This is a great retelling of the classic Cinderella story. There is action right from the start. Samantha Dearing is back home now from a Boston finishing school. She's immediately upset and insulted that her father has a party featuring her as the attraction for all the local eligible bachelors. The unbelievable night leaves her holding and hiding a fashionable western boot dropped by the mysterious owner.
I want to thank author Karen Witemeyer, Bethany House Publishing and NetGalley for my copy. This is my own unsolicited opinion. I love this story. It has mystery, danger and a wonderful thread of faith. It's a great example of how a person can completely misunderstand a parent's reasoning for what they do. Sam has a lot to learn about things she remembers from the past and that certain assumptions are not reality. I like that she goes through a lot of change as the story progresses. I appreciate the characters and that the story is told in Sam's and Asher's points of view. Asher is a hero that sacrifices for his family and always tries his best.
This is a five-star read for me. It's so good!

If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer is a western reverse retelling of the Cinderella story. Samantha Dearing is daughter of the cattle king, but really does not want anything to do with marriage and settling down. Asher Ellis sneaks into Samantha’s home during a ball. On his dramatic exit loses his boot.

This story exceeded my expectations. I enjoyed the fabulous charters, the western setting, and the mystery of who is bothering Samantha. The story kept me guessing to the end. The cast of secondary characters were interesting, transformative, and gave the story depth. So many beautiful life lessons in the story. I enjoyed my journey along with the characters.

I enjoyed this story and the twist on a classic fairy tale. I highly recommend If the Boot Fits by Karent Witemeyer.

I was given a copy by the publisher and not required to write a positive review.

Another charming and hilarious tale from one of my favorite authors! This was the cutest story. I really enjoyed this reimagined tale of Cinderella with a cowboy twist or two. I also loved how Karen incorporated bits and pieces from the original Cinderella into the story. The mystery element was also done really well and had me seriously guessing at the who and the why. The reveal of that was surprising to say the least! A phenomenal read as usual from the fantastic Karen Witemeyer!


I received a copy of this book from the publisher but also purchased my own Audible copy and was not required to post a positive review. All thoughts are my own.

I absolutely loved this amazing fairytale retelling! Karen Witemeyer's If the Boot Fits is a clever, creative, Western twist on Cinderella. From the first, I was completely drawn into this action packed, swoon worthy, faith-filled story. It’s a gender swapped Cinderella with Samantha Dearing as the wealthy cattle princess and Asher Ellis as the poor, noble orphan. I loved the way the author incorporated so many little details from the familiar fairytale yet made it a fresh, completely original story.

Samantha Dearing’s the daughter of a wealthy cattle baron who’s been away at finishing school. She returns home to find her father’s organized a ball for her with several eligible suitors. Samantha’s not interested and resents her father’s interference. Getting some fresh air, she unexpectedly finds a man escaping out of a window. As he’s leaving, he notices her brother struggling in a nearby pond and stops to rescue him, leaving his boot behind. Without a good look at the stranger, Samantha’s determined to find the boot’s attractive owner.

Asher Ellis returns home to visit his stepmother and step-brothers only to find they’ve been evicted by Mr. Dearing. He sneaks into the Dearing home during the ball to find proof of wrongdoing. Though almost caught while leaving, he stops to rescue Clint Dearing from drowning. After seeing Samantha again, he’s determined to avoid her in case she recognizes him. When she volunteers to tutor his younger brother, he finds there’s more to the spoiled young woman than he first thought. As they grow closer, Samantha experiences a series of near fatal accidents, but who’s out to get her and why?

Loved this book so much! Cinderella’s a favorite fairytale and I enjoyed how the author included so many clever nods like Gus Gus, Bruno, and the shoe/boot. I loved the romance between Samantha & Asher and especially how Samantha grew as the story progressed. At first she seemed a little spoiled, but after growing closer to Asher and his family and learning more about her parents and their relationship, she becomes a more compassionate, understanding person.

While Cinderella’s stepmother and stepsisters were awful, Asher’s family is endearing and kind. I loved how they helped Samantha and took her into their home. There are several nail-biting, shocking twists in the story that lead to an exciting conclusion with a villain who’s particularly devious.

Highly recommend this compelling, unputdownable, faith-filled story with a delightful romance and plenty of action. Though part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. I received an advanced complimentary copy from the author and publisher. All opinions are my own and voluntarily provided.

I have never read a retelling of Cinderella set in the west , but let me tell you, with the clever way that Ms. Witemeyer writes, it works! I loved the princess of the Three Cedars ranch, Samantha Dearing, with her big heart as she stands up to bullies, and finds ways to serve the underprivileged. Asher Ellis is a hero that is fiercely loyal; extremely protective of those he loves; a man of honor, and courageous when he sees trouble.

With long held secrets, ruthless villains, a daring rescue, a realistic faith of the characters, humor, and a twist to the glass slipper, you are sure to love this story. I highly recommend this book and look forward to reading more books in the Texas Ever After series. This can be read as a standalone since the common thread is the setting and not the characters.

