Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton is the intense second book in the Cat & Mouse duet, after Adeline has been kidnapped. This book goes full on dark romance and explores trauma, survival and obsessive love. Adeline is being horrifically abused and Zade will stop at nothing to rescue and heal her. He’s devoted to her no matter what they face. The book gets dark and gritty and touches on human trafficking and physical and emotional abuse. It pushes the boundaries of romance. The relationship between Adeline and Zade is unconventional, painful and redemptive but it’s the heart of the story