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Haunting Adeline
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
The Manipulator I can manipulate the emotions of anyone who lets me. I will make you hurt, make you cry, make you laugh and sigh. But my words don't affect him. Especially not when I plead for him to leave. He's always there, watching and waiting. And I can never look away. Not when I want him to come closer. The Stalker I didn't mean to fall in love. But now that I have, I can't stay away. I'm mesmerized by her smile, by her eyes, and the way she moves. The way she undresses... I'll keep watching and waiting. Until I can make her mine. And once she is, I'll never let her go. Not even when she begs me to.
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NikkiKey94
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I had to sit for a few minutes after I finished this book it process what I had just read. Wow. I‘m so mad at myself for waiting so long to read this book because it‘s definitely one of my favorites now. While there was quite a bit of dark romance I thought it gave even more thriller vibes which is right up my alley and I loved it. And then there‘s Zaddy. I really need to read the second book like asap because that cliffhanger was infuriating.

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Djspens
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Mehso-so

This series could‘ve easily been one (shorter) book and I might‘ve rated it higher. It‘s dark, disgusting, spicy and gory, with all the trigger warnings. Glad I read it but definitely glad I‘m done. Do I recommend it? lol I‘m still not sure….

TorieStorieS Look at those sweet eyes!! 2mo
ElizaMarie Such a photogenic little pup! 2mo
jamield1911 Agree that the Cat and Mouse Duet could have both been shorter. I found Hunting Adeline a little TOO dark in parts but I think Satan's Affair was my fave! 2mo
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jamield1911
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So, so wrong but addictive.

The good -
Well written
That cliffhanger 😱
Great dual narrative
Intriguing stalking storyline
DAYA 🤩

The bad -
Lots of trigger warnings, please check before reading
Addie isn't a likeable heroine

The ugly -
Toxic main character
Glorifys rape culture

Is this the best dark romance book I've read? No
Is it one to recommend to a family member? Absolutely fucking not! 🤣
Did I devour it and need more? I certainly did.

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tamtootles
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Triggers for sexual abuse and human trafficking. As disturbing as this book is, I could not put it down . It was absolutely riveting.

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Djspens
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I‘ve had this book on my radar for a while, I love a good “dark and disturbing” book but I‘m not a fan of romance. Then my 1st grade teacher daughter read it, liked it, told me I shouldn‘t read it, “too explicit” she said. I instantly bought it and now am loving it!

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Book_Lover95
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Wow! This my first dark romance book I‘ve ever read. It definitely did not disappoint! I honestly was not expecting it to end on a cliffhanger. Usually I can predict how the end will be, but boy was I wrong! I loved every page of this book. It was both terrifying and fascinating at the same time. 100% worth the hype!

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nibech
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All in all, it was a great read. I just posted my full review on my goodreads 👀🥀💋🖤 can't wait to grab my book mail later when Hunting Adeline arrives! I'm eager to know what happens next.

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nibech
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Book mail! This dark romance has been getting a lot of hype and my curiosity said, "Just buy it". ??‍♀️

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MelliMel1980
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What in the hell.. I want to read book 2 but me and my bestie decided to read it together after I played catchup and passed her and she‘s got to finish this one.. and wait for the 2nd to be delivered..

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readwithcori
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I loved it but hated it too? Creepy and eerie but also intimate and full of raw emotion. 4 ⭐️ for me! #litsylovereads

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MelliMel1980
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton

A friend who is not a reader recommended this one to me and said she is hooked into the book so of course I had to pick it up.. i have been seeing this book around so when she mentioned it I was intrigued I mean so far it‘s ok

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Sdx3mamas
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100/10 would recommend !

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Captivatedbybooks
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton

My body is just a vessel that my soul inhabits, attached to a shell that it'll one day leave. And when that day comes, I won‘t care to let that shell go. I carry my body around because I have to, not because it's a choice. But when I possess something meaningful, I‘m choosing to hold on to it. Carrying something meaningful in my skin is effortless but holding onto something that I could lose—that takes devotion."

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Captivatedbybooks
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Book 8 of 2023 This book got alot of hype through Booktok. Now while it is a good book, there is alot of subjects that arent easy to digest. It is definitely a dark romance. The trigger warnings should not be taken lightly and I honestly feel like this book shouldnt be available for free on KU and i believe there should be an age limit on getting the book. An immature mind or one not yet ready for such heavy subjects.

Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allthebookclubs What are the trigger warnings?? 5mo
Captivatedbybooks @Allthebookclubs there‘s alot. The major ones are sex trafficking, stalking and consensual/nonconsensual, rape and PTSD. The author is a SA survivor. (edited) 5mo
Allthebookclubs Oh damn. Thank you! It‘s in KU this month so I was thinking about reading it. I worked in the SA field for over 16 years, so not sure I really want to read it now. 5mo
Captivatedbybooks @Allthebookclubs if dark smut/romance isnt your thing i wouldnt read it. I think she did very well writing about the sex trafficking and rape parts. I feel like book 1 was mild while book 2 is definitely the “harder pill to swallow” of the two. 5mo
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BookRunner
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
Panpan

I finished it but it‘s a two parter and I just didn‘t get into the hype. It left on a serious cliff hanger and I was able to go eh, not worth the extra couple hundred pages to me.

