
Caught Up is a dark, stalker-tinged romcom romance that collides two worlds: a sex-work advocate and content creator who’s built a safe, thriving community—and a mob-connected man whose obsession began in high school and never stopped.
When Lauren Marchetti finds Nico “Junior” Trocci back in her orbit, the attraction is instant and dangerous. He apologizes too late, shows up too often, and knows far too much. As their chemistry reignites through escalating encounters—public, voyeuristic, and emotionally volatile—Lauren must decide whether she can trust the man who once abandoned her… and whether his protection is love or control.
As money, blackmail, and family power plays tighten the noose, Nico is forced to confront his father, his violent legacy, and the cost of staying in the life. The result is a hard-earned romance that insists on consent, accountability, and a future built on chosen family—without pretending the darkness wasn’t real.