Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton || Gothic-Fiction Bestseller

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton || Gothic-Romance Novel || USA Today Bestselling Author

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is the first book in the Cat and Mouse Duet series, blending elements of dark romance, psychological suspense, and thriller. The story revolves around Adeline, an author who inherits her grandmother's haunted manor. As she settles into her new home, she discovers that her great-grandmother was murdered there, and the killer was never caught.

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.

Adeline's life takes a darker turn when she becomes the obsession of a mysterious stalker known as "The Shadow." This enigmatic figure is always watching her, and despite her fear, she finds herself drawn to him. The novel explores themes of manipulation, obsession, and the blurred lines between fear and desire, creating a tense and captivating narrative.