AN INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER, USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AND AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER!
“I’ve chased you across time and space, and you’ve never been able to get away.”
For Adeline Reilly, moving back to Seattle was supposed to be the perfect fresh start. With her flourishing career as an author, and the inheritance of her late grandmother’s gothic mansion, there is nothing to stand in her way.
But Adeline isn’t alone in Parson’s Manor.
It isn’t the angry souls haunting the hallways of her childhood home that Adeline fears–it’s the mysterious break-ins, roses appearing, and threatening messages that somehow sound more like eerie promises.
Adeline has a stalker.
Yet, she quickly discovers she’s not the first person in her family to fall victim to a shadow in pursuit.
Left behind are her great-grandmother’s haunting journals detailing the story of her own phantom, and subsequently, her brutal murder.
Parson’s Manor now holds more than just Adeline’s memories—it houses a grim future that could lead to history repeating itself.
If she doesn’t fall in love with her stalker first.
While not required, it is highly suggested to read the novella, Satan's Affair, first.
Author's Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger. For CWs, please check the author's website.
Recommended Reading Order for the C&M Universe: Satan's Affair Haunting Adeline Hunting Adeline Where's Molly
AN INSTANT NYT BESTSELLER, USA TODAY BESTSELLER, AND AMAZON TOP 5 BESTSELLER!
“I’ve chased you across time and space, and you’ve never been able to get away.”
For Adeline Reilly, moving back to Seattle was supposed to be the perfect fresh start. With her flourishing career as an author, and the inheritance of her late grandmother’s gothic mansion, there is nothing to stand in her way.
But Adeline isn’t alone in Parson’s Manor.
It isn’t the angry souls haunting the hallways of her childhood home that Adeline fears–it’s the mysterious break-ins, roses appearing, and threatening messages that somehow sound more like eerie promises.
Adeline has a stalker.
Yet, she quickly discovers she’s not the first person in her family to fall victim to a shadow in pursuit.
Left behind are her great-grandmother’s haunting journals detailing the story of her own phantom, and subsequently, her brutal murder.
Parson’s Manor now holds more than just Adeline’s memories—it houses a grim future that could lead to history repeating itself.
If she doesn’t fall in love with her stalker first.
While not required, it is highly suggested to read the novella, Satan's Affair, first.
Author's Note: This book ends on a cliffhanger. For CWs, please check the author's website.
Recommended Reading Order for the C&M Universe: Satan's Affair Haunting Adeline Hunting Adeline Where's Molly
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Dark eroticism and romantic suspense defined by intense, psychological tension mark the high-stakes fiction of the Cat and Mouse series, anchored by the bestselling novel Haunting Adeline. Written by H. D. Carlton, these narratives explore sinister fantasy, moral ambiguity, and dark themes that push boundaries within modern romantic suspense.
With international sales and frequent placements on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, Carlton has built a dedicated global readership drawn to unpredictable plots, atmospheric mystery, and complex antiheroes.
Born Hailey Danielle Carlton on September 27, 1996, the author began her creative path writing poetry during her youth. She eventually transformed her early poetic work into narrative prose, expanding her writing into full-length novels focused on intense erotic suspense and dark romance fiction.
Carlton resides in Oregon with her husband, two dogs, a cat, and a lighthearted ongoing reference to Bigfoot. Outside of crafting stories, she enjoys watching paranormal television shows and holds a playful fondness for mermaids. Her career gained significant global traction through independent publishing and viral word-of-mouth discovery, establishing her as a prominent figure in dark romantic fiction.
Carlton's signature style centers on crafting morally gray characters, dynamic pacing, and high-stakes conflict, frequently reminding readers to check their sanity at the door before diving into her stories. Her narratives deliberately reject traditional hero archetypes in favor of flawed, dangerous, and unpredictable protagonists.
Her stories frequently explore survival, obsession, trauma recovery, vigilante justice, and dark eroticism. Rather than shying away from heavy or uncomfortable topics, Carlton builds high-tension worlds where characters must navigate extreme physical and emotional circumstances.
5 books in catalog
Dark eroticism and romantic suspense defined by intense, psychological tension mark the high-stakes fiction of the Cat and Mouse series, anchored by the bestselling novel Haunting Adeline. Written by H. D. Carlton, these narratives explore sinister fantasy, moral ambiguity, and dark themes that push boundaries within modern romantic suspense.
With international sales and frequent placements on the New York Times and USA Today bestseller lists, Carlton has built a dedicated global readership drawn to unpredictable plots, atmospheric mystery, and complex antiheroes.
Born Hailey Danielle Carlton on September 27, 1996, the author began her creative path writing poetry during her youth. She eventually transformed her early poetic work into narrative prose, expanding her writing into full-length novels focused on intense erotic suspense and dark romance fiction.
Carlton resides in Oregon with her husband, two dogs, a cat, and a lighthearted ongoing reference to Bigfoot. Outside of crafting stories, she enjoys watching paranormal television shows and holds a playful fondness for mermaids. Her career gained significant global traction through independent publishing and viral word-of-mouth discovery, establishing her as a prominent figure in dark romantic fiction.
Carlton's signature style centers on crafting morally gray characters, dynamic pacing, and high-stakes conflict, frequently reminding readers to check their sanity at the door before diving into her stories. Her narratives deliberately reject traditional hero archetypes in favor of flawed, dangerous, and unpredictable protagonists.
Her stories frequently explore survival, obsession, trauma recovery, vigilante justice, and dark eroticism. Rather than shying away from heavy or uncomfortable topics, Carlton builds high-tension worlds where characters must navigate extreme physical and emotional circumstances.
