February Book 1

My Current Read

📖 Name of the Book: Haunting Adeline

📄 Plot: “I’ve chased you across time and space, and you’ve never been able to get away.”

For Adeline Reilly, moving back to Seattle was supposed to be the perfect fresh start. With her flourishing career as an author, and the inheritance of her late grandmother’s gothic mansion, there is nothing to stand in her way.

But Adeline isn’t alone in Parson’s Manor.

It isn’t the angry souls haunting the hallways of her childhood home that Adeline fears–it’s the mysterious break-ins, roses appearing, and threatening messages that somehow sound more like eerie promises.

Adeline has a stalker.

Yet, she quickly discovers she’s not the first person in her family to fall victim to a shadow in pursuit.

Left behind are her great-grandmother’s haunting journals detailing the story of her own phantom, and subsequently, her brutal murder.

Parson’s Manor now holds more than just Adeline’s memories—it houses a grim future that could lead to history repeating itself.

If she doesn’t fall in love with her stalker first.

📖 Genre: Dark Romance #myfavoritebooksofalltime #readreadread #haunting adeline #darkromance #zademedows

🌶️ rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️

My thoughts: There are so many trigger warnings on this, but let me reiterate. Do NOT read this if you have a problem with violence, SA, pew pews, CNC, or anything of the like. In my honest opinion, this is one of the best and most well written series I’ve read this year! Zade has officially made it onto the list of fantasy boyfriends that live rent free in my head. AMAZING story building and twists and turns keep you hooked from page one till the end. CLIFFHANGER WARNING!!!

⭐ Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2025/3/27 Edited to

... Read moreIn Haunting Adeline, a novel by H.D. Carlton, dark romance intertwines with elements of mystery and suspense. This story follows Adeline Reilly, who inherits her grandmother’s gothic mansion, only to uncover a web of supernatural occurrences and familial secrets. The tension escalates with nightly break-ins and a mysterious stalker, compelling Adeline not only to confront her past but also to unravel the history shrouded within Parson's Manor. Readers looking for chilling thrillers infused with romance will appreciate its rich character development and the author's skillful storytelling. The juxtaposition of haunting elements and emotional vulnerability makes this book a captivating read. As Adeline grapples with her growing feelings for her stalker, the novel explores complex themes of attraction and danger, making it a compelling example of contemporary dark romance. Adding to the intrigue are the haunting journals left by her great-grandmother, which provide chilling insights into a family legacy of peril and obsession. With trigger warnings for violence and disturbing themes, it's essential for readers to approach this book with awareness. However, those who dare to dive in can expect a rollercoaster of emotions, cliffhangers, and unexpected twists that keep them engaged until the last page. Haunting Adeline is not just a story; it's an emotional journey through love, fear, and the echoes of the past.

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