featuring graphic violence, dubious consent, and emotional manipulation. Formats & Availability Limerence by H.C. Dolores | Summary, Audio, Analysis, FAQ

: A determined artist who cheated to secure her scholarship and struggles with her outsider status. Adrian Ellis

: An unapologetically "morally black" sociopath with a history of childhood trauma who views Poppy as a prize to possess. Major Themes

H.C. Dolores is the first book in the Fated Fixation dark romance duet. Set in the elite Lionswood Prep boarding school, it follows the twisted relationship between Poppy Davis, a scholarship student hiding a secret, and Adrian Ellis, the school’s wealthy and sociopathic "golden boy". Amazon.com Core Story Details The Conflict

: When the only other scholarship student, Mickey Mabel, is found dead, Poppy suspects Adrian’s involvement after seeing him leave the scene. Her investigation draws his obsessive attention, sparking a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse. Characters Poppy Davis

: Power imbalance, psychological manipulation, dark academia, and the titular "limerence"—an intense, involuntary obsession rather than traditional love. Content Warning : This is an 18+ dark romance