Does It Hurt? is H. D. Carlton‘s standalone dark romance-thriller — a cat-and-mouse game on a remote island where a woman fleeing her past wrecks the boat of the worst possible stranger. Enzo is dangerous, beautiful and out for revenge. Stranded together with rising water and dwindling supplies, the question isn’t who survives — it’s whether either wants to.
Why Readers Devour It
- Standalone — no series commitment needed
- Survival thriller tension fused with scorching enemies-to-lovers heat
- Signature Carlton twists in the final act
- From the NYT bestselling author of the Cat and Mouse Duet
Adult readers only — contains dark themes.
Book Details
| Title | Does It Hurt? |
| Author | H. D. Carlton |
| Publisher | Independently Published |
| Binding | Paperback |
| Language | English |
| ISBN-13 | 9781638932499 |
| Genre | Dark Romance |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the price of Does It Hurt? in India?
₹449 for a new paperback at TheBooksTank.
Is Does It Hurt? connected to Haunting Adeline?
No — it's a fully standalone story.
How dark is it?
Very — check trigger warnings; intended strictly for adults.
In stock?
Yes — ships fast across India.
Will I receive a brand-new copy?
Yes — every order from TheBooksTank ships brand-new, carefully packed to arrive in perfect condition.
What if my book arrives damaged?
Contact our support within 48 hours with a photo and we will arrange a free replacement — no hassle.
Should I read the Cat and Mouse Duet first?
Not necessary — Does It Hurt? is written as a complete standalone.
Is the ending satisfying?
Yes — Carlton delivers her signature twist-and-resolve finale.
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What Readers Say
From the NYT bestselling author of Haunting Adeline · ★ 3.88/5 on Goodreads (286,000+ ratings) · 4.2/5 on Amazon
★★★★★ “Oh wow. I devoured it. It’s my first book by this author and I’m impressed. The writing is natural and immersive. The balance of romance and suspense is good, the characters are well thought out, and the spice is so, so amazing”
— SK · Goodreads
★★★★☆ “This is the creepiest book I’ve ever read, therapy is a must. The shark scene and the old man didn’t make things easier! It was intense and disturbing, but ahh I devoured it”
— annie · Goodreads ★★★★☆
★★★★★ “Absolutely devoured and loved it as much as Enzo devoured Sawyer — like top reads of 2022. There’s a hot new bombshell in dark romance, and this is IT. Dark, spicy, and unforgettable”
— Salma · Goodreads
★★★★★ “CrAzY love this author. From the cover to the synopsis this had my anticipation levels sky rocketing — as soon as this landed on my Kindle, life for the time being was forgotten! This was devoured and inhaled like I was under this author’s spell”
— KAT · Goodreads
★★★★★ “WHOA… just whoa. If I had to sum this book up in one word it would be that one. I held off until the audio was out — experiencing it for the first time on audio was beyond amazing”
— Reading with FeFe · Amazon ★★★★★ Verified Purchase
Reader reviews sourced from public platforms (Goodreads, Amazon & book communities) and lightly edited for length.
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