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EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 1H 3M

“He Got Held Up in the House of Mirrors” | Deep Diving Haunting Adeline with Megan

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Red Circle Deleted. So enjoy this re-upload.🎧 Get a FREE 30-Day Audible TrialWant to listen to more romance books without adding to your already unhinged TBR? Try Audible free for 30 days and get access to thousands of audiobooks — perfect for commuting, cleaning, or your daily hot girl walk.👉 Start your Audible Free 30-day Trial hereIn this episode of What the Smut Are You Talking About, Cortney sits down with Megan from Ohio to deep dive into one of the most talked-about dark romance novels on BookTok, Haunting Adeline by H. D. Carlton.Known for its intense storyline, morally gray characters, and controversial themes, Haunting Adeline has become a viral sensation in the romance reading community. In this episode, Cortney and Megan unpack everything, from the haunted Parsons Manor and Addie’s family secrets to the obsession-filled relationship between Adeline Riley and the infamous stalker-hero Zade Meadows.Together they explore the book’s many layers, including dual POV storytelling, dark romance tropes, enemies-to-lovers tension, and morally gray characters, while also discussing the heavy themes and trigger warnings that come with the story.The conversation dives into fan-favorite scenes like the House of Mirrors encounter, the chaos at Satan’s Affair, and the shocking cliffhanger that leads into the sequel Hunting Adeline.Along the way, the discussion turns hilariously chaotic as Cortney and Megan debate controversial scenes, share their favorite characters (looking at you, Sibby), and play a chaotic round of “F*, Marry, Unalive” with book boyfriends and pop-culture villains**.If you’ve read Haunting Adeline, are curious about dark romance books, or want to understand why this book has taken over BookTok and the romance community, this episode is for you.This podcast description may include affiliate links that will earn the creator a small commission.You can find Haunting Adeline Here.Meg's InstagramHD Carlton's InstagramSend us a voice noteWell Read Candle Co10% Off WHATTHESMUT10 Support the show

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