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Werewolf Wars #1
Out of the Shadows
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.
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.
404 pages, Paperback
First published August 26, 2013
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About the author
Bethany Shaw
86 books304 followersI 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.
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.
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August 27, 2014
3 -3.5 stars
The story was slow to develop and it took me a while to warm up to the characters, but it wasn't bad.
The story was slow to develop and it took me a while to warm up to the characters, but it wasn't bad.
February 10, 2017
Out of the Shadows Slow start with an exciting finish. Sassy and spunky heroine and a hunky, ill tempered, misunderstood hero. Great secondary characters (especially Vincent) and the storyline is straightforward. Looking forward to see what the gulf packs have in store.
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
February 10, 2017
Slow start with an exciting finish. Sassy and spunky heroine and a hunky, ill tempered, misunderstood hero. Great secondary characters (especially Vincent) and the storyline is straightforward. Looking forward to see what the gulf packs have in store.
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January 23, 2019
A story of good shifters escaping and challenging bad shifters, a romance with the usual challenges and family dynamics. Interesting but a bit violent for my tastes. If you enjoy shifter romance with good and evil you will enjoy this book.
September 11, 2013
I really enjoyed this book. At first I felt like the story (love story) was taking too long to form, but when it finally did, the book went from 3 stars straight to 4. If your like me, you love shifter romances because of the whole yummy "mine" things the alphas do. It's kind of like you are guaranteed a happy ending, in one way or another, and after some of the books I read, I definitely need it.
I liked this book because the trouble was "after" them and not between them. There were no lies or crazyness, just a pure, sweet romance between these two. They experience the whole I hate you/I like you thing until they finally can't take it and it is SUPER HOT.
I love the story line around them, taking the bad alpha out and setting wrongs to rights within the packs.
I loved how it ended, the bad guy still out there and looking to cause trouble for the next couple coming up.
The only thing that bothered me was I felt like some of the story was mixed up. Like literally a section should have been like a chapter ago instead of the chapter it was in. For instance, there's the part where Devon is taking Lark to see his house and she falls in the woods...blah blah blah...sexy shower scene...blah blah blah, the next day she wears her yellow dress and they go on their first date and then go home. When they get home, Devon goes into a meeting with Gene and when he comes out he sees Lark in the bathroom with a boo boo on her knee bleeding. When he asks about it she says she didn't realize her fall in the woods had caused her to bleed. Then they cue shower sex again, but are taking off their work out clothes? That's all from their first night I thought. Their outfits they wore out to dinner were totally different.....
Anywho, do recommend and can't wait for Talia and Gene!
I liked this book because the trouble was "after" them and not between them. There were no lies or crazyness, just a pure, sweet romance between these two. They experience the whole I hate you/I like you thing until they finally can't take it and it is SUPER HOT.
I love the story line around them, taking the bad alpha out and setting wrongs to rights within the packs.
I loved how it ended, the bad guy still out there and looking to cause trouble for the next couple coming up.
The only thing that bothered me was I felt like some of the story was mixed up. Like literally a section should have been like a chapter ago instead of the chapter it was in. For instance, there's the part where Devon is taking Lark to see his house and she falls in the woods...blah blah blah...sexy shower scene...blah blah blah, the next day she wears her yellow dress and they go on their first date and then go home. When they get home, Devon goes into a meeting with Gene and when he comes out he sees Lark in the bathroom with a boo boo on her knee bleeding. When he asks about it she says she didn't realize her fall in the woods had caused her to bleed. Then they cue shower sex again, but are taking off their work out clothes? That's all from their first night I thought. Their outfits they wore out to dinner were totally different.....
Anywho, do recommend and can't wait for Talia and Gene!
March 13, 2016
Out of the Shadows
I enjoyed reading this book. Werewolves and regular folks band together to fight a growing menace threatening the women of the group. I did not like the abrupt ending designed to force me onto the next book. If this is not an issue for you it's a nice easy read.
I enjoyed reading this book. Werewolves and regular folks band together to fight a growing menace threatening the women of the group. I did not like the abrupt ending designed to force me onto the next book. If this is not an issue for you it's a nice easy read.
