Holding the Fort by Regina JenningsMy rating: 💛💛💛💛
This is a new to me author and I found another enjoyable author who delivered a fun and humerous historical fiction, but also depth.
I appreciated how Louisa didn't go out to deceive everyone, and how she worked to be the best governess for the girls, studying herself during the night before to be prepped and ready to deliver the lesson to the girls.
I listened to the audiobook and it was very entertaining, so much that I didn't want to stop listening to the story.
*I listened to the audio on Scribd.*
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About the book:
Jennings Winningly Combines Humor, History, and Romance
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?
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?
About the author:
Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma Baptist University with a degree in English and a history minor.
She has worked at The Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She now lives outside Oklahoma City with her husband and four children.
She has worked at The Mustang News and First Baptist Church of Mustang, along with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She now lives outside Oklahoma City with her husband and four children.
I thought this one was such a fun read! I've enjoyed several of Regina Jennings's books. :D
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to read more of her books.
DeleteI have not read anything by Regina Jennings, but I have heard good things about her writing. Nice review!
ReplyDeleteThank you. Not sure if you have read Karen Witemeyer or Jen Turano, but if you enjoyed their books, you should enjoy this one as well.
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