Who Would Like This Book:
If you're intrigued by deeply complex characters, taboo topics, and psychological tension, Captive in the Dark is a wild ride into the darkest corners of the human mind. This is not your standard romance - it’s raw, disturbing, and daring, delving into issues of trauma, power, and survival with a relentless pace. Readers who appreciate morally gray stories, emotional intensity, and don’t mind confronting uncomfortable truths will find this book totally gripping. It’s a must-read for dark romance and psychological thriller fans who want something bolder and more provocative than anything else on the shelf.
Who May Not Like This Book:
This book is definitely not for everyone. If you need likable characters, clear-cut morality, or stories that avoid violence, abuse, and non-consensual situations, then this will absolutely push your limits - in fact, it might be outright distressing. Many readers found the subject matter too graphic, the relationships unhealthy, and the attempted justification of horrible acts extremely troubling. There’s also critique about the writing style, editing slips, and a lack of believable emotional shifts. Sensitive readers - with good reason - are warned to steer clear.
About:
'Captive in the Dark' in the series 'The Dark Duet' by C.J. Roberts is a dark and intense read that delves into themes of abuse, captivity, and complex relationships. The story follows Livvie, who is kidnapped by Caleb, her captor, in a tale that explores Stockholm syndrome and the blurred lines between captor and captive. The writing style is described as compelling, captivating, and twisted, with a plot that contains brutal and raw emotions, making it a challenging yet thought-provoking read.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
Content warnings include themes of rape, abuse, kidnapping, psychological trauma, and human trafficking.
From The Publisher:
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 twelve 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. more
Ratings (65)
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Loved It (16) | |
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It Was OK (13) | |
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Reader Stats (209):
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2 comment(s)
It gave me what I needed at the time that I needed it- a dark, twisted, hateful, forbidden romance.
Meh, didn’t continue the series
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