Haunting Adeline (Cat & Mouse #1), by H.D. Carlton (softback, english edition)

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Fear fades. Desire doesn't.

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton
(Cat and Mouse Duet, Book 1 of 2) — International Edition • Instant NYT Bestseller • USA Today Bestseller

The BookTok sensation that has everyone obsessed — and for very good reason. Now available in the international edition.

Adeline Reilly thought moving back to Seattle would be a fresh start — a quiet life, a thriving writing career, and her grandmother's gothic manor waiting to be restored. But Parson's Manor is not empty. Strange break-ins. Roses left behind. Messages that feel less like threats and more like promises.

Adeline has a stalker. And soon, she discovers she's not the first woman in her family to be hunted by a shadow in the dark. Hidden within her great-grandmother's journals lies a haunting truth — a phantom lover, a brutal murder, and a cycle that may be repeating itself. The walls of Parson's Manor whisper of obsession, devotion, and a love that refuses to die.

Why readers can't put it down:

• 🖤 Morally grey stalker MMC — dangerous, obsessive, and impossible to resist
• 🏰 Gothic atmosphere — a haunted manor, dark secrets, and a family curse spanning generations
• 🔥 Psychological tension — the line between fear and desire blurs with every page
• 📖 Dual timeline mystery — past and present collide in the most chilling way
• ❤️🔥 Explosive chemistry and unapologetically spicy scenes
• 🔪 Cliffhanger ending — you will immediately need Book 2 (Hunting Adeline)

Perfect for readers who love:
dark romance · stalker romance · obsessive MMC · gothic settings · cat and mouse · psychological thriller · morally grey · BookTok favourites

Note: While not required, it is highly suggested to read the novella Satan's Affair first. This book ends on a cliffhanger. For content warnings, please check the author's website.

🖤 The Past That Refuses to Stay Buried
🖤 Being Chosen by Someone Who Will Not Be Denied
🖤 Fear as a Mask for Something Deeper
🖤 Family Secrets and the Cycles We Inherit
🖤 A Woman Discovering Her Own Darkness
🖤 The Line Between Being Hunted and Being Wanted

At Dark Rose, we believe the most consuming romances are the ones where the danger is real, the obsession is absolute — and the line between fear and desire disappears entirely.

👤 Recommended Age: 18+

⚠️ Content Notes:
Stalking • Psychological manipulation • Violence • Explicit sexual content • Non-consensual elements • Dark themes • Obsessive relationship dynamics • Please check the author's website for full content warnings — your mental health matters

✨ Tropes:
Stalker Romance 🖤 • Obsessive MMC 🐍 • Gothic Setting 🏰 • Cat and Mouse • Dual Timeline • Family Secrets • Touch Her and Die • Morally Grey MMC

⚠️ Probably not for readers looking for:
Cozy Romance • Safe Relationship Dynamics • Light-Hearted Stories • Rom-Com Energy • Standalone (ends on cliffhanger — read Hunting Adeline next)

📚 Format & Details

• Format: Softback (International Edition)
• Pages: 624
• Genre: Dark Romance / Psychological Thriller
• Series: Cat and Mouse Duet, Book 1 of 2
• Continues in: Hunting Adeline (Book 2)
• Publisher: Zando
• Published: 11 February 2025