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Where's Molly
A spinoff of the Cat & Mouse Duet...
“Molly Devereaux has been missing for more than two weeks, and police are still searching for the girl who seemed to vanish out of thin air. The world still wants to know... Where's Molly?”
In my dreams, I never escaped the Oregon woods.
Life after death isn't easy to accept, especially when I still feel like a ghost.
Now, I live deep in the mountains of Montana—the paradigm of beauty. But they are also the home of horrors.
Horrors that I only unleash at night.
When my pigs are allowed to feast.
It is strongly recommended to read Haunting Adeline and Hunting Adeline before reading Where's Molly.
Warning: This is a dark romance that contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the author's website for content warnings.
“Molly Devereaux has been missing for more than two weeks, and police are still searching for the girl who seemed to vanish out of thin air. The world still wants to know... Where's Molly?”
In my dreams, I never escaped the Oregon woods.
Life after death isn't easy to accept, especially when I still feel like a ghost.
Now, I live deep in the mountains of Montana—the paradigm of beauty. But they are also the home of horrors.
Horrors that I only unleash at night.
When my pigs are allowed to feast.
It is strongly recommended to read Haunting Adeline and Hunting Adeline before reading Where's Molly.
Warning: This is a dark romance that contains dark subject matter. Please refer to the author's website for content warnings.
241 pages, Hardcover
First published February 16, 2024
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February 22, 2024
DNF @Page 195
This review might not be for everyone, this is definitely a "me issue"😅
Look, it's not a bad book but it's not a good book either. I would have easily finished this book if I had not felt deeply convicted. This review and my reasons may not make sense to many but cause I paid for the damn thing and being a Christian is a VERY important part of my life, it makes complete sense to me to be honest here.
Without the Christian aspects- the book isn't really required. I was more interested in Molly's past than her present. I was more interested in her relationship with her sister Layla and that going somewhere rather than the sex fest with Cage. I was mostly bored.
Coming to what triggered me profoundly. I ignored the swearing and skipped past taking God's name in vain and which in itself is a big no. But this is the sentence I couldn't digest, when Molly and Cage are having sex, Molly takes God's name in vain and Cage responds- "If you're asking Him to save you, then I will nail Him onto that fucking cross again. You will be my ruin, but only I will be your savior." Am sorry, but I fail to see the romance in that sentence. As a Christian, it's deeply offensive and blasphemous to me and my fellow Christians. That sentence did not even fit the scene tbh.
While there will be some people, including the author who say to me or my opinions as being too sensitive and it's dark romance and I should know better. No, am not being too sensitive. It's just a dark romance with dark themes. You cannot make a fictional character as insignificant as Cage like a god when all he has done is make a woman cum. It is the bare minimum. Writing dark themes doesn't mean you slander one religion repeatedly. You won't do that to other religions around the world. You won't call other religious people as being too sensitive, so my views on this subject are completely valid. I have been reading dark romances for a while, and no other author or book has said something majorly offensive. There is dark and then there is something called offending.
The only thing I'll apologize here for is the fact that some people wanted me to finish this and write a review on it, am sorry as I couldn't move past this. I hope if you decide to read this, you will like it way more than me.
~•~•~
Look I may not remember who Molly was but am gonna read anything written by H D Carlton 🫣
This review might not be for everyone, this is definitely a "me issue"😅
Look, it's not a bad book but it's not a good book either. I would have easily finished this book if I had not felt deeply convicted. This review and my reasons may not make sense to many but cause I paid for the damn thing and being a Christian is a VERY important part of my life, it makes complete sense to me to be honest here.
Without the Christian aspects- the book isn't really required. I was more interested in Molly's past than her present. I was more interested in her relationship with her sister Layla and that going somewhere rather than the sex fest with Cage. I was mostly bored.
Coming to what triggered me profoundly. I ignored the swearing and skipped past taking God's name in vain and which in itself is a big no. But this is the sentence I couldn't digest, when Molly and Cage are having sex, Molly takes God's name in vain and Cage responds- "If you're asking Him to save you, then I will nail Him onto that fucking cross again. You will be my ruin, but only I will be your savior." Am sorry, but I fail to see the romance in that sentence. As a Christian, it's deeply offensive and blasphemous to me and my fellow Christians. That sentence did not even fit the scene tbh.
While there will be some people, including the author who say to me or my opinions as being too sensitive and it's dark romance and I should know better. No, am not being too sensitive. It's just a dark romance with dark themes. You cannot make a fictional character as insignificant as Cage like a god when all he has done is make a woman cum. It is the bare minimum. Writing dark themes doesn't mean you slander one religion repeatedly. You won't do that to other religions around the world. You won't call other religious people as being too sensitive, so my views on this subject are completely valid. I have been reading dark romances for a while, and no other author or book has said something majorly offensive. There is dark and then there is something called offending.
The only thing I'll apologize here for is the fact that some people wanted me to finish this and write a review on it, am sorry as I couldn't move past this. I hope if you decide to read this, you will like it way more than me.
~•~•~
Look I may not remember who Molly was but am gonna read anything written by H D Carlton 🫣
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December 14, 2024raw and DEEP, next question.
review to come for sure hehe siffie and i had a TIMEEEE, especially at the end🧎🏻♀️
review to come for sure hehe siffie and i had a TIMEEEE, especially at the end🧎🏻♀️
May 19, 2024
4 stars
For people wondering what had happened to molly, it's a perfect short story with a good ending. it's nothing new, and i'm glad it wasn't darker than her other books and everything was off-page. I was scared that it might compete with Hunting Adeline but it was way lighter than that one. i think it's HD's way of giving us a break before Sibby's book! 🤧
Molly – i feel like she never got a chance to heal and process what had happened to her. It's so sad that she endured a difficult life before being sold to Francesca because she only thought about Layla's wellbeing there. I was curious about her character and loved how strong she is. also feeding rapists and pedos to her pigs! ✋🏻
Cage – i thought the author would surprise us by revealing it's RIO at the end lmao but nope. Considering how short this book was, he was obsessed with Molly even before he first saw her because of her case. he's posessive and tbh threatens the girl 😭 but he was cute tho, nice person 🤭 and I love his mother. she's so freaking amazing!!
• I'm seriously desperate for Rio's book now, after knowing he let not only Adeline go but Molly too. He was also bought when he was 19, i'd love to read about his broken character. and about Legion too.
