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CJ Roberts is an indie author who favors dark, erotic stories with taboo twists. Her first novel, Captive in the Dark, was independently published in 2011 and is considered one of the pioneer dark romances of the indie author movement. Since then, it has been read and enjoyed by tens of thousands (and scorned by just as many).

CJ was featured in the 2020 documentary film “Naughty Books� by Austen Rachlis, which explores the individual and collective journeys of the indie romance author explosion during its infancy.

She was born and raised in Southern California, is a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, and will eat tacos until her back hurts.

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“This isn't a romance. You're not a damsel in distress and I'm not the handsome prince come to save you.”
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“He was my tormentor and my solace; the creator of the dark and the light within.”
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“People often believed they were safer in the light, thinking monsters only came out at night.”
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Aure #SlavaUkrain  Recently remembered The Dark Duet, hope Caleb and Livvie are doing ok! :)


²Ñ²¹°ù¾±â„“i²Ô²¹ Happy 2016, filled with love, happiness and a little bit of luck!





message 84: by Leslie

Leslie Hey, just wanted to let you know that your Dark Duet series is my absolute favorite. I've read a lot of books since and I still can't find anything that can come close to comparing. Finally convinced my mom to read them :) she just finished the first one and loved it. You're amazing!


message 83: by Nikki

Nikki Thanks for the add :D x


message 82: by Cleo

Cleo Thanks C.J. for the friend accept xoxo


Courtney

Happy New Year CJ!!! (And Caleb, and Liv!)


²Ñ²¹°ù¾±â„“i²Ô²¹ Merry Christmas C.J.! *muah*


And if you were a naughty girl this year, here is your reward!!
(view spoiler)


message 79: by Angela

Angela Chen Thanks for adding, CJ! Would you mind reading the reviews I've written for Captive in the Dark [/review/show...] and Epilogue [/review/show...]?

I seriously have no words to describe the love I have for this trilogy. Never wished so badly before for fictional characters to be real.
Your series is the one that makes people want to pick up its sequel right away! ASAP!
Cheers. And Happy Thanksgiving :)


JessBess1217 Ms. Roberts thank you so much for the add. Your series is by far the best I have read in a very long time and I look forward to seeing more from you.


message 77: by YelleOh

YelleOh Thanks for the add CJ :)


²Ñ²¹°ù¾±â„“i²Ô²¹
Have a great Friday!


message 75: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Stacey wrote: "Epilogue got me crushing on Caleb all over again...back to book #1 to re-read the series, and get my naughty Caleb fix. He's such a bad boy, wish he was real so I could sit on his face....umm, yeah..."

Ha! I think I should be the one to blush. LOL


message 74: by Stacey

Stacey Epilogue got me crushing on Caleb all over again...back to book #1 to re-read the series, and get my naughty Caleb fix. He's such a bad boy, wish he was real so I could sit on his face....umm, yeah *blush* so don't know where that comment came from lol. Thanks for being so twisted & creating this captive series, wish I could pick your brain over coffee, bet you're just filled with great ideas :) Can't wait for your next book, whatever it is I know it'll be awesome!


Ms. MiLo C.J. wrote: "Ms. L wrote: "Ms. Roberts, I just want to inform you that I just started following you on Twitter :) I'm under: Trinity_03R6

Much Love,

Ms. L"

I have been warned! LOL

Thanks babe,
CJ"


LOL... Just one of your many many fans ;)


message 72: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Ms. L wrote: "Ms. Roberts, I just want to inform you that I just started following you on Twitter :) I'm under: Trinity_03R6

Much Love,

Ms. L"


I have been warned! LOL

Thanks babe,
CJ


Ms. MiLo Ms. Roberts, I just want to inform you that I just started following you on Twitter :) I'm under: Trinity_03R6

Much Love,

Ms. L


message 70: by Krissy P (Kris) (last edited Jun 17, 2013 04:11AM)

Krissy P (Kris) C.J. wrote: "Krissy P (Kris) wrote: "This is a fantastic well-written series. I loved Caleb's POV. I have to say, I was not a fan of him at all until Epilogue. I had mixed feelings of hate and sympathy where..."