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Sdx3mamas
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It‘s so wrong but so good 🤭🥵

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Amandakay
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I don‘t know what I was expecting, but this wasn‘t it. Still entertaining and I‘ll probably read the second one.

Update: I haven‘t felt the need to read the second book.

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ladym30
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Book mail!!!💀

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Meghan1
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Mehso-so

Book 29 of 2023!

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abookdragonsretreat
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After being on my TBR for so long, I've finally read it, and absolutely fricking loved every page. I devoured this book in a day, I loved the gothic setting of Parsons Manor, the story (check TWs!) and the mystery. The spice was phenomenal and I'm officially in love with Zade. Adeline was a relatable MC and I loved her friendship with Daya. The ending was so good, but that cliffhanger has killed me. I'll definitely be getting book 2 soon!

Allthebookclubs You‘re the second person I‘ve seen say to check the trigger warnings, but neither of you didn‘t list any. What are they? 5mo
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JuliaTheBookNerd
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
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First book I thought of when I saw today‘s song prompt

#EveryBreathYouTake 👀 #ThePolice 👮‍♂️

#VolumesAndVocals 🎶🌞🌈🌼

#BookNerd 🤓📚💙

Eggs Perfect 👍🏼 🎶📚 10mo
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks I love these covers 💀 🖤👀 10mo
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Catgirl1224
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
Mehso-so

I had really high hopes for this book to be somewhat interesting with all the warnings attached to it. I was disappointed when I found myself only enjoying a few chapters. Main woman is just. I guess I would compare her to Murphy‘s law but she‘s so much worse than that. “The Shadow” he‘s and I will stand by this just every edgy anime hero/antihero troupe. I would say read it if you just want cringe. Regardless, I am going to read the second book.

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Geemom1118
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This one is being talked about so much in my book groups and what a cliffhanger it has. After seeing one of my favorite Book Tok‘ers going crazy over it I knew it had to be next #12 of 2023

emz711 annd? 7mo
Geemom1118 @emz711 It is really good. I‘m almost half way and I can‘t wait for a reunion. 7mo
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megannbutzz
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
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Happy Valentines Day 🫶🏼 #valentinesday #coffeeshop #hauntingadeline

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Marie_G
Haunting Adeline | H. D. Carlton
Bailedbailed

Couldn‘t stomach this 🤣

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Victoriahoperose
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Dang this book was bonkers. Trigger warnings for pretty much everything, but it was super steamy and I actually really liked the story in this one. Diving into book 2 now because I can‘t wait to see what happens a second longer.

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Ddzmini
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Book mail 🤗📚… love the little 🕷️ on the corner 😍

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sprainedbrain
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Omg what a dumpster fire of a book. And I‘m not even talking about the ‘dark‘ elements I was well warned about (not so much dark as rape glorification). The writing is really bad. The plot is alllllll over the place (is this a ghost story, a crime thriller, a historical mystery, dark erotica? why choose one!), it‘s completely unbelievable, and I absolutely could not stand either of the main characters. Ends with a cliffhanger, but I‘m done.

⭐️1/2

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archaeolibrarianologist
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Pigpen_Reads
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#ManicMonday #LetterH @CBee

Today's picks are:

📚: Haunting Adeline
✒️: Helen Hardt
🎬: Harriet the Spy
🎤: Hilary Duff
🎶: Heartbeat by 2PM

CBee Thanks for playing! 2y
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KristiAhlers
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So this is one of those books that you either LOVE. Or HATE! First off this is dark. I mean midnight black dark. It‘s got a very gothic vibe from the setting to the characters. It‘s spicy and at times incredibly disturbing. This won‘t be for everyone. It took me the better part of a week to finish it. Needed a break at times. Mind the TW‘s. #littensloveromance

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MrsBibliophile
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I have never been so enraged by a book before.
This novel is vile.
Poorly written.
Encourages rape culture.
I would never recommend this book to anyone and I'm sad I invested 328 pages of my time on this crap. I would be shocked if this was in fact written by a woman and not some pathetic, doughy, single, male.

Stalking, and sexual assault don't create a good foundation for a love story.

TrishB Definitely sounds like it‘s best avoided! 2y
MrsBibliophile I was really surprised that so many people not only read it but liked it! It's also a duology! 2y
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xspookymamax
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"Let me know which stars you prefer." IYKYK?

This book was amazing!! It's a dark stalker romance with TW's galore, and I loved every depraved word on the pages!

Both Addie and Zade are incredible characters and I loved them both - although Daddy Zade *pwoarrr*??
The plot, the twists and turns, the spice, this book has everything and more!

I can't wait to read the 2nd instalment.

⚠️Please remember to always check TW⚠️

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xyikoxyirl
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Addictingly dangerous 😍

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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harmonys.bookshelf
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Mehso-so

it was very scary, and i like how the author wrote dual pov, giving insight to zades feelings too. though i feel it lacked plot. it was easy to figure out what was going to happen next, i feel there was no climax (except in the romance plot) and no resolution. and i understand the the author specifically wrote it to be a cliffhanger, i feel like it could have used more plot twists and surprises.

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CourtSmall
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Book 270/2021 finished 21/11/21 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️