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Wanted #1.5
Outlaw
I shouldn’t have done that job.
I shouldn’t have stolen that girl.
And I sure as hell shouldn’t have fallen for her.
Charlie Hays knows two things: how to steal, and the red—the rage that keeps him going. In Wanted when a last minute heist goes bad, he kidnaps the only witness, Addie Battes. But just when everyone begins to think he has gone and made the biggest mistake of his criminal career Charlie wonders if he hasn't made the best one.
Every love story has two sides…
I shouldn’t have stolen that girl.
And I sure as hell shouldn’t have fallen for her.
Charlie Hays knows two things: how to steal, and the red—the rage that keeps him going. In Wanted when a last minute heist goes bad, he kidnaps the only witness, Addie Battes. But just when everyone begins to think he has gone and made the biggest mistake of his criminal career Charlie wonders if he hasn't made the best one.
Every love story has two sides…
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First published March 1, 2014
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June 1, 2014
Even thought the story in this book is the exact same one with the first and the only extra scenes we have the chance to read are taking place only a few minutes before charlie kidnaps Addie, it was still pretty interesting to read. Charlie's way of thinking was a lot different than that of Addie's and sometimes i felt a little bit like i was reading a different story from the one Addie told us in the first book.
March 23, 2014
Amazing!I love Outlaw.It's fun and very interesting to see how the bad boy Charlie think. I always loved his character in Wanted and Conviction. And I'm so glad that Amanda wrote this book in Charlie's POV. A must read if you enjoyed Wanted and Conviction!
March 23, 2014
A must read for lovers of swoon.
August 18, 2014
Outlaw is the retelling of Wanted from Charlie's point of view, as Wanted was from Addie's. I really enjoyed Wanted (and Conviction), buying into the strange romance between a thief and a kidnap victim. With Outlaw, I enjoyed getting Charlie's perspective and insights into his thinking.
Here are a few of my thoughts about reading Outlaw:
1. Outlaw could probably be read as a standalone, but I liked Wanted better, so I would choose that one first over this one. Outlaw has almost all of the same scenes as Wanted, just from Charlie's POV. But I thought it was better to be in the victim's head for the first read.
2. I read Outlaw months after finishing Wanted and Conviction, so it was like a re-read from a different perspective. But I would not necessarily recommend reading this right after Wanted, as I think it would be too repetitive. A side-by-side reading might be better (which I did for a few scenes and enjoyed seeing both sides together).
3. Reading Outlaw did reinforce the feelings between Charlie and Addie. They are an unconventional couple, but despite the strangeness (and terror) of their meeting, I still really liked them and found myself rooting for them all over again. We get Charlie's more mature thoughts, his side of their speedy romance, and a complete sense of his immediate and fierce protectiveness of Addie. I still would have liked a bit more about/from Charlie, but enjoyed it just the same. They are still a pretty sweet couple.
Outlaw is really for fans of this series, who want a little more Charlie. It is not an essential read. And I wouldn't recommend it for someone who hasn't read Wanted yet, as I think they should read that one first. But this is a great read for people like me who just wanted a little more and wanted to get lost in Charlie and Addie's world again, in a different, but the same, kind of way.
Here are a few of my thoughts about reading Outlaw:
1. Outlaw could probably be read as a standalone, but I liked Wanted better, so I would choose that one first over this one. Outlaw has almost all of the same scenes as Wanted, just from Charlie's POV. But I thought it was better to be in the victim's head for the first read.
2. I read Outlaw months after finishing Wanted and Conviction, so it was like a re-read from a different perspective. But I would not necessarily recommend reading this right after Wanted, as I think it would be too repetitive. A side-by-side reading might be better (which I did for a few scenes and enjoyed seeing both sides together).
3. Reading Outlaw did reinforce the feelings between Charlie and Addie. They are an unconventional couple, but despite the strangeness (and terror) of their meeting, I still really liked them and found myself rooting for them all over again. We get Charlie's more mature thoughts, his side of their speedy romance, and a complete sense of his immediate and fierce protectiveness of Addie. I still would have liked a bit more about/from Charlie, but enjoyed it just the same. They are still a pretty sweet couple.
