The book series Outlander, its audiobook and TV show adaptations have become extremely popular stories for book lovers and historical romance fans alike. Full of danger, passion, obligations and a rich sense of Scottish history, the story follows events from the Second World War back to the time of the Jacobites, picking up a strong devoted following along the way. Fans looking for the next audiobook or series to fill the Outlander-shaped void, though, need not fret. There is a wide range of time travel romances, Scottish historical fiction, and mixtures of the two to fill the space left by the beloved Outlander series. We've compiled a list of Audible book recommendations any fan of the Outlander series will love.
Lovers of Outlander will immediately recognize the familiar plot devices of time travel in Scotland that can be found in Into the Dim. This story follows the tale of Hope, who tries to retrieve her mother from the 12th century, where she became trapped after a rogue mission from her time travelling society goes wrong. Into the Dim mixes romance with historical fiction in a Scottish love story full of danger and mystery.
Janet B. Taylor's Into the Dim is the perfect follow-up novel for any Outlander fan looking for that next enticing listen. Into the Dim is also the first in a series - Sparks of Light being the second title, and both audiobooks are narrated by Amanda Ronconi. Ronconi brings the energy and excitement needed to help the story come to life.
The Slains series by Susanna Kearsley is another must-listen historical romance story for anyone looking for a post-Outlander series. Kearsley is a Canadian author and New York Times bestseller in historical fiction and mystery. The first book in the series, Sophia's Secret (previously titled The Winter Sea) follows an author's journey to an ancient castle in Scotland where she begins to explore her family's history and winds up uncovering a love story that pulls her in.
Fans of Diana Gabaldon will love Susanna Kearsley. Her engaging storylines blend with ancient history in a similar style to the famed Outlander author, making for enthralling tales of love throughout the ages. This audiobook series has three titles, the first of which is narrated by Carolyn Bonnyman whose calm, melodic voice captures the tone of the story perfectly and transports the listener to ancient Scotland.
Another excellent series for fans of historical fiction live Outlander is . The first book in the series, , sees the main character Kivrin becoming lost in the past of a dangerous 14th century Britain. A tale of action, adventure and tension, author Connie Willis expertly parallels the stories of Kivrin in the past, with her mentor firmly placed in the 21st century.
