H.D. Carlton Books

3 books on our shelf. Average spice 5/5, average darkness 5/5.

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The books

  1. Does It Hurt?

    H.D. Carlton · standalone

    Spice 5/5 Darkness 5/5

    Sawyer is a con artist on the run, and Enzo Vitale is the man she tries to steal from. Then things go very wrong for both of them. Less stalker than Haunting Adeline, but the backstories are brutal, so read the warning list first.

    • Captor and Captive
    • Enemies to Lovers
    • Morally Gray
    • Possessive Hero
    Content warnings

    Harm to children, Sexual assault, Kidnapping, Torture, Murder

  2. Haunting Adeline

    H.D. Carlton · Cat and Mouse Duet #1 · complete series

    Spice 5/5 Darkness 5/5

    The book that made dark romance go viral. A stalker, a gothic manor and a lot that's legitimately disturbing. Read every warning before you start. It earns its reputation.

    • Stalker Romance
    • Possessive Hero
    • Morally Gray
    • Villain Gets the Girl
    Content warnings

    Stalking, Dubious or non-consent, Sexual assault, Human trafficking, Murder, Gore

  3. Hunting Adeline

    H.D. Carlton · Cat and Mouse Duet #2 · complete series

    Spice 5/5 Darkness 5/5

    The second half is even darker, with a trafficking plot that some readers can't stomach. Check the warnings twice.

    • Stalker Romance
    • Possessive Hero
    • Captor and Captive
    Content warnings

    Human trafficking, Kidnapping, Torture, Sexual assault, Gore, Harm to children