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I am a male, upper 30's and I enjoyed the whole outlander series, start to finish.  I read fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, thriller, horror and specifically NOT-romance :-).  I found this series by accident, because it fits in a plethora of genres.  Diana Gabaldon's background prepared her to create a very believable, multi-plot & character rich world.  When finished with the series, and it is not completed as of yet, the reader is literally dropped off in a world where they quickly become ensconced in various aspects of: Western European and early American History; romance with some graphic, but non-gratititous "relations" (I think that if a movie was made, 16 would be a better age than 14 for the younger reader).  There is plenty enough science, warfare  & other violence, seafare and general husbandry of the time period to hold the attention of any man.  Women fawn in the path of the leading male character; he is in general a peaceful man with natural leadership ability, but he seems to be born in a time that his appearance, compassion, and natural talents are EXACTLY who women want to read about, as well as a man, of whom, men want to emulate. 
The plot is so multi-dimensional, that there are things in the first book that are obscure and seem like they are just thrown in, that you won't see "played" out until 2-4 books later.  How she kept things that organized, I would like to know... 
From book to book, character developement appears to be explored and so changes the tempo and emotional attachement with the characters.  In my opinion, there are some books that have lots of irrevelant information, where women may enjoy it better at times, but I read all off them so far, and can say that she is at the top of my list for anything new that comes out.  I will say that I havent read her other books that stemmed from, and are not a part of, the Outlander series; they seem a litte more flowerly and emotional draining than I can take.
I challenge you do a search and look at the groups online about this series and you will find as many men as women who keep up with Diana Gabaldon.