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What readers want to know
How spicy is Phantom?
It's 5 out of 5 on the Loracle heat scale (Scorching). Explicit scenes are a big part of the book.
Does Phantom have trigger warnings?
Yes. Readers flag 9 content warnings, including murder, rape and alcoholism. The full list is below.
Is Phantom part of a series?
Yes, it's part of Cat and Mouse.
Spice level
5 of 5 · Scorching
SweetClosed door
WarmFade to black
SpicyA few open-door scenes
SteamyFrequent and explicit
ScorchingVery explicit
Tropes
What's in it
Content warnings
Before you start
9 content warnings
About the book
The story
In 1944, a married woman living at a remote manor is drawn into dark temptation by a mysterious stranger.
Series
Cat and Mouse, in order
- 2.5Where's Molly2024
- ·Phantom2025 · You're here
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