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Hunting Adeline

by H.D. Carlton · Cat and Mouse #2 · 564 pages · Published March 2022
Spoiler-free guide Content heads-up included Similar books included
4.18 / 5 · 300K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ (5/5)

The Cat and Mouse saga continues as Zade hunts Adeline across the country. This is dark romance at its most extreme — scorching heat, psychological intensity, and content that is not for the faint of heart. Read Haunting Adeline first.

Best for readers who want…

Dark. Intense. Addictive. Disturbing.

Dark Intense Addictive Disturbing

Mood Match

Dark Intense Addictive Disturbing
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Skip this book if…

  • You're new to dark romance
  • You need a lighthearted read
  • You dislike villain love interests
  • Non-con is a hard no for you

Content heads-up

Explicit sexual contentNon-consensual elementsKidnapping/CaptivityGraphic violenceHuman trafficking themesPsychological trauma
Dark Obsession
Stalker Romance
Non-Con/Dub-Con
Villain Love Interest
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Book profile

Mood, trope & intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
60%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
85%
Darkness
99%
Spice
100%
Core elements
Genre
Dark Romance
Psychological Romance
Moods
Dark
Intense
Addictive
Disturbing
Key Tropes
Dark Obsession
Stalker Romance
Non-Con/Dub-Con
Villain Love Interest
Ending
HEA (dark)
Series order

Cat and Mouse reading order

Hunting Adeline is book 2 in the Cat and Mouse series.

Book 1
Haunting Adeline
Book 2
Hunting Adeline
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Common questions

FAQ

Is Hunting Adeline spicy?

Hunting Adeline has a spice level of 5/5 (Scorching). Expect frequent explicit scenes — this is a romance-forward read.

Is Hunting Adeline a standalone or series?

Hunting Adeline is book 2 in the Cat and Mouse series. Reading in order is recommended.

Who should read Hunting Adeline?

Readers who love Dark, Intense, Addictive, Disturbing stories with Dark Obsession and Stalker Romance will find a lot to love here.

What are the content warnings for Hunting Adeline?

Content heads-up includes: Explicit sexual content, Non-consensual elements, Kidnapping/Captivity, Graphic violence, Human trafficking themes, Psychological trauma. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make an informed choice.

What kind of read is Hunting Adeline?

The Cat and Mouse saga continues as Zade hunts Adeline across the country. This is dark romance at its most extreme — scorching heat, psychological intensity, and content that is not for the faint of heart. Read Haunting Adeline first.

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