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Outlaws
The Outlaws series by Elle Kennedy has 3 known books (2 published; 1 with an undated publication record) and is best read in publication order, starting with Claimed (2015).
- Books
- 3 known books (3 novels)
- Published
- 2
- First published
- 2015
- Status
- completed
- Last checked
Start here: Claimed (2015) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The date order of published books and any announced future entries — the default way to read the series.
- Book 1:
Claimed
Claimed is the first novel in Elle Kennedy's Outlaws series, a romantic suspense title, published in 2015 at 368 pages. It opens the series that ran from 2015 to 2016, and is followed by Addicted.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Claimed - Book 2:
Addicted
Addicted is the 2nd novel in Elle Kennedy's Outlaws series, published in None at 366 pages. It follows Claimed and precedes Ruled in the reading order.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Addicted - Book 3:
Ruled
Ruled is the 3rd novel in Elle Kennedy's Outlaws series, published in 2016 at 368 pages. It follows Addicted in the reading order. It's the final book in a series that ran from 2015 to 2016.
Alternative text for cover: Cover of Ruled
About the Outlaws series
Outlaws is a darker, post-apocalyptic-adjacent Elle Kennedy trilogy set in a world where civilization has been decimated by war and men and women live on the edge of violence, survival, and desire. Claimed opens the trilogy in this dangerous new order, pairing survival instincts with a high-stakes romance. Addicted and Ruled continue the trilogy's escalating world of danger and desire, following new central couples navigating the same lawless landscape.
A significant departure from Kennedy's college-set contemporary romances, Outlaws leans fully into dystopian and romantic-suspense territory, aimed at readers who want grittier, higher-danger stakes alongside the central romance.
Frequently asked questions
How many books are in Outlaws?
Three: Claimed, Addicted, and Ruled.
What order should I read Outlaws in?
Publication order: Claimed, Addicted, Ruled.
Is Outlaws connected to Elle Kennedy's other series?
No, it's a standalone dystopian/romantic-suspense trilogy, a departure from her college-set contemporary romances.
What is the setting of Outlaws?
A post-apocalyptic world where civilization has been decimated by war, and survival and danger shape every relationship.
Do I need to read Outlaws in order?
Each book follows a different couple, but they share a world and escalating stakes, so publication order is recommended.
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