The Steel Girls Series by Michelle Rawlins

When war breaks out, friendship will see them through‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’, Nancy Revell, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls seriesSheffield, 1939. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their countryHousewife Nancy never dreamed that she’d end up in Vickers steelworks factory but when husband Bert is called up to serve, she needs to put food on the table for her two young children... moreWhen war breaks out, friendship will see them through‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’, Nancy Revell, Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls seriesSheffield, 1939. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their countryHousewife Nancy never dreamed that she’d end up in Vickers steelworks factory but when husband Bert is called up to serve, she needs to put food on the table for her two young children.Betty’s sweetheart William has joined the RAF Reserves so she can’t sit around and do nothing – even if it means giving up her ambitions to study law at night school.Young Patty is relishing the excitement the war brings. But this shop-girl is going to have to grow up quickly, especially now she’s undertaking such back-breaking and dangerous work in the factory.The Steel Girls start off as strangers but quickly forge an unbreakable bond of friendship as these feisty factory sisters vow to keep the foundry fires burning during wartime.‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––Readers LOVE The Steel Girls!‘Enjoyed this lovely story from the first page’‘I’d love to read more about these inspirational ladies’‘A heartwarming story’‘The bravery of these women was deeply moving, I loved it!’‘I was so engrossed from the start’‘A really entertaining, feel-good and heartwarming read’ Read more less

With the country at war, can they come together this winter?Winter, 1939As December draws nearer and with her family facing their first Christmas without Bert, Nancy is desperately trying to keep up her children’s spirits and her own... moreWith the country at war, can they come together this winter?Winter, 1939As December draws nearer and with her family facing their first Christmas without Bert, Nancy is desperately trying to keep up her children’s spirits and her own.Young Patty should be excited to be spending her first festive season with sweetheart Archie, but why does she worry he’s keeping something from her?Betty is missing her beloved William as he continues his RAF training but she’s determined not to sit around wallowing. In the midst of the coldest winter on record and with the introduction of rationing, times are tougher than ever but Betty has an idea to make sure nobody goes without this winter.And with our Steel Girls rallying around each other, can there still be hope this Christmas?The second novel in the new heartwarming Steel Girls series following our feisty factory sister’s bravery and hope during wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Elaine Everest. less

As the war rages on, can they be there for each other?Spring 1940After getting through their first winter at war, including Christmas Day apart from loved ones, Nancy, Betty and Patty are determined to continue to support one another as well as finding new ways to contribute to the war effort. Everyone is trying to do their bit on the Home Front to help however they can.Nancy is knitting for the armed forces to keep her from worrying about her husband Bert who is serving in France... moreAs the war rages on, can they be there for each other?Spring 1940After getting through their first winter at war, including Christmas Day apart from loved ones, Nancy, Betty and Patty are determined to continue to support one another as well as finding new ways to contribute to the war effort. Everyone is trying to do their bit on the Home Front to help however they can.Nancy is knitting for the armed forces to keep her from worrying about her husband Bert who is serving in France. Meanwhile Patty is fretting about a loved one closer to home as sweetheart and fellow steel worker Archive signs up as a local defence volunteer while Betty is rolling up her sleeves and digging for victory in the veg patch she’s started with her landlady.The war might be raging on, but as long as the Steel Girls rally around each other, can there still be hope this spring? less

With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in any way she can, will Hattie get through with the help of her factory sisters? Betty is overjoyed to learn that her fiancé will be coming home to complete his RAF training. But when the Blitz begins, he may be in greater danger than ever... moreWith their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? In December 1940, the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl Hattie is more concerned about the war brewing at home between her parents. Desperate to help her mother in any way she can, will Hattie get through with the help of her factory sisters? Betty is overjoyed to learn that her fiancé will be coming home to complete his RAF training. But when the Blitz begins, he may be in greater danger than ever. Young Patty has never been prouder of her sweetheart, Air Raid Warden, Archie. But having seen the true cost of war, is he struggling more than Patty could ever imagine? And as the bombs begin to fall, will the steel girls find shelter in each other? less