--- product_id: 402712784 title: "Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet)" price: "£22.66" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/402712784-hunting-adeline-cat-and-mouse-duet store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Captivating soundtrack Dynamic characters Engaging narrative Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) **Price:** £22.66 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Get hooked on the hunt! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) - **How much does it cost?** £22.66 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/402712784-hunting-adeline-cat-and-mouse-duet) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Character Depth:** Experience rich character development that resonates with your own journey. - • **Sequel Satisfaction:** Continue the adventure with beloved characters and unexpected twists. - • **Unravel the Mystery:** Dive into a gripping tale that keeps you on the edge of your seat. - • **Community Connection:** Join a passionate reader community and share your thoughts on this thrilling sequel. - • **Soundtrack to Your Story:** Immerse yourself in a unique auditory experience that enhances the reading. ## Overview Hunting Adeline: Cat and Mouse Duet, Book 2 is a thrilling sequel that combines an engaging narrative with dynamic characters and a captivating soundtrack, designed to immerse readers in a world of suspense and intrigue. ## Description Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) [Carlton, H. D.] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) Review: an emotional reckoning - Book Review: Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton Hunting Adeline is not just a sequel—it’s an emotional reckoning. Darker, heavier, and far more intense than Haunting Adeline, this book digs its claws deep and refuses to let go. It is brutal in subject matter, relentless in pacing, and surprisingly powerful in the way it explores survival, trauma, and reclaiming autonomy after unimaginable horror. This story pulls no punches. Carlton writes with a rawness that feels almost intrusive at times, forcing the reader to sit with discomfort rather than look away. Adeline’s journey is heartbreaking and infuriating, but also deeply human. Her pain is not romanticized, glossed over, or magically healed—it’s messy, slow, and real. Watching her endure, break, and slowly begin to rebuild is devastating and admirable all at once. Zade, too, is pushed to his limits here. The morally gray obsession that defined him in the first book collides with helplessness, rage, and guilt. His darkness doesn’t disappear, but it evolves, and the story challenges the reader to sit with that complexity rather than demand neat answers. Love in this book is not gentle—it’s feral, flawed, and desperate. What makes Hunting Adeline exceptional is its refusal to soften its message. This is a story about evil that exists in the real world, about systems that fail victims, and about the psychological aftermath of trauma. It’s disturbing because it’s meant to be. And yet, beneath all that darkness, there is a quiet undercurrent of resilience and defiance that lingers long after the final page. ⚠️ Important Trigger Warning Note This book contains extremely graphic and potentially distressing content, including but not limited to: • Sexual assault and rape • Human trafficking • Physical and psychological torture • Abuse, captivity, and violence Please read the full trigger warnings provided by the author before starting this book. They are not optional, and they are there for a reason. Protecting your mental and emotional well-being matters. Hunting Adeline is not for everyone—and it isn’t trying to be. But for readers who can handle dark romance at its most uncompromising and who appreciate stories that confront horror rather than shy away from it, this book is unforgettable. It will wreck you, unsettle you, and stay with you. Review: ✨ 4.5 ✨ - Spoilers Below! Hunting Adeline was a gripping, emotional and harrowing story that will absolutely stay with you forever. I absolutely loved this book as it not only destroyed me but also put me back together. There were moments I cried, felt disgusted, screamed, laughed, smiled and blushed. Definitely not an easy read but one that I absolutely could not put down. This is the final installment to the Cat and Mouse duet, so definitely read the first book before starting this one. This book also may not be for everybody as the story has some very very dark, graphic, explicit and triggering content. So please absolutely check the trigger warnings before reading. The overall plot and storyline were beautifully written and captivating even with the dark content throughout the story. I will say that Part 1 of this book was extremely difficult to read but the author was able to write such a raw and realistic story in a way that still gave me hope. Adeline’s journey was dark, heartbreaking, honest, empowering and just beautiful. While, painful to read at times her storyline and character development was just fantastic. Her healing and recovery was a bit unconventional at times but