Cloaked in Beauty is the third in the Texas Ever After series – featuring standalone retellings of classic fairy stories. As ever with Karen Witemeyer, the plot, or in this case, plots are cleverly thought out. This time, Witemeyer combines Red Riding Hood and Sleeping Beauty, mixing them together with a healthy dose of Texan charm.

Noble Pinkerton agent Philip Carmichael is hired to escort Letty Hood home. Letty has been in hiding since her father died, living her as his heir. Unfortunately, her unscrupulous uncle will stop at nothing to get rid of Letty so he can take control of their family business. After more than a decade away, Letty must return home to her mother for her twenty-first birthday, claim her inheritance and then write a will removing her uncle from any chance of inheriting should she die.

But her uncle has spies and killers on Letty’s trail. Philip knows Letty is above his station, but as he puts his life on the line, his heart follows.

I really liked the journeys both main characters went on. Letty’s courage, Philip’s bravery and Witemeyer’s creativity combine in a powerful way in this story. Despite this being two well known stories woven together, there were plenty of places where I was surprised at the events unfolding. If you like fairytales, or really creative romances, then this story is definitely recommended.

I received a copy of Cloaked in Beauty from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions are all my own.