Wild im Wald: Ein paranormaler, romantischer Shifter Liebesroman (Die Shifter von Estes Park 4)

Estes Park Shifters #4

by Liz Paffel, Marion Waba (translator)

Sie braucht eine spannende Story, um ihren Job nicht zu verlieren. Er braucht eine Fake-Freundin, dass seine Familie endlich aufhört, ihn zu nerven.

Fox Mitchell hat sich mit seinen Survival-Trainings für abenteuerlustige Großstädter einen Namen gemacht.
Wenn er nicht gerade eines seiner Trainings abhält, ist er als Captain des Such- und Rettungstrupps von Estes Park im Einsatz.
Er ist gerne ein Einzelgänger, auch wenn alle um ihn herum heiraten.

Er lässt sich von niemandem zähmen und sich seiner Männlichkeit berauben, sicher nicht.
Schon gar nicht von dieser Nervensäge, die versucht, ihn zu einem Interview für ein Magazin zu überreden, von dem er noch nie etwas gehört hat.
Er ist kurz davor, sie zum Teufel zu jagen, als seine Familie ihn daran erinnert, dass er ein Date für eine Hochzeit braucht, und sie werden nicht eher locker lassen, bis er eins hat.

Lulu Orlando muss ihrem Boss eine Menge beweisen.
Als einzige Frau in der Redaktion eines angesehenen Männermagazins nutzt sie eine Bekannte in Estes Park, um Fox Mitchell ausfindig zu machen, den gefragten Survival-Experten, den bisher niemand zu einem Interview überreden konnte.
Ihr Ex ist hinter ihrem Job her, und wenn sie diesen Auftrag nicht an Land zieht, ist sie aufgeschmissen.

Sie hat keine andere Wahl, als zuzustimmen, als Fox ihr einen Deal vorschlä Sie muss für ein Wochenende seine Fake-Freundin spielen und eines seiner herausfordernden Survival-Trainings erfolgreich absolvieren, dann bekommt sie ihr Interview.
Aber in der freien Natur ist es zu schmutzig.
Sie hasst Schmutz.
Und Ungeziefer.
Zelten bedeutet für sie ein Fünf-Sterne-Hotel mit einem Infinity-Pool.

Als sie ihre Designerschuhe gegen Wanderschuhe tauscht, ahnt sie nicht, dass sie sich Hals über Kopf in Gefahr stürzt - und eine Stärke an den Tag legen muss, von der sie gar nicht gewusst hat, dass sie sie hat.
Fox bekommt mehr, als er erwartet hat, aber genau das, wonach sein innerer Grizzlybär sich sehnt, während er gezwungen ist, das loszulassen, von dem er gedacht hat, dass er es wollte…..

Um die eine Sache zu retten, ohne die er nicht mehr leben kann.

WILD IM WALD ist das vierte Buch der Estes Park Shifter Reihe. Jedes Buch der Reihe handelt von einem heißen Grizzly-Shifter und der Frau, die ihn zähmt, und kann auch als eigenständiges Buch gelesen werden.

Genres: Paranormal Romance, Audiobook, Shapeshifters, Paranormal, Romance

180 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 3, 2024

Reviews

[betty houtchins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fox and Lulu

Exciting read! It teaches you that if you out your mind to something you can overcome any obstacles to do it! It doesn't matter if you are afraid, or if others tell you that you can't do it! You can just believe in yourself! This is what Lulu had to learn about herself with the help of Fox, who happened to be a bear shifter and learned that Lulu was his mate. You have to read the book to find out what happens.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Fox & Lulu: he never like reporters and he wasn't going to have a mate like everyone else. She was sent there to get a story on the Fox's life, but he wouldn't have anything to do with it. The characters will take you through twists and turns through out their journey to find their fated mate.

[D. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good book, but a lot of typos

I liked the book, but it really needs a proofreader. So many typos and plot errors. I found them distracting and annoying.

[Amy Sutton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 4th book in the Estes Park Shifters series, but can be read as a standalone. This is Fox and LuLu's story. Fox owns an outdoor adventure company and generally eschews social media and publicity in general. Lulu is a reporter who is trying to interview Fox for her job at a men's wilderness magazine article. Fox isn't interested and Lulu has something to prove and Lulu ends up agreeing to do a shortened version of Fox's course and he agrees if she graduates that he'll do the article. They have chemistry but Fox has strong feelings (because of childhood trauma) to not want a mate, so when he realizes that Lulu is his fated mate, he does everything he can to fight it. Lulu doesn't understand all of that, but she does understand not being taken seriously and has her own family issues that cause roadbumps in her relationship. Throw in an ex trying to sabotage Lulu and this story had good pacing, good chemistry between Fox and Lulu, a cute dog, and was really enjoyable. I listened to the audiobook and that was well produced and was a short easy read.

