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Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton is a dark romance thriller that follows Adeline, a young author who moves into her late grandmother's eerie home and discovers she is being stalked by Zade, the leader of an anti-trafficking organization. As Adeline explores the dark secrets of her home and family history, she grapples with her complicated feelings towards Zade, who oscillates between being her protector and abuser. The story blends elements of murder mystery, psychological suspense, and intense, morally ambiguous romance. This novel includes graphic depictions of violence, sexual assault, rape, stalking, child trafficking, pedophilia, child sacrifice, domestic abuse, addiction, and PTSD.