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Friday, June 7, 2013

**18+ Blog Tour Stop** Epilogue (The Dark Duet #2.5) By: C.J. Roberts *ARC Review & US Giveaway*

Hey everyone! Sorry this post is late. I'm really excited to be a part of C.J. Robert's Epilogue Blog Tour, where we finally read Caleb's POV! Below, you'll see the Book & Author Info, my Mini Review, because seriously, I don't want to give any big spoilers if you're really looking forward to this book, or if you have not read Books 1 & 2. Also, the Author is sponsoring an Autographed Copy of Epilogue (yay!). This will be available to US Readers only! I personally will gift an e-book of either Book 1, 2 OR 3, so if you win and have not read any of the books and want to start with Book 1, you can, if you win that is :) 




*I highly advise, those that are 18+ continue with this post, and participate in the Giveaway. Thank you*

Book 1 Description Via Goodreads

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.




Book 2 Description Via Goodreads

BOOK TWO OF THE DARK DUET

The exciting, titillating, and action-filled conclusion to Captive in the Dark.

What is the price of redemption?

Rescued from sexual slavery by a mysterious Pakistani officer, Caleb carries the weight of a debt that must be paid in blood.

The road has been long and fraught with uncertainty, but for Caleb and Livvie, it’s all coming to an end.

Can he surrender the woman he loves for the sake of vengeance? 

Or will he make the ultimate sacrifice?

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It seemed to Caleb, the nature of human beings revolved around one empirical truth: we want what we cannot have. For Eve, it was the fruit of the forbidden tree. For Caleb, it was Livvie.
 


Now...Book 3 Description Via Goodreads :)

BOOK 3 OF THE DARK DUET

I’m writing this because you begged. You know how I love the begging. In fact, you probably know too many things and know them far too well.

Who am I?

Well, that’s what I’m trying to figure out. I was a whore in my youth, a killer since my adolescence, and a monster as a man. I am the man who kidnapped Livvie. I am the man who held her in a dark room for weeks. But, most importantly, I am the man she loves.

She loves me. It’s quite sick, isn’t it?

Of course, there’s more to our story than can be surmised in a few short sentences, but I’m at a loss for justifying my behavior back then. I assume if you’re reading this, I don’t need to make those justifications. You’ve already made your own.

You’re reading this because you want to know about the rest of the story. You want to know what happened that warm summer night in September of 2010, the night I met Livvie at The Paseo. It was the night my life changed all over again.

It didn’t happen exactly as Livvie said. She’s been very kind to me in the retelling of our story. The truth is far more…complicated.



About The Author & Her Social Media Links
(From Goodreads)

CJ Roberts is an independent writer. She favors dark and erotic stories with taboo twists and her work has been called both sexy and disturbing in the same sentence. 

She was born and raised in Southern California. Following high school, she joined the U.S. Air Force in 1998, served ten years and traveled the world. Her favorite part of traveling is seeking out the seedy underbelly of the city. 

She is married to an amazing and talented man who never stops impressing her; they have one beautiful daughter. 

Her debut novel, Captive in the Dark (The Dark Duet, Book 1), is available in ebook and paperback. And will be followed up with Seduced in the Dark (The Dark Duet, Book 2) in September of 2012. 

She writes short stories under the name Jennifer Roberts (http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/...)

For more information, please visit the following:


My Mini Epilogue Review 
Because...I Don't Want To Give Too Many Spoilers... Until The Release :)
(Thanks to the Author for the ARC!)

While I was reading, I found myself wanting to go back and reading books 1 and 2. It's been a long time since I've read them, and perhaps later this summer, I'll write Reviews Books 1 & 2. Anyway, now to Epilogue. This novel looks into Caleb's POV and honestly, I really liked it; we finally see what his thoughts are, in the present and from the past, and I say they are so much needed! Roberts knows just what the readers want :) 

Epilogue takes place at a good length of time *not spoling it ;) * after Book 2. Yes, Caleb and Livvie meet again, but have different names now, for a reason, but I'll refer them to their real names. Anyway, they are at a different place in the world now, and again, we are in Caleb's mind and he tells and shows us from meeting a surprised Livvie, to actually them forming a somewhat normal relationship. Since the situation that separated these two, Livvie has made a nice life for herself, with new friends, and enjoying college life, but are things as nice as they seem? Especially now that Caleb is back in her life, can they really form a...relationship, with their past? You will get a lot of answers in this story, answers that you most definitely have been waiting for. 