❝Just like ours, his eyes are haunted. And unlike the other men, he doesn't leer at the girls or smile when we're raped. In fact, he looks downright sick when it happens.❞
• Cage definitely has bipolar disorder. There are times when he's an amazing son, like when he gifts his mom tiger lilies because she deserves them, picks a movie and makes popcorn to watch with Molly, gives her foot rubs, and says the cutest things:
❝Why did you come?❞
❝I wanted to spend time with you. I missed you.❞
❝I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.❞
when he sees your scars and says:
❝Jesus Christ, Sit on my fucking face, Molly.❞
and on the other side where he threatens the fuck out of you: 💀
❝Walk away from me one more fucking time, Molly, and I’ll make sure you can’t walk at all.❞
❝I hear you’re good at making people disappear.❞
❝Who is this?❞
❝Most know me by Z. But you can call me Zade.❞
I forgot to read the extended epilogue 😭 but it was cute. I'm seriously happy that Addie got to meet Molly and Molly got to meet Layla too. Zade is still as obsessed
❝I only hurt people who deserve it. Scout’s honor.❞
The woman rolls her eyes. ❝He was never in Boy Scouts. And he’s scary, but I can kick his ass, and I’m nice.❞
For people wondering what had happened to molly, it's a perfect short story with a good ending. it's nothing new, and i'm glad it wasn't darker than her other books and everything was off-page. I was scared that it might compete with Hunting Adeline but it was way lighter than that one. i think it's HD's way of giving us a break before Sibby's book! 🤧
❝Wherever I'm going, I won't go without a fight.❞
Molly – i feel like she never got a chance to heal and process what had happened to her. It's so sad that she endured a difficult life before being sold to Francesca because she only thought about Layla's wellbeing there. I was curious about her character and loved how strong she is. also feeding rapists and pedos to her pigs! ✋🏻
❝She escaped me once, and I let her. I won’t allow it a second time.❞
Cage – i thought the author would surprise us by revealing it's RIO at the end lmao but nope. Considering how short this book was, he was obsessed with Molly even before he first saw her because of her case. he's posessive and tbh threatens the girl 😭 but he was cute tho, nice person 🤭 and I love his mother. she's so freaking amazing!!
• I'm seriously desperate for Rio's book now, after knowing he let not only Adeline go but Molly too. He was also bought when he was 19, i'd love to read about his broken character. and about Legion too.
❝Just like ours, his eyes are haunted. And unlike the other men, he doesn't leer at the girls or smile when we're raped. In fact, he looks downright sick when it happens.❞
• Cage definitely has bipolar disorder. There are times when he's an amazing son, like when he gifts his mom tiger lilies because she deserves them, picks a movie and makes popcorn to watch with Molly, gives her foot rubs, and says the cutest things:
❝Why did you come?❞
❝I wanted to spend time with you. I missed you.❞
❝I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.❞
when he sees your scars and says:
❝Jesus Christ, Sit on my fucking face, Molly.❞
and on the other side where he threatens the fuck out of you: 💀
❝Walk away from me one more fucking time, Molly, and I’ll make sure you can’t walk at all.❞
❝I hear you’re good at making people disappear.❞
❝Who is this?❞
❝Most know me by Z. But you can call me Zade.❞
I forgot to read the extended epilogue 😭 but it was cute. I'm seriously happy that Addie got to meet Molly and Molly got to meet Layla too. Zade is still as obsessed
❝I only hurt people who deserve it. Scout’s honor.❞
The woman rolls her eyes. ❝He was never in Boy Scouts. And he’s scary, but I can kick his ass, and I’m nice.❞
March 21, 2024
➳
4.5/5 stars
✶࿐
"Because staring into her eyes is the only thing I needed, to convince myself she's everything I'll ever want for as long as oxygen invades my lungs."
In this highly anticipated read of the year, the author seamlessly delivers, meeting every expectation. The story unfolds, offering closure to Molly's character, a captivating figure from the Cat and Mouse duet. While I hoped for a bit more length, this short story beautifully dives into Molly's backstory, leaving readers both intrigued and thoroughly satisfied.
╰┈➤ Molly
In the tapestry of Molly's life, she faced demons that would break the strongest. From surviving sexual assault to escaping sex trafficking, her journey was marked by unimaginable challenges. Yet, her commendable efforts to provide a better life for her little sister showcased unwavering strength. Despite the darkness that haunted her, Molly emerged as a symbol of resilience, proving that even in the darkest moments, one can find the strength to rebuild.
Molly's backstory, initially hinted in the cat and mouse duet, unfolded with poignant intensity. The depth of her trauma struck me profoundly, particularly when she shared the heartbreaking fact that she never experienced a warm hug in her entire twenty-five years. The sheer sadness of that revelation resonated deeply with me. Molly deserves an abundance of love and happiness – a soothing balm for a soul that has endured too much.
"Never have I had anyone bring me flowers, set up a movie, and rub my feet. It’s not something I even imagined for myself."
IM SOBBING 😭🤌🏻
╰┈➤ Cage
Cage took the spotlight as the main character, defying expectations set on Rio. He embodied a mix of niceness, sweetness, cheesiness, and an absolute obsession and possessiveness towards Molly. The narrative, given its brevity, lacked the intricate details of their love story – no drawn-out chase or denial, just Cage's intense obsession with Molly from the very moment he laid eyes on her.
What truly stood out was Cage's heartwarming relationship with his mother. Their bond was a testament to the sweetness and care he carried in his heart. Cage's thoughtful gestures, from gifting tiger lilies to his mom to pampering Molly with popcorn and foot rubs during their cozy movie nights, painted a vivid picture of his endearing and nurturing nature.
“You got anyone else on that hit list of yours? I'll kill as many people as you want if you keep telling me you love me.”
In this compelling short story, we finally get a glimpse into Molly's life, unraveling the depth of trauma she endured. The narrative skillfully weaves resilience, strength, and moments of heartbreaking vulnerability. Cage's character, while sweet and cheesy, adds an obsessive yet endearing touch to the story. The bond between Cage and his mother is heartwarming, injecting a delightful element into the narrative.
Now all i want is Carlton to grace us with Rio's backstory bc to say im desperate is a fucking understatement.
°˖➴ Overall, this book fulfills the curiosity about Molly's story, offering a perfect short narrative with a satisfying conclusion, delving into the boy-obsessed trope. 💌
౨ৎ QUOTES ✧˖°.
⚘ “I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
⚘ "She’s mine, as explicitly as the heart in my chest."
⚘ "I call her a little ghost, yet for some reason, I never considered that the brat would actually ghost me."
⚘ “Walk away from me one more fucking time, Molly, and I’ll make sure you can’t walk at all.”
⚘ "Christ, the things I’d do for her and to her. It’s fucking limitless"
°˖✧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚✧˖°
ᥫ᭡ pre-read review ✧˖°.
OMGGG IT'S FINALLY HERE IN ALL ITS GLORY 😭🤌🏻
➳ buddy reading with my sweet angel rii 💘💫
°˖✧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚✧˖°
istg im super excited for this book, i already know this is gonna be a five star read 😭 ugh i literally can't wait anymore, i need this book in my hands right fucking now!!!
"Because staring into her eyes is the only thing I needed, to convince myself she's everything I'll ever want for as long as oxygen invades my lungs."
In this highly anticipated read of the year, the author seamlessly delivers, meeting every expectation. The story unfolds, offering closure to Molly's character, a captivating figure from the Cat and Mouse duet. While I hoped for a bit more length, this short story beautifully dives into Molly's backstory, leaving readers both intrigued and thoroughly satisfied.
