Texas Ever After Series: Book 3
Publication Date: December 17, 2025
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.
Letty Hood lives with her beloved grandmother, where she is safe, although she yearns to be reunited with her mother. As she approaches her 21st birthday, it’s time to claim her inheritance—if she can avoid the danger.
Author Karen Witemeyer combines elements from both Sleeping Beauty and Little Red Riding Hood in Cloaked in Beauty. As a Christian historical romance, the story is set in Texas in the early 20th century. It offers a combination of both romance and adventure, marking the third in the Texas Ever After series.
Pinkerton detective Philip Carmichael must locate Scarlett Radcliffe and deliver her safely to her mother. If he had a set image of what an heiress would be like, chances are it was shattered when he met sheltered Letty. With her treasured red cloak and her trusted wolf, Letty is not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well. Philip’s strong character stands out as he protects Letty, taking care to defend her honor.
Their adventures across Texas are filled with excitement, ranging from the rescue of a young boy to a sudden illness. The closer they get, the more dangerous it becomes. Someone is very determined to ensure that Scarlett never claims her inheritance.
Cloaked in Beauty illustrates the importance of trusting God when the path forward seems covered in darkness, especially for two people who share an attraction like Letty and Philip.
Voted #1 Reader’s Favorite Christian Historical Author of 2023 by Family Fiction magazine, bestselling and Carol and Christy Award-winning author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. She and her husband make their home in Abilene, Texas. Learn more about Karen and her books at KarenWitemeyer.com.
