Steel Girls

bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series Housewife 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. '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 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.

Bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series As December draws nearer and with her family facing their first Christmas without Bert, is desperately trying to keep up her children's spirits and her own. Young should be excited to be spending her first festive season with sweetheart Archie, but why does she worry he's keeping something from her? 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?

As the war rages on, Vickers steelworks is busier than ever which is proving tough for as she juggles working long hours and looking after two young children, all while waiting for her husband to return home safely. is determined to roll up her sleeves and joins the Women's Voluntary Service to keep busy and from fretting about her fiancé. But is left worrying about someone closer to home. Sweetheart Archie has been keeping a secret from her, and one that puts him in great danger. Will it threaten to pull them apart for good?

The war is raging on, but the Steel Girls are fighting their own battles closer to home. After patching things up with Archie, is miffed when he appears to have forgotten all about her 18th birthday. New girl has a lot to deal with as she trades the counter at Woolworths for the Vickers factory floor. But is she keeping a secret and are things tougher at home than she's been letting on? Meanwhile, is besides herself when she receives word that Bert is missing in action and is struggling to keep it together.

As war rages, can a new arrival bring them together? Winter, 1941 With the darkest nights of the Sheffield Blitz behind them, the Steel Girls are looking ahead to a new chapter. Hattie is thrilled to learn that she is expecting a bundle of joy with her husband, John. But as her father continues to fan the flames of tension at home, can she protect her baby – and herself – in such uncertain times? Josie never dreamt that she would be raising her girls without her beloved husband, Alf. But as the war continues, she is determined to roll up her sleeves and give her daughters the strength to carry on. Eldest daughter Daisy has seen the war destroy everything she holds dear. But as she begins to put the past behind her, could the upcoming spring bring with it the first flush of love? As the Steel Girls look ahead, could it be that they find joy…even in the toughest of times? Readers love the Steel Girls! 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' MILLY JOHNSON 'I could not read this book fast enough … I've grown to love this group of strong women!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'A tremendously good read … a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

*** , the Blitz has reached Sheffield, but Steel Girl 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? 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. has never been prouder of her sweetheart, , than in his role as an Air Raid Warden. But having seen the true cost of war, is he struggling more than Patty could ever imagine? And as the bombs begin to fall, with heartbreak on the horizon, will the Steel Girls find shelter in each other? *** 'A riveting saga about ' 'A read' 'Hardship, on the Home Front' 'A story perfect for saga lovers' 'A read' ' to become the backbone of Sheffield's steel industry during the Second World War'