╰┈➤ Molly
In the tapestry of Molly's life, she faced demons that would break the strongest. From surviving sexual assault to escaping sex trafficking, her journey was marked by unimaginable challenges. Yet, her commendable efforts to provide a better life for her little sister showcased unwavering strength. Despite the darkness that haunted her, Molly emerged as a symbol of resilience, proving that even in the darkest moments, one can find the strength to rebuild.
Molly's backstory, initially hinted in the cat and mouse duet, unfolded with poignant intensity. The depth of her trauma struck me profoundly, particularly when she shared the heartbreaking fact that she never experienced a warm hug in her entire twenty-five years. The sheer sadness of that revelation resonated deeply with me. Molly deserves an abundance of love and happiness – a soothing balm for a soul that has endured too much.
"Never have I had anyone bring me flowers, set up a movie, and rub my feet. It’s not something I even imagined for myself."
IM SOBBING 😭🤌🏻
╰┈➤ Cage
Cage took the spotlight as the main character, defying expectations set on Rio. He embodied a mix of niceness, sweetness, cheesiness, and an absolute obsession and possessiveness towards Molly. The narrative, given its brevity, lacked the intricate details of their love story – no drawn-out chase or denial, just Cage's intense obsession with Molly from the very moment he laid eyes on her.
What truly stood out was Cage's heartwarming relationship with his mother. Their bond was a testament to the sweetness and care he carried in his heart. Cage's thoughtful gestures, from gifting tiger lilies to his mom to pampering Molly with popcorn and foot rubs during their cozy movie nights, painted a vivid picture of his endearing and nurturing nature.
“You got anyone else on that hit list of yours? I'll kill as many people as you want if you keep telling me you love me.”
In this compelling short story, we finally get a glimpse into Molly's life, unraveling the depth of trauma she endured. The narrative skillfully weaves resilience, strength, and moments of heartbreaking vulnerability. Cage's character, while sweet and cheesy, adds an obsessive yet endearing touch to the story. The bond between Cage and his mother is heartwarming, injecting a delightful element into the narrative.
Now all i want is Carlton to grace us with Rio's backstory bc to say im desperate is a fucking understatement.
°˖➴ Overall, this book fulfills the curiosity about Molly's story, offering a perfect short narrative with a satisfying conclusion, delving into the boy-obsessed trope. 💌
౨ৎ QUOTES ✧˖°.
⚘ “I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
⚘ "She’s mine, as explicitly as the heart in my chest."
⚘ "I call her a little ghost, yet for some reason, I never considered that the brat would actually ghost me."
⚘ “Walk away from me one more fucking time, Molly, and I’ll make sure you can’t walk at all.”
⚘ "Christ, the things I’d do for her and to her. It’s fucking limitless"
°˖✧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚✧˖°
ᥫ᭡ pre-read review ✧˖°.
OMGGG IT'S FINALLY HERE IN ALL ITS GLORY 😭🤌🏻
➳ buddy reading with my sweet angel rii 💘💫
°˖✧˚ʚ♡ɞ˚✧˖°
istg im super excited for this book, i already know this is gonna be a five star read 😭 ugh i literally can't wait anymore, i need this book in my hands right fucking now!!!
June 17, 2024
Thought I was finished... oop no... extended epilogue 🙄 RTC
Time to see where the hell Molly is...
Moving on into my Dark Romance Era.... let's see how long this lasts 🖤
I honestly have no idea who the fk Molly is though...
Time to see where the hell Molly is...
Moving on into my Dark Romance Era.... let's see how long this lasts 🖤
December 28, 2024
★ . . . two stars !
buddy reading was my bestie marmora 🫶🏻
buddy reading was my bestie marmora 🫶🏻
April 1, 2024
2.75-3 stars
I’m not so sure how I feel about this one and have more thoughts than this but essentially I feel like I just experienced it more than I enjoyed it. I think I just expected more and certain things needed more page time to develop properly (especially with Mollys sister) considering how short this was. The cat & mouse duet was much darker than this and learning about Molly and her backstory with what she went through was honestly heartbreaking and enraged me to think she went through all that and how that could be a reality for other young girls in the same situation. Now Cage.. idk what to think as things between them felt very insta lovey (which in some cases I don’t mind) despite having known each other that one night 10 years prior but I didn’t feel absolutely any connection there—no depth at all. There was one ick factor line from this book that I’m sure some know what I’m talking about and some might’ve not felt the same about it which is fine. I’m not religious by any means but it rubbed me the wrong way because was saying all that necessary?? This also didn’t feel like its own book with the “little ghost” similarity to “little mouse” and I guess it seemed like the author was trying to make cage seem like Zade somewhat. In retrospect, the duet itself was not my favorite but after reading this I feel like I liked that better? Nevertheless, I am curious about what’s ahead after who appeared lol and if Rio gets his book I would hope that doesn’t disappoint. overall this was ok
-
Isn’t this woman tired of writing deeply triggering shit??
Ugh.. just give it to me
**btw this is the story about the girl in the HA duet whose diary was found by Adeline in the house she was in**
I’m not so sure how I feel about this one and have more thoughts than this but essentially I feel like I just experienced it more than I enjoyed it. I think I just expected more and certain things needed more page time to develop properly (especially with Mollys sister) considering how short this was. The cat & mouse duet was much darker than this and learning about Molly and her backstory with what she went through was honestly heartbreaking and enraged me to think she went through all that and how that could be a reality for other young girls in the same situation. Now Cage.. idk what to think as things between them felt very insta lovey (which in some cases I don’t mind) despite having known each other that one night 10 years prior but I didn’t feel absolutely any connection there—no depth at all. There was one ick factor line from this book that I’m sure some know what I’m talking about and some might’ve not felt the same about it which is fine. I’m not religious by any means but it rubbed me the wrong way because was saying all that necessary?? This also didn’t feel like its own book with the “little ghost” similarity to “little mouse” and I guess it seemed like the author was trying to make cage seem like Zade somewhat. In retrospect, the duet itself was not my favorite but after reading this I feel like I liked that better? Nevertheless, I am curious about what’s ahead after who appeared lol and if Rio gets his book I would hope that doesn’t disappoint. overall this was ok
-
Isn’t this woman tired of writing deeply triggering shit??
Ugh.. just give it to me
**btw this is the story about the girl in the HA duet whose diary was found by Adeline in the house she was in**
March 4, 2024
Went in with no expectations and came out pleasantly surprised <3
The characters made the whole book for me. Especially Cage (the MMC) omfds that man was so down bad for her and this was my face the entire time 🥹🥹🥹🥹😮💨😋🤭😌💅
No bc ur telling me he was obsessed, in love, had an elite sense of humour, wholesome asf, supportive and knew how to communicate?! PACK HIM UP BC IM TAKING THIS ONE TO GO 👹👹
And he comes with the most hilarious parent like I was legit doubling over from his mums one liners 😭🙏
Molly was cuteee and I loved her loyalty towards her sister. Her backstory was heartbreaking but the revenge scene was so satisfying. I loved that she got the hea she deserved 🥹🤧❤️🩹
The reason it’s not five stars is bc I’m not particularly fond of past/present time jumps and this wasn’t one of those instances where I loved it either. It’s the reason why it took me more than a day to finish. Idk it kinda breaks the flow of the story for me but it didn’t deter me from reading it tho, I was too invested with the characters to not read what happened.