October 18, 2014
This book has been sitting on my kindle for a couple of months now and had it not been for the prequel novella 'Forbidden Hope' I most likely would never have actually got round to reading it. This book picks up where 'Forbidden' closed, well to be exact there's a slight overlap but it starts with Devon, Emily and Vincent arriving at Uncle Ricks seeking sanctuary.
I like the whole idea behind this series and I'm looking forward to future books but I have to say the whole Devon and Lark hot, cold, on, off, hot, cold, on etc, etc, etc got on my nerves a bit, for me it was overdone. Apart from this its a good interesting read and everything is in place for this to be a really good series.
I like the whole idea behind this series and I'm looking forward to future books but I have to say the whole Devon and Lark hot, cold, on, off, hot, cold, on etc, etc, etc got on my nerves a bit, for me it was overdone. Apart from this its a good interesting read and everything is in place for this to be a really good series.
May 30, 2014
I enjoyed the ebb and flow of Lark and Devon's relationship. Their "oil and water" personalites made for a great tease on what would happen next, and what would ultimately become of this fiesty duo. I like the simplicity, but yet complex dynamics of the werewolves and their politics. I appreciate the fact that this book concentrated on werewolves, and it didn't require any other "paranormal" elements. If you're a fan of paranormal romances, then I suggest this book. I look forward to reading the rest of the series, and anything else written by Bethany Shaw.
April 2, 2015
I love Ms. Shaws writing style. It's grabs a hold of you and flows like water with occasional surprise twist and turns. Her stories are without a doubt written from her heart. Her characters are well developed full characters. Devon and Lark are a great couple and fun. Their I hate you, I love you relationship growing pains are funny and endearing. The sex is HOT. This is really a great start to a new series. Loved it !!!
Thanks for allowing me to ARC for you once again.
Thanks for allowing me to ARC for you once again.
September 3, 2013
This was a great book that got me out of my reading funk. However, I would like to note that there are some small grammar errors throughout. If this is something that would drive you nuts, wait for the updated version to be uploaded. If you can read past it, than you'll like the book.
July 24, 2025
Good story but let down by the quality
This is a good story but the quality of the writing seriously let it down. There were numerous punctuation errors, but I became frustrated at the numerous incorrect uses of a full stop making the 2nd ‘sentence’ incomplete - I don’t know if Bethany did this on purpose, as a mannerism of hers - but I found it very irritating and would stop reading as a result. Also ‘drug’ is a noun - relating to medication, either legal or illegal, used to help with a medical condition or to get high - or a verb - relating to either a medical person using a drug to drug a patient, or someone using it to drug someone for either a nefarious reason such as kidnap or r#*e etc. I cope with the Americanisms of, for example, ‘dove’ instead of ‘dived’ but drug is just wrong- even the dictionary does not recognise it for that purpose. As I said, it is a good story and I would like to know what happens to Lark, Sarah, Devon, Natalia etc, but cannot enjoy a book with as many grammatical errors as this. Sorry, but that is how I feel.
This is a good story but the quality of the writing seriously let it down. There were numerous punctuation errors, but I became frustrated at the numerous incorrect uses of a full stop making the 2nd ‘sentence’ incomplete - I don’t know if Bethany did this on purpose, as a mannerism of hers - but I found it very irritating and would stop reading as a result. Also ‘drug’ is a noun - relating to medication, either legal or illegal, used to help with a medical condition or to get high - or a verb - relating to either a medical person using a drug to drug a patient, or someone using it to drug someone for either a nefarious reason such as kidnap or r#*e etc. I cope with the Americanisms of, for example, ‘dove’ instead of ‘dived’ but drug is just wrong- even the dictionary does not recognise it for that purpose. As I said, it is a good story and I would like to know what happens to Lark, Sarah, Devon, Natalia etc, but cannot enjoy a book with as many grammatical errors as this. Sorry, but that is how I feel.
July 30, 2023
Ik las dit boek in het Engels, vandaar een Engelse recensie.
Lark is taking care of her younger sister since their parents have died. She is also running her own bakkery. Her quiet life is messed up with Devon and his little group showing up at the ranch of his uncle Rick. A man who she sees as an uncle too. He brings a war with him, because his stepfather wants him death and his little sister sent of to another pack.
