What a brilliant historical story! I am a big fan of this genre. Wartime Brides & Wedding Cakes is an emotional, uplifting and well written story which is easy to devour. This is book number two in the Wartime Bakery series and I will be going back to read book one.

I loved the setting within the book, a perfect little bakery and the characters who all come together to form one big family during the war. This story has it all romance, weddings, loss and destruction while in the middle of a war. I enjoyed reading this story and would highly recomnend it to you all. Also, I think the cover is beautiful.

I cannot wait to see what happens in the next book of the series as this story ended on a major cliffhanger but happily! I'm waiting.... A well deserved four stars from me.

What a wonderful series set in the war years. Audrey runs the bakery when her husband goes to war. You get a real sense of the hardships and camaraderie of the time- with great characters that you quickly get invested in. At times both heartwarming and heart wrenching. We see great friendships, troubled relationships and the after effects war can have on those who survive the atrocities but have lasting effects.
I loved Amy Miler's writing style and I can't wait to read more in this series. It was a real page turner- I couldn't put it down.

'Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes' is the second book in the brand new series from Amy Miller, and I wholeheartedly recommend that you read the books in order as the second book refers to things which happened in book one which might confuse those who haven't read the previous book. I was actually a little bit concerned when I began reading Amy Miller's new book as it had been a while since I had read the first book, and I was worried that I would struggle getting back into the swing of the storyline after the break. I needn't have worried at all - it didn't take me long to fall back in love with Audrey's world and everything it stood for.

Set in 1941, 'Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes' has rationing and the blitz at the forefront of its storyline, and by golly is it an eye-opener. Seeing as I wasn't alive during the war, nor was I a glint