Tag Archives: Adult

Shallow River by H.D. Carlton is a gripping and intense read that will captivate fans of dark, edgy romance and thrillers, particularly those who enjoy complex, suspenseful stories that explore themes of revenge, abuse, and the complexities of toxic relationships.

Where’s Molly? (2024) is a dark romance novel by H. D. Carlton. Where’s Molly? is Carlton’s sixth novel, taking place in the same universe as her initial Cat & Mouse Duet, which included the novels Haunting Adeline and Hunting Adeline, and it is considered a spin-off of that series.

The “Cat and Mouse Duet” is a captivating series that blends romance, suspense, and psychological twists to create a dark and intense thriller. The series is a testament to H. D. Carlton’s storytelling prowess, weaving together an intricate tale of love and intrigue that leaves readers yearning for more. The …

Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is a dark and intense thriller following Adeline’s harrowing fight for survival after being kidnapped by human traffickers. As she endures torment and plots her escape, her relentless lover, Zade, stops at nothing to find her. When they reunite, vengeance is inevitable. Together, they bring down the traffickers, turning the hunters into the hunted.

Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is a dark and suspenseful thriller about an author who inherits her grandmother’s gothic mansion—only to realize she’s being stalked. As eerie break-ins and cryptic messages escalate, she uncovers her great-grandmother’s tragic past, hinting at a deadly fate that may soon be her own.

Satan's Affair by H.D. Carlton is a dark and intense thriller that takes readers on a chilling journey through a traveling haunted attraction with a deadly secret. Behind the eerie rides and haunted houses, a merciless executioner lurks, delivering twisted justice to the wicked. Once chosen, there’s no escape. Gripping, sinister, and not for the faint of heart, this story will keep you on edge until the very last page.

The Handmaid's Tale Series is a dystopian novel series by Margaret Atwood, consisting of The Handmaid's Tale (1985) and its sequel, The Testaments (2019). Set in the totalitarian Republic of Gilead, The Handmaid’s Tale follows Offred, a Handmaid forced into reproductive servitude under a patriarchal regime.

With The Testaments, Margaret Atwood opens up the innermost workings of Gilead, as each woman is forced to come to terms with who she is, and how far she will go for what she believes.

The Handmaid’s Tale is a novel of such power that the reader will be unable to forget its images and its forecast. Set in the near future, it describes life in what was once the United States and is now called the Republic of Gilead, a monotheocracy that has reacted to social unrest and a sharply declining birthrate by reverting to, and going beyond, the repressive intolerance of the original Puritans. The regime takes the Book of Genesis absolutely at its word, with bizarre consequences for the women and men in its population.

Long Bright River by Liz Moore is a gripping thriller set in a Philadelphia neighborhood devastated by the opioid crisis. When Kacey, a struggling addict, goes missing, her sister Mickey—a police officer—becomes obsessed with finding her, especially as a string of murders rocks the area. Blending suspense with a powerful family drama, this novel explores addiction, sisterhood, and the inescapable pull of the past.