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Story and Review of If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin

Click Here to buy the book  Story Summary (Spoiler-Free) If He Had Been With Me by Laura Nowlin is a bittersweet coming-of-age novel centered around Autumn Davis and Finny (Phineas Smith), two childhood best friends who have slowly drifted apart as they grew older. Though their mothers remain close, Autumn and Finny have developed separate social circles in high school. Despite the emotional distance, Autumn quietly holds onto the deep bond they once shared. Throughout the story, she grapples with her feelings of loneliness, first love, mental health struggles, and the confusing emotions that come with growing up. Beneath everything lies an unspoken longing between her and Finny, a "what could have been" that lingers heavily. The story builds gently, exploring friendship, identity, teenage heartbreak, and grief, culminating in a devastating and emotional climax that leaves a lasting impact. Trigger warnings include depression, suicidal thoughts, and death. Review Writing Sty...

Story and Review of Haunting Adeline by H. D Carlton

Story Summary (Spoiler-Free) Haunting Adeline is a dark romance novel, the first book in the Cat and Mouse Duet series. It follows Adeline Reilly, a bestselling author who moves into her late grandmother's eerie, old mansion known as Parsons Manor. As Adeline settles in, she begins uncovering chilling secrets about her family's past and a stalker who seems to be watching her every move. The stalker is Zade Meadows, a morally grey vigilante who rescues trafficked women by night and becomes obsessed with Adeline. Unlike typical stalkers, Zade is both terrifying and strangely protective. His fixation turns their relationship into a twisted dance of fear, obsession, and reluctant attraction. As Adeline battles the terror and attraction Zade stirs in her, she also discovers the horrifying history buried within Parsons Manor. The story intertwines psychological suspense, horror elements, and intense, taboo romance. Trigger warnings are necessary here: the novel deals with stalking, ...