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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 series

Sheffield, 1939. With war declared, these brave women will step up and do their bit for their country

Housewife 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

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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’

Laura Brydon

The Steel Girls

With the country at war, can they come together this winter?
‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’, Nancy Revell,Sunday Times bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls series

‘Heartwarming, hopeful and inspiring, it will bring a nostalgic smile to your face’Daily Mirror

Winter, 1939
As 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.
Readers love Christmas Hope for the Steel Girls!
‘Absolutely brilliant book, I love this author… you can really feel like you were in the story with the women at the steel factory’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Fantastic book… it was like revisiting old friends’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘I loved this! Beautifully written with warm and relatable characters and plot lines to pull at the heart strings. A page turner!’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘It was a pure delight to rejoin the steel girls as Christmas 1939 approaches. They are a feisty group of women with hearts of pure gold… I cannot wait to read more books in the series.’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘What a heartwarming read this was… a feel good story, a perfect pick you up.’ Amazon reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Christmas Hope for the Steel Girls

As the war rages on, can they be there for each other?
Spring 1940
As the war rages on, Vickers steelworks is busier than ever which is proving tough for Nancy as she juggles working long hours and looking after two young children, all while waiting for her husband to return home safely.

Betty is determined to roll up her sleeves and joins the Women’s Voluntary Service to keep busy and stop from fretting about her fiancé.

But Patty 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?

And with life at war tougher than ever, can the factory sisters rally together to find a way through?

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Readers love The Steel Girls series:
‘A gentle story with an undercurrent of pure grit’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Heart-warming and magical’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Very well researched and a superb addition to the saga genre’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘Every single character becomes your friend’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘The love leaps from the pages’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘An inspiring, emotional, authentic, heart-warming and gorgeously written saga’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A story of friendship, camaraderie, and just getting on with it’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Steel Girls on the Home Front

Read the next book in the heart-warming WW2 historical romance saga series, The Steel Girls
In their darkest days, they’ll find the courage to carry on…

Summer 1940
The war is raging on but the Steel Girls are fighting their own battles closer to home. After patching things up with Archie, Patty is miffed when he appears to have forgotten all about her 18th birthday.

New girl Hattie 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, Nancy is besides herself when she receives word that Bert is missing in action and is struggling to keep it together.

As the Steel Girls come together to be there in Nancy’s hour of need, will life ever be the same again?

Steel Girls at War

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.

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?

A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes.

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Praise for The Steel Girls:
‘A riveting saga about love, courage and, above all, female friendship’ Best

‘A lovely read’ Bella

‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls

‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’ Nancy Revell, bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front

‘A great read’ Yorkshire Post

’A heart-warming tale of the brave women who stepped up to become the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during the Second World War’ Yours