I don't know, I still think he kept a lot of his edge. It's just now it's all consensual which is a good thing. I liked that we got to see his vulnerable side, his fear of losing Livvie, etc. This made me see him as human with feelings, not the monster he was in Captive in the Dark.

Anyway, Bravo! I loved the entire series. It was very dark and intense but captivating for sure.


message 69: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Krissy P (Kris) wrote: "This is a fantastic well-written series. I loved Caleb's POV. I have to say, I was not a fan of him at all until Epilogue. I had mixed feelings of hate and sympathy where he is concerned but I t..."

It's been interesting for sure. Some are saying Epi is their fave because Caleb is so different. Others couldn't get behind it for the same reason. Strangely, I think BOTH are true.


Krissy P (Kris) This is a fantastic well-written series. I loved Caleb's POV. I have to say, I was not a fan of him at all until Epilogue. I had mixed feelings of hate and sympathy where he is concerned but I think his POV helped me love him in the end.


Ms. MiLo Thank you for Caleb's POV. I am even more inlove w/him :D


²Ñ²¹°ù¾±â„“i²Ô²¹ Thank you again for the amazing book you gave us.. It was all that i hoped for and a little bit more.. I'm so happy that you delayed it to make it perfect.. and i really loved Caleb's new witty side..

xoxo :D


message 65: by Mercy (last edited Jun 13, 2013 03:45AM)

Mercy Cortez Hi C.J.

I just wanted to thank you, I have read books that claim to be like yours but they don't have the same dynamic that you wrote for Caleb and Livvie. The only book to ever come close was Held by Kimberley A. Bettes and that is in no way a love story and so I will leave the tortured love to you.

Your series is so original and your writing is superb; you inspire me as a writer and I think you should be so proud of yourself.

Thank you for taking your time and speaking to fans (AKA Calebs Kittens) it means the world.

Please never stop writing; because I for one will never stop reading what you have to write.


message 64: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Motherofpearl wrote: "I've been reading many erotic romance books and I just want to say your books (Dark Duet series) are still my number one! Your writing style still my favorite writing style. I think most writers do..."

Thank you, I appreciate it very much.


message 63: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Yara wrote: "I had this question for a while now, livvie when she chose the name Sophia Cole. The last name was it because of Caleb ?! His real name was James Cole, does she know that he's Vladek’s son ?!"

Will be answered in Epilogue. :D


ÓË”B±ð³Ù³óÓË” XoXo I had this question for a while now, livvie when she chose the name Sophia Cole. The last name was it because of Caleb ?! His real name was James Cole, does she know that he's Vladek’s son ?!


Nathalie I just pre-ordered Epilogue! No puedo esperar,CJ!!!! ;D


message 60: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Yara wrote: "i know that Epilogue will be out in june 15th but will it be out on ibooks too or just kindle ??"

It will be on Amazon, Smashwords, and B&N on the 15th. The rest of the channels will have to aggregate from Smashwords and can a while. :/ The good news is, you can use the epub from Smashwords to read on your ipad etc.


ÓË”B±ð³Ù³óÓË” XoXo i know that Epilogue will be out in june 15th but will it be out on ibooks too or just kindle ??


message 58: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Candy wrote: "Dear CJ,
When is the Epilogue trailer coming out?
Sincerely, an obsessed fan who cant seem to get enough of this Captivating story."


On it!


message 57: by Candy

Candy Dear CJ,
When is the Epilogue trailer coming out?
Sincerely, an obsessed fan who cant seem to get enough of this Captivating story.


message 56: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Diana wrote: "I read Captive in the Dark and Seduced in the Dark both in 2 days and these 2 books are by far my favorite erotica books - I fell in love with Caleb and Livvie and the emotional depths these books ..."

THANK YOU!!! Once Epilogue is out there, I'm looking forward to going back to my messed up stories. :D


message 55: by Diana

Diana Gibbs I read Captive in the Dark and Seduced in the Dark both in 2 days and these 2 books are by far my favorite erotica books - I fell in love with Caleb and Livvie and the emotional depths these books took me through... I was and still am affected by them...cannot wait for the Epilogue!!! Please we need more books ~ love your writing!


