Does It Hurt?

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 that 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?

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Published Jul 21, 2022

430 pages

Average rating: 6.88

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Abinder
Nov 01, 2024
3/10 stars
I did not like the plot. Not a great H.D Carlton book
Sara0719
Jun 12, 2025
8/10 stars
A lot of suspense and twists throughout. Same feel as the Adeline books but a bit less intense.
Vivsbooks_03
Apr 23, 2025
10/10 stars
If you're looking for some spice and heat with enemies to lovers, this is for you. I love her writing, and it's definitely one of my favs, and the characters are amazing!
graciegrace135
Apr 16, 2025
8/10 stars
This was definitely a fun read! Enemy to lovers, happy ending, all the good stuff🌶. Plus I have a huge interest in Marine Biology and Conservation so that was a nice touch for me
saltybearr
Mar 17, 2025
10/10 stars
I don't think I'll ever forget what he does to her on the boat

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