You need to sign in or sign up before continuing.
Take a photo of a barcode or cover
dark
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The book was very good in the beginning but towards the end I felt like it was rushed. There should have been more chapters at the end of the book explaining more. Good overall.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Sexism
Minor: Violence
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Stalking
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I am OBSESSED with a man who grovels and woman who knows her worth! There is stalking, cam work, private clubs, a man who knows when to get on his knees, the hottest spice (a scene in a confessional), and a handy-dandy taser… and yes it does come to play.
I’ve said it a million times, but anything Teddy Hamilton narrates, I will listen to!!! The audiobook was a masterpiece of a dual narration! Both characters were voiced to perfection and they really brought the story to life. I felt the anger, humor, lust, and heartbreak Lauren and Nico felt, both Teddy and Kasi personified Navessa’s characters wonderfully in my opinion.
Like Lights Out, this book is a dark romance, but Caught Up had a little less of a comedic twist and rather a more emotionally charged feeling. I loved the vulnerability and real talk of kink and the stigma behind sex work. Lauren is a bad bitch with a “take no shit” personality and I adored her character and Nico being the heir to the mob but wanting to get out gave a new perspective into this type of story.
If you enjoy a good redemption arc, a second chance romance, and two people with a lot of baggage coming together to get the happy ending they deserve, I would highly recommend you give Caught Up a read (or a listen if you want the juicy bits in surround sound)!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Gore, Torture, Blood
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I don’t want to clip your wings, Lo. I want to see you fly.”
I’m not usually big on the whole “second-chance” trope. So it’s safe to say I didn’t know I needed a second-chance, sex-positive, stalker-ish romance where the man is not only obsessed with her, but PROUD of her entire damn empire. Her can work. Her club. Her confidence. Her mind. ALL of it.
Nico?? Oh he’s not just hot. He’s dangerous, devoted, and down bad. Like… stayed-gone-for-ten-years-but-never-stopped-watching kind of obsessed. And the way he respects her boundaries, her business, and HER?? And the way he steps into her world like he’s been waiting to worship her from the front row?? I MELTED.
And Lauren? She’s iconic. Smart, unapologetically sexual, running her business with sass and strategy. She’s that girl. Watching her take up space and build her legacy while still having the softness and vulnerability of someone who’s loved deeply and been hurt was everything. I’d join her club just to vibe in her presence tbh.
✨ The banter
✨ The kink club scenes
✨ The emotional intimacy without ever stripping her autonomy
TOP. TIER.
This book gave me:
- A heroine who knows her worth
- A morally gray, head-over-heels MMC who adores her shine
- Chemistry that could burn down Velvet
- A relationship built on obsession… and respect
- Found family
It was also so wonderful to meet Aly and Josh again. Even just as side characters, Josh still manages to get higher up on my book boyfriend list 😇
If you’re into books where the man doesn’t just tolerate your badassery, he wants the world to see it… Nico’s already in your favorites list. Sorry, I don’t make the rules.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Blood
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence
Moderate: Bullying, Gun violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Death, Medical trauma
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book I liked better than lights out and I think she really captured the complications of family and different fields that people might somehow get into
As a dark romance this book leans on to the light hearted parts and it's not too dark .. but it is fun and entertaining ( Loved Nico we love a dark green flag man )
As a dark romance this book leans on to the light hearted parts and it's not too dark .. but it is fun and entertaining ( Loved Nico we love a dark green flag man )
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child abuse, Cursing, Sexual content, Violence, Blood, Cannibalism, Stalking, Injury/Injury detail
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Bullying, Toxic relationship, Vomit
dark
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Junior works for his dad in the mob. He's never had much say over his life, but he's been obsessed with Lauren since they were in high school. He's stayed away from her for 10 years, to protect her, but he's supported her anonymously the whole time. Lauren is a camgirl and is very happy she no longer has to deal with Little Italy and the mob ties from her family. When they reconnect after the years, she tries to stay as far from him as possible, but he keeps showing up.
I love a good mafia romance, and this was a fun read. Lauren is a boss, and I love the friendship that forms between Josh and Junior. I actually enjoyed this one more than Lights Out, and I'm excited to know if there will be a third one!
I love a good mafia romance, and this was a fun read. Lauren is a boss, and I love the friendship that forms between Josh and Junior. I actually enjoyed this one more than Lights Out, and I'm excited to know if there will be a third one!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Emotional abuse, Gun violence, Blood, Sexual harassment
Minor: Bullying, Cannibalism, Death of parent, Toxic friendship, Alcohol
adventurous
funny
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing, Death, Gore, Physical abuse, Sexual content, Torture, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Murder, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Stalking
Minor: Medical content