haunting adeline reviews

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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 Shadow

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.

While not required, it is highly suggested to listen to the novella Satan's Affair first.

Author's Note: This book ends on a cliff-hanger. For CWs, please check the author's website.

Reviewer: readwithevelane
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Help, I've fallen in love with a stalker
Review: There's a reason I don't read incomplete duets or series because then I'm sad when I can't read the next book. I went against my better judgment with this book and I have no regrets (okay I have some because I hated waiting for book two) because I loved this story. The great news is the second book is out now, so you don't have to wait if you're reading this review!I've never read anything remotely similar to this book and I don't know that I ever will. This was my first time reading something truly as dark as this. I've read other books with heavy triggers, but this book was different. I read Satan's Affair beforehand (highly recommend reading that first) and I wasn't entirely sure what this book was going to be about. I knew a past murder, stalking, and love were involved, but that was it. If you had told me one of my top reads from 2021 would've been a stalker romance, I would've laughed in your face. Not only is the romance good, and the spice is off the charts hot, but the overarching story is just so good.Adeline is an author who moves into her grandmother's old home after she passes away. Adeline was close to her grandmother and felt a pull to come back to the home that always fascinated her. While living in the house, she discovers family secrets that have been buried for a long time, secrets involving her great grandmother. Her great grandmother was stalked, but here's the kicker? Her great grandmother had a spicy affair with her stalker! Adeline's great grandmother was murdered and she works with her best friend to figure out who did it. While trying to solve this mystery, Adeline finds herself in the same place as her great grandmother did with a hot stalker.Zade is a leader of a vigilante group that's only mission is to bring down trafficking rings and the horrible people that run them. And not just any type of trafficking rings. Rings that are linked to very powerful people in the country and the world. Zade is determined to get as many women and children to safety as he can. He puts himself in the line of fire to save the lives of the innocent people taken by these rings. He sounds like an ideal guy right? Well, did I mention he's also Adeline's stalker? Zade stumbles across Adeline by accident and it's a wrap for him. He wants to make her his and there's nothing that's going to stop him. Now I'm not saying he's still not an ideal guy (I do love him), but let's just say these are two VERY opposite qualities. On one hand, you have this man trying to save women and child, but on the other hand he's stalking a woman. Many would argue he can't be both a good and terrible guy at the same time, but I think this book begs to differ.I personally loved Adeline and thought she was a dynamic heroine. She was sassy, fun, and radiated fierceness. She does stand up for herself throughout the book, even to Zade, although standing up to him doesn't do much. I liked that we get her inner thoughts on Zade as their relationship plays out. I like watching her slowly open up to him and trust that he'll protect her, which seems like the opposite thing a stalker would do. One of my favorite things was when Adeline told her friend about one of her spicy encounters with Zade and that he "took her soul". I couldn't be more jealous of her, trust me. Based on the cliffhanger, book two isn't going to be an easy ride for Adeline, but I know she's going to be okay. Someone as fierce as her work her way through any situation, even if it takes some time.I cannot explain how much I love Zade. I know, I know, he's a stalker. Here's the thing: I just don't care. He really had me contemplating if getting stalked is that bad (it is, but let's ignore that). I loved how he was written to be so multilayered. H.D. Carlton knew what she was doing when she wrote him this way. He's meant to challenge everything you know and make you wonder if he's really all that bad. His qualities are so opposite of each other that he left me spinning so much throughout this book. I would take pauses while reading and say out loud, "Am I actually into this man?" or "I'm in love with this unhinged man. Am I good?" I laughed way too many times when doing this because I just know how people would react in my life if I told them how much I love Zade. The mouth on Zade is UNMATCHED. God, that man says the wildest stuff, but it's so unbelievably hot. And the things he does with his hands to Adeline? Where do I sign up??? I love his love for Adeline and I can't wait to see what he does in book two knowing how this book ended.The writing in this book is beautiful and so good. H.D. Carlton is talented and it shows in this book. I enjoyed the different storylines taking place and how they all connected to one another. I thought it was interesting to see Adeline live a similar life to her great grandmother. I think getting to read her great grandmother's thoughts on her own personal stalked helped Adeline in her own way. This book is just so so so good! I cannot recommend it enough. I do STRONGLY encourage everyone consider the triggers before reading. I look forward to book two!

