If the Boot Fits
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One fateful night will change their destinies forever. . . .
Convinced that his stepmother and half brothers have been wrongfully evicted by cattle king Eli Dearing, Asher Ellis uses the cover of an extravagant ball to break into the Three Cedars' ranch house to search for proof. On the verge of discovery, he flees, but a boy's cry compels him to make a daring rescue.
Spunky and independent Samantha Dearing balks when she learns the ball her father is hosting is nothing more than a matrimonial ambush. Taking a break from unwanted suitors, Samantha spots a thief fleeing her home. When the stranger ends up saving her brother's life, she hides the only clue to his identity left behind--his boot--and resolves to find him herself.
When Samantha encounters the older brother of a student she tutors, all thoughts of the bootless mystery man vanish. Asher values family above wealth, a rare trait that opens her heart. Afraid she will discover his past misconduct, Asher tries to keep his distance, but when a series of suspicious accidents befall her, he vows to protect her, even though saving her life could mean losing her love.
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3 primary books#2 in Texas Ever After
Texas Ever After is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 2023 with contributions by Karen Witemeyer.
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Such a fun romp of a story...errrr....well, not so much for the hero and heroine, but definitely for me as a reader! There's a strong thread of suspense in this one as Samantha constantly faces dangerous accidents which begin to look less and less accidental as each of them becomes more noticeably focused on her. Then there's Asher, who is so busy trying to help his stepmother make ends meet that he ends up trespassing and also toys with overstaying his vacation, risking his job as a cowboy in another town.
I loved both characters, though we spend more time with Samantha as she works through a lot of family history and tries to figure out why someone's after her.
As usual with Karen Witemeyer books, I'm right there for the scenery and the authentic historic portrayals and the sparkling, jump-off-the-page characters. I loved the level of suspense in this one and the bad guy had me guessing. A secret from her family's past had my jaw dropping too!
Witemeyer is one author I'd gladly read a 1,000 page novel from and now I'm pouting because I'm caught up on her books again.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for a free reading copy. A favorable review was not required.
A Cinderella tale with a western twist? What could be more perfect than that!
(Not to mention, Karen Witemeyer has been my favorite author for years. I'll read any snippet of her work that I can get ahold of.)
If the Boot Fits holds many twists to keep readers guessing while including plenty of nods to the original fairytale. And the cover is absolutely fantastic. It gives the perfect elegant/western feel of the story.
Asher was a delightful hero, one whose commitment to his family made him even more appealing. His brothers were so much fun and I loved the idea of a redeemed stepmother. Samantha and her hunt for the man with the missing boot added plenty of humor. On the flip side, the scenes between her and her father touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes at moments. It was a good reminder of how deeply communication can impact a relationship.
I have to mention the plot. It kept me guessing, yet made perfect sense in hindsight. Karen handled some difficult subjects with grace. I always appreciate the way she can present sin, yet show redemption to cover it.
And at the end of the book, there was a scene from the next book that had me wishing for its release day. Why does waiting have to be so hard?
Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book, but was not required to leave a positive review. My thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.
