What to Read Next If You Love Haunting Adeline

Let's start with the book that arguably paved the way for modern dark romance obsession stories. If you thought Zade was unhinged, wait until you meet Julian.

Nora gets kidnapped by a dangerous man who becomes completely obsessed with her, and what follows is a psychological Stockholm syndrome situation that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about love and consent. The power dynamics are absolutely twisted, and Julian's possessiveness makes Zade look almost... reasonable? Almost.

This is the first book in a trilogy, so prepare to lose yourself completely in Julian's world. Fair warning: this one goes DARK dark.

Sometimes you just need a straightforward obsessed mountain man who's convinced you belong to him, you know? When Posy's car breaks down in small-town West Virginia, Dexter decides she's never leaving. What follows is pure unhinged devotion wrapped up in forced proximity.

This one leans more into the possessive protector trope than psychological thriller, but Dexter's obsession with Posy and his complete disregard for her initial protests will scratch that same itch. Plus, it's got that small-town gothic atmosphere that "Haunting Adeline" does so well.

When Tessa's car breaks down and she stumbles upon a hidden mafia mansion, being held at gunpoint is only the beginning. Zeno Aranciona—heir to a criminal empire—impulsively claims her as his fiancée to save her life, but what starts as mercy quickly becomes obsession.

If you thought Zade was unhinged, wait until you meet a mafia prince with daddy issues, a destroyed eye, and absolutely zero boundaries. The red room scenes alone will have you clutching your Kindle, and the family secrets involving his mysteriously dead lover? Chef's kiss for the psychological intensity.

Trust me, this one makes "Haunting Adeline" look like a sweet romance.

Okay, this one comes with ALL the content warnings, but if you're looking for something that'll make "Haunting Adeline" look tame, here we are. When Tiernan goes to live with her father's relatives in the mountains of Colorado, she discovers that the Van der Berg men have some very unconventional ideas about family.

The isolation, the psychological manipulation, and the way they slowly break down her resistance creates the same kind of twisted fascination. This book will mess with your head in the best way possible.

College-aged Erika thought she'd moved on from her past, but when Damon and his crew return to town, they're ready to play games she's not sure she can win. The psychological torment mixed with undeniable attraction creates the perfect storm of dark romance tension.

The bullying that turns into obsession, the power dynamics, and the way the past haunts the present—it's got everything you loved about the psychological aspects of "Haunting Adeline." Plus, the Devil's Night series only gets darker and more twisted from here.

If you're ready to dip your toes into mafia romance (and trust me, after "Haunting Adeline," you are), this book is your gateway drug. Mila becomes fascinated with her mysterious, dangerous neighbor who turns out to be a made man in the Russian bratva.

The age gap, the forbidden attraction, and the way he slowly draws her into his dark world hit all the same buttons as Adeline and Zade's story. Plus, Ronan's protectiveness mixed with his capacity for violence? Swoons in morally questionable.

Killian is the definition of a morally black character—the heir to a criminal empire who becomes utterly obsessed with Glyndon, a girl who wants nothing to do with his world. The psychological manipulation, the power imbalance, and the way he slowly breaks down her resistance? Pure dark romance gold.

Rina Kent knows how to write anti-heroes who are absolutely irredeemable, and somehow you'll still find yourself rooting for them. The Legacy of Gods series is addictive, and once you start, there's no going back.

Welcome to Barrington University, where the secret society known as The Lords rules everything, and initiations involve way more than you'd expect. When Ryat becomes obsessed with Blakely, the psychological manipulation and power plays that follow are absolutely delicious.

The college setting mixed with secret societies gives major dark academia vibes, and Ryat's obsession with Blakely has all the stalker energy you're craving. Plus, the ritualistic elements add an extra layer of twisted that'll keep you on the edge of your seat.

When Rue's life intersects with Kai—a dangerous gang leader who becomes completely obsessed with her—what starts as a terrifying meeting evolves into the most twisted love story you've ever read. Kai doesn't just stalk Rue; he infiltrates every aspect of her existence, breaking into her apartment, following her every move, and slowly dismantling her attempts at escape.

The psychological cat-and-mouse game between them is absolutely unmatched. Rue tries to run, changes apartments, calls the police—but Kai is always three steps ahead, orchestrating her choices until she has nowhere left to go but into his arms. The criminal underworld setting adds layers of danger, while the slow-burn Stockholm syndrome development will have you questioning everything you thought you knew about consent and desire.

OH MY GOD. If you loved the vigilante justice aspect of Zade's character, this series is going to absolutely destroy you in the best way possible. Lana is a serial killer (yes, really) who targets men who hurt women and children, and when she meets Logan—an FBI agent hunting her—the psychological games begin.

The cat-and-mouse dynamic here is everything. Logan doesn't know he's falling for the very killer he's trying to catch, and Lana is playing the most dangerous game of her life. The sexual tension mixed with the constant threat of discovery? Unmatched.

This is a five-book series, and I'm not kidding when I say I read all of them in one weekend. Clear your schedule.