My rating: 4 stars / I really liked it
About the Book
Beauty has been nothing but a curse to Penelope Snow. When she becomes a personal maid for a famous actress whose troupe is leaving Chicago to tour the West, she hides her figure beneath shapeless dresses and keeps her head down. But she still manages to attract the wrong attention, leaving her prospects in tatters--and her jealous mistress plotting her demise.
After his brother lost his life over a woman, Texas ranger Titus Kingsley has learned to expect the worst from women and is rarely disappointed. So when a young woman found in suspicious circumstances takes up residence with the seven old drovers living at his grandfather's ranch, Titus is determined to keep a close eye on her.
With a promotion hanging in the balance, Titus is assigned to investigate a robbery case tied to Penelope's acting troupe. The evidence points to her guilt, but Titus's heart divines a different truth--one that might just get Penelope killed.
An enchanting Western take on the classic Snow White fairy tale, Fairest of Heart will sweep you away from once upon a time to happily ever after.
My Review
This is such a creative retelling of Snow White! The setting is not your usual Western, either- it features a traveling performance troupe, a ranch for retired cowboys, and a Texas ranger following an investigation. Penelope is genuinely good, and embodies the essence of the classic Snow White. She has had a life of struggles, but is still compassionate and caring. The old cowboys adopt her as a granddaughter of sorts, and she reciprocates their kindness with actions of service such as cooking, cleaning. The ranch becomes a real home to her of affection and security, something she craves. I wasn't feeling the chemistry between her and Titus- they didn't have many scenes together before their relationship accelerated from Titus's suspicion and accusations to romance. The villainess was truly conniving, and a handful of scenes are from her perspective to keep the plot moving along. Thankfully the faith and loyalty of Penelope's new "found" family helped all things work together for her good.
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
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