An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. I am the savage haunting the memories of her past. At my clan, in a world ravaged by a chemical accident, women are scarce. Being close to something as rare as a female requires honor and a functioning set of morals—I’m doomed to have neither. When the Districts, the last government-controlled area, assigns Kenya as my mediator, I know I can’t trust myself around her. My kind killed her father. Tried to rape her mother. And I’m no less dangerous because I carry years of unmet urges; outlawed cravings her body never experienced. With peace negotiations on the verge of failure, I have to ignore that darkness she feeds in me. One that overshadows my very existence, threatening to put everything I love at risk: my freedom, my family… even her. Forsaken is the first book in this interconnected dystopian romance series, with no cliffhangers, no insta-love, no cheating, and a guaranteed Happy for Now.

How much can you love someone who isn't perfect? Ayanna has never known the pleasure of a man’s touch—and few women have; ever since the government seized control of human reproduction. Artificial insemination is the new norm, and no one may have a child without the express permission of the government: no exceptions. When Ayanna’s request to become pregnant is denied, she is shattered—until she gets the opportunity to travel to the Clan of the Woodlands. A group of people free from government oppression, where women are few but strong men are plenty. Maybe she won’t need the government’s permission after all? … At least not as long as River, her hot and selfless bodyguard, doesn’t get in the way. But in a world divided into two warring factions, torn apart by one's efforts to improve the human race, no one is as they seem, not even River. He’s keeping a secret from Ayanna—a secret that could destroy the dream she holds closest to her heart. This romantic, edge-of-your-seat tale is the first book of the Clan of the Woodlands series, and takes place over 150 years in the future, where human principles are about to be redefined. Don’t get this book unless you enjoy them fast-paced, suspenseful and with a rollercoaster of emotions.

When your test subject turns you into the experiment, the loss of control is imminent. Max, a scientist of the Districts, discovered a genetic mutation among the men which might push their society at the edge of collapse. He makes it his job to find a cure, but no trial can ever be successful without a willing test subject—something impossible to come by. Could Autumn, a clanswoman and sister to a chieftain, who arrived for an exchange be the solution? Things go great until they go all wrong because the fiery redhead is on her very own mission to find her place in the world—saving the Districts isn’t part of that. When Autumn refuses to play by his rules, Max begins to question his core beliefs. But he refuses to gamble with the future of his own people—not even for someone as convincing as Autumn. The Innocent is the second book of V. K. Ludwig's Clan of the Woodlands, a dystopian romance series which takes place more than 150 years in the future. It is a continuation of The Bastard, and reading the series in its appropriate order is recommended for the best reading experience. The author has delivered another excellent story that gives a much wider window into the series’ world. - Jamie (Goodreads) It's not everyday I find a great series that hits many of my favorite themes - a dystopian future where emotions are gone from parts of the community, alpha-type romance, gritty steamy romance scenes. This has it all and it's a series so I get more than one book. Sweet. - HilZie (Goodreads)

It's bad enough when your wife disappears on you. But what do you do when she turns up again a year later? With a baby in tow that isn't yours? As a chieftain, Rowan is used to facing tough decisions in order to keep his clan safe. But taking care of an infant girl? That spells trouble with a capital T for this mountain of a man. That little girl has nothing of him - and how could she? But no matter how much this baby reminds him of his wife's betrayal, she needs his protection. It's time for Rowan to man-up and make a choice. Can he forgive his wife Darya? Unfortunately, choices don't come easy when a child is involved... This romantic, edge-of-your-seat tale is the second book of theClan of the Woodlands series, and takes place over 150 years in the future. Don’t get this book unless you enjoy them fast-paced, suspenseful and with a rollercoaster of emotions.