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The Halfpenny Girls at War by Maggie Mason #BookReview #TheHalfpennyGirls3 #Sphere #LittleBrown #5*

The third in a brand new series from reader favourite Maggie Mason, The Halfpenny Girls at War is the perfect heart-warming family saga about overcoming hardship and the value of friendship.  Will friendship see them through the struggles of war? As war approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg fear for the safety of their families, while trying to decide the best way they can do their bit for … Continue reading The Halfpenny Girls at War by Maggie Mason #BookReview #TheHalfpennyGirls3 #Sphere #LittleBrown #5*

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The War Girls of Goodwill House by Fenella J. Miller #BookReview #BlogTour #GoodwillHouse1 #BoldwoodBooks #Rachel’sRandomResources #NetGalley #5*

As war looms, can they keep the home fires burning? Lady Joanna Harcourt and her daughter Sarah discover their life of luxury at Goodwill House is over. Because with Lord Harcourt away fighting, the Harcourt girls are facing financial ruin. Lady Joanna is terrified of losing their home, but for Sarah, this means her dreams of becoming a doctor are over. Headstrong Sarah isn’t one … Continue reading The War Girls of Goodwill House by Fenella J. Miller #BookReview #BlogTour #GoodwillHouse1 #BoldwoodBooks #Rachel’sRandomResources #NetGalley #5*

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White Cliffs of Dover by Mary Christian Payne #BookReview #ClaybourneTrilogy3 #TCKPublishing #4*

As the world teeters on the brink of war, one woman’s steadfast heart will see her through. The stirring conclusion to the epic Claybourne trilogy. Spanning the years from 1925 through 1945, Lily Claybourne, the Countess of Gloucester, forges her path after her struggles during World War I. Despite difficulties with her marriage, her dreams remain intact, and she strives to make them a reality. … Continue reading White Cliffs of Dover by Mary Christian Payne #BookReview #ClaybourneTrilogy3 #TCKPublishing #4*

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The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan #BookReview #PanMacmillan #NetGalley #5*

From the bestselling author of The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir comes an unforgettable novel inspired by true events of a BBC-sponsored wartime cooking competition. Some wars will be fought at home… Two years into World War II, Britain is feeling her losses: The Nazis have won battles, the Blitz has destroyed cities, and U-boats have cut off the supply of food. In an effort to help housewives with … Continue reading The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan #BookReview #PanMacmillan #NetGalley #5*

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Beyond the Sea: A Wren at War by Christian Lamb #BookReview #MardleBooks #4.5*

Love, duty and true-life adventure in the shadow of the Second World War. Christian Lamb is one of the last surviving Wren Officers to have served her country throughout the whole of WW2. Having joined the Women’s Royal Naval Service at nineteen, she quickly rose through the ranks, serving at a degaussing range before being posted to Operations and Radar in Belfast. There she joined … Continue reading Beyond the Sea: A Wren at War by Christian Lamb #BookReview #MardleBooks #4.5*

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The Halfpenny Girls at Christmas by Maggie Mason #BookReview #TheHalfpennyGirls2 #BlogTour #Sphere #LittleBrown #5*

THE SECOND NOVEL IN THE BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES BY MAGGIE MASON – MEET THE HALFPENNY GIRLS. . . Will their prayers be answered at the most wonderful time of the year? As Christmas approaches, Alice, Edith and Marg continue to face hardships growing up on one of the poorest streets in Blackpool. Penniless, their friendship has helped them survive this far, but it’ll take … Continue reading The Halfpenny Girls at Christmas by Maggie Mason #BookReview #TheHalfpennyGirls2 #BlogTour #Sphere #LittleBrown #5*

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The Officer Girl in Blue by Fenella J Miller #BookReview #TheGirlsinBlue3 #AriaFiction #NetGalley #4*

Book Three in the gorgeous Girls in Blue series by bestselling author Fenella J. Miller London, 1942: Charlotte Fenimore is back home on a week’s leave from the Women’s Auxiliary Airforce. She had planned for a week of rest and recuperation. She hadn’t planned to fall deeply in love with an irascible detective called Dan Chalmers, a severely wounded hero of Dunkirk who believed no … Continue reading The Officer Girl in Blue by Fenella J Miller #BookReview #TheGirlsinBlue3 #AriaFiction #NetGalley #4*

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Fire and Fury for the Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane #BookReview #TobaccoGirls3 #BlogTour #BoldwoodBooks #Rachel’sRandomResources #NetGalley #4.5*

As war rages, everyone has to do their bit… Bristol 1941 As the clouds of war grow bleaker both at home and abroad, the Tobacco Girls are determined to do their bit for King and Country. To that end Maisie Miles and Bridget Milligan become voluntary ambulance drivers. As well as coping with the frequent air raids, Maisie is kept on her toes with three … Continue reading Fire and Fury for the Tobacco Girls by Lizzie Lane #BookReview #TobaccoGirls3 #BlogTour #BoldwoodBooks #Rachel’sRandomResources #NetGalley #4.5*

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The Secrets of Latimer House by Jules Wake #BookReview #BlogTour #OneMoreChapter #Rachel’sRandomResources #NetGalley #5*

# Used by the SOE to hold Nazi prisoners of war, this stunning historical novel is inspired by the untold story of the secret listeners of ‘M Room’ who worked day and night to help the Allies win the war. In the war against Hitler every secret counts… Society heiress Evelyn Brooke-Edwards is a skilled interrogator – her beauty making her a non-threat in the eyes of … Continue reading The Secrets of Latimer House by Jules Wake #BookReview #BlogTour #OneMoreChapter #Rachel’sRandomResources #NetGalley #5*

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A Ration Book Daughter by Jean Fullerton #BookReview #RationBook5 #BlogTour #Corvus #RachelsRandomResources #NetGalley #4.5*

Not even the Blitz can shake a mother’s love. Cathy was a happy, blushing bride when Britain went to war with Germany three years ago. But her youthful dreams were crushed by her violent husband Stanley’s involvement with the fascist black-shirts, and even when he’s conscripted to fight she knows it’s only a brief respite – divorce is not an option. Cathy, a true Brogan … Continue reading A Ration Book Daughter by Jean Fullerton #BookReview #RationBook5 #BlogTour #Corvus #RachelsRandomResources #NetGalley #4.5*

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