Captive in the Dark question

i loved this story.. it isn't the first one of this genre that i have read and loved.. call me crazy... :)

I think that this series is a testament to the fact that life, emotions, choices etc.. are not always black & white. That we all live in a bit of gray more than we thought. I think this is why the story, the characters, and what occurs draws you in and keeps you captive there. You understand and you actually are compassionate about their plight. You empathize, maybe more than what you're comfortable with but it doesn't change the fact that you do.

These two books show us the truth more of how, if you truly love/care or want to understand another, that it's impossible for you to do it in slices. You either do or you don't. Both books IMO, were written superbly. The way the layers are pulled back and shows you the "human condition" was just incredible.

Nothing's wrong with your character, unless we are all sickos. Read Screaming in the Silence or Wanderlust and try to justify to yourself why you wanted an HEA. I felt like a psycho because I wanted those HEA's.

Petition to create a TV show based on this book

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I feel exactly the same way as you!!!! I have not questioned my moral character because I believe us...humans...are so flawed...I dont know... I guess I think its OK to not expect everything to be sweet and perfect...The emotions this book evoked in me were unprecedented and I absolutely loved it....I love Caleb...every part of him...even the killer, the master, him with all his flaws!!

You all should read and the series. I enjoyed both of them, almost as much as .

Cj Roberts is a legend! I have not read a book that drew me in quite like this one but bang came pretty close. I started reading it again I love me some Caleb

I think personally that goes to show you how talented the author is. If that author can evoke those feelings from you, than they are doing something right. But I questioned myself for a little bit also! Haha

I absolutely LOVED the Dark Duet series (Captive in the Dark, Seduced in the Dark and Epilogue). Amazing, captivating story. I couldn't get enough of Caleb and Livvie. Can not wait for her next book in the series. The writing was superb. This genre led me to the Mona Lisa Series but it was not as good to me. I HIGHLY recommend these books.

I am so glad I am not alone with these mixed feelings about my love for this series! It was so disturbing and completely twisted, but it was one of the few books this year that drew me in. I could vividly picture the scenes unfold before my eyes and cringed at the more graphic and disturbing parts of the book. I am still trying to gather my thoughts about it but reading this page has actually helped me pin down some points and made me think about it again.

A part of me still feels that Olivia was suffering from stockholm syndrome. I don't know if someone could ever find true love towards a person who has done such vile and horrific things to you. But on the other hand I can see the appeal of Caleb. One has to look at the whole of him and realize that he is a product of his past. And after reading book 2 and book 3 I became more understanding of what he has done. (I don't by any means consider them to be in ANY way acceptable, but I understood where it came from.)

I loved this whole series from beginning to end, and I am still trying to wrap my mind around it.

I loved this book too. And,I seriously don't know what's wrong with me (questioned myself this multiple times,though!!!). This is my first 'Dark Erotica' read. And, this series has completely blown up my mind.
Such an amazing, mind-blowing series...!!

Yes, I questioned my own moral fibre every step of the way in this one! lol. I had a love/hate relationship with Caleb, but he was the page turner for me. The entire story was so unpredictable, but I loved questioning his character and even questioning Liv's, wondering maybe if she would snap out of her love for him later on, or if she was entirely using him the entire way.
It's a good story to remind you that there is no black and white to every situation. And is someone bad really bad or just a product of their environment? & if so, are they to blame? &, most importantly, are they able to change?

I think I thought this book was going to be something other than what it was. I didn't sympathize with Caleb at all, I kept hoping Olivia was going to get some sort of revenge on him. Like shoot him when she got the gun or turn him into the cops when they arranged to meet. So I guess I'm in the minority here :)

I can't answer those questions for you! But I loooooved this series! I found it hot in some sick way!! So maybe I'm crazy? Who knows?!?

This book absolutely terrified me. BUT, I loved it. Couldn't put it down. I think this is more the authors ability to explain from both POV's.

What you have to remember as well, even though the things that Caleb do are horrific, unjustified and brutal, he was the first victim. This is all he knows.

What scares me most is that things like this happen everyday, it feels like on another planet, however, because I can't imagine people like this living in my world.

Did anyone read the secong book? Did Caleb grow a conscience?

If this book was made into a film, there's no way I could ever watch it. I have no idea how I ended up ok reading it but that is apparently how my brain works. I can read disturbing words but not see disturbing images.

There is nothing wrong with you for loving this series. It just means you are able to find beauty in unbeautiful things. It makes you special.
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Well Said Haven. I was captivated by this book, it's dark and out side the norm. That's what made it a great read.

ETA: it's human nature (typing on my phone sorry)

are there any books that are similar? Or any books with characters like Caleb? It takes true talent to make a character that seems utterly irredeemable seem redeemable at the end
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I loved this; though I did feel a little guilty about liking Caleb in the end.... :S

I have to say that these books were two of my favorites. And yes I asked myself what that says about me :)

Instead of calling my moral character into question I choose to believe it was the amazing writing of this author. LOL

I also LOVED Consequences and Truth by Aleatha Romig. If you haven't read them I highly recommend them.

I had to put this one aside several times because I didn't like some of the content, but I found not knowing was worse. It took me most of the second book to realize I actually cared for these people. And I really didn't want to sympathize with Caleb. I was impressed that the author pulled it off. Kudos!

LOVED them both and was looking for something similar!! I couldn't put my finger on it either, but have gone back to them more than once. You are not alone. =)

Wanda, I've never questioned my moral character for loving this book. I think it says that you have the ability to see the beauty in even the darkest people and situations.

I think those of us who love this book are willing to believe that even the most abused and tortured souls can love and be loved and ultimately be redeemed.

I nearly skipped over this book because I thought it would be too dark and disturbing. But I forged ahead anyway and was blown away. The darkness makes each little crack of Caleb's shell all the more potent and the light revealed all the more powerful.

I never questioned myself. I LOVED this story ! It was sad but It all turned aroung into a beautiful love story. Not excusing his actions but he was such a troubled soul and never knew any kind of love or feelings of that sort. I was pulling for him from the first page. Love to see bad turn into good.

This is entertainment. I love dark erotica.mits human human to be interested in things we can't experience for ourselves. Sex and violence are in us all we just don't all become rapists and murderers, we have boundaries and stay behind them.nhowever when presented with a safe and sane way to explore those boundaries we are willing to step over that line when we know in the end we can step back with no worries.

Books like this are intense but they are not going to emotionally scar anyone. It's intended purpose is to entertain and that's clearly what the audience is attracted to even though the content is quite disturbing.

Great writing...to make you fall for that kind of character.

I loved this book and yes, I did question myself but it also had me questioning a lot of other things like certain situations ect...
Great book though!