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Outlaws
The Outlaws series by Elle Kennedy has 3 books and is best read in publication order, starting with Claimed (2015).
- Books
- 3 books
- First published
- 2015
- Status
- completed
- Last checked
Start here: Claimed (2015) — then read straight through in publication order.
Reading order
The order the books were released — the default way to read the series.
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.
How to read this series
Read in publication order — Claimed, Addicted, Ruled — the trilogy is set in one shared post-apocalyptic world, with each book following a different couple against the same dangerous backdrop, so reading in order helps track the wider world-building even though each romance is largely self-contained.
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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