The pigs were the real MVPs here let’s be real 🎀
ALSO THE EXTENDED EPILOGUE IM GNA CRY IT WAS SO GOOD AHHH I LOVED SEEING THEM ALL AGAIN EVEN IF IT WAS FOR HALF A PAGE 😭😭
The characters made the whole book for me. Especially Cage (the MMC) omfds that man was so down bad for her and this was my face the entire time 🥹🥹🥹🥹😮💨😋🤭😌💅
No bc ur telling me he was obsessed, in love, had an elite sense of humour, wholesome asf, supportive and knew how to communicate?! PACK HIM UP BC IM TAKING THIS ONE TO GO 👹👹
And he comes with the most hilarious parent like I was legit doubling over from his mums one liners 😭🙏
Molly was cuteee and I loved her loyalty towards her sister. Her backstory was heartbreaking but the revenge scene was so satisfying. I loved that she got the hea she deserved 🥹🤧❤️🩹
The reason it’s not five stars is bc I’m not particularly fond of past/present time jumps and this wasn’t one of those instances where I loved it either. It’s the reason why it took me more than a day to finish. Idk it kinda breaks the flow of the story for me but it didn’t deter me from reading it tho, I was too invested with the characters to not read what happened.
The pigs were the real MVPs here let’s be real 🎀
ALSO THE EXTENDED EPILOGUE IM GNA CRY IT WAS SO GOOD AHHH I LOVED SEEING THEM ALL AGAIN EVEN IF IT WAS FOR HALF A PAGE 😭😭
February 22, 2024
1.5 ⭐️
Okay, let's get straight to the point and start with the positivity here; this is not as bad as Haunting&hunting Adeline. I expected more weird stuff than this not gonna lie and I'm so happy that i was proven wrong.
Uhm, yeah, now to the negativity💀. This wasn't a bad book but it's not a good one either it was boring for me even though it's short normally for a book as short as this I would've finished it faster, but like I said I was bored. there is Not much plot it's just switcing between the past and the present and the time jumps weren't done well. This could have been a bonus chapter at the end of any past book in the series instead. even Cage he was similiar to Zade ( Little mouse? Little ghost?) it would've been refreshing to meet a new mmc who isn’t just obbssesed with the fmc because she exists like where's their love ? This book was mostly smut with this guy and then meeting his quirky mom and that’s it🤪
@Kenzy Thank you sm baby for the buddy read you’re the best and don’t mind my rating ilysm 😭💖💖
Preview
watch me and kenzy traumatizing ourselves reading deeply triggering shit
Okay, let's get straight to the point and start with the positivity here; this is not as bad as Haunting&hunting Adeline. I expected more weird stuff than this not gonna lie and I'm so happy that i was proven wrong.
Uhm, yeah, now to the negativity💀. This wasn't a bad book but it's not a good one either it was boring for me even though it's short normally for a book as short as this I would've finished it faster, but like I said I was bored. there is Not much plot it's just switcing between the past and the present and the time jumps weren't done well. This could have been a bonus chapter at the end of any past book in the series instead. even Cage he was similiar to Zade ( Little mouse? Little ghost?) it would've been refreshing to meet a new mmc who isn’t just obbssesed with the fmc because she exists like where's their love ? This book was mostly smut with this guy and then meeting his quirky mom and that’s it🤪
@Kenzy Thank you sm baby for the buddy read you’re the best and don’t mind my rating ilysm 😭💖💖
Preview
watch me and kenzy traumatizing ourselves reading deeply triggering shit
March 10, 2024
“I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
This book is the perfect closure I needed for Molly's story after reading about her in her dairy in Hunting Adeline. I had been waiting paitently for over a year to find out what happened to find that diary girl and her sister and I am so happy and proud of Molly and that she finally found a life of her own and for her little sister even after seeing and experiencing all the torture, trauma and pain.
The story dived into Molly and her backstory and how she was just a girl who wanted to love her sister. This book didn't explored her life in that dark place and the trauma was off-page but it still hurted so much to finally know her story from her perspective and to know to what extent those brainsick people broke her. Her grief over the life she was supposed to live with her little sister, her trauma and pain was so tangible, real and heartbreaking. I can't even imagine all the things they did to her and how she lived out of it enough to give a life to her sister. I liked that Molly finally have a chance to build a life where she's a part of her sister's life and I needed more of their interactions and to see how Molly is dealing with all of that but I guess now we can't.
➸ Molly
Molly is the girl who has lived the most traumatic and painful life. She is strong-willed and capable of fighting her own demons and battles but how many battles a person can fight? From the moment she was born she's been trying her best to live a normal life until all the unimaginable things happened to her. There's too much trauma and so many scars — visible and hidden and it's impossible for her to forget them and heal them and carry on with her life like nothing bad ever happened to her, so she found out a way to live with them and Cage helped her with that throughout her journey. She was all alone until he appeared in her life and showed her what it actually meant to be cared for, loved and worshipped by a man who truly loves you.
➸ Cage
He is the definition of 'unhinged but nice'. He had his own demons and heartbreaking past that broke something inside him and that is one of the reasons he could understand Molly and her sadness and pain so well. He might be all possessive and territorial but knew what Molly went through in her life and he treated her with care and love but not the way that she is breakable just by touching her. I think he has bipolar disorder with the way he was feeling for Molly. And trust me he's the most normal mmc ever written by H.D. Carlton. His obsession with Molly was stupidly cute and he fell first and harder for her. His relationship with his mother was one of the most precious thing and the way he's such a devoted son to her.
╰┈➤ Molly and Cage
They were described at toxic and dysfunctional couple in the trigger warning of this book but all I could see was the sweetness between them. I think they are the only normal couple ever written by H.D. Carlton and to say she warned us about their relationship in trigger warnings was funny. Yes, Cage is obsessed with Molly for over a decade and he wants her and will have her any way he can but he also cares for her. I mean he went as far as to do a movie night with her, bought her flowers, took her to a dinner with his mother because he wanted Molly to feel belonged. It was actually so cute.
The ending was good and the extended epilogue with Zade and Addie's cameo was everything I needed!
Now all I want from H.D. Carlton is Rio's book. It's not a want it's a NEED!
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ITS HEREEE FINALYYY!!!! so excited to read this with my gorg bestie Shanayaa 🫶🏼
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Holy moly this is Molly's book!??!?!? The diary girl from hunting adeline?? Why do i feel like its gonna be darker than hunting adeline 🥲
This book is the perfect closure I needed for Molly's story after reading about her in her dairy in Hunting Adeline. I had been waiting paitently for over a year to find out what happened to find that diary girl and her sister and I am so happy and proud of Molly and that she finally found a life of her own and for her little sister even after seeing and experiencing all the torture, trauma and pain.