Favorite Lines:
“We all need a trusted friend we can count on to get us back on track when we veer off course.”

"So why was his heart picking up speed at the prospect of seeing her home?
Because I’ve got rocks for brains."

I don't read many historical westerns, but I'm so glad that I read this one. If the Boot Fits is a story of not only a wonderful romance between the main characters, Samantha and Asher, but also one of assuming the worst of people and their motives. And then the reader gets to see the characters grow, learn, forgive, and develop strong relationships. I love the devotion Asher had for his step-mother and his brothers and what he was willing to do to help them. The mystery of who is out to get Samantha made the story even more interesting. Author Karen Witemeyer's writing style flows well making her story easy and enjoyable to read. The descriptions set the scene well and help move the plot along. The dialogue and actions and faith of the characters feel natural. I would definitely be interested in reading more of the Texas Ever After series and more from this author. I highly recommend this book to readers of clean and of Christian historical western romances and of mysteries. Even if it's not your usual genre, give If the Boot Fits a try, I think you'll find it a perfect fit.
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I struggled with this book. I normally love anything Karen Witemeyer writes, but this book just wasn't hitting the spot for me. The FMC was a crusader of sorts, constantly going from one issue to another, and it was a little bit of an overkill. She was a one-woman social justice warrior, which is fine but felt out of place with this story. However, outside of this, I ultimately got a big ick over the hero likening her (in his head) to an unbroken filly. I noped right out of the book at that moment.

After reading the start to the Texas Ever After series, Fairest of Heart, I had to find out what Karen Witemeyer had in store for her readers in the second installment, If the Boot Fits. Oh my goodness, this Cinderella meets the wild west story was a delight to read. It was so much fun meeting Asher and Samantha. Their little 'fairy tale" was beyond entertaining that had me smiling all throughout.
If the Boot Fits gets a well deserved five plus stars from me. I highly recommend it for readers who love to read clean, sweet, and heartwarming historical romance. I am eagerly to get my hands on the next installment from the Texas Ever After series.
I received a paperback copy of Kare Witemeyer's If the Boot Fits from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.

4.5 stars!

This was such a cute story! Samantha is the daughter of Cattle King Eli Dearing. Asher Ellis is looking for proof of wrongdoing against his Stepmother and breaks into the Dearing household to find it. They chase after him, and after saving Samantha's younger brother from drowning he leaves behind a boot. This story is really good, and I really liked it! I thought Samantha and Asher's relationship was great and I loved their siblings. I was a little disappointed, because I thought it would be more like the first book in the series that was so like the fairy tale it represented. This story didn't feel very Cinderella ish to me. I would have liked to see more. However, if you take the Cinderella part out of the story it is still a great story. And I did like the "Cinderella" ending.

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Well, that was adorable and everything I wanted it to be and more! If the Boot Fits is the second book in Karen Witemeyer’s Texas Ever After series of fairytale retellings set in Texas! We’ve got a bit of a role reversal on Cinderella- Asher Ellis is the one who leaves his boot behind, with Samantha Dearing determined to find who it belongs to. There are overt nods to Cinderella and very subtle ones, all of them charming and well done. Nothing felt forced. Such a sweet faith-filled romance with a bit of suspense and mystery thrown in! Books with all three- history, romance, and a bit of suspense are always favorites for me. There are all kinds of twists and surprises, things that made me laugh and things that kept me guessing. I loved the character growth- especially in Samantha and her father’s relationship and a bit of self discovery for both Samantha and Asher. I didn’t want the story to end!

I received a complementary copy of this book from the author and publisher and NetGalley. I was not asked to leave a positive review. My opinions are my own.

Another great western fairytale, if I can call it that. What a fun twist on the “missing slipper.” It was the perfect second book in this series, and like the first I found it fun and interesting. I was invested in all the characters and the leading man was such a great guy that I couldn’t help hoping everything would work out for him. There were a couple twists I certainly didn’t see coming and the story kept me coming back throughout, never getting tiring. Excited for the next in this series!

*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I loved this Cinderella retelling. I loved how it kept all the elements of a Karen Witemeyer book that I loved but had it loosely based on a fairytale which I also loved. I loved Samantha and Asher and their strong personalities. I also loved how much they cared for the people in their lives. I loved how they lift each other up and make each other better. I also liked that there were twist that I was not expecting. I thought this was a beautifully written story with wonderful characters and wonderful messages.

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I loved this twist on the classic tale Cinderella. Samantha Dearing's father is trying to find a match for her much to Samantha's dismay. On the night that her father throws a ball to introduce her to all of the eligible bachelors an intruder breaks into her father's study. What kind of thief though would stop to save a person from drowning? The only thing that identifies who the intruder could be was that he left a boot behind.