Outlaw is really for fans of this series, who want a little more Charlie. It is not an essential read. And I wouldn't recommend it for someone who hasn't read Wanted yet, as I think they should read that one first. But this is a great read for people like me who just wanted a little more and wanted to get lost in Charlie and Addie's world again, in a different, but the same, kind of way.
March 21, 2014
I really enjoyed learning more about Charlie and his troubled past. Lance did a great job depicting Charlie's lack of education through his use of TV and movie references (whereas Addie is usually referencing books). I also loved learning more about the interworkings of a criminal organization.
March 23, 2014
I love reading books from the guy's perspective. It feels like it really completes the story. 5-Stars!
June 12, 2014
Where can I get a Charlie Hays?
July 25, 2014
I really enjoyed reading this love story from Charlie's perspective. I definitely recommend reading "Wanted" first to get a better grip on the characters, but overall a great read.
November 11, 2017
completely in AWE with how i liked the story. This is the epitome of Stockholm Syndrome.
April 21, 2014
I loved that this book was from the males POV. It showed the conflicting emotions that Charlie had over Addie Charlie first sees Addie in the store and feels a connections to her. He thinks how a beautiful girl like her would never give him the time of day. Addie ends up being kidnapped by Charlie when she walks outside to get fresh air and ends up watching a burglary in progress. When certain events uncontrollable by the burglars happen they realize they are in trouble. Charlie realizes that Addie has seen everything that has happened and takes her with them. Charlie watches over her and tries to protect her. During this time he discovers he is in love with Addie. She doesn't act like a typical woman who has been kidnapped because she fights him every step of the way by breaking his nose at one point, to kicking and hitting him. Charlie does everything he can to gain her trust which is difficult with everything else that is going on. There are lot of things in this story that you don't expect to happen. Charlie has a bad temper that he has trouble controlling but Addie seems to calm him down. As you read the book you discover more about Charlie and how complicated his personality really is and how in love he is with Addie. He never sees himself as being good enough for her because she is a really intelligent girl who could do anything in life. The one thing I like about Charlie is he doesn't push Addie to do anything that she doesn't want to since she is underage. He is willing to wait until she is 18. You have to buy this book. It will make you believe in true love at first sight. I enjoyed the banter between Charlie and Addie. It was unbelievable how they meet but incredible how their relationship built up. I can read this book over again that is how good it is. You need to buy the other books because they are Awesome to.
October 10, 2014
Well written with a few editing issues. Technically, this is a stand-alone book, but I wouldn't read it without reading Wanted first, as this is the alternate POV to that story.
I really loved Wanted. Outlaw is also very good, but left me with a lot of conflicting opinions about the story. The interesting thing about Wanted is that we really root for the love story between the kidnapper and the victim. Outlaw makes it clear that the main female character's POV colored the entire story line and her internal optimism creates the perception that each of the characters is redeemable or has an inner core of morality.
Getting the backstory in Outlaw disabuses us of the notion that these men aren't hardened criminals. Although it's clear that the lead character quickly falls in love with his victim, it's also clear that he really is a criminal with a very different perspective than the typical person. Were it not for his feelings for the victim, one of his band would clearly have killed her and left her behind.
Unfortunately, for me, Outlaw makes the outcome of Wanted less believable -- and worse, I root for that outcome less. I'm left really wondering if the female lead is making a terrible mistake instead of moving toward her inevitable destiny. Sometimes, there really is too much information.
That said, I liked Outlaw, appreciated the alternate perspective and would recommend this to fans of Wanted.
I really loved Wanted. Outlaw is also very good, but left me with a lot of conflicting opinions about the story. The interesting thing about Wanted is that we really root for the love story between the kidnapper and the victim. Outlaw makes it clear that the main female character's POV colored the entire story line and her internal optimism creates the perception that each of the characters is redeemable or has an inner core of morality.
Getting the backstory in Outlaw disabuses us of the notion that these men aren't hardened criminals. Although it's clear that the lead character quickly falls in love with his victim, it's also clear that he really is a criminal with a very different perspective than the typical person. Were it not for his feelings for the victim, one of his band would clearly have killed her and left her behind.