The story dived into Molly and her backstory and how she was just a girl who wanted to love her sister. This book didn't explored her life in that dark place and the trauma was off-page but it still hurted so much to finally know her story from her perspective and to know to what extent those brainsick people broke her. Her grief over the life she was supposed to live with her little sister, her trauma and pain was so tangible, real and heartbreaking. I can't even imagine all the things they did to her and how she lived out of it enough to give a life to her sister. I liked that Molly finally have a chance to build a life where she's a part of her sister's life and I needed more of their interactions and to see how Molly is dealing with all of that but I guess now we can't.
“Wherever I'm going, I won't go without a fight.”
➸ Molly
Molly is the girl who has lived the most traumatic and painful life. She is strong-willed and capable of fighting her own demons and battles but how many battles a person can fight? From the moment she was born she's been trying her best to live a normal life until all the unimaginable things happened to her. There's too much trauma and so many scars — visible and hidden and it's impossible for her to forget them and heal them and carry on with her life like nothing bad ever happened to her, so she found out a way to live with them and Cage helped her with that throughout her journey. She was all alone until he appeared in her life and showed her what it actually meant to be cared for, loved and worshipped by a man who truly loves you.
“Never have I had anyone bring me flowers, set up a movie, and rub my feet. It’s not something I even imagined for myself.”
➸ Cage
He is the definition of 'unhinged but nice'. He had his own demons and heartbreaking past that broke something inside him and that is one of the reasons he could understand Molly and her sadness and pain so well. He might be all possessive and territorial but knew what Molly went through in her life and he treated her with care and love but not the way that she is breakable just by touching her. I think he has bipolar disorder with the way he was feeling for Molly. And trust me he's the most normal mmc ever written by H.D. Carlton. His obsession with Molly was stupidly cute and he fell first and harder for her. His relationship with his mother was one of the most precious thing and the way he's such a devoted son to her.
“She’s mine, as explicitly as the heart in my chest.”
╰┈➤ Molly and Cage
They were described at toxic and dysfunctional couple in the trigger warning of this book but all I could see was the sweetness between them. I think they are the only normal couple ever written by H.D. Carlton and to say she warned us about their relationship in trigger warnings was funny. Yes, Cage is obsessed with Molly for over a decade and he wants her and will have her any way he can but he also cares for her. I mean he went as far as to do a movie night with her, bought her flowers, took her to a dinner with his mother because he wanted Molly to feel belonged. It was actually so cute.
“You’re different,” I mumble. “Thank you for showing me how to enjoy something I never thought I’d enjoy. For respecting my body. And for giving me something to hold on to before I disappear.” His eyes soften. “You can always hold on to me, Molly. Always.”
The ending was good and the extended epilogue with Zade and Addie's cameo was everything I needed!
“I only hurt people who deserve it. Scout’s honor,” he assures.
The woman rolls her eyes. “He was never in Boy Scouts. And he’s scary, but I can kick his ass, and I’m nice.”
Now all I want from H.D. Carlton is Rio's book. It's not a want it's a NEED!
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ITS HEREEE FINALYYY!!!! so excited to read this with my gorg bestie Shanayaa 🫶🏼
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Holy moly this is Molly's book!??!?!? The diary girl from hunting adeline?? Why do i feel like its gonna be darker than hunting adeline 🥲
February 26, 2024
4⭐️
THE PLOT
Molly has been missing for 15 years and was gone without a trace. This book follows past and present timelines of Molly's kidnapping and the house she stayed in (the same one from Haunting Adeline) and where she is current day. She now works to dispose of bodies on her pig farm and reunites with one-night fling Cage, rekindling old feelings from years prior.
MY THOUGHTS
The Characters: Molly and her story absolute stole and broke my heart at the same time. The things she had to go through and how strong of a FMC she is was amazing to read about I loved it !! Cage??? Bro I would GLADLY fall in love with this man. Gimme someone who will murder anyone who looks at me the wrong way 😔🤚🏼 Cage's mom was literally so funny when I tell you I cackled at this woman I lost it LMAOOO
The Plot: This book was very short and sweet. This is a spin-off of Haunting and Hunting Adeline and I thought it was such a good novella to add to the story!! The spice was SPICING and I was living for every second of it. When I found out what Molly did for a living and then got to the graphic scenes...let's just say I could not finish my dinner. I took a couple days to read this but it really is such a fast read you could definitely binge this in a couple hours!!
Overall, I think this was a very nice add-on to the Cat & Mouse Duet (we know how much I loved that one)!! I will literally buy anything that H. D. Carlton writes I DON'T CARE! If you read the Duet and liked it, absolutely pick this up! It was graphic, spicy, romantic, and dark enough to have you on the edge of your seat. 🖤
FAVORITE QUOTES AND SCENES
"You gonna use that on me, little ghost? I don't mind joining you in the afterlife."
Because staring into her eyes is the thing I needed, to convince myself she's everything I'll ever want for as long as oxygen invades my lungs.
The girl who seemed to disappear out of thin air.
And the girl who was chased by ghosts. Little did they know, I am the ghost.
"I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will."
"Eyes on me while I claim you. I need you to see me like I see you."
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LONG AWAITED I AM SHAKING IN MY BOOTS
THE PLOT
Molly has been missing for 15 years and was gone without a trace. This book follows past and present timelines of Molly's kidnapping and the house she stayed in (the same one from Haunting Adeline) and where she is current day. She now works to dispose of bodies on her pig farm and reunites with one-night fling Cage, rekindling old feelings from years prior.
MY THOUGHTS
The Characters: Molly and her story absolute stole and broke my heart at the same time. The things she had to go through and how strong of a FMC she is was amazing to read about I loved it !! Cage??? Bro I would GLADLY fall in love with this man. Gimme someone who will murder anyone who looks at me the wrong way 😔🤚🏼 Cage's mom was literally so funny when I tell you I cackled at this woman I lost it LMAOOO
The Plot: This book was very short and sweet. This is a spin-off of Haunting and Hunting Adeline and I thought it was such a good novella to add to the story!! The spice was SPICING and I was living for every second of it. When I found out what Molly did for a living and then got to the graphic scenes...let's just say I could not finish my dinner. I took a couple days to read this but it really is such a fast read you could definitely binge this in a couple hours!!
Overall, I think this was a very nice add-on to the Cat & Mouse Duet (we know how much I loved that one)!! I will literally buy anything that H. D. Carlton writes I DON'T CARE! If you read the Duet and liked it, absolutely pick this up! It was graphic, spicy, romantic, and dark enough to have you on the edge of your seat. 🖤
FAVORITE QUOTES AND SCENES
"You gonna use that on me, little ghost? I don't mind joining you in the afterlife."
Because staring into her eyes is the thing I needed, to convince myself she's everything I'll ever want for as long as oxygen invades my lungs.
