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Outlaw / Fugitive romance books

On the run and living by her own rules — with the law (or worse) always one step behind.

The outlaw heroine lives outside the law and on the move. A fugitive wrongly accused, a thief with a code, a woman fleeing something dangerous — she's resourceful, self-reliant, and used to trusting no one, which makes letting the hero in a genuine risk. The fantasy is freedom and danger braided together, and the thrill of a heroine who answers to no one.

She spans Western historicals, romantic suspense, and sci-fi and fantasy adventure, overlapping with the antiheroine, runaway, and bounty-hunter types. The romance often runs on enemies-to-lovers or reluctant-allies tension and the slow crack in a survivor's armor. The conflict frequently turns on whether the hero will turn her in — or run with her. The heat ranges from warm to high.

For readers who love danger, freedom, and a heroine on the run, the outlaw is a thrilling ride.

What to expect
  • A resourceful heroine on the run, living by her own rules
  • Spans Western historicals, suspense, and sci-fi/fantasy adventure
  • Enemies-to-lovers and reluctant-allies tension
  • Overlaps with the antiheroine, runaway, and bounty-hunter types
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