This novel tells the true-to-life story of , a 15-year-old Broadway showgirl who becomes the "adored" muse of the legendary Florenz Ziegfeld. It follows her rise to fame in the Ziegfeld Follies and her subsequent struggle for independence in a world where her beauty is both her greatest asset and a heavy liability. The Sunken, the Adored (Gothic Horror by Donyae Coles)

Francesca, a photographer with obsessive tendencies, is hired to do a private shoot with Maia, a reserved model, at a secluded cottage.

In the Warhammer 40,000 universe, "The Adored" is a warband of the Space Marines. Led by a warrior named Xantine, they seek extreme sensation and hedonism in service to the Chaos God Slaanesh. Their story follows them as they emerge from the Warp to find the isolated, corrupt planet of Serrine, which they intend to ravage. Spotlight on : THE ADORED ONE by Susanne Dunlap

As Francesca builds Maia’s confidence, her own sexual desire for the model spirals into an obsession. Meanwhile, Maia's husband, Adrian, is shown in therapy discussing a violent incident involving his wife.