A read full action. Devon has a troubled past and because it he doesn't trust anybody. But Lark can't leave him alone and he can't get her out of his head. Nice to read about she's not giving up on him and them growing closer and closer together.
You can read this book as a standalone, because one story is finished in this book. There are lines which aren't finished and go further in the next books I guess. If you like a good werewolf action story, this is read for you.
Lark is taking care of her younger sister since their parents have died. She is also running her own bakkery. Her quiet life is messed up with Devon and his little group showing up at the ranch of his uncle Rick. A man who she sees as an uncle too. He brings a war with him, because his stepfather wants him death and his little sister sent of to another pack.
A read full action. Devon has a troubled past and because it he doesn't trust anybody. But Lark can't leave him alone and he can't get her out of his head. Nice to read about she's not giving up on him and them growing closer and closer together.
You can read this book as a standalone, because one story is finished in this book. There are lines which aren't finished and go further in the next books I guess. If you like a good werewolf action story, this is read for you.
December 3, 2023
Lark and Devon
What a brilliant book with an incredible storyline and great characters. I totally enjoyed reading this book and would highly recommend it hopefully others will read and enjoy it too
Devon is an Alpha wolf shifter who just wants to protect his family especially his sister whom his stepfather wishes to give as a mate to the leader of the Gulf Packs sons. Escaping the pack seems to be the best thing and going to his Uncle Rick. Meeting Lark who is human but knows about shifters and whom he has met before throws him as she is different to everyone else. Danger is all around and no one is safe. Can Devon keep all the people he cares about safe and why does Lark affect him so much.
What a brilliant book with an incredible storyline and great characters. I totally enjoyed reading this book and would highly recommend it hopefully others will read and enjoy it too
Devon is an Alpha wolf shifter who just wants to protect his family especially his sister whom his stepfather wishes to give as a mate to the leader of the Gulf Packs sons. Escaping the pack seems to be the best thing and going to his Uncle Rick. Meeting Lark who is human but knows about shifters and whom he has met before throws him as she is different to everyone else. Danger is all around and no one is safe. Can Devon keep all the people he cares about safe and why does Lark affect him so much.
December 10, 2017
Lark and Sarah have been living on their own for three years after their parents tragic death. They both know the Harris ranch is werewolves. Lark found out quite a few years ago when Devon got into a motorcycle accident one summer. When Devon returns with a few people to find shelter he runs into lark. Lark director well with one night stands and Devon doesn't do well with relationships. These two are like oil and water at first but some how things work out with twists and turns making you not want to put the book down. Great read.
May 15, 2018
Just WOW
I absolutely loved this book. This is the book I chose to read to get myself back into my reading. I use to be a book worm but unfortunate events took that away from me. Reading this took me back into what I call my book world. My emotions was atuned to everthing that happened. Ive read some good books bjt this by far more than that. I cant wait to continure reading this series.
I absolutely loved this book. This is the book I chose to read to get myself back into my reading. I use to be a book worm but unfortunate events took that away from me. Reading this took me back into what I call my book world. My emotions was atuned to everthing that happened. Ive read some good books bjt this by far more than that. I cant wait to continure reading this series.
February 11, 2020
OMG
I love Bethany's books. So detailed she never Leaves anything out! You get so engrossed in the story like your their, you Lark!! And your falling in love with stubborn Devon!! I have a feeling a lots brewing between the gulf pack. I wish Devon would just except that lark is his mate!! You just know annnddd Natalia and gene. I think she's his mate, I wanna know what the bell she's been threw to be so skiddish. Good read peeps you'll love this book. On to the next!! 😘😘😁😁
I love Bethany's books. So detailed she never Leaves anything out! You get so engrossed in the story like your their, you Lark!! And your falling in love with stubborn Devon!! I have a feeling a lots brewing between the gulf pack. I wish Devon would just except that lark is his mate!! You just know annnddd Natalia and gene. I think she's his mate, I wanna know what the bell she's been threw to be so skiddish. Good read peeps you'll love this book. On to the next!! 😘😘😁😁
April 20, 2022
Devon is disgusted that his step father, the pack Alpha, who is going to give his sister to another pack to use as a breeder. So he takes her and her mate and his brother and runs to his uncles. While there, he runs into Lark who he has a serious pull to. There is kidnapping, lies, alliances, love and hate..... this covers it all. It was just a bit too drawn out for me and that is why I gave it a 4. But it was a good plot and the characters were spot on.
