Lights Out(Into Darkness #1)
by Navessa Allen
🌶️ Quick Spice Verdict
Heat Level
Scorching
Spicy Scenes
~8 scenes
POV Style
Dual POV
About Lights Out
Aly Capellucci is a trauma nurse who spends her off-hours scrolling through thirst traps of her favorite masked man on social media. Josh Hammond posts behind a mask for a reason — he looks too much like his infamously handsome father. When Josh notices Aly among his followers, an online flirtation quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. Because Josh doesn't just want to watch from a distance. He wants to hunt.
Reading Vibes
🌶️ Spice Level Breakdown
Scorching and frequent explicit scenes with a consensual predator-prey dynamic. The spice is woven into the stalker-romance tension, with scenes that are both thrilling and intensely passionate. This is a 5-pepper read that earns every single one.
Tropes in Lights Out
Romance with darker themes, morally grey characters
A romance that defies social rules or expectations
The male lead catches feelings before the female lead
An obsessive pursuer whose dark fixation blurs the line between danger and desire
Content Warnings
⚠️ Content Warnings
- Explicit sexual content
- Stalking (consensual)
- Blood and gore (hospital setting)
- Mentions of off-page rape
- Child abuse (remembered)
- Mentions of serial killers
Should You Read Lights Out?
✅ Perfect For You If...
- •Fans of stalker romance with humor
- •Readers who want maximum spice
- •BookTok dark romance enthusiasts
- •Anyone who loved Haunting Adeline but wants something lighter
⛔ Skip This If...
- •You are uncomfortable with stalking themes even if consensual
- •You prefer fade-to-black romance
- •You want a traditional sweet love story
Our Take
Lights Out went viral on BookTok for good reason. Navessa Allen crafts a stalker romance that manages to be both genuinely thrilling and laugh-out-loud funny. The banter between Aly and Josh is top-tier, and the consensual dark elements are handled with care. If you want a book that makes your heart race for multiple reasons, this is it.
📚 Series Information
Lights Out is book #1 of 2 in the Into Darkness series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lights Out spicy?
Yes, Lights Out has a spice level of 5/5 on our scale, which we rate as "Scorching (Very Explicit)." Very detailed and frequent intimate scenes. Scorching and frequent explicit scenes with a consensual predator-prey dynamic. The spice is woven into the stalker-romance tension, with scenes that are both thrilling and intensely passionate. This is a 5-pepper read that earns every single one.
What is the spice level of Lights Out?
Lights Out by Navessa Allen is rated 5 out of 5 on the SpicyBooks spice scale. This means it's "Scorching (Very Explicit)" — very detailed and frequent intimate scenes. The steam level is: Scorching.
How many spicy scenes are in Lights Out?
Lights Out contains approximately 8 intimate/spicy scenes. Scorching and frequent explicit scenes with a consensual predator-prey dynamic. The spice is woven into the stalker-romance tension, with scenes that are both thrilling and intensely passionate. This is a 5-pepper read that earns every single one.
What tropes are in Lights Out?
Lights Out features the following romance tropes: 🖤 Dark Romance, 🚫 Forbidden Love, 💘 He Falls First, 👁️ Stalker Romance. These tropes are central to the story and shape the romantic dynamic between the characters.
Does Lights Out have content warnings?
Yes, readers should be aware of the following content warnings for Lights Out: Explicit sexual content, Stalking (consensual), Blood and gore (hospital setting), Mentions of off-page rape, Child abuse (remembered), Mentions of serial killers. We always recommend checking content warnings before reading if you have specific sensitivities.
Is Lights Out part of a series? Do I need to read it in order?
Yes, Lights Out is book 1 of 2 in the Into Darkness series. As the first book, this is the perfect starting point.
Who would enjoy Lights Out?
Lights Out is perfect for: Fans of stalker romance with humor; Readers who want maximum spice; BookTok dark romance enthusiasts. The reading vibes are: Thrilling, Steamy, Funny, Dark, Intense.
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Ready to Read Lights Out?
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