exactly what she needed for herself and for her relationship with Zade. Zade, I just have no words for how incredible this man was. His love, devotion, commitment, and obsession with Adeline was just so god damn beautiful. He definitely was exactly what she needed and their relationship was one of the best I have ever read. Zade honestly is just one of my top favorite book boyfriends ever. The spice in this book was also just fantastic. It’s dark, kinky and intense, and while it doesn’t occur until about 65% into the book it’s definitely worth it after all Adeline and Zade went through. While, there were a lot of side characters throughout this book that I liked, Sibby was by far my favorite. I absolutely loved how funny, crazy, charming and dramatic she was. She also provided that comedic relief that was needed in the story. Another side character that I liked but still have a few mixed feelings about was Rio. I would definitely love a book about him as he was not your typical morally gray character. I will say that the revenge aspect of this story was fantastic but a bit too rushed. I just would have liked for the torture and pain to have been more, especially after what they all did to Adeline. The conclusion and epilogue was absolutely perfect and definitely worth all that heartache. Zade and Adeline’s unconventional love story is one for the ages. Overall, just a heartbreakingly beautiful read and ending to the Cat and Mouse duet. Detailed chapter spoilers! •Chapter 8 – R & SA Explicitly Detailed. •Chapter 12 – R & SA Explicitly Detailed. •Chapter 14 – R & SA Mentioned/Talked About. •Chapter 17 – Torture and Aftermath Mentioned. •Chapter 18 – R, SA and Torture Explicitly Detailed. •Chapter 22 – Zade finds Adeline after 2 and a half months of being kidnapped. The end of Part 1 as well. •Chapter 24 – R & SA Mentioned/Remembered. •Chapter 31 – R & SA Mentioned/Remembered. Some spicy and kinky scenes also occur between Zade and Adeline. Months have passed since her rescue but she’s still recovering and dealing with PTSD. •Chapter 32 – R & SA Mentioned/Remembered. •Chapter 33 – Full on smut/spice occurs between Zade and Adeline. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #1,878 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #11 in Erotic Literature & Fiction | | Book 2 of 2 | Cat and Mouse Duet | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (141,523) | | Dimensions | 5.5 x 1.59 x 8.5 inches | | ISBN-10 | 1957635010 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1957635019 | | Item Weight | 7.4 ounces | | Language | English | | Print length | 703 pages | | Publication date | January 25, 2022 | | Publisher | H. D. Carlton | ## Images ![Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/815TKMZfFJL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ an emotional reckoning *by K***R on January 25, 2026* Book Review: Hunting Adeline by H.D. Carlton Hunting Adeline is not just a sequel—it’s an emotional reckoning. Darker, heavier, and far more intense than Haunting Adeline, this book digs its claws deep and refuses to let go. It is brutal in subject matter, relentless in pacing, and surprisingly powerful in the way it explores survival, trauma, and reclaiming autonomy after unimaginable horror. This story pulls no punches. Carlton writes with a rawness that feels almost intrusive at times, forcing the reader to sit with discomfort rather than look away. Adeline’s journey is heartbreaking and infuriating, but also deeply human. Her pain is not romanticized, glossed over, or magically healed—it’s messy, slow, and real. Watching her endure, break, and slowly begin to rebuild is devastating and admirable all at once. Zade, too, is pushed to his limits here. The morally gray obsession that defined him in the first book collides with helplessness, rage, and guilt. His darkness doesn’t disappear, but it evolves, and the story challenges the reader to sit with that complexity rather than demand neat answers. Love in this book is not gentle—it’s feral, flawed, and desperate. What makes Hunting Adeline exceptional is its refusal to soften its message. This is a story about evil that exists in the real world, about systems that fail victims, and about the psychological aftermath of trauma. It’s disturbing because it’s meant to be. And yet, beneath all that darkness, there is a quiet undercurrent of resilience and defiance that lingers long after the final page. ⚠️ Important Trigger Warning Note This book contains extremely graphic and potentially distressing content, including but not limited to: • Sexual assault and rape • Human trafficking • Physical and psychological torture • Abuse, captivity, and violence Please read the full trigger warnings provided by the author before starting this book. They are not optional, and they are there for a reason. Protecting your mental and emotional well-being matters. Hunting Adeline is not for everyone—and it isn’t trying to be. But for readers who can handle dark romance at its most uncompromising and who appreciate stories that confront horror rather than shy away from it, this book is unforgettable. It will wreck you, unsettle you, and stay with you. