Happy Release + 5 Star Review: Claimed by Elle Kennedy – The Outlaws Series – Book 1

Claimed

Outlaws Series – Book 1

Genre: Dystopia / Erotica

By Elle Kennedy

Synopsis

The bestselling author of the Killer Instincts novels “knows how to write scorching sexual tension”*. Now she really sets it on fire in a new series about men and women living on the edge of violence, sex, and life and death.

After a devastating war decimated most of the world, Hudson Lane has only known the oppressive life under her own father’s tyranny. She finally escapes, branding herself an outlaw and hunted by the Enforcers. Her best chance at survival is Connor Mackenzie, an aggressively sensual fugitive who opens her eyes to the wicked possibilities of a world without rules.

As the leader of a band of outlaw fighters, Connor can’t resist the beautiful stranger who asks for his protection. Despite his reservations, he agrees to introduce her to a whole new way of life. But when Connor discovers Hudson’s connection to the enemies of liberty, he wonders how far he can trust the woman who has abandoned all inhibitions to challenge every forbidden desire.

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Michel’s Review

Elle Kennedy has done it again and proven what a talented and versatile writer she is. Elle is known to be one the hottest erotica authors in the publishing world. Not only are all of her novels sizzling hot and loaded with steamy sex, they are also intense character driven novels that have a dynamic story. Whether it is a member of a Seal team,a Special Ops team,nightclub owners,small town hero, or a member of the college hockey team; these books all have one thing in common…. they are SIZZLING HOT. These men make your panties melt off and steal your heart. Elle has added a new group of sexy men to her roster of heroes. The Outlaws are the heroes of the future in a new bleak world. Elle jumped out of her normal comfort zone and jumped into the world of Dystopia romance. Her debut in this genre is astounding!

I have to say that I am not a fan of Dystopia. I just can’t seem to connect with this type of story. I took a chance on Claimed because Elle Kennedy was the author. I knew she could write an interesting storyline and deliver a good romance. I figured Claimed would be good but not great. My expectations were low because of the genre. Holy Cow! Elle knocked it out the park in this genre. Claimed is a solid 5 Star book.

Claimed is the first book in the Outlaws series. The reader gets an introduction to the new world and a group of men defying the odds in their world. Claimed features the leader of the Outlaws, a band of fighters fighting against the oppression in their city. The Enforcers are hunting them down. They must either conform or die. They have set up their own secret compound that is relatively safe. They have to scavage and raid to keep their daily life at the compound going. It’s a daily fight for survival. The mantra for life is live the life you want because there may be no tomorrow.

Hudson Lane is living within the city. She is living on borrowed time. Her life is in danger and she is being hunted by dangerous factions. When she meets Connor and his men, she sees a means to an end. She seeks out Connor for protection.

Connor is going to introduce Hudson to their wild life. A life that has no rules. A life that is carnal. Hudson is going to get more than protection. She is going to be ravaged.

Claimed was loaded with adventure, edge of the seat suspense, rip roaring humor, intimate emotional moments, and sizzling sex. Everything about this book worked! I could not put it down and look forward to the next book in The Outlaws series.

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About Elle Kennedy

A USA Today bestselling author, Elle Kennedy grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Ontario, and holds a BA in English from York University. From an early age, she knew she wanted to be a writer and actively began pursuing that dream when she was a teenager. She loves strong heroines and sexy alpha heroes, and just enough heat and danger to keep things interesting!