The girl who seemed to disappear out of thin air.
And the girl who was chased by ghosts. Little did they know, I am the ghost.
"I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will."
"Eyes on me while I claim you. I need you to see me like I see you."
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LONG AWAITED I AM SHAKING IN MY BOOTS
December 13, 2024
✰ 3.25 stars
⤿ december 12 - 13 , 2024, 📱
good thing is i found out where molly was, bad thing is i’ll never be able to look at pigs the same after this. -and when i say pigs i mean actual pigs and not men, just to clarify cause i know those two can easily be mixed up.
– buddy read with the one and only kendyl.
⤿ december 12 - 13 , 2024, 📱
good thing is i found out where molly was, bad thing is i’ll never be able to look at pigs the same after this. -and when i say pigs i mean actual pigs and not men, just to clarify cause i know those two can easily be mixed up.
– buddy read with the one and only kendyl.
February 21, 2024
I don't think this was necessary???
February 25, 2024
This was gooddd🫣
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♡ pre review
aaaaa i’m finally reading this, i’m literally so freaking excited for this one😩
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I literally can´t wait for this anymore. I´ve never been so excited over a book like i am for this one. I already know this is gonna smack bc everything H.D. Carlton writes does.
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♡ pre review
aaaaa i’m finally reading this, i’m literally so freaking excited for this one😩
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I literally can´t wait for this anymore. I´ve never been so excited over a book like i am for this one. I already know this is gonna smack bc everything H.D. Carlton writes does.
February 14, 2024
review to come - this was an EARLY copy like earlier than ARCs so don’t freak out, ARCs are not out yet.
But all I’ll say is I missed this world, happy to be back, and 100000/10 amazing.
Oh, and Cage is EVERYTHING I have ever wanted.
But all I’ll say is I missed this world, happy to be back, and 100000/10 amazing.
Oh, and Cage is EVERYTHING I have ever wanted.
February 17, 2024
This could have been a bonus chapter at the end of HA.
February 17, 2024
i haven’t read a book in one sitting in so long!!!! i forgot this feeling 😭
although this book is so so quick, it didn’t feel too rushed. it felt like a full story and i fell so in love with cage & molly <3 i was so interested in the plot + the romance. and i really liked how it tied in to haunting & hunting.
ps: the last sentence…… got me.
“don’t worry little ghost. i’m going to teach you how to spend forever with me.” !!!!!!!!!
although this book is so so quick, it didn’t feel too rushed. it felt like a full story and i fell so in love with cage & molly <3 i was so interested in the plot + the romance. and i really liked how it tied in to haunting & hunting.
ps: the last sentence…… got me.
“don’t worry little ghost. i’m going to teach you how to spend forever with me.” !!!!!!!!!
February 27, 2024
a spin off to a rapey duology!! exactly what the world needed
February 22, 2024
4.25!! if you’ve read the cat & mouse duet, this hits hard ♡ i was definietly expecting more from hunting adeline’s letters to be the plot of this, & it did feel a lil s short & rushed but other than that… h.d. carlton’s definitely ‘lil bit f*cked up’ world is unmatched ♡
June 11, 2024
꒰ 3.75 stars ꒱ؘ ࿐ ࿔*:･ﾟ
I actually liked this a lot🥹it wasn't too heavily described (compared to hunting adeline), the smut wasn't cringe and Cage, the mmc is a hottie🤭
rtc soon‼️
plot:
this book is a spinoff of the cat and mouse duet, and we follow Molly's story, the girl who managed to escape from the guesthouse. There are two timelines and two povs, and we know more about her sister Layla.
I actually like this book even though I would have appreciated it more if it was a bit longer and knew more about her, I feel like it was a bit rushed. But overall it was an enjoyable experience and definitely exceeded my expectations
Molly:
She's a badass queen, so mommy ngl😭🙏🏼 went through so much but never lost the unconditional love for her sister, Layla. I would die happily if she were my big sis.
Cage:
not bad, not bad at all. There is just this problem I have with men in dark romance: their big ego, that somehow manages to be bigger than their dicks😔 but Cage saved himself being good to my mama Molly. He was absolutely obsessed and in love with her since their first encounter, booked every single available hotel room within a thirty-mile radius to offer her to sleep in his house.
Creepy much? Oh, absolutely😍but it's okay because it's fictional.And that is why he's hot but not my book boyfriend list
tropes:
~ second chance
~ touch her and you die
~ double pov
~ split timeline
─⪼ pre read:
reading a dark romance after a while🤫
with my pookie lulu🎀
"I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will."
I actually liked this a lot🥹it wasn't too heavily described (compared to hunting adeline), the smut wasn't cringe and Cage, the mmc is a hottie🤭
rtc soon‼️
plot:
this book is a spinoff of the cat and mouse duet, and we follow Molly's story, the girl who managed to escape from the guesthouse. There are two timelines and two povs, and we know more about her sister Layla.
I actually like this book even though I would have appreciated it more if it was a bit longer and knew more about her, I feel like it was a bit rushed. But overall it was an enjoyable experience and definitely exceeded my expectations
Molly:
She's a badass queen, so mommy ngl😭🙏🏼 went through so much but never lost the unconditional love for her sister, Layla. I would die happily if she were my big sis.
"I'd rather die rebelling than die submitting."
Cage:
not bad, not bad at all. There is just this problem I have with men in dark romance: their big ego, that somehow manages to be bigger than their dicks😔 but Cage saved himself being good to my mama Molly. He was absolutely obsessed and in love with her since their first encounter, booked every single available hotel room within a thirty-mile radius to offer her to sleep in his house.
Creepy much? Oh, absolutely😍but it's okay because it's fictional.
tropes:
~ second chance
~ touch her and you die
~ double pov
~ split timeline
─⪼ pre read:
reading a dark romance after a while🤫
with my pookie lulu🎀
September 5, 2024
જ⁀➴
3.5 stars
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ׂMY GOD that was the cutest dark romance i have ever read.
buddy read with tania 💌
ׂMY GOD that was the cutest dark romance i have ever read.
buddy read with tania 💌
March 12, 2024
──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !! “𝘠𝘰𝘶’𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺,” 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴. “𝘈𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶,” 𝘐 𝘤𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘵. “𝘐’𝘮 𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶.”
. *. “𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁,” 𝗜 𝗺𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. “𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜’𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿.” 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻. “𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲, 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀..“⋆.*.⋆
✨୨⎯ "𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!- 📖" ⎯୧-✨
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺
4⭐️ ──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !!
I just want to say before hand that I know H.D Carlton’s books aren’t for everyone and I respect that, this is me simply reviewing books that I personally enjoyed, and that includes haunting and hunting Adeline. That is my opinion and I hope y’all can respect that.
Anyway.
Besties I devoured this book.
Mollys journey to me was so inspiring, reading about all the things she went through and surviving it made me feel so so proud of her. Her story was incredibly sad, and it isn’t for the faint hearted.
I honestly loved reading this, and I loved the little cameos of zade and Addie as-well.