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ ✨ 4.5 ✨ *by R***N on January 29, 2022* Spoilers Below! Hunting Adeline was a gripping, emotional and harrowing story that will absolutely stay with you forever. I absolutely loved this book as it not only destroyed me but also put me back together. There were moments I cried, felt disgusted, screamed, laughed, smiled and blushed. Definitely not an easy read but one that I absolutely could not put down. This is the final installment to the Cat and Mouse duet, so definitely read the first book before starting this one. This book also may not be for everybody as the story has some very very dark, graphic, explicit and triggering content. So please absolutely check the trigger warnings before reading. The overall plot and storyline were beautifully written and captivating even with the dark content throughout the story. I will say that Part 1 of this book was extremely difficult to read but the author was able to write such a raw and realistic story in a way that still gave me hope. Adeline’s journey was dark, heartbreaking, honest, empowering and just beautiful. While, painful to read at times her storyline and character development was just fantastic. Her healing and recovery was a bit unconventional at times but exactly what she needed for herself and for her relationship with Zade. Zade, I just have no words for how incredible this man was. His love, devotion, commitment, and obsession with Adeline was just so god damn beautiful. He definitely was exactly what she needed and their relationship was one of the best I have ever read. Zade honestly is just one of my top favorite book boyfriends ever. The spice in this book was also just fantastic. It’s dark, kinky and intense, and while it doesn’t occur until about 65% into the book it’s definitely worth it after all Adeline and Zade went through. While, there were a lot of side characters throughout this book that I liked, Sibby was by far my favorite. I absolutely loved how funny, crazy, charming and dramatic she was. She also provided that comedic relief that was needed in the story. Another side character that I liked but still have a few mixed feelings about was Rio. I would definitely love a book about him as he was not your typical morally gray character. I will say that the revenge aspect of this story was fantastic but a bit too rushed. I just would have liked for the torture and pain to have been more, especially after what they all did to Adeline. The conclusion and epilogue was absolutely perfect and definitely worth all that heartache. Zade and Adeline’s unconventional love story is one for the ages. Overall, just a heartbreakingly beautiful read and ending to the Cat and Mouse duet. Detailed chapter spoilers! •Chapter 8 – R & SA Explicitly Detailed. •Chapter 12 – R & SA Explicitly Detailed. •Chapter 14 – R & SA Mentioned/Talked About. •Chapter 17 – Torture and Aftermath Mentioned. •Chapter 18 – R, SA and Torture Explicitly Detailed. •Chapter 22 – Zade finds Adeline after 2 and a half months of being kidnapped. The end of Part 1 as well. •Chapter 24 – R & SA Mentioned/Remembered. •Chapter 31 – R & SA Mentioned/Remembered. Some spicy and kinky scenes also occur between Zade and Adeline. Months have passed since her rescue but she’s still recovering and dealing with PTSD. •Chapter 32 – R & SA Mentioned/Remembered. •Chapter 33 – Full on smut/spice occurs between Zade and Adeline. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***A on December 21, 2022* Pesado e pouco, em vários momentos parei e pensei se queria continuar, e sim continuei por Adeline e por zade, de todas os livros que li entre kindlle e físicos, esse aqui com certeza e oq mas me chocou🥺. Para avaliar uma obra como está temos que ir pelos méritos e o livro e perfeito, tem toda um trabalho sério tudo relativamente estudado e com qualidade. Preferia ter parado no primeiro, mas porquê? Porquê Francesca e rocco não saem da minha mente. Indico a obra mas saiba ela e muito boa mas também muito pesada, tem horas que dá vontade de chorar principalmente na primeira parte, queria dizer que com a morte de Francesca, rocco e Alex eu me senti mas leve, mas não, a morte deles só me mostrou que o que eles fizeram com addie deixaram marcas profundas e o quanto os abusos sofridos por ela a modificaram a addie leve e cheia de vida do primeiro livro se foi, só ficaram os cacos daquela addie, ela resolveu seguir em frente mesmo com tudo sendo uma bagunça e Zade sempre esteve ao seu lado na parte 2. Em vários momentos na parte 1 me perguntei porque zade não encontrou logo, porquê ele indiretamente acabou permitido que ela fosse levada, eu queria respostas que nem mesmo eu saberia dar. Boa leitura se joguem e fiquem em paz😍❤️ ## Frequently Bought Together - Hunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) - Haunting Adeline (Cat and Mouse Duet) - Satan's Affair --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/402712784-hunting-adeline-cat-and-mouse-duet](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/402712784-hunting-adeline-cat-and-mouse-duet) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-06-03*