Unfortunately, for me, Outlaw makes the outcome of Wanted less believable -- and worse, I root for that outcome less. I'm left really wondering if the female lead is making a terrible mistake instead of moving toward her inevitable destiny. Sometimes, there really is too much information.
That said, I liked Outlaw, appreciated the alternate perspective and would recommend this to fans of Wanted.
April 3, 2014
Charlie is a career criminal , so much it makes sense that it has all the alliteration in place and Andie happened to be the good samaritan type when she accidentally witnesses a truck hijacking and soon finds herself kidnapped by the hijackers. In Wanted we read as Charlie and Andie get close , though despite their warnings against each other as really she could compromise everything that Charlie has ever achieved and should Andie really be falling for the bad boy ?
Outlaw is the novella that tells the story of Andie and Charlie in a bit more detail and all about how their lives both got turned upside down the day that Andie witnessed Charlie and his team hijacking the truck.
This is one of those love stories where the good girl falls for the bad boy despite dire warnings and the obvious flashing lights which scream " DANGER: THIS BOY IS BAD AND EVER SO WRONG FOR YOU".
If you are still loving the whole good girl falls for her captor- a romance filled story which of course really almost hinders on a case of Stockholm syndrome , though because we as readers all love a great love story , an almost Cinderella tale we bypass that scenario and revel in a New Adult Gritty love story filled with Bad Boys and Tattoos.
This book could be read as a stand-alone but will probably be better read and understood if you have read Book #1 Wanted.
Outlaw is the novella that tells the story of Andie and Charlie in a bit more detail and all about how their lives both got turned upside down the day that Andie witnessed Charlie and his team hijacking the truck.
This is one of those love stories where the good girl falls for the bad boy despite dire warnings and the obvious flashing lights which scream " DANGER: THIS BOY IS BAD AND EVER SO WRONG FOR YOU".
If you are still loving the whole good girl falls for her captor- a romance filled story which of course really almost hinders on a case of Stockholm syndrome , though because we as readers all love a great love story , an almost Cinderella tale we bypass that scenario and revel in a New Adult Gritty love story filled with Bad Boys and Tattoos.
This book could be read as a stand-alone but will probably be better read and understood if you have read Book #1 Wanted.
October 1, 2016
This is "Wanted" written from Charlie's POV. I loved "Wanted", and I loved "Outlaw". At first I thought this book was unneeded. I always liked Charlie even without hearing his side of things. Addie loved Charlie and saw the good in him and so did I, just by his actions.
But, I changed my mind when they were on the ship. I'm glad I got to see what Charlie was thinking when Addie was missing and also what he was thinking when Addie went home. I was also happy to get just a tad more on his background. Poor Charlie had been through so much, it just touched my heart even more that he found Addie. Also, a little more steam was added to the story when he got a look at Charlie's thoughts, even though he never really acted on them.
I don't think someone that hasn't read "Wanted" should read this book. There might be a few big blanks as to what is going on without reading the whole story in "Wanted." But, for anyone that wants to read a heartwarming, down to earth romance with a little action here and there, will not be disappointed with the "Wanted" series.
But, I changed my mind when they were on the ship. I'm glad I got to see what Charlie was thinking when Addie was missing and also what he was thinking when Addie went home. I was also happy to get just a tad more on his background. Poor Charlie had been through so much, it just touched my heart even more that he found Addie. Also, a little more steam was added to the story when he got a look at Charlie's thoughts, even though he never really acted on them.
I don't think someone that hasn't read "Wanted" should read this book. There might be a few big blanks as to what is going on without reading the whole story in "Wanted." But, for anyone that wants to read a heartwarming, down to earth romance with a little action here and there, will not be disappointed with the "Wanted" series.
November 16, 2014
Outlaw was enjoyable in that it was interesting to get Charlie's POV. His merry band of thieves are actually more in-tune with the criminal element than Addie led us to believe. She made them sound a bit like a cross between bumbling Robin Hoods (stealing from the rich to give to themselves) and the 3 stooges (or if I'm counting correctly the 5 stooges and Wallace). Charlie's POV makes it quite clear that he was the only thing standing between Addie and dead as a doornail dumped in a ditch.
