Captive in the Dark

Dark Duet, Book 1

By: CJ Roberts

Narrated by: Emily Durante

Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins

Publisher's summary

Caleb is a man with a singular interest in revenge. Kidnapped as a young boy and sold into slavery by a power-hungry mobster, he has thought of nothing but vengeance. For 12 years he has immersed himself in the world of pleasure slaves searching for the one man he holds ultimately responsible. Finally, the architect of his suffering has emerged with a new identity, but not a new nature. If Caleb is to get close enough to strike, he must become the very thing he abhors and kidnap a beautiful girl to train her to be all that he once was.

Eighteen-year-old Olivia Ruiz has just woken up in a strange place. Blindfolded and bound, there is only a calm male voice to welcome her. His name is Caleb, though he demands to be called Master. Olivia is young, beautiful, naïve and willful to a fault. She has a dark sensuality that cannot be hidden or denied, though she tries to accomplish both. Although she is frightened by the strong, sadistic, and arrogant man who holds her prisoner, what keeps Olivia awake in the dark is her unwelcome attraction to him.

WARNING: This book contains very disturbing situations, dubious consent, strong language, and graphic violence.

©2013 CJ Roberts (P)2013 Audible, Inc.

I felt like a Captive in the Dark Story

This is a dark story about a sick subject. The characters were not developed enough to be likable or believable.

Enjoyed it!

This was a great first part to the story. I love when you can see a stubborn MC slowly start to break into the softer side that the FMC needs. The narration for this audiobook was great! Looking forward to the next one.

Dark, disturbing, perverse…but I loved it!

I really wanted to hate this book, but in the end I actually loved it. I wonder what that says about me as a reader/listener? The subject matter of this book was seriously disturbing and made me extremely uncomfortable. There were many times I had to put this one down and could not revisit it for several days. There is abduction, beatings, rape and overall humiliation of another human being. How could this possibly be a love story? Perhaps I’m de-sensitized or nothing really shocks me anymore. No matter the reason, the author really pulls this one off. She manages to make the reader care for the hero and heroine. And despite all the horrible things Caleb does to Livvie, I still wanted them to end up together.

This was a very dark listen but it was well worth my credit.

Best Series I Have Ever Read!

See my full review under the second book: Seduced in the Dark, Dark Duet, Book 2. I was so enthralled with this book that I immediately bought the second one and listened non-stop for three days. I couldn't put it down! Not for the faint-hearted though. Some of the subject matter is very disturbing....but that's what held my attention as I bit my nails in anticipation!

lovvve it

love it. cant wait for book 2 going to start listening now .. i think i like this more than fifty shades

morbidly entrancing

hotel is very well-told. It is a dark, erotic, entrancing story where you get to understand both points of view. The captor and the captive. As disturbing as some portions were it wrapped itself around my mind and pulls me into a dark place that I need to know what happens next. I actually bought both of the next two books before I even finish this one. Very well done!

Annoying - Another Audible Cliffhanger

The story is beyond mommy porn and also requires suspension of disbelief, though there are no vampires or lycanthropes.

My greatest complaint is that, like too many books on Audible, Captive in the Dark is only the first part of the story.
It is a half of the book. Had I known that detail, I would not have rented Captive in the Dark.

something different

An average everyday girl gets taken by surprise and her world is flipped upside down in a world she never imagined. There were a few parts in the book that got a little steamy and when they did the author did a great job of making you picture it, but for the most part it's all story. The narrator however, didn't make me feel emotion at all. In my opinion she was very monotone even when there should be yelling or screaming. All together, worth the credit but I don't see myself purchasing the next in the series.

these books are not easy reads.

Any additional comments?

This book blew my mind. I’m seriously disturbed at how much I loved it.
There were parts of the book where I was just in shock at what was happening. The purest HOLY SHIT moments you can imagine!
The whole initial concept of how easily someone can just disappear is deeply chilling.
I don't know what else to say except if you can keep an open mind, LISTEN THIS BOOK!!! Its absolutely AMAZING!! The ending is most definitely a cliffhanger with many unanswered questions, but the sequel is out

Love/Hate/Love

I purchased this book quite some time ago. I couldn't bring myself to listen. After reading other reviews I just kept putting it off. After finally listening I have decided I hate this book as much as I love it. If anyone else is hesitating I fully recommend you listen/read.