Steve West (often credited as Shane East for romance titles) is an award-winning London-born actor and voice artist based in Los Angeles, renowned for his versatile audiobook narration. With a background in theater (including West End performances) and television work, West transitioned into audiobooks, recording hundreds of titles across numerous genres, from fantasy and mystery to high-spice contemporary and dark romance.
As an acclaimed narrator, West is recognized for his smooth, deep British tone, precise character distinctions, and ability to handle both brooding and cheeky roles. He has won more than 10 AudioFile Earphones Awards, along with AudioFile and Romantic Times Best Romance Narrator awards, and has garnered multiple Audie nominations.
Under the pseudonym Shane East, he has become a dominant voice in the romance genre, specializing in narrating for bestselling authors and bringing intense emotional depth to romantic suspense and fantasy romance. His work is frequently produced through One Night Stand Studios and his own venture, East House Productions. Whether performing as West or East, he is celebrated for delivering captivating, nuanced performances that bring characters to life.
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