Holding the Fort

I think there needs to be another category of Christian fiction--we have historical, contemporary, romance, mystery, sci fi, horror (spiritual warfare), but what we need is Western.  There are many writers who write romances in western settings.  These are often funny with typical western situations and characters.  That being said, Holding the Fort fits into this western category. 

Louisa is known as Lola Bell, the singer in a saloon.  When the owner of the saloon brings in someone new to sing in his saloon, Louisa saw the writing on the wall and knew she needed to find a new situation. 

On the way to see her brother at Fort Reno in the Indian Territories.  On her way she runs into a missionary who was heading to the fort to take on educating the Major's daughters. However, the missionary has taken ill and asks Louisa to carry the text books on to the fort. 

Regina Jennings writes her historical/western romances with a liberal dose of humor.  That's what I enjoy most about reading her books.  The only criticism I have for her book is that for the most part, it is predictable.  The major has two daughters: one compliant, one rather head-strong and resistant.  Louisa is charged with winning both girls over as well as educating them.   I've read this plot device several times.  The girls and their father all fall in love with Louisa. There is always something to overcome in these stories for the road to true love to smooth out.  In spite of this one point, this is an enjoyable read and great for whiling a couple of hours away.   Four strong stars.

My thanks to Bethany House for allowing me to read and review this book.