The Outlands Shifter

De: Anna Durand

Narrado por: Shane East, Mackenzie Cartwright

A British werewolf in the Wild West and a modern American girl collide in this steamy time travel romance.

I crave adventure and a real man, the kind who sweeps a woman off her feet and steals her breath away. But all I get in grad school is losers who don't even know how to kiss. My friends talk me into a day trip to an Old West ghost town for "fun." It's a truly lame excursion—until I'm catapulted back in time and straight into the arms of Sheriff Nathaniel Fortescue, the hottest British cowboy ever.

Kylie Drummond is not like any woman in the Devil's Outlands. She speaks strangely and dresses strangely, but unlike anyone else in this town, she does not fear me. That's her first mistake. I've been cursed to walk the night as a wolf ravening for blood, though Kylie will never know that. To protect her from me and from the Outlands’ worst elements, I must find a way to send her home—wherever or whenever that may be.

Nathaniel thinks I can't figure out his secret, but I've read enough novels about werewolves to get the picture. The attraction between us is red-hot and dangerous. Am I destined to save him? Or to destroy us both? When Nathaniel’s past sins threaten to unleash unspeakable evil, it’s not a matter of where we can hide. It’s a matter of when.

The Outlands Shifter is the first book in the Devil's Outlands series of steamy paranormal romance.

©2021 Lisa A. Shiel (P)2021 Jacobsville Books

At the crossroads between so many genres

At the crossroads between so many genres, I was afraid this story would be confusing. It was not, and the main elements–the mythology, the time-travel, the shifter–were treated with skills.

Time-travel, though not exactly at the center of the story, is the source of many funny moments between the main characters, as they speak different languages, and their cultural references don’t match. It brings some levity to a book otherwise heavy with horror and angst.

The romance isn’t quite the main element either as Fate is the reason behind the feelings they have for each other. The seducing is limited, but there’s a couple of sizzling sexy times.

It’s really the mythology that catches the eye–and the mind–of the reader. Between gypsy curses, werewolves, a Wild West purgatory, and a prophecy, it’s rich and full of possibilities. I don’t want to say too much, but a lot happens. That may even be the weakest part of this book–there’s so much to tell that there are big info dumps that aren’t always brought skillfully.

As for the narration, both narrators give all they have to bring this universe to life. They do a great job and I enjoy it a lot, when it was my very first audiobook of this genre.

Definitely not one to miss!

This book was all I hoped it would be and definitely worth the wait! I mean,  who wouldn't love a British Werewolf Cowboy? I loved Kylie's smart-ass personality and just how much she has Nathaniel in a constant state of exasperation. It's hilarious! For example, when Kylie tells Nathaniel "I don't care how hot you are", then he replies with "I'm not feeling warm at the moment. "
In addition to the humor in this book, it also keeps you on your toes with constant action not knowing what will happen next. It will also most surely melt your earbuds.
So much fun, exciting and sexy as hell with a storyline that keeps you guessing. 
Mackenzie Cartwright and Shane East really got into these characters and there performances completely enhance this already amazing story.

Time Travel, Wolf Shifter and British Cowboy… oh my!

At first you have to wonder "what am I getting into" with a book that contains a time travelling heroine and a British cowboy/sheriff that is also a werewolf.... It was pretty damn good.

Sizzling chemistry between the characters from the first meeting.
Fun culture shock moments (British vs. American vs. time travel!!!) and they have to learn how to communicate/understand each other.
And there's a bit of a mystical mystery to solve (since she doesn't have any clue how she got from today to the past).

The book was fast paced, kept me guessing where it would go next.
And of course, there was the requisite HEA.

Audio performance by Shane East & Mackenzie Cartwrite was done very well. Shane was the perfect amount of growley for a grumpy cursed shifter who feels very possessive/protective of the very strange woman he's just met. Mackenzie is the perfect blend of sassy modern woman and emotionally welcoming partner (once the British werewolf stops being an "ass hat").

Unique storyline

Two of my favorite narrators brought this story to life. It was like watching/listening to an old western. Just love Shane’s British accent. Lots of humor infused into the story.

Time travelling perfection

Paranormal Romances usually aren’t my jam. But when Anna Durand published this book and it was with a British Cowboy, how could I say no? Add in that he’s a werewolf and some time travel? You’ve got yourself a good time.

I really enjoyed the time travelling part of the story. Kylie ends up going back to Nathaniel’s time in the Wild West where he is sheriff. Kylie is independent and strong so her personality crashed with his old school upbringing. Well, his current century upbringing. I’ve traveled to the UK several times and haven’t met a British cowboy yet. I’m definitely putting that on my bucket list.

The book is a stand-alone. There are spicy scenes and shifter scenes. We get a HEA for Nathaniel and Kylie.

Shane East and Mackenzie Cartwright are absolute perfection. Shane is extra growly in this and I’m all for that. Mackenzie did a wonderful job narrating Kylie. When you have these two, you’re always guaranteed an amazing narration job.