[PelicanFreak · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore this entire series—this installment was no exception!
It packs an addictive, small town that I absolutely want to move to, where everyone pretty much knows everyone and shifters openly live among humans.

These shifters are all intense alpha male, but still chivalrous and incredibly sweet. This particular installment brings in a heroine with a dirtbag ex and a controlling father … we see her really work some stuff out and maybe discover how to be free? No spoilers but … it’s a sweet, steamy read with some outdoorsy adventure.

I recommend this book and all books in this series—overall:

4 stars.

Audio:

I listened to the audio:
The narrator was great and the production flawless. Well done.

[Christal · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was a little slow getting started but once Lulu decides to take Fox Mitchell up on his offer to get her interview, the action starts. Towards the end of the book is where Lulu starts to believe in herself instead of what her parents and ex think. Now both Fox and Lulu believe in love and their being fated mates.

[Janice M · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this story. Probably my favorite out of all the Estes Park shifter series stories. Fox and Lulu are couple goals. I always love when a city girl falls in love with a woodsy guy. Swoon….

It’s a quick read, but definitely a must!

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I wanted 5 more chapters!

This book ended way to soon, I need to experience more from these characters. I love the strong female lead and the whole dynamic between Lulu and Fox.

Highly recommended, it's a quick read with a well thought out storyline.

[Ann Ross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I love this series and couldn't put it down and when I read the last book I wish there was another book I didn't want it to end it was fantastic. Reading it in order does help to know who the characters are just loved it.

[Tania Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hilarious

Wow!!! This book is hilarious!!!
I was cracking up with it. Most of the time I'm driving to my second shift and listening to it and people in the cars must think I m nuts!!!! Lol🤪😜🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[Jenny Dauksa Schaber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great quick read and story. I enjoyed Fox and LULU, maybe more than the others. Kind of nice series with all the humans and bears mingling. I'm still not sure if I'm into the bear shifter in general, but I would read more Paffel.

[Porche · Rating 4 out of 5]

This ending was happy on several counts. It feels good when everybody get their just deserts. I’m sad that I don’t have access to Bear in a Boutique, but I thoroughly enjoyed this series. I highly recommend it.

[Wanda Grier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it🐻

I really enjoyed this book from this series! It was filled with family, friendship, surprises, drama and love💖. I really hope there's another book📙 in the future.

[Sudie Taylor-mask · Rating 5 out of 5]

a great series

This book is the end of a great series. A fun set of 4 books that you’ll enjoy . You’ll root for both the hero and her mate . Enjoy the ride

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

good read

Her family was horrible to here and only wanted themselves to look good. He’s ex was a loser and I can’t believe what pulled in the end .

[Laurie · Rating 5 out of 5]

mindset matters

What a great story. I enjoyed the FMC’s inner struggle and growth throughout the book. I enjoyed the way the book ended.

[Marcia Bucktin · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow

What I great read , I love this series and the strength the woman each have can’t wait to read more

[Tracy Nesselrotte · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book

[Tya Teller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I mean, didnt expect that but this one is far best in the series

[Jean · Rating 5 out of 5]

Estes Park Shifters

Love this series. I have read three so far and can’t get enough of these strong, grumpy bear shifters. The next one is already waiting for me to read.

[Author Mike Froom · Rating 5 out of 5]

my favorite book in the series, my favorite couple, my favorite dynamic, my favorite...favorite. These two are amazing and I laughed out loud through this entire book. well if you've read the book you know the parts that I didn't laugh at. the bar scene is probably by far one of my favorite scenes that I have read in 2026.
I think I found typos throughout the entire book but besides that I don't have anything negative to say about it. Fox and Lulu are hilarious. Fox is strong, resourceful, and the most grumpy of adoptive dog dads. Lulu is smart, determined, and doesn't quite know what to do with a dog.

[Whiptosticbooks · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was kind of fun. A couple made no sense to me not even an all opposites attract kind of way.

[Enasreadingnook · Rating 5 out of 5]

Light spice amazing story!

This was probably my second favorite book out of this series. That does not detract from the fact that this was an amazing story. I seriously could not stop reading. I sat down with my tablet and just kept going. It was nonstop I did not stop reading until I was done. I certainly think I found a new interest in survival kind of romance stories and I don't think I would have found that any time soon if I hadn't read this. I'm very happy my sister recommended this series to me.

[Amelia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was definitely my least favourite in the series. At no point through this series do I remember ryker being mentioned then suddenly fox has a bother? And the whole heat thing has never happened before. I did like the plot though, and the encouragement to go for your dreams and push yourself. Would have liked to have had a chapter or two more before the epilogue cause it went from emergency to epilogue where they’re happily together with no in between.