Holding the Fort (Large Print)

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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, shes able to make ends meet, but lately hes 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 doesnt find someone respectable to guide his children, his mother-in-law insists shell take them. When Louisa arrives with some reading materials, shes mistaken for the governess who never appeared. Major Adams is skeptical. She bears little resemblance to his idea of a governess--theyre not supposed to be so blamed pretty--but hes left without recourse. His mother-in-law must be satisfied, which leaves him turning a blind eye to his unconventional governesss methods. Louisas never faced so important a performance. Can she keep her act together long enough?