Haunting Adeline – H. D. Carlton

Haunting Adeline follows Adeline, a writer who moves into her late grandmother’s eerie estate, only to uncover chilling family secrets tied to her great-grandmother’s mysterious past. As she delves into the history of the house, she discovers parallels between her life and her ancestor’s—particularly a dangerous obsession that spans generations. Zade, a vigilante leader with a shadowy agenda, becomes fixated on Adeline, blurring the lines between protector and predator. His relentless pursuit intertwines with Adeline’s quest to solve a decades-old murder, weaving a tale of forbidden desire and haunting secrets.

The novel balances dual timelines, contrasting Adeline’s modern-day investigation with her great-grandmother’s forbidden affair with a stalker. Carlton’s writing immerses readers in a gothic atmosphere, blending steamy romance with spine-tingling suspense. Themes of power, obsession, and moral ambiguity challenge both characters and readers, leaving them questioning what lies beneath the surface of love and loyalty.

Zade’s complex character—a man torn between saving others and claiming Adeline—adds layers of tension, while Adeline’s wit and resilience anchor the story. The plot thickens as trafficking conspiracies and hidden identities collide, leading to a cliffhanger that promises darker twists ahead. Fans of morally gray protagonists and slow-burn intensity will find themselves gripped until the final page.