I feel like this book was important, it told the story of a girl going through abuse from a very young age to then being trafficked and literally surviving it. The fact that this happens in real life makes me sick.
Mollys story had me so hooked and I loved this book.
Please do check trigger warnings before reading, your mental health matters always.
📖୨⎯ "𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀!-" ⎯୧📖
𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥
──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !!
‘They're absolute pains in my ass most days, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. They keep me sane. And the devil knows that's hanging on by a goddamn thread.’
‘But I'd rather die rebelling than die submitting.’
‘As much as my brain protests, my heart is softening. I only knew him for a night, but I’ve missed him. More than I ever realized.’
“At one point in our lives, we don’t know our soulmates at all. But that doesn’t make them any less of one. Sometimes… sometimes you just know.”
‘The fire in her green eyes is captivating. Fuck, I'm so enthralled. “You're breathtaking,” I murmur.’
──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !!𝐏𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
really hoping this one delivers!! im so intrigued!
. *. “𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁,” 𝗜 𝗺𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗹𝗲. “𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜 𝗻𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗜’𝗱 𝗲𝗻𝗷𝗼𝘆. 𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗲 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗮𝗿.” 𝗛𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘆𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗻. “𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲, 𝗠𝗼𝗹𝗹𝘆. 𝗔𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀..“⋆.*.⋆
✨୨⎯ "𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄!- 📖" ⎯୧-✨
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦’𝘴 𝘮𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘺
4⭐️ ──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !!
I just want to say before hand that I know H.D Carlton’s books aren’t for everyone and I respect that, this is me simply reviewing books that I personally enjoyed, and that includes haunting and hunting Adeline. That is my opinion and I hope y’all can respect that.
Anyway.
Besties I devoured this book.
Mollys journey to me was so inspiring, reading about all the things she went through and surviving it made me feel so so proud of her. Her story was incredibly sad, and it isn’t for the faint hearted.
I honestly loved reading this, and I loved the little cameos of zade and Addie as-well.
I feel like this book was important, it told the story of a girl going through abuse from a very young age to then being trafficked and literally surviving it. The fact that this happens in real life makes me sick.
Mollys story had me so hooked and I loved this book.
Please do check trigger warnings before reading, your mental health matters always.
📖୨⎯ "𝗤𝘂𝗼𝘁𝗲𝘀!-" ⎯୧📖
𝘔𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘣𝘦 𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘪𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥
──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !!
‘They're absolute pains in my ass most days, but I wouldn't trade them for the world. They keep me sane. And the devil knows that's hanging on by a goddamn thread.’
‘But I'd rather die rebelling than die submitting.’
‘As much as my brain protests, my heart is softening. I only knew him for a night, but I’ve missed him. More than I ever realized.’
“At one point in our lives, we don’t know our soulmates at all. But that doesn’t make them any less of one. Sometimes… sometimes you just know.”
‘The fire in her green eyes is captivating. Fuck, I'm so enthralled. “You're breathtaking,” I murmur.’
──★ ˙ ̟🎀 !!𝐏𝐑𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐕𝐈𝐄𝐖
really hoping this one delivers!! im so intrigued!
March 3, 2024
4 Stars ☆
“At one point in our lives, we don’t know our soulmates at all. But that doesn’t make them any less of one. Sometimes… sometimes you just know.”
I swear that I will read anything that HD Carlton writes, and she has delivered yet again with this short story. If you've been curious about what happened to Molly like I had, then this is what you need. It is a spin-off of the Cat and Mouse Duet and written in dual past and present timelines. It was dark but not as dark as I would have liked.
Fifteen years ago, Molly Devereaux vanished without a trace. Now, she works for Legion and owns a farm with pigs who are named after seasonings. Her job is to help rid the world of the bad people who are caught, and you guessed it feed them to her pigs. It has been nine years since she has seen the man who helped her get to safety and disappear. One night, while working none other than that very man, Cage brings her the next delivery.
Molly Devereaux is so strong given everything that she's been through. Though I don't think she has fully healed from all of the trauma that she has endured for most of her life. I loved the love that she had for her sister and everything she did to protect and keep her safe. I loved her so much, and my heart hurt for her at the same time.
"I don't want to die, but I don't want to exist. And I wish with every ounce of my soul that I was never born."
Cage Everhart is a bit undhinged with his actions, and he's obsessed with Molly. If I'm being honest, I loved it. He also has a sweet side, which surprised me. Doing things like buying tiger lilies for his mom, whom I loved. That woman had me cracking up.
“I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
The ending was everything that I was expecting and more. I loved seeing Molly get her happy ending and, further more, wasn't expecting the tears to flow, but they did. Do not forget to read the extended epilogue because you don't want to miss the appearance of daddy Zade and Addie. I'm hoping to see more of Rio and can't wait for Sibby's books!
Favorite quotes and moments
“I want to be the only man on this entire fucking planet that knows what you feel like. And if I’m sharing this knowledge with a single soul still walking this earth, then I will be removing them from it.”
“You saved her life, Molly. Remember that. Always remember that.”
“If a man ever calls you something you don’t like, I’ll fucking kill him. I’ll always respect your boundaries.”
“I hear you’re good at making people disappear.”
“Who is this?”
“Most know me by Z. But you can call me Zade.”
“That journal saved my life, Molly. You saved my life, in a way.”
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Pre-review: It's time to finally meet Molly, I'm so excited 😭
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Molly, the girl from the diary? A spinoff from the duet, yes! Oh, I can't wait and am here for it 🤭
“At one point in our lives, we don’t know our soulmates at all. But that doesn’t make them any less of one. Sometimes… sometimes you just know.”
I swear that I will read anything that HD Carlton writes, and she has delivered yet again with this short story. If you've been curious about what happened to Molly like I had, then this is what you need. It is a spin-off of the Cat and Mouse Duet and written in dual past and present timelines. It was dark but not as dark as I would have liked.
Fifteen years ago, Molly Devereaux vanished without a trace. Now, she works for Legion and owns a farm with pigs who are named after seasonings. Her job is to help rid the world of the bad people who are caught, and you guessed it feed them to her pigs. It has been nine years since she has seen the man who helped her get to safety and disappear. One night, while working none other than that very man, Cage brings her the next delivery.
Molly Devereaux is so strong given everything that she's been through. Though I don't think she has fully healed from all of the trauma that she has endured for most of her life. I loved the love that she had for her sister and everything she did to protect and keep her safe. I loved her so much, and my heart hurt for her at the same time.
"I don't want to die, but I don't want to exist. And I wish with every ounce of my soul that I was never born."
Cage Everhart is a bit undhinged with his actions, and he's obsessed with Molly. If I'm being honest, I loved it. He also has a sweet side, which surprised me. Doing things like buying tiger lilies for his mom, whom I loved. That woman had me cracking up.
“I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
The ending was everything that I was expecting and more. I loved seeing Molly get her happy ending and, further more, wasn't expecting the tears to flow, but they did. Do not forget to read the extended epilogue because you don't want to miss the appearance of daddy Zade and Addie. I'm hoping to see more of Rio and can't wait for Sibby's books!