Ok, I gotta say, I really liked this story. I also liked Book 1 & 2 and they each have their different ways of presenting an excellent dark story, and to me this story lead me to a lighter side of two characters that have faced so much in their lives. I liked the way Roberts write, as she gives a good amount of story/character background, and her writing has a flow that had me reading to the next page. I liked this side of Caleb, where he tries to act different with Livvie, but sometimes his past attitude comes out, and I'm not going to write when, but that...kinkiness does come out. I believe that the relationship they start to form is realistic and there is explanation from both sides, of how they hope things could work out, and there is of course talk of the past and that does eventually come back to haunt them at different times, especially with Caleb, and you'll read when. Overall, this was written well and the story itself kept just kept me hooked on two characters that I have been wanting to read more about, well since Book 2. Without giving away the ending, I think how this individual story concludes is good, but it did lead me to want more, and I guess I'll always want to read more, when it concerns these excellently written characters. If you read Book 1 & 2, this 3rd one is a must! 

My Rating: 4.5/5
Rated R! 18+ *Mature Language & Sexual Content...and Caleb ;)


Giveaway Rules & Details

- There are TWO Prizes. One is for US Readers & the other is US/INT!
- Ends June 17th!
- Please Be 18+ to participate; there is mature adult content in these novels.
- Prizes: 1 Autographed paperback of Epilogue (US ONLY) & 1 E-Book of either Book 1-3, Gifted BY Me through Amazon (US/INT).
- There Will Be Two Winners!
- The Winners will be picked by Rafflecopter!
- I will be Checking the Entries Regularly, so if there is Cheating, those Entries Will be Disqualified
- As you submit Entries, be sure to use an Email that you use Daily, as that is how I will contact you, if you Win.
- You will have 48 hours to Respond, or I will have to Choose a New Winner! Check Your Spam Folders, just in case it goes in there.
- And Good Luck! :)

*Come back to this post, when the Giveaway is over, to see who won. I usually do Facebook it as well*

18 comments:

  1. I think the series was by disturbing, but enjoyable at the same time. I read book 1 and 2 but CJ said Epilogue is more light than the first two, so I expect more details on Caleb. For ebook, I would like Epilogue.

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    1. Opps, I would prefer the paperback not the ebook. I read wrong sorry.

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  2. i love the series... yeah at first its really disturbing and crazy shit happens, but the story and its characters if u really get into it, u will definitely love the characters... and the C.J Roberts writing is really amazing! it opens my eyes to see those unimaginable stuff going on in the world. i would definitely loove to have Epilogue... i can't wait to be with Kitten and Caleb... that was a great review! will keep all my fingers toes arms and everything crossed to win a signed copy ^_^

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  3. I just started on book number 1. I don't have much to say since I didn't finish the series yet. I expect a character driven plot for Epilogue, and I want the paperback not the ebook.

    Clara Song

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  4. My most favorite book series every....

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  5. I have read the 1st book but haven't had the guts to read the 2nd and third yet. I would want Epilogue in kindle format

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  6. I think the series sounds extremely interesting! I would want to start with book 1.

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  7. I had seen Book #1 while browsing Amazon but
    I was a little nervous to buy...based on the fact I don't read dark I finally bought it and I found that I loved the book...So I got book #2....both books were great...can't wait for this next book Epilogue....It will be a good read it see Caleb and Livie find their HEA...

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  8. I've read book 1, loved it and am gonna start book 2 soon :-)

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  9. My thoughts? This series is super dark....and I don't like guessing what happens because I'm a horrible guesser and things never go my way. And I want the paperback

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  10. I have read and loved the Dark Duet series so far. I have been impatiently waiting for the Epilogue because this story really touched all my emotions, good and bad. I would like to see them form a normal healthy relationship and have a hea, however that works for them.

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  11. I love this series and I can't wait to read Epilogue! Thanks for the giveaway!

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  12. I loved these books. So dark and disturbing=)

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  13. i haven't read the series so winning would really be great. *crossing fingers*
    it would be nice to win either book 2 or 3 :)

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  14. I love these books, and I read on a post that this book doesn't have so much conflict, so I expect little drama. Not hoping for the ebook, I want the paperback!

    Abbie Young

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