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Pre-order the next heartwarming and dramatic novel in the Steel Girls series now! 'Emotional and authentic' KATE THOMPSON 'Saga fans are in for a treat!' VICKI BEEBY 'Hopeful, joyous and uplifting' MILLY JOHNSON *** 'Wartime drama at its best, and the steel girls are my absolute favourite' READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ *** 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 are enchanted by the Joy for the Steel Girls:'Love this series so much really don’t want it to end' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Such a joy to read another book about these hard-working, brave women' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Honestly, picking this book up was my favourite part of my day! Every morning, with a cup of coffee and a few chapters – bliss' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'It was lovely to be back with the Steel Girls' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Readers love the whole Steel Girls series!'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' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Amazing … once you start it's hard to put down' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Gives a great sense of the resilience and camaraderie of communities' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'I love this series … another excellent addition' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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Praise for Joy for the Steel Girls: 'Michelle Rawlins has done it again. This emotional and authentic tale is based on meticulous research. Full of heart and hope' KATE THOMPSON 'A book that celebrates the strength of women, the power of friendship and the spirit of the era. Wonderful, hopeful, joyous and uplifting' MILLY JOHNSON Praise for the Steel Girls series: 'A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series' SUSANNA BAVIN 'A heartwarming, yet moving and poignant tale, of courage, friendship and hope, based on the tremendous and brave Yorkshire women of World War Two' MILLY JOHNSON 'Once again, Michelle Rawlins has written a story that will draw you in and leave you wanting more. The Steel Girls are a force to be reckoned with' ALEXANDRA WALSH 'This is storytelling at its most vibrant and closely-researched. Michelle Rawlins' prose bubbles with gritty humour and powerful emotion. If you love sagas, you'll love the Steel Girls!' BETTY WALKER 'An inspiring read filled with warmth and nostalgia' HANNAH DOYLE ‘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

Praise for the Steel Girls series: 'A rich, evocative and spellbinding tribute to the women who gave so much. Prepare to be swept back in time' KATE THOMPSON 'A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series' SUSANNA BAVIN 'A heartwarming, yet moving and poignant tale, of courage, friendship and hope, based on the tremendous and brave Yorkshire women of World War Two' MILLY JOHNSON 'Once again, Michelle Rawlins has written a story that will draw you in and leave you wanting more. The Steel Girls are a force to be reckoned with' ALEXANDRA WALSH 'This is storytelling at its most vibrant and closely-researched. Michelle Rawlins' prose bubbles with gritty humour and powerful emotion. If you love sagas, you'll love the Steel Girls!' BETTY WALKER 'An inspiring read filled with warmth and nostalgia' HANNAH DOYLE ‘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

Praise for Joy for the Steel Girls: 'Michelle Rawlins has done it again. This emotional and authentic tale is based on meticulous research. Full of heart and hope' KATE THOMPSON Praise for the Steel Girls series: 'A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series' SUSANNA BAVIN 'A heartwarming, yet moving and poignant tale, of courage, friendship and hope, based on the tremendous and brave Yorkshire women of World War Two' MILLY JOHNSON 'Once again, Michelle Rawlins has written a story that will draw you in and leave you wanting more. The Steel Girls are a force to be reckoned with' ALEXANDRA WALSH 'This is storytelling at its most vibrant and closely-researched. Michelle Rawlins' prose bubbles with gritty humour and powerful emotion. If you love sagas, you'll love the Steel Girls!' BETTY WALKER 'An inspiring read filled with warmth and nostalgia' HANNAH DOYLE ‘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

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Michelle Rawlins is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 20 years' experience working in print and digital media. After learning her trade, Michelle began her freelance career writing for national newspapers and women's magazines, concentrating on real-life stories - living by the mantra: 'it's always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories'.

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