Caught Up by Navessa Allen

Author: Navessa Allen

Series: Into Darkness #2

Genre: Dark Romance | Romantic Suspense | Found Family Vibes

Rating: ★★★★☆ (4/5)

🖤✨ Why We Chose It

After Lights Out left us spiraling over ski masks, obsession, and cinnamon roll chaos, Caught Up delivered a fresh pairing with all-new characters—and we were hooked. It’s gritty, smart, and emotionally charged with just enough tension to make your Kindle sweat.

If you love:

• 🖤 Morally messy love interests with violent jobs

• 🧨 Slow-burn tension that explodes in all the right ways

• 🤐 Secrets, lies, and consequences that bite back

Then welcome back to the world of Into Darkness—and buckle up.

📸 Book Aesthetic Moodboard 📸

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

💬 Book Club Highlights 💬

🔥 Favorite Tropes

✨ Forced proximity in a shared hiding place

✨ Soft touches in high-stress situations

✨ One bed. You already know.

✨ Killers with feelings (the best kind)

🎯 Discussion Questions We Loved

• How does this romance compare to Josh and Aly’s dynamic in Lights Out?

• What does trust mean when both characters are trained to lie?

• Did you see the twist coming—or were you too distracted by the tension?

• Who do you think is next in the Into Darkness lineup?

  
  

🍷 Book Pairing Night: Trigger Happy Hour

For this darker, deeper sequel, we went low lights and high drama with:

• Broken Oath Bourbon – Cherry, smoke, and a dash of regret

• Weapons & Waffles – Late-night comfort food gone violent (but make it romantic)

• The One Bed Brownies – Fudgy, salty, and spicy… just like them

🖋️ Quotes That Left Us Weak

“That’s me, a real gentleman. Grab her hand in the streets and her hair in the sheets.”

🌙 Final Thoughts

Caught Up proves that Navessa Allen knows how to give us heat, hurt, and hope—all wrapped in blood-stained sheets. With a new couple and a darker emotional core, this sequel dials back the comedy and amps up the grit. Lovers of Mindfck* and Run Posey Run will find a lot to devour here.

📚 Rating Breakdown:

Category	Rating
Romance	★★★★☆
World-Building	★★★★☆
Magic System	★★★★☆
Plot Twists	★★★★☆

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Did Caught Up hit harder than you expected? Drop your favorite quote, softest kill, or boldest theory below—or tag us on Instagram with #RomantasyBooknookReads!