Book Review: To Love A Beast by Karen Witemeyer


To Love A Beast by Karen Witemeyer
4 Stars

I love a good beauty and the beast retelling or reimagining and this was a great one! Karen always has a fun twist on her retellings, I loved her Texas Ever After series so this was much anticipated for me to read! It's funny my first review in 2025 was Cloaked in Beauty by Karen and now my first review in 2026 is this one by her! :) 

In the 1800s...we are in Texas. We follow the daughter of a bookbinder who faces the "beast" of the manor...

Everett lives as a recluse in Texas, hiding from his scars left on him by a mad woman who wanted to be with him but he reject her advances only to be left scathed on his face from her. He is over his manor outside of town and no one hardly goes out there....but when an injury to Callista's father jeopardizes the family's book binding business, she goes out to do the work for Everett on her own. Here, they form a relationship together and the rest is history...or is it?

I read this with my friend Melissa and we both loved the Beauty and the Beast elements here. We had so many characters that matched up with the classic fairytale, it was so sweet. Loved the family feel and how everyone was really connected. Sweet romance, kisses only, light faith thread, overall I recommend! 

 
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7719048451
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Z0Wb1i
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