Amy Johnson Thanks for friending me! I just wanted to tell you that YOU. ARE. THE. BOMB. Love your books!!!


²Ñ²¹°ù¾±â„“i²Ô²¹ It would be perfect if the Epilogue turned out to be more than 100 pages. I actualy live with that hope.. so even though i really, really, really want it like right now, i don't mind if it takes a while. Just KEEP WRITING..


message 52: by Jx PinkLady Reviews � (last edited Mar 27, 2013 02:13PM)

Jx PinkLady Reviews ♡ Thanks for the friendship! :) I finished your books, CITD & SITD last week and still find myself thinking about them. The characters and the story draw you in; it is dark, gritty and uncomfortable but just so fabulously written. I love stories that make you feel strong emotions and yours certainly did that. Sorry to gush! lol, but it's the truth! I can't wait to read the Epilogue and the Dark Duet Spin off! I'm sure we're all in for another treat! :)


message 51: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Marissa wrote: "Thanks for friending me, reading Captive in the Dark right now, love it so far!"

Wonderful! Enjoy it. :)


LWB Marissa Thanks for friending me, reading Captive in the Dark right now, love it so far!


message 49: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Marilina wrote: "Thank you! Finished last night, but don't want it to end.. a story like that will always be in my heart!I can't wait for the epilogue."

Thank you so much. I'm very blessed to have such awesome readers. :)


²Ñ²¹°ù¾±â„“i²Ô²¹ Thank you! Finished last night, but don't want it to end.. a story like that will always be in my heart!I can't wait for the epilogue.


message 47: by Sydney

Sydney Leigh WAAH! that's good to hear. :D
I'll be waiting for Caleb's POV.
He has such a nice and astonishing perspective ;)
He being dom. tsk! never get tired of that ;)


message 46: by Stacey

Stacey I think I'm going back in for round 2 on the books tomorrow...I miss Caleb.


message 45: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Sydney wrote: ":D
I can't help it.
I was smiling like an idiot here. But I'm curious.
Are you planning to have a third of DARK DUET?
third book about CALEB's POV. after the part where he and Livvie met once again..."


I will confess that I am currently in the process of writing a 100pg novella entitled, Epilogue: The Dark Duet. I'm very excited about it and I hope to have it out soon.

I still plan to write a full-length novel about Agent Reed this year. :)


message 44: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Sydney wrote: ":D
I can't help it.
I was smiling like an idiot here. But I'm curious.
Are you planning to have a third of DARK DUET?
third book about CALEB's POV. after the part where he and Livvie met once again..."


I will confess that I am currently in the process of writing a 100pg novella entitled, Epilogue: The Dark Duet. I'm very excited about it and I hope to have it out soon.

I still plan to write a full-length novel about Agent Reed this year. :)


message 43: by Sydney

Sydney Leigh :D
I can't help it.
I was smiling like an idiot here. But I'm curious.
Are you planning to have a third of DARK DUET?
third book about CALEB's POV. after the part where he and Livvie met once again and starting a new life.
I would love to read that part. Where Caleb is trying to change. ;)


message 42: by Pairee

Pairee Thank you for the add. I can honestly say that I have never read a book in my life that has affected me the way this series has. It just will not leave my brain.
I felt as if I was living everything right alongside Caleb and Livvie. I will read anything you ever write. I promise you I'm not even joking one bit about that. :D


message 41: by Purva (last edited Jan 30, 2013 06:28AM)

Purva Hey, thanks for accepting! :) You are a brilliant writer, i love your work! I can't remember reading anything so compelling and intense and yet enjoying it thoroughly. Looking forward to reading Agent Reed's story! :)


message 40: by C.J.

C.J. Roberts Donnajoe wrote: "I love your books and thanks for the add!!!"

:D Thank you!


Donnajoe I love your books and thanks for the add!!!


message 38: by Tina

Tina I just wanted to say that I absolutely love your books. You are a fantastic writer!!!


Jennifer Thanks for the add :)

I am so in love with your books. I can't get Caleb and Livvie out of my head. I haven't read a book that good in a long time. Your characters haunt me daily. And I'm glad.

Hope to read more by you soon!


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