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. ( )

If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer is the second book in her Texas Ever After series. This story, as you can probably guess, is a reverse Cinderella story. I thought Karen did a great job of incorporating details from the original fairy tale as well as some of the fun details we all love from the animated movie while still having the Texas charm and romantic adventure we have all come to love from the author.
One thing I really respect about Karen’s books is she does not shy away from the faith elements in the story. Scripture is quoted throughout the book. The characters grow spiritually, and their struggles challenged me to reflect on my own faith journey. To me, this is how Christian fiction should be. Wonderfully entertaining with fantastic characters, a gripping plotline, sweet romance, and the ribbon of faith throughout.
For me, this book was great entertainment. I would highly recommend it to any historical romance fans out there, especially those who prefer Christian fiction. I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book in the series!
Be sure to put If the Boot Fits on the TOP of your TBR pile! ( )

Are you ready to step into a historical retelling of Cinderella with several twists and turns to the original story. I love the humorous aspect that this author always adds to her stories that keeps you engrossed with a smile on your face amidst the serious issues. I also loved how she tackled the relationship of a father and daughter and the misunderstandings and misconceptions that hung between them. Samantha is a woman with an independent streak that tends to cause her some problems along the way. I l admired her heart to help those less fortunate and the relationship she developed with Asher and his family. Asher is an amazing hero that loves his family and will do whatever he can to help them. I especially enjoyed how the Bible was read and its truths were taken hold of. Lots of heart touching moments with some mystery and intrigue to keep you turning pages quickly. This story contains all the elements to make it a fascinating read that keeps you engrossed from beginning to end. A charming story that I highly recommend reading ASAP.
I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required. ( )

If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer is the second book in her Texas Ever After series. Samantha Dearing is furious with her father for trying to set her up with a wealthy eligible rancher. She wants to find a husband on her own. Asher Ellis thinks Eli Dearing wrongfully evicted his stepmother and plans to prove it. When Samantha and Asher’s paths cross you can imagine the outcome! Ms. Witemeyer does such a great job of weaving a spell-binding tale. The characters mesh so well. Whenever you pick up one of her books you know you are in for treat.

I received this book from Celebrate-Lit for my honest review. ( )

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK
I usually don’t care for Fairy Tales retellings, but I love Cinderella and I was delightfully surprised with If the Boot Fits by Karen Witemeyer. It is a barrel of fun seeing the differences between the classic fairy tale and the Western twist Witemeyer adds to her story. Sometimes I had to think a bit to figure out the parellels of the story, but that’s OK, it made me love the story even more. The hero and heroine, Asher and Samantha, oh my word! What a perfect couple to play out the scenes in this story. The author does a phenomenal job creating these two characters, as well as all of the supporting characters along the way. The Texas twists and turns against the classic fairytale will have you guessing and wondering where the story is going next. The sweet romance between Asher and Samantha has just the right elements of love. And as always with a Karen Witemeyer story, I love the way she writes faith into the hearts of her characters.

If the Boot Fits is the second book in Witemeyer’s Texas Ever After series, and I can hardly wait to see what this Fabulous author has for her readers in the third book of this series. This book gets Five Stars from me, and oh how I wish I could give it more!

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255. ( )