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Caught Up: An Into Darkness Novel (Into Darkness Trilogy)

By Navessa Allen

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Book Two in the #1 New York Times and instant USA TODAY bestselling trilogy!

From the viral TikTok author of the stalker romcom, Lights Out, comes Navessa Allen's second book in bestselling The Into Darkness Trilogy, upping the ante with voyeurism and play club kink.

"I wanted this woman, and I was a man who always got what he wanted."

Nico "Junior" Trocci knows Lauren Marchetti is off limits. She is sweetness and laughter, whereas Junior exists in a world of violence and depravity. Men like him don't get to have women like her. It's why he pushed her away back in high school and kept his distance ever since.

But when Junior looks Lauren up online, he discovers the shy, bookish girl he remembers is gone. In her place is a strikingly beautiful woman whose social media is filled with scantily clad pictures of herself and a connection to a nearby play club. Junior's innocent curiosity quickly turns into a dark obsession. Watching Lauren from a distance isn't enough; he needs to make her his.

"He's ruthless; a walking red flag. Good thing red is my favorite color."

Lauren is intrigued by the mystery man who keeps showing up at her club, who tempts her white-hot desires. But as their flirty online messages stir up a deeper form of connection, Lauren worries she's developing real feelings for this brooding stranger. As their combined desire ratchets up to a breaking point, who will seduce who?

Tropes
Stalker romance
Morally grey MMC
Masked stalker
He falls first
Kink friendly
Second chance romance
Found family
Touch her and die

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Published Jun 10, 2025

352 pages

Average rating: 7.37

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Zya The Book Dragon

Jun 27, 2025

6/10 stars

I actually liked that this was different than the first. More serious. Really enjoyed the sex worker aspect and some of the difficulties they face. And I really loved the sex club. I wish there were more clubs that were high class and sophisticated like this one was. And Nick was Dark, but protective. Can't wait for the next one

FunSizedSara

Jun 24, 2025

7/10 stars

Not nearly as entertaining as Lights Out, but still enjoyable.

Ezi Chinny

Jul 27, 2025

7/10 stars

I started with the audio and due to the female narrator’s voice, I had to switch to the ebook. I actually liked this one much better than book 1. I think I preferred the mob angle better than. Serial killer connection. Also, Nic’s stalking was more tame than Josh’s complete disregard for boundaries though not by much. I wish I was more open minded about sex work but I still have some knee jerk reactions about it so I couldn’t embrace Lauren’s I’m woman sex worker Here me Roar attitude. I liked her and Nic’s relationship better so this book didn’t make me cringe like book 1. I’m assuming book 3 will be Tyler and his tattooed friend, he is someone I’m curious about because he was a conundrum. Both his relationship with Aly, Josh and as we saw a different side to him in this book. I would read that book when it comes out.

kayla.jacobson01

Jul 15, 2025

7/10 stars

good, but not as good at Lights Out…

Lauren Greely

Jul 01, 2025

8/10 stars

3.75 ⭐️ 3.75 spice