Reviewer: Kolm416
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Read the trigger warnings!
Review: Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is a dark, twisted, and utterly captivating read that pulls you into its shadows and refuses to let go. Carlton masterfully crafts a haunting tale filled with intrigue, tension, and an undeniable sense of foreboding. This book is not for the faint of heart, but for readers who crave a dark, gripping romance, it delivers an unforgettable experience.The story follows Adeline, a complex and resilient protagonist, who finds herself entwined in a dangerously seductive dance with a mysterious and relentless stalker. The characters are deeply layered and morally ambiguous, making for a compelling and unpredictable journey. Carlton's writing is immersive and visceral, bringing every chilling moment to life with raw intensity. The dark romance at the heart of the book is both provocative and deeply emotional, challenging readers to navigate complex dynamics and unconventional desires.Haunting Adeline pushes boundaries, explores the depths of obsession and power, and keeps readers on the edge of their seats. For those who enjoy dark, edgy romances with complex characters and psychological twists, this book is a must-read. It’s hauntingly addictive and will linger in your mind long after the final page.

Reviewer: Karina ✨️ Magical Reads & Scents
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: My first book into the Dark Romance Genre!
Review: Haunting Adeline was my first book into the Dark Romance genre when I picked back up my love for reading this year. My best friend and I both wanted to read together and so we chose this duet. My lord, I was not prepared, but I also devoured this book. H.D. Carlton writes REAL and RAW and does not hold back on her storytelling. I think that's what I appreciate most. The FMC and MMC were intriguing and the triggers for this book are there for a reason. IT won't be for everyone, but it is Fiction and not real. However, the scenarios and things that happen in this book are real, as in the trafficking scenarios. Those are real and hard but I think that not enough people talk about these things because they may be taboo. Trafficking is a heartbreaking thing and the MMC in this does everything in his power to stop these things from happening. There are so many elements to this story and it's a wild ride. If you check your triggers and give this book a chance, you will appreciate it. When you are done with this one, there is a duet (2nd book) that takes off where this one leaves you with a pretty heavy cliffhanger. I loved this duet.

Reviewer: Sarah
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: THIS IS A WORK OF ART!!
Review: This is a dark romance, a little louder for the people in the back, this is a DARK romance. keyword here DARK. Im so tired of reading the whining 1 star reviews and making me second guess reading the book, but it always turns out those 1 star reviews are because they dont understand the words DARK ROMANCE and dont understand theres a trigger warning list just for you.Now that thats out of the way lets begin.“Let me know which stars you prefer. The ones above you, or the ones I make you see.”Zade can have ALLLLL the stars.OH MY DEAR GOD I DEVOURED THIS BOOK.. This definitely is one of my favorite reads this year. Zade.. where do I begin, please come stalk me too lol.Im aware I probably need therapy for loving this book so damn much, but that is A-Ok with me because the whole time in therapy I will only be fantasizing about him.This book was interesting and kept me invested throughout! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN. I mean that ending!! I immediately downloaded hunting Adeline.The characters are perfection, I lovedddd Zade, Adeline, Daya, even Jay. The connection between characters just blended beautifully. I loved the plot and the spice, oh my the spice. All in all 10/5 stars!!Im cutting this short because I need to start reading the next book NOW!Maybe ill seek therapy in another life time because right now I am indulging in all this bliss.

Reviewer: Daniela Díaz
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: El empaque venía bien en su caja, el libro sellado con plástico cuidándolo de daños. En cuanto a el libro, es definitivamente maravilloso y muy adictivo de leer, para los fanáticos del dark romance es una trama que te trae en un sube y baja de emociones.

Reviewer: Cassandra
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: ⚠️Please read triggers warning first.This book content is dark, twisted, disturbing, sick and deliciously dark and spicy. The characters as well developed, and marvelously written. I'm loving Calton's writing style and storytelling ability. Make sure you have the second book as it leaves on a bit of a cliffhanger!Just because I enjoy this book and despite the content, in no way means I would accept this behaviour in real life. Let people enjoy fictional stories, it's no different than TV or audio books.

Reviewer: Judy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Otrolig snabb leverans, och en underbar bokserie för dark romance nördar.

Reviewer: Beatriz Cunha
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Veio antes do tempo que era esperado e em ótimo estado. Mal posso esperar para começar a leitura...

Reviewer: H
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title:
Review: Le livre est problématique sur plusieurs aspects mais en reste néanmoins très prenant à la lecture.