Books Like Haunting Adeline: 12 Reads You'll Love
If you want more of Haunting Adeline's dark romance, start with Neon Gods.
Updated July 2026
Books like Haunting Adeline: 12 picks. Hand-picked reads with the same mood and themes, from Neon Gods to The Mindf*ck Series.
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12 books like Haunting Adeline
A ranked list of books similar to Haunting Adeline — if you liked it, start at the top and work down. Each pick includes why it works and who it's for.
Neon Gods
by Katee Robert
If you loved the modern retelling of classic myths with a dark, romantic twist in Haunting Adeline, then you'll devour Neon Gods. This book reimagines Hades and Persephone's story in a contemporary, steamy setting, blending power dynamics with undeniable chemistry similar to what you’d find in Haunting Adeline. It's got that forbidden romance sizzle, but with a more overtly mythological backdrop. Perfect if you’re looking for a powerful heroine finding her voice amidst dark gods.
The Mindf*ck Series
by S.T. Abby
This series is perfect for readers who enjoyed the psychological suspense and morally ambiguous characters of Haunting Adeline, especially the themes of justice and comeuppance. It features a fierce female protagonist seeking revenge, drawing you into a complex web of darkness, desire, and vigilante justice. While Zade was about protection and obsession, this series gives you a female lead controlling the strings of her revenge. Fans of intense plots and dark justice will be utterly gripped.
Credence
Credence offers a similar exploration of unconventional relationships and a darker, more intense atmosphere that fans of Haunting Adeline will appreciate. The isolation and the complex family dynamics create a compelling and often unsettling reading experience. It delves into taboo themes and emotional depth, but with a unique focus on a young woman navigating a very enclosed, intense environment. If you're looking for that raw, almost primal connection amidst controversial circumstances, this is a must-read.
Twisted Love
by Ana Huang
Twisted Love delivers a captivating blend of forbidden romance, dangerously protective male leads, and a touch of suspense, echoing the intense readability of Haunting Adeline. The emotional depth and the slow-burn tension between the characters create an addictive reading experience. While it shares the possessive hero vibe, it often leans into a slightly less extreme 'dark' than Haunting Adeline, but still packs a serious punch with its emotional stakes. Readers who appreciate the 'touch her and die' trope will find much to love here.
The Ritual
If the secret societies and the darker, more dominant aspects of Zade's world in Haunting Adeline appealed to you, then The Ritual will absolutely consume you. It plunges into a world of elite secret societies, forced proximity, and a brooding hero who will do anything to claim his heroine. It's got that same intense, all-consuming feel, but with an added layer of intricate world-building around the 'dark college' setting. Prepare for high stakes and powerful alpha energy.
Sick Fux
by Tillie Cole
Sick Fux delves into the truly disturbing and psychological aspects of dark romance, sharing Haunting Adeline's willingness to go to the extreme. This story features damaged characters finding solace and a twisted kind of love in a brutal world, emphasizing resilience and an unbreakable bond despite immense darkness. It has a similar raw, gritty feel, but with a deeper dive into the characters' extreme psychological wounds and how they find each other. If you're ready for truly dark and intense themes, this one's for you.
A Kiss with Teeth
by Claire Kann
For a slightly different flavor of dark and intense, but with Haunting Adeline's emotional depth and unique character dynamics, A Kiss with Teeth offers a vampiric twist. It features a complex, morally gray vampire protagonist and a heroine who is both vulnerable and fiercely independent. The story explores unconventional love and the darker side of desire, much like Haunting Adeline, but with a supernatural element that adds a fascinating layer to the obsession. If you like character-driven dark romance with a paranormal edge, give this a try.
Belladonna
by Adalyn Grace
Belladonna captures the atmospheric intrigue and gothic undertones that hum beneath the surface of Haunting Adeline's darker moments. While not a direct dark romance, it features a compelling, powerful male presence in Death himself, who is protective and drawn to the heroine, Signa. It delivers a similar intoxicating allure of darkness and complex relationships, but through a lens of supernatural mystery and a brooding, beautiful setting. Perfect if you appreciate the shadowy aesthetics and intense character bonds.
Broken (Thieves' Guild Trilogy, #1)
If the raw, unpolished, and deeply possessive love interest in Haunting Adeline resonated with you, then Broken will hit the spot. This book introduces you to a dangerous underworld and a hero who is utterly consumed by his desire for the heroine. It’s got that gritty, no-holds-barred intensity and an almost primal bond between the main characters. While it might lean more into organized crime than Haunting Adeline's vigilante aspect, the emotional ferocity is very similar. Dive in if you love a hero who operates outside the law for his woman.
My Killer My Love
by L.J. Shen
My Killer My Love brings a compelling mix of tension, a captivating anti-hero, and an intricate plot that echoes the suspenseful elements of Haunting Adeline. It features a fierce heroine and a hero who is undeniably dangerous but undeniably drawn to her, creating a powerful push and pull. It shares that captivating dynamic where the lines between love and obsession blur, but with a slightly more intricate plot around family secrets and dark pasts. If you enjoy smart heroines and morally complex men who stir things up, this is a great pick.
Punish Me, Please
by Brittany Ann
For a deep dive into the BDSM elements and intense power exchange that underpin some of the dynamics in Haunting Adeline, you'll want to explore Punish Me, Please. This book is unashamedly dark and explores the complexities of desire, submission, and control with compelling depth. It captures that same feeling of being completely immersed in a relationship that challenges societal norms, but with a more explicit focus on specific kinks and power play. If you're looking for powerful, emotionally charged BDSM, this is your next read.
Deviant King
by Rina Kent
Deviant King brings the 'dark bully romance' vibe that aligns with the intense, sometimes unsettling pursuit in Haunting Adeline. Set in an elite academy, it features strong personalities clashing, secrets festering, and a hero who is both cruel and captivating. It delivers similar themes of obsession and a fierce connection that thrives amidst adversity, but with a distinct high-school/college dark academic setting. Perfect if you enjoy the enemies-to-lovers trope with a healthy dose of angst and a powerful hero.
Why readers loved Haunting Adeline
Let's be real, Haunting Adeline burrowed its way into your brain, didn't it? That intense, visceral pull, the way it made you feel things you maybe weren't expecting—yeah, we get it. You're not just looking for another book; you're looking for that specific thrum, that electric dark romance current that leaves you breathless and a little unhinged. You want stories that challenge, thrill, and maybe even a little bit scare you, all while delivering a powerful emotional punch. You're in the right place, because we're here to help you find your next obsession in the realm of Books Like Haunting Adeline.
Across thousands of reviews, readers keep coming back to the same notes: dark romance, enemies to lovers, taboo. Every book on this list was chosen because it delivers on at least two of those threads.
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- dark romance — without losing what made Haunting Adeline special.
- enemies to lovers — without losing what made Haunting Adeline special.
- taboo — without losing what made Haunting Adeline special.
- possessive hero — without losing what made Haunting Adeline special.
- suspense — without losing what made Haunting Adeline special.
- myth retelling — without losing what made Haunting Adeline special.
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