. To face fears and move forward, that's a powerful message and it permeates throughout Hidden in Laguna's pages. Courage lies in every nook and cranny of Tania and Braden's journey. ( )

After Tania’s dancing career ends and the betrayal of those she loves, she moves to Laguna Beach. Braden moved to get away from his abusive step-father and just so happens that’s where his three brothers were. With Tania and Braden it’s like a moth to the flame. Tania distances herself while Branden wants to work her out of his system. With skeleton’s in both of their closets, will they be able to show one another love and move on? ( )