Louisa Bell never wanted to be a dance-hall singer, but dire circumstances force her hand. With a little help from her brother in the cavalry, she's able to make ends meet, but lately he's run afoul of his commanding officer, so she undertakes a visit to straighten him out.
Major Daniel Adams has his hands full at Fort Reno. He can barely control his rowdy troops, much less his two adolescent daughters. If Daniel doesn't find someone respectable to guide his children, his mother-in-law insists she'll take them.
When Louisa arrives with some reading materials, she's mistaken for the governess who never appeared. Major Adams is skeptical. She bears little resemblance to his idea of a governess--they're not supposed to be so blamed pretty--but he's left without recourse. His mother-in-law must be satisfied, which leaves him turning a blind eye to his unconventional governess's methods. Louisa's never faced so important a performance. Can she keep her act together long enough?
Holding the Fort by Regina Jennings was an entertaining and well written novel that kept me glued to the pages. The plot moved along at a quick pace, and it alternated in point of view between Louisa and Daniel. The story was filled with moments of suspense, danger, romance, and hilarity. I enjoyed seeing the scrapes that Lousia got herself into and seeing how she managed to worm her way back out of them. It was fun to watch her try to figure out how to be a governess while simultaneously try not to fall for Daniel. The characters in this novel were interesting and entertaining, with the girls and Lousia's brother adding extra depth and comedic effect. It was also nice to see both Louisa and Daniel work through their differences and to see Louisa finally begin to grasp what it means to be saved by God and to rest on His forgiveness for past and future sins. Overall, I thought this book was an entertaining and even thought-provoking read.
I received this novel from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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