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Does It Hurt? by H. D. Carlton is a 2022 dark romance novel blending horror, suspense, and supernatural elements. It follows Sawyer, an identity thief on the run after killing her abusive brother. In Port Valen, Australia, she robs Enzo Vitale, who seeks revenge by taking her on his boat, leading them to be shipwrecked on Raven’s Isle. As they navigate the sinister behavior of lighthouse operator Sylvester, Sawyer and Enzo bond and fall in love while fighting to survive. The novel explores themes of transformation through love, self-discovery in survival, and the complexities of human nature and redemption. This book contains scenes of rape, sexual assault, incest, pedophilia, and situations of dubious consent.