Does It Hurt by H.D. Carlton

Step into the twisted, ocean-swept world of Does It Hurt by H.D. Carlton—a dark and atmospheric romance that crashes over you like a storm. This gripping tale blends vengeance, obsession, and seduction in one unforgettable descent into the depths of desire and survival.

Book Blurb:

Who am I?

I've forgotten the answer to that question long ago. Ever since I ran from that house, so desperate to escape, I left with only the clothes on my back and socks on my feet. After that day, I've only ever walked in stolen shoes.

Could I be a girl who is searching for the meaning of life in faceless men? They were all so forgettable. Until he came along. He took me under a waterfall and made me forget my name, and in return, I took his instead.

Enzo Vitale.

An enigmatic man who will only ever love the deep sea. Or rather the predators that inhabit it. Turns out, he's not so different than the monsters he feeds. He lured me onto his boat like a fish in the ocean, seeking vengeance for my crime. Had I realized his intentions, and that a massive storm would leave us shipwrecked, I would've run.

Now, I'm a girl who's seeking refuge in a decrepit lighthouse with a man who loathes me almost as much as he craves me. He wants to hurt me, but the old caretaker of the abandoned island may have intentions far more sinister.

It's no longer a question of who I am, but rather, will I survive?

Product Features:

 • Edition:
  – Model Hardcover
 • Status: Unsigned
 • Genre: Dark romance, psychological suspense, survival
 • Tropes: Enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, revenge, morally grey hero, twisted desire
 • Standalone: Yes

Does It Hurt is a raw and obsessive standalone romance for readers drawn to jagged edges, relentless tension, and the seductive pull of danger. When you’re stranded with a monster, the real question isn’t will you run—it’s will you survive him?