Charlie's POV also helped explain the lack of physical intimacy between the 2 characters. Reading Wanted his chivalrous behavior seemed bizarre and inexplicable for a 29 year old man. It makes more sense understanding his complete lack of self worth and genuine desire to do the right thing by Addie - which in turn makes him worthy.
Outlaw doesn't add anything new to the story - it is simply a re-telling from Charlie's POV. I think it helped that I read Wanted @ a year and a half ago - otherwise I may have felt that it was too redundant to keep my interest.
Charlie's POV also helped explain the lack of physical intimacy between the 2 characters. Reading Wanted his chivalrous behavior seemed bizarre and inexplicable for a 29 year old man. It makes more sense understanding his complete lack of self worth and genuine desire to do the right thing by Addie - which in turn makes him worthy.
Outlaw doesn't add anything new to the story - it is simply a re-telling from Charlie's POV. I think it helped that I read Wanted @ a year and a half ago - otherwise I may have felt that it was too redundant to keep my interest.
August 9, 2016
4 conflicted stars!
So, I am a little conflicted. The reason is NOT because i didn't like the book or series, it is simply a personal preference that i would have rather had books 1 and 2 as dual POV. Saying this I think maybe the fact that i read book 2 BEFORE book 1.5 didn't help!!
It is great to see things from Charlies POV, and how little he thinks of himself becomes apparent throughout this book. He has anger issues (red mist) and does not value himself as worthy of much in life.
I like both Addie and Charlie characters, and could actually visualize Polo with his "hey hey hey's".
I still wanna dig out Wallaces eyes with a rusty spoon, he is just 1 of those characters where even if he got his own book you could visualize offing him!
So, I am a little conflicted. The reason is NOT because i didn't like the book or series, it is simply a personal preference that i would have rather had books 1 and 2 as dual POV. Saying this I think maybe the fact that i read book 2 BEFORE book 1.5 didn't help!!
It is great to see things from Charlies POV, and how little he thinks of himself becomes apparent throughout this book. He has anger issues (red mist) and does not value himself as worthy of much in life.
I like both Addie and Charlie characters, and could actually visualize Polo with his "hey hey hey's".
I still wanna dig out Wallaces eyes with a rusty spoon, he is just 1 of those characters where even if he got his own book you could visualize offing him!
March 30, 2014
I really enjoyed the story over all the romance between the 2 main characters was really sweet and slow. This story was written very well if you ask me and Heck I haven't even read book 1 yet. So yes I know I'm missing out on a lot some pieces don't make sense to me but that is what I get for not reading book 1. Although I do have to say this much Action and love in this story I'm happy that I read it and to tell ya the truth it is a must read.
*** I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review at http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com on 4-1-14***
*** I received this story for free in exchange for an honest review, see more of my review at http://jmhoward2007.blogspot.com on 4-1-14***
February 11, 2015
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The second in a series by Amanda Lance that is proving to be one roller coaster ride is getting more dangerous. Charlie knows what he did is wrong yet Addie in a way completes him. I loved that Amanda hasn`t stopped in the thrilling emotions between these two. It`s interesting to read about Charlie`s side in this book and how he really feels for Addie. Stay tuned for the final story in this series that is full of action, suspense and a forbidden love.
The second in a series by Amanda Lance that is proving to be one roller coaster ride is getting more dangerous. Charlie knows what he did is wrong yet Addie in a way completes him. I loved that Amanda hasn`t stopped in the thrilling emotions between these two. It`s interesting to read about Charlie`s side in this book and how he really feels for Addie. Stay tuned for the final story in this series that is full of action, suspense and a forbidden love.
July 23, 2016
4 Sniffs - Our nose would be very happy to live in this book.
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June 1, 2014
Thought the author could have done more with this. Basically it is the same as the first book but from Charlie's point of view. I thought she could have gotten deeper into why he was the way he is. As it was written it did not really need to be read just repeated the first book.
March 21, 2014
A great story from a sweet guy's POV.
Did Not Finish
August 24, 2018
**DNF'd at 30% (middle of Chapter 6)**
The reason I DNF'd this though was that it was awfully repetitive within itself. Charlie runs the same inner monologue for the first quarter of this book and there is very little interaction with Addie. Charlie's POV is exactly what I imagined it would be (slang, grammatical errors) but it was also hard to read for an extended time.
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