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)