Books Like Haunting Adeline: Dark Romance and Thrilling Suspense Novels You’ll Love

If Haunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton left you spellbound with its intoxicating mix of danger, obsession, and passion, you’re likely on the hunt for more stories that explore the darker side of romance. Combining psychological thrills, morally grey characters, and forbidden love, this genre offers an addictive escape into intense emotions and suspenseful plots.

To help you find your next read, we’ve compiled a list of books like Haunting Adeline that deliver the same steamy, twisted, and thrilling vibe. Whether you’re drawn to stalker romances, revenge plots, or dark psychological love stories, these recommendations will keep you hooked.

Top Books Like Haunting Adeline for Dark Romance Fans

1. Sick Fux by Tillie Cole

For readers who loved the blend of revenge and romance in Haunting Adeline, Sick Fux offers an equally heart-wrenching and twisted journey. This dark tale follows Ellis and Heathan, two broken souls united by a thirst for vengeance against those who shattered their lives. With poetic yet brutal prose, this book takes you deep into themes of pain, justice, and obsessive love. Be prepared for a story that is as raw and unrelenting as it is emotional.

2. Corrupt by Penelope Douglas

Danger, power, and obsession collide in Corrupt, the first book in Penelope Douglas’ Devil’s Night series. Erika is drawn into a dangerous game orchestrated by Michael, her brother’s best friend, and his secretive group of friends who thrive on chaos and control. With intense chemistry, psychological manipulation, and simmering tension, Corrupt captures the same themes of forbidden passion and danger that made Haunting Adeline unforgettable.

3. There Are No Saints by Sophie Lark

What happens when a serial killer falls for his prey? In There Are No Saints, Cole, a methodical killer, becomes obsessed with Mara, a struggling artist with her own inner darkness. This duet is brimming with danger, passion, and morally grey characters whose intense connection leads to both destruction and salvation. Fans of the stalker romance element in Haunting Adeline will find themselves mesmerized by this dark and gripping story.

4. The Cat and Mouse Duet by H.D. Carlton

If you loved Haunting Adeline, you don’t want to miss its sequel, Hunting Adeline. This continuation of Adeline and Zade’s story dives even deeper into their twisted love and dangerous world. Packed with psychological thrills, emotional depth, and even higher stakes, this book pushes the boundaries of dark romance while keeping you glued to the page.

5. Twisted Love by Ana Huang

For readers who enjoy possessive heroes and angsty romance, Twisted Love is a slightly lighter but still addictive read. Alex, a cold and calculating anti-hero, becomes obsessed with Ava, his best friend’s younger sister. As his dark past begins to surface, their love is tested by secrets and danger. While not as graphic as Haunting Adeline, this book offers a similar tension-filled relationship dynamic that keeps you invested.

6. Raw by Belle Aurora

Raw takes the concept of a stalker romance to its emotional limits. Lexi, a social worker, becomes the obsession of Twitch, a man who watches her every move from the shadows. Despite his dangerous nature, their undeniable chemistry sparks an intense and unconventional relationship. This book captures the morally grey characters and intense passion fans of Haunting Adeline crave.

7. The Dark Duet by C.J. Roberts

The Dark Duet series, starting with Captive in the Dark, is an unforgettable exploration of captivity, domination, and forbidden love. The story follows Livvie, a young woman abducted by Caleb as part of his plan for revenge. What unfolds is a dark and deeply emotional connection that blurs the lines between captor and captive. Fans of Haunting Adeline’s psychological complexity and tension will find this series impossible to put down.

8. Den of Vipers by K.A. Knight

For fans of dark romance with a reverse harem twist, Den of Vipers offers a wild ride. Roxy is thrust into the world of the Vipers, a notorious crime syndicate. Each of its members is dangerous and unrelenting, yet their obsession with Roxy evolves into something deeper. With dark themes, intense passion, and plenty of action, this book is a must-read for those who enjoy boundary-pushing romances like Haunting Adeline.

9. Kill Switch by Penelope Douglas

Part of the Devil’s Night series, Kill Switch follows Damon, a deeply damaged anti-hero, and Winter, the woman whose life he shattered. Their connection is fraught with pain, anger, and an undeniable attraction that keeps pulling them together. Full of tension, unresolved trauma, and dark passion, this book delivers the intensity and morally grey characters fans of Haunting Adeline adore.

10. Does It Hurt? by H.D. Carlton

From the author of Haunting Adeline, Does It Hurt? offers a fresh yet equally twisted dark romance. The story follows a con artist and a brooding marine biologist as they’re forced to confront their secrets while stranded in a remote lighthouse. With its unique setting and signature blend of danger and passion, this standalone is perfect for readers who love H.D. Carlton’s addictive style.

11. Ruthless Creatures by J.T. Geissinger

This dark mafia romance follows Natalie, a woman who’s still grieving the disappearance of her fiancé, and Kage, a mysterious man who disrupts her life. Their relationship is marked by secrets, danger, and an irresistible pull. Like Haunting Adeline, Ruthless Creatures combines suspense, romance, and morally grey characters in a way that’s impossible to resist.

12. The Ritual by Shantel Tessier

If secret societies, power plays, and dark seduction appeal to you, The Ritual is a must-read. It follows Ryat, a dominant and possessive hero, and his forced marriage to Briar as part of his initiation into a secret society. With its dangerous liaisons and steamy romance, this book captures the same addictive energy that makes Haunting Adeline such a standout.

Why These Books Should Be on Your TBR

The dark romance genre isn’t for the faint of heart, but for those who enjoy its thrilling twists, emotional depth, and boundary-pushing relationships, these books deliver on every front. Each recommendation captures elements of Haunting Adeline—from obsession and danger to intense passion and psychological complexity.

So, which of these twisted tales will you read next? Let us know your favorites and get ready to lose yourself in stories that blur the line between love and madness.