September 18, 2017
I downloaded Out of the Shadows as a free book from Amazon. I enjoyed this UF story, which followed traditional tropes--so no real surprises. Shaw did a wonderful job with world-building and creating likeable characters. Nicely plotted and well-paced. A few areas could have been clearer or expanded, but a good read.
September 4, 2018
Suspense and Terror
This was a deeply intense book. There is a lot going on and the story is full of intrigue, so much do that I could not put it down. I loved the way the characters are developed and each chapter gave a little more insight into them. I can tell this will be a very interesting series and can't wait to read thge next book.
This was a deeply intense book. There is a lot going on and the story is full of intrigue, so much do that I could not put it down. I loved the way the characters are developed and each chapter gave a little more insight into them. I can tell this will be a very interesting series and can't wait to read thge next book.
April 5, 2025
archaic pack
Loved reading history. It had a lot of background information showing how far females have come in living more fruitful and fulfilling lives, it is hard for kids to break away from the established leader, but gratifying to see it happen, new bonds broken out of old chains are especially challenging.
Loved reading history. It had a lot of background information showing how far females have come in living more fruitful and fulfilling lives, it is hard for kids to break away from the established leader, but gratifying to see it happen, new bonds broken out of old chains are especially challenging.
December 11, 2016
Really enjoyed reading about the Werewolf family!!
I really enjoyed reading about Lara and Dev. This is a fast paced novel with compelling characters. Its just the tip of the story and I'm looking forward to reading the rest!
I really enjoyed reading about Lara and Dev. This is a fast paced novel with compelling characters. Its just the tip of the story and I'm looking forward to reading the rest!
August 11, 2017
Loved this story.
Oh my you have drama,action and a love story all in one. This book kept me on the edge of my chair. But I know that you will love this story like I do. I can't wait til I read the next book in this series
Oh my you have drama,action and a love story all in one. This book kept me on the edge of my chair. But I know that you will love this story like I do. I can't wait til I read the next book in this series
September 6, 2017
Strength
The storyline was wonderful, I have quite reading some aruthers. The story is real important to any book .
The strength of the family love in the one was great. I couldn't put it down. I hope the other books are this good.
The storyline was wonderful, I have quite reading some aruthers. The story is real important to any book .
The strength of the family love in the one was great. I couldn't put it down. I hope the other books are this good.
November 19, 2017
Great read
This book actually surprised me quite a bit I usually keep to authors I like, but I was getting bored and decided on this book. which I am actually glad I did. The story was great and I fell on love with the characters!
This book actually surprised me quite a bit I usually keep to authors I like, but I was getting bored and decided on this book. which I am actually glad I did. The story was great and I fell on love with the characters!
May 24, 2019
This book is dynamite! I love the characters and the the action. Bethany Shaw knows how to write a story which brings the reader into it. The characters seem as if you have known them all your life and you feel what they feel. On to the next one in the series!
July 17, 2019
Fantastic
I enjoyed Bethany's style of writing, she captured me which is hard to do lol.
The characters were believable, and getting to know them was awesome. I have bought book two, I need to know what happens.
I enjoyed Bethany's style of writing, she captured me which is hard to do lol.
The characters were believable, and getting to know them was awesome. I have bought book two, I need to know what happens.
April 6, 2022
Great Read
It was an easy read I loved the excitement never had to go back and read a page again never got off track the plot was well developed and left you wanting to read part two. Why is the alpha so interested in the sisters?
It was an easy read I loved the excitement never had to go back and read a page again never got off track the plot was well developed and left you wanting to read part two. Why is the alpha so interested in the sisters?
June 15, 2017
Couldn't bring myself to care about the characters, good writing but not the book for me.
June 23, 2017
Out of the Shadows
I hope they kill Juarez this time because I know he is coming for them. I hope they find out before it's too late that Maddie is a traitor.
I hope they kill Juarez this time because I know he is coming for them. I hope they find out before it's too late that Maddie is a traitor.
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