Favorite quotes and moments
“I want to be the only man on this entire fucking planet that knows what you feel like. And if I’m sharing this knowledge with a single soul still walking this earth, then I will be removing them from it.”
“You saved her life, Molly. Remember that. Always remember that.”
“If a man ever calls you something you don’t like, I’ll fucking kill him. I’ll always respect your boundaries.”
“I hear you’re good at making people disappear.”
“Who is this?”
“Most know me by Z. But you can call me Zade.”
“That journal saved my life, Molly. You saved my life, in a way.”
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Pre-review: It's time to finally meet Molly, I'm so excited 😭
~~~~~~
Molly, the girl from the diary? A spinoff from the duet, yes! Oh, I can't wait and am here for it 🤭
August 30, 2024
even though this book was plot less and the chemistry between cage and molly was as visible as john cena, i still enjoyed it?? is something wrong with me?
March 1, 2024
2.75-3 stars★
“If I had to hold her hand forever, it wouldn’t be long enough.”
I was hoping for more emotional depth between Molly and Cage, as well as seeing Molly heal from her past.
Shoutout to Rio!🫶🏽
“If I had to hold her hand forever, it wouldn’t be long enough.”
I was hoping for more emotional depth between Molly and Cage, as well as seeing Molly heal from her past.
Shoutout to Rio!🫶🏽
February 17, 2024
“I want to be the only man on this entire f—king planet that knows what you feel like. And if I’m sharing this knowledge with a single soul still walking this earth, then I will be removing them from it.” Where’s Molly, HD Carlton
—dark romance
—pigs 🐖
—spin off of Cat & Mouse duet
—spice 3/5 🌶️
—TW please check before starting
Cage and Molly were fantastic in this, their chemistry, tension, and spice was so good. And I loved the uniqueness of this story. With the pigs, the quotes from Cage, the storyline, it was a quick read of a dark romance.
I really wanted to bawl my eyes out for Molly, that poor girl deserves only the best after what she went through.
I was so curious on who Molly was and what happened to her from the Cat & Mouse duet, so HD Carlton writing this book was spot on.
If you’re looking for a dark romance that will have you turning the page for more, grab this one (BUT CHECK TW FIRST), be a good girl, and enjoy!
—dark romance
—pigs 🐖
—spin off of Cat & Mouse duet
—spice 3/5 🌶️
—TW please check before starting
Cage and Molly were fantastic in this, their chemistry, tension, and spice was so good. And I loved the uniqueness of this story. With the pigs, the quotes from Cage, the storyline, it was a quick read of a dark romance.
I really wanted to bawl my eyes out for Molly, that poor girl deserves only the best after what she went through.
I was so curious on who Molly was and what happened to her from the Cat & Mouse duet, so HD Carlton writing this book was spot on.
If you’re looking for a dark romance that will have you turning the page for more, grab this one (BUT CHECK TW FIRST), be a good girl, and enjoy!
March 14, 2024
THIS IS WHERE I BELONG HELLO🥵🌶️ This is a spinoff of the beloved Cat and Mouse Duet (Haunting Adeline + Hunting Adeline). Although this storyline of Molly was super similar vibes to the duet (kinda the same story), I LOVED IT! It was quick and to the mf pointtttt...miss H.D. Carlton was not messing around with this one. This could have easily been 200 more pages, but we got right to the spice and the plot okurrrr🤝🏼
February 16, 2024
I’m sorry but what in the actual fuck did I just read… all this hype for what? Nothing. 220 pages of Molly’s backstory which was so damn boring I couldn’t wait for the book to be over. I loved the Cat & Mouse duet but this… I actually can’t put it into words how disappointing and boring this was. I wish I DNF’d.
July 5, 2024
3.5🌟
”I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
If you’ve read Haunting Adeline you know we were all DYING to know about the girl from the journal entries. Who was she? Did she survive? Did she ever find her sister?
Molly’s story is told in dual timeline where we get to know how she was abducted, how she escaped and what happened to her afterwards. She had a rough life before the abduction…the WORST parents to exist. The only person in her life worth loving was her sister Layla🥹 After escaping she ends up returning home and killing her deadbeat father…hooorayyyy!!! She’s working for a horrible boss and she gets in contact with Cage to help her get a new identity and have a beginning.
”You’re crazy,” she breathes. “About you,” I correct. “I’m crazy about you.”
I LOVED Cage 🥹🥰 their relationship was pretty instalovey but it worked. He’s immediately enamored with her and even after she left he’s still head over heels. So when he finds her years later he knows he won’t let her go again. He’s obsessive and possessive but also super sweet. He was perfect for Molly.
Molly definitely was crazy about him too but due to her trauma it was hard to accept love in her life. I loved how he always showed her he was here to stay and was upfront about his feelings. He fought for her but still gave her the space she needed. Despite all the darkness she has fought she didn’t let it make her weak. She’s strong and a powerful girl not to be messed with.
Overall thoughts: I really enjoyed knowing what happened to Molly. I wish it was longer because there were things I wish were discussed and I was hoping for it to be a tad bit darker. For a dark romance this was more lukewarm imo. Also, spoilerish—I hate how she ended up having to give up her sister despite working so hard to get back to her. But this could be my little ol heart always wanting the perfect happy ending
”I will chase away all your nightmares until they grow wary of returning. They will fear me, my little ghost. But you never will.”
If you’ve read Haunting Adeline you know we were all DYING to know about the girl from the journal entries. Who was she? Did she survive? Did she ever find her sister?
Molly’s story is told in dual timeline where we get to know how she was abducted, how she escaped and what happened to her afterwards. She had a rough life before the abduction…the WORST parents to exist. The only person in her life worth loving was her sister Layla🥹 After escaping she ends up returning home and killing her deadbeat father…hooorayyyy!!! She’s working for a horrible boss and she gets in contact with Cage to help her get a new identity and have a beginning.
”You’re crazy,” she breathes. “About you,” I correct. “I’m crazy about you.”
I LOVED Cage 🥹🥰 their relationship was pretty instalovey but it worked. He’s immediately enamored with her and even after she left he’s still head over heels. So when he finds her years later he knows he won’t let her go again. He’s obsessive and possessive but also super sweet. He was perfect for Molly.
Molly definitely was crazy about him too but due to her trauma it was hard to accept love in her life. I loved how he always showed her he was here to stay and was upfront about his feelings. He fought for her but still gave her the space she needed. Despite all the darkness she has fought she didn’t let it make her weak. She’s strong and a powerful girl not to be messed with.
Overall thoughts: I really enjoyed knowing what happened to Molly. I wish it was longer because there were things I wish were discussed and I was hoping for it to be a tad bit darker. For a dark romance this was more lukewarm imo. Also, spoilerish—I hate how she ended up having to give up her sister despite working so hard to get back to her. But this could be my little ol heart always wanting the perfect happy ending
February 17, 2024
what a waste of a beautiful cover
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