Trust no one in the shadows of the piney woods . . .
Letty Hood has spent the last fifteen years of her life hidden away with
her grandmother in the backwoods of east Texas to escape the deadly schemes of
an uncle who wants her dead. Now, with her twenty-first birthday on the
horizon, she is forced to accept the escort of a stranger and return to Houston
in secret so she can claim a birthright that will make her one of the
wealthiest women in Texas. If she lives long enough to inherit.
Pinkerton agent Philip Carmichael has one duty: get the Radcliffe heiress home
alive. Expecting a spoiled girl, Philip is surprised to encounter a woman of
rare strength with a kind soul and keen wit. As they journey together, Letty's
resilience wins his admiration, breaking through his hardened cynicism. Yet the
threat to her survival grows more menacing with every mile, and Philip fears
that keeping Letty out of harm's way may be just as impossible as keeping her
out of his heart.
My Thoughts:
This is the third in the Texas Ever After series that have well-known fairy-tale elements within them. This one is of Little Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, and I enjoyed seeing all of the nods to the original tales, while still making this story all its own.
This started out with a bang, and then for me, anyway, slowed down a bit. This one more so than the other two, really felt like it had more of the fairy tale vibe going on. About halfway through, I began to really be pulled into this tale of a missing heiress and the Pinkerton agent sent to find her.
When Letty and Philip begin their journey back to her mother and for Letty to take her place in society, the adventure really picks up speed and keeps going till the end. My favorite part was watching their love story play out. Even their reluctance to act on their feelings did not keep them from being true friends. There is strong themes of family, sacrifice, and love, familial and romantic.
Again, I enjoyed seeing all the nods to the original tales play out in this story while still feeling for these characters and their trials. Especially the sacrifice of Letty's mother, the steadfastness of her grandmother, and the unwavering faith of Letty.
I was provided a copy of this novel from Bethany House Publishers through Interviews & Reviews. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.
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