Review: STILL LOVING THIS SERIES!
Rating: 4 out of 5
Date: 12 11, 2013
Well, I learned a valuable lesson. Don't put off doing reviews with books you borrowed or you could lose all your highlighted items. I lost all my fabulous Raven and Vaughn quotes. BOO!Anways...back to the review!For readers familiar with this series, you've probably been waiting for Vaughn's story for a while now, just like me! I was really interested to learn his backstory and how he became a "dead man walking". I wasn't sure what to expect when I started reading Damaged and the Outlaw. I loved the first two books in the Damaged series but I wasn't as big of fan of the novella that was released before this book, Damaged and the Cobra. I was worried Bijou Hunter may have lost her mojo. Happy to report...SHE'S STILL GOT IT!For readers that like a lot of back and forth banter, Vance and Raven completely deliver. These two smart ass, quick witted characters use their conversations as a form of verbal foreplay. At times it almost was too much but overall it was a lot of fun to read.The romance between Vaughn and Raven was nice and steamy, exactly what I expected based on the other books in the series. Once Vaughn accepted his feelings for Raven, I loved how committed he was. **slight spoiler** I mean chloroforming your girl because you think she's about to go on a date is a tad extreme but hell, who wouldn't find that level of dedication HOT!I have to say the backstory of the Motorcycle Club and Cooper being the president seemed a little far-fetched. Motor Cycle President and pre-law college student at 22? Umm..okay.It looks like a novella will be released at the end of December 2013, Damaged in the Dragon, which will be Bailey's HEA. FINALLY! Please Bijou, do something with this mess of a girl, ha. I also noticed that Bijou now has Damaged and the Saint listed as book four in the series and the final book in the Damaged series. NO! Say it aint so! I really have enjoyed this series and am bummed it's ending. I'm wondering if Harlow may get her HEA in this last book. I certainly hope so.While Damaged and the Outlaw can certainly be read as a stand-alone, I'd recommend reading the series in order, if possible. Totally not necessary, but I think the entire series is worth a read and I personally like to start at the beginning.A solid 4 STAR READ. Still loving this series!