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Claimed is a dystopian setting where war has devastated most of the planet. Basically Utah is the western end of the United States caused by a massive earthquake. The people who survived either live inside of walled cities or are nomads who live in the wasteland. The world is run by a Global Council who sends out Enforcers to keep the nomads in check. Hudson has escaped the city and escaped from a precarious situation. I can't say more b/c it spoils the plot. She is a survivor, a fighter and definitely not a wimpy female. She recognizes Connor and his band of men as exactly what she needs. She needs protection, a place to stay and some back up.
Hudson and Connor had a lot of chemistry and passion, but I am not sure how I feel about their relationship. Connor is extremely controlling almost to the point that I didn't like him. I understand being protective and I also understand where it comes from once you get his backstory but at times it was too much. Hudson started out exactly how I like my female MC: stubborn, tough, smart and plenty of backbone. Once sex with Connor was involved, I felt like she changed too much and maybe a little too weak for my liking.
This is an erotic novel so I can't complain. However, I loved where this storyline was going. I thought it had a ton of potential and it still may in the rest of the series. The sex overwhelmed the storyline at times and I wanted more plot, less sex. I really enjoy Elle Kennedy, but I was a bit disappointed in Outlawed. I do hold out that the rest of the series with expand the storyline. I loved the concept and just wanted more meat to the story.
What I enjoyed about this book was the action, the dystopian society, and the suspense. I say this is a decent start to a series and I have faith in Elle Kennedy for the next book. If you enjoy an erotic suspense set in a post apocalyptic world, pick this one up!
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- 27 September, 2015: Reviewed