Navessa Allen

“Caught Up” by Navessa Allen is a fast-paced dark romance and the second book in the Into Darkness trilogy. It follows Nico “Junior” Trocci, a ruthless man with mafia ties who has long kept his distance from Lauren Marchetti, the sweet and shy girl he once loved in high school. When Junior discovers Lauren has transformed into a strikingly beautiful woman involved with a nearby play club and social media presence, his curiosity turns into a dark obsession. Their flirtatious online exchanges ignite a powerful connection, forcing them to confront their past and decide how far they will go for a second chance at love. The novel features morally grey characters, intense desire, and mature themes, including violence and kink, making it a gripping and provocative read for fans of dark romance.