The author of the book ‘Beneath the Hood’ is Emily McIntire. ‘Beneath the Hood’ is the 3rd book in the Sugarlake series. The main characters in the story are Jackson Rhoades, a heartbroken man who moves to Hollywood for his dream job, and Blakely Donahue, a popular influencer struggling with her issues. The book analyzes themes of love, heartbreak, and self-discovery.