Asher's family has been kicked out of the house they were living in by Samantha's father. But that hasn't stopped Asher from rescuing Sam when someone tries to kill her. Who is trying to kill Samantha, and why are they trying to kill her? As far as she knows she hasn't any enemies. Will Asher be able to figure out what is going on before another attempt is tried to rid Samantha from this earth?

I loved the story and loved the relationship that Asher and Samantha developed. I also loved how Samantha had her world rocked by talking to her father and finding out his motives behind his actions rather than assuming she knew what he thought and why he did things. I loved how that relationship developed. Eli Dearing turned out to be a wise man and I liked his character too. I love author Karen Witemeyer's writing and her books so I definitely highly recommend IF THE BOOT FITS.

Thank you to Bethany House Publishers for the ARC and gifted copy of If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer. All opinions are my own.

This is my second time reading a Karen Witemeyer book. Last year, I read the first book in this Texas Ever After collection (Fairest of Heart) and really enjoyed it. I was not, however, prepared for how much I would love this book!

Karen really blew me away with If the Boot Fits. It’s a loose Cinderella retelling set in late 1800s Texas. It has romance, danger, faith, and lovable characters.

Samantha was a great main character because she was likable and constantly trying to improve herself and her relationships with others. She had a servant’s heart, and I love that she didn’t let all the negative aspects of her life leave her bitter.

The relationship between Samantha and her father was so great to see because it felt realistic, and I liked how much effort they put in to repair it.

Asher as the love interest was so sweet and protective of both Samantha and his family. He was a man of integrity, and I loved how he sacrificed so much of his time for others.

The romance between Samantha and Asher was so sweet. I loved how Asher took care of Samantha and how much Samantha trusted Asher and saw the best in him. They didn’t jump to conclusions about each other, so I really appreciated that about them.

I also loved how their Christian faith played a role in this story. It felt natural, and it really improved their character growth.

The characters in this story felt real and all had issues of their own. I liked how the author included difficult topics and didn’t shy away from things like consequences of sin.

Overall, I would recommend this book if you like historical romances that are exciting and sweet.

If the Boot Fits was a refreshing and spiritual read. I loved how the word of God was in woven into the story and how it ties into the ongoing lives and purposes of the characters in the book.

"If the Boot Fits" by Karen Witemeyer is a delightful retelling of the Cinderella story set in the charming backdrop of the Texas frontier. Fans of Christian historical romance will find themselves swept away by the determined heroine, Samantha, and the mysterious Asher, whose paths collide at a grand ball.

Witemeyer's signature blend of humor and faith weaves seamlessly into the narrative, creating a heartwarming and entertaining read. With its classic fairy tale inspiration and unique Western twist, "If the Boot Fits" is a perfect escape for readers seeking a feel-good story.

Please note: This book is not yet released, but based on the information available, it appears to be a charming and enjoyable read.

Fairy tales and westerns are proving to be a wonderful combination! I’ve always adored Karen Witemeyer’s books, and If the Boot Fits is a cute take on the classic Cinderella. Even if I thought I knew a few twists, there were still more turns that Witemeyer took readers down that kept surprising me. I NEED Clint’s story, and I definitely wouldn’t mind seeing Samantha and Asher in future books. If you enjoy faith-based books with strong characters and an intriguing plot, you won’t want to miss If the Boot Fits. 4.5/5 stars

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Readers who enjoy Cinderella stories will like this twist with a western flair. The boot is on the other foot -- Asher's. Spunky Samantha and Hero Asher make for a wonderful telling of family and mystery. A twist at the end will surprise readers. Heartwarming.

Her duty was to seek God first and walk in righteousness.

What a fun storyline flipping the fairytale of Cinderella into a wonderful account of a Cinderfella. Asher Ellis has spent much of his life scrimping and making do with what he had available, giving as much as possible to take care of Mama Bess and the boys. With the plan to discover if she had been evicted without grounds he found himself in a compromising situation. Should he step forward and tell the truth?

Samantha Dearing is a gentle soul who wants to do what God has for her, not be auctioned off just because she is a heiress. With plenty of dangerous happenings, it is obvious that someone wants her dead. Will she live long enough to convince her father that she should be able to marry for love?

An ARC was received through Bethany House Publishers, Baker Publishing Group and NetGalley. These impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.

I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher through LibraryThing and NetGalley. The following is my honest review.

4.5 stars

I loved this retelling of Cinderella. The characters are so deep. At first, I really thought that the main character, Samantha, was a little spoiled and pouty. Her father seemed distant and stubborn, but we soon saw why their relationship was rocky. It was lovely to see how much they loved each other. The hero (who is also "Cinderella") is Asher Ellis who is an absolutely wonderful man.

The conversations and dialogue were witty. Also, I appreciated that I didn't guess the ending until far along in the book.

Even if you don't typically go for westerns or fairytales, take a chance on If the Boot Fits, because it was brilliantly done.