In Too Deep

by Juwell McGlown

Synthia Brooks has never had it easy. Working a dead-end job that barely keeps the lights on, she’s tired of scraping by. Desperation pushes her to take a risk—one that backfires, leaving her neck-deep in debt and danger. With no one to turn to, she makes a deal with the Romelo Jones.

Romelo—better known as Rome— isn’t your average street hustler. He’s dangerous, ruthless, and undeniably magnetic. Helping Synthia started as a favor... but the way she moves, the fire in her eyes, and the curves that haunt his thoughts every night make it impossible to keep his distance. Rome has a a dangerous hustle with high stakes and a payoff he wants to taste more than money—he wants Synthia.

As they get closer, so does the heat. Synthia finds herself caught in his world, pulled into his orbit, and tangled in more than just the scheme. Every glance, every accidental touch, every whispered promise sets her body ablaze.
Now, the lines between loyalty and lust blur as temptation grows too hard to resist. Rome knows he should walk away, but Synthia is a fire he’s willing to burn for. She’s in too deep. He’s in too far. And once they cross the line, there may be no going back.

In Too Deep is a sizzling, suspenseful urban romance where loyalty is tested, secrets unravel, and passion ignites in the most forbidden places.

228 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 28, 2025

Reviews

[Ashanti Burton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book as messy as it wants to be. Idk what I thought I was walking into but chile 🤦🏽‍♀️. This is a cheating trope which I don’t usually go for. There has to be a good reason. Rome ends up being unhinged. This gets spicy. I was warned and still wasn’t prepared. Comedic moments. Also this ends on a cliffhanger and now I’m stressed up.

[Brisace · Rating 4 out of 5]

In Too Deep by Juwell is one of those stories that grabs you with the tension first and the chemistry second. Synthia is tired, struggling, and backed into a corner where one desperate choice flips her whole life.

Then Rome steps in. Dangerous, magnetic, and the kind of man who should be a warning sign but somehow feels like a lifeline. What starts as a favor turns into something charged, thick with heat, and impossible to ignore. It’s lust wrapped in loyalty, danger laced with desire. Synthia gets pulled deeper into Rome’s world, and Rome gets pulled deeper into her, until neither of them can pretend it’s just business anymore.

And that cliffhanger… yeah, Juwell knew exactly what she was doing.

[B. Hu$tle Ali · Rating 1 out of 5]

Had potential...

Super spoiler...

This book started off with potential. I couldnt focus on the freaky bc it was too corny. I get being nasty...but this was just too much. And not in a good way. Then it was just unnecessarily over the top. And the cliffhanger was not needed. Just my opinion though...

[Readingizmytherapy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cliffhanger!!!

There was so much mess in this book and the last thing I wanted to deal with was a cliffhanger. I shouldn’t have been surprised though because the closer you get to the end the more stuff happens and you’re wondering how is it going to wrap up with 2 pages left. Rome was unapologetically himself and he didn’t deny it. He liked what he liked and was ok with paying for it. I love Synthia that’s all I have to say about her. Treece man listen she is the worst. Now I’m sitting here wishing part 2 drop so I can know how this will all play out. I never read a book by India and now I wanna just run through her catalog. She is messy, nasty and funny!

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Obsessed!

Romelo is obsessed with Synthia! He's with Treecee, but wants what he wants. She placed herself in a precarious position when she joined with Allen for a quick come up which resulted in her being held captive. Now he's obsessed with her sexually, physically and mentally. How will this end? We will have to keep reading, but one thing is for sure, this is not going to end well!!! Great read!!!

[Taryn Hayward · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mixed Feelings

I have mixed feelings about this book. I really don’t even see Rome as a freaky person. He’s lowkey a weirdo lol. I don’t really believe this should’ve been left on a cliffhanger. He could’ve ended it all with Treecee. I understand she had his back but she proves time and time again she’s not gonna change. Keeping Syn hostage was crazy but I’ll see what happens in book two.

[Enjoli Cummings · Rating 4 out of 5]

I need part 2 NOW!!!

Listen I’m in Too Deep!!!! How you just leave us out here like that?! Is he….?? did he…?! Why Rome even playing that game anyway 😩

All that to say…I like the book and need to read part two when it comes out 😅

If you on the fence about reading this, don’t be 😉

[Stormii · Rating 5 out of 5]

That cliffhanger though? Juwell, BABYYYYY you did that. Come back and finish this chaos immediately because I am locked in.
This book was a messy, nasty, hilarious, chaotic ride and I loved every second.I'm definitely reading part two and diving into the rest of her catalog. She did her big one!

[Natalie Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a good read but the cliffhanger 🤬

Juwell girl wtf was that ending!!!!! Ma’am what!!! The book was so good and then you leave a cliffhanger like that! Omg I need the next book now!! Like right now!! I liked Romelo and Juicy together!

[RedVillainxREADS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Synthia Brooks the hood booster takes a chance to make a power move. It turns out to be a wild ride that links Romelo Jones and his unhinged behavior on her. How could something so good turn BAD so quickly ? Synthia girl you are playing with fire. Cliffhanger had me like😩….

[Dashye · Rating 5 out of 5]

omg

He so mfn nasty de I mention he a freaky mfer dude crazy as a mfer some straight wrong but then he sweet like why the heck did I like this book like that then the cliff hanger like the heck umm yall READ THIS BOOK Rome well I feel like I earned to call him Romelo cuz baby

[ohaji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great

Great read definitely ready for the next book… started this one and couldn’t put it down until the end. First time reading anything from this author but will definitely be checking out more work.

[Eliane Anita · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m so proud of Ju’well! Her pen game gets better and better with each book. The character development and scene description is impressive. I really enjoyed this book and can’t wait for part 2!

[Deja Trotman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whooooooooooo lawd that was 🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵🥵! Had me clutching my pearls yall! And that cliff hanger! Ma’am why you do me like that !!

[Courtney · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was messy! It did leave on a big cliffhanger.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

I need book 2 coz dat cliffhanger has me hooked

[tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

🔥🔥

I thoroughly enjoy this author 📚 i haven’t been disappointed yet,spicy scenes.
Right amount of drama and suspense to keep you engaged please go head n read

[tanessia ford · Rating 5 out of 5]

whew

This ninja is nasty nasty! And I don’t know how I feel about that. Does that make me nasty nasty if I kinda like it?

[Celinea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nastyy

Absolutely Nasty and I love it 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🥵🥵can't wait to see how this plays out. Love me an ass man ❤️❤️❤️

[Racella · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cliffhanger

Ooooohhhhhhhhhh you are so wrong for leaving us hanging like thhhhaaaatttttttt!!!!!!!¡!!¡ I need the next book ASAP!!! LIKE NEEEEEOOOOOWWWWWWW !!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!¡

[Benita Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Need Book 2 Now

Wow, this book a 100. Please hurry with Book 2 I need it now! Can’t wait to long maybe Book 2 in 2 weeks please

[Constance- B.K.M.S. · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book started out interesting, then got boring and repetitive. Not to mention, the misused and incorrect words. Hopefully, the conclusion will make up for it.

[TL McGowan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oooooooooweeeeeeeeeeeee

Baby this book will have u looking at your Mannnnnnnnnn side ways or with a flash light and the cliffhanger was doing the most I can't wait for part 2

[LaDonna Fields · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fair warning this book ends in a cliffhanger