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Patricia McBride

The exciting prequel to the Lily Baker series
1938, England. When Lily Baker's mother finds a way for them to leave their run down part of town, and finally esape her aggressive father, Lily is feeling positive about a fresh start at a new life.

While her mother will be a housekeeper, Lily has a chance to work in a factory, though she has even bigger dreams - and the tenacity to achieve them.

But Lily’s father isn’t going to let go that easily, and she lives in fear of him ruining everything – the life she is building for herself. Will Lily and her mother find the strength to begin all over again?

An emotional pre-war novella, ideal for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles.

Gemma Lawrence

Boldwood Books

Lily Baker Series

The Button Girls: A beautiful, emotional pre-war novella from Patricia McBride for 2024

Her fresh start is just beginning. But the world is on the brink of war.

England, 1939. Lily Baker wants more from life. Working at the local cinema, she saves her pennies so she can have a chance to get ahead. After she’s attacked one night while locking up the cinema, she loses her heart to her dashing rescuer…

But this lovely man is as different from her as can be. When the town is divided, pitting the wealthy elite against the poor working class folk like Lily, she finds her allegiance is torn.

And worse: the looming threat of war threatens to separate them forever. Will the dangerous times rob a young woman of her only chance at love?

The heartwarming first book in The Lily Baker Series, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles.

The Picture House Girls: A beautiful, heartwarming wartime saga series from Patricia McBride for 2024

Courage and romance on the eve of World War Two.

World War Two is about to start. What if you had to leave everything you knew behind?

It’s 1938 and hard-working Lily Baker’s life turns upside down when she and her family move to a new town. Two jobs leave little free time, yet she becomes involved in a struggle to improve her area. Pushed by the group leader she undertakes tasks she previously thought impossible, and meets the man of her dreams. Amidst homesickness, looming war and an aggressive father can she find the strength to win through?

If you love warm-hearted stories, filled with nostalgia, period details, engaging characters, and a riveting plot, this book is ideal for you. It is the first in the Lily Baker series.

Ruth Redman

Cornflower

The Picturehouse Girls: An absolutely heart-breaking World War Two historical fiction

She’s ready to serve. Even if it means heading straight into danger.

England, 1940. Shedding a tear as she says goodbye to her new fiancé when he leaves to fight, Lily Baker begins her own journey in the ATS.

Thrilled after she wins the assignment to work in a coveted post, Lily is shocked to find out that one of her new colleagues might be a spy. And when she learns that her beloved is missing in action, she vows to do all she can to protect those around her.

An uplifting wartime saga, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest, Vicki Beeby and Daisy Styles

The Telephone Girls: A heartbreaking, emotional wartime saga series from Patricia McBride for 2024

With German bombs falling on London, one brave young woman will rise to the occasion…
England, 1940. Only given two days leave after barely escaping Nazi troops in Paris, Lily Baker visits her fiancé’s family and is dismayed to learn he’s still missing in action. And going from an exciting overseas telephonist post to a routine office assignment leaves her bored… until the Blitz begins.

Joining the Air Raid Protection service, Lily’s perilous new role puts her on the chaotic frontlines of deadly shelling and scared crowds turning hostile. But despite her heroism, she is plagued by guilt when she starts feeling attracted to a fellow A.R.P. member.

As her beloved’s death remains unconfirmed, can Lily do her duty while keeping her heart from harm?

The thrilling third book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like patriotic self-sacrifice, hair-raising danger, and meticulous period detail, then you’ll adore this WWII epic

The Air Raid Girls: A heartbreaking, emotional wartime saga series from Patricia McBride for 2024

A country at war. Friends in trouble. Lily may be off the bomb-blasted streets, but the danger's not over…
England, 1941. Reunited briefly with her husband-to-be before he returns to fighting, Lily Baker now finds her mundane army office work dreary. But when her boss asks her to keep watch on the happenings at the depot, she quickly suspects a new weapons supplier of fraud.

As she trains her sharp eye on the potential cheat, she agrees to help an unmarried colleague with an unexpected pregnancy. But when, without evidence, Lily is accused of being the one with child, she faces hard decisions.

Suspecting a traitor in their midst, can she uncover a conspiracy while also protecting herself?

The captivating fourth book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like well-written characters, pulse-stopping drama, and thrilling twists and turns, then you’ll adore this compelling adventure.

Previously published as The Deptford Girls

The Blackout Girls: A heartbreaking, emotional wartime saga series from Patricia McBride for 2024

She toils behind the scenes to keep those on the frontlines safe. But she might be the one in danger…
England, 1941.

When a sudden reassignment gives Lily Baker only three days to report to mysterious Bletchley Park, she’s confused but excitedly answers duty’s call.

Learning the reputed madhouse is actually the clandestine home of Allied codebreakers, Lily walks a fine line between guarding British secrets and protecting her heart.

But when she overhears that a spy could be hidden among the eclectic mix of codebreakers, she is determined to uncover which of her new friends is the traitor.

Can she track down the mole before more innocent lives are lost?

The gripping fifth book in The Lily Baker Series. If you like compelling casts of characters, high-stakes intrigue, and budding romance, then you’ll love this page-turning tale.

Lily Baker Series

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