Out of the Shadows (Werewolf Wars #1) by Bethany Shaw

[Eva Millien]

Blurb:

(Off Goodreads)

In an attempt to save his sister, Emily, from becoming a breeder, Devon Harris defies his alpha and flees his home with his sister. His actions lay the foundation for a war between the packs. They seek refuge at his Uncle Rick's ranch, and there, he meets the fiery human Lark. In the midst of a war, does he dare let himself fall for her?

Rick Harris has been like a second father to Lark Davies since her parents died in an accident three years ago. She is the sole guardian of her younger sister and the owner of her own bakery, leaving her little time for a social life. Lark instantly feels the allure to Devon even though they are constantly at odds with each other. However, danger lurks around every corner. As Lark spends more time with the pack, she is drawn further into the werewolf world.

My Review:

The first book in the Werewolf Wars is a mesmerizing romance that captures the heart.  In an attempt to save his sister, Devon Harris defies his alpha and flees his home with his sister laying the foundation for a war between the packs.  Sole guardian of her sister and owner of a bakery, Lark Davies has little time for a social life, but she instantly feels an attraction to Devon even though they are constantly at odds.  However she is drawn deeper into the werewolf world as danger lurks around every corner, putting her and Devon in close contact.

This steady to fast paced plot keeps readers hovering in anticipation throughout the story with lots of suspense, action, drama and romance.  The author uses well written scenes and events to inspire vivid images and capture the imagination. The events and action scenes are well orchestrated and believable making it easy for the reader to get caught up in the escalating danger and the characters are strong, compelling, easily understood and grab the reader’s attention from the very beginning.

The attraction between Devon and Lark slowly simmers as the story progresses and the relationship has fireworks going off in every direction as the two engage in heated arguments, snarky dialogue and general disagreeing behavior. The reader can’t help but get emotionally caught up in their story and truly empathizes with Devon and his past, of course that doesn’t mean that they can overlook the fact that he is one stubborn wolf, it’s a good thing that Lark is a perfect match and the reader can certainly admire her strength and courage.

The author has created a fascinating world of werewolves with dangerous undertones and twists and captivating characters that have the reader wanting to know more.  I was completely engrossed in the story and couldn’t put it down until I read the very last word and I can’t wait to find out what happens in the war between the packs in the next book.

4 STARS 3 FLAMES

Purchase Links:

http://www.amazon.com/Out-Shadows-Werewolf-Wars-1/dp/1494294028/ref...

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/out-of-the-shadows-bethany-shaw/111...

http://www.bookdepository.com/Out-Shadows-Bethany-Shaw/9781494294021

CreateSpace, August 26, 2013, 404 pages, available in ebook & print

Werewolf Wars series:

About Bethany Shaw:

(Off Goodreads)

 I am happily married to my husband of almost nine years and have two wonderful children.

I have always loved reading and writing and am thrilled to have published my first novel. 

Paranormal romance is my go to genre and the genre I prefer to write in. I love the unique feel of creating an entirely different world and implementing it into the human verse.

Where to find the author:

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http://www.twitter.com/Bethany17801501

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7236218.Bethany_Shaw

Books by Bethany Shaw:

https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/7236218.Bethany_Shaw