Haunting Adeline

Content Warning: This section of the guide contains discussion of sexual violence and harassment, rape, and gender discrimination. 

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What were you initial impressions of Adeline and Zade? How did those impressions develop as you continued reading?

2. What was your favorite part of Adeline’s narrative? How did you feel about Zade’s perspective on that same event?

3. If you have not read other works by H. D. Carlton in this series, do you want to? If you have, how does Haunting Adeline compare to the sequel, Hunting Adeline; or Carlton’s other dark romances like Does It Hurt? or Where’s Molly??

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. One of the most controversial scenes in Haunting Adeline is the scene in which Zade uses a gun to assault Adeline. How did this scene affect your impressions of Zade and Adeline? Did you feel this scene was important in their journey?

2. Haunting Adeline discusses the fine line of “dub-con” (i.e., “dubious consent”) fantasies. What is your view on dubious consent? Do these fantasies affirm or call into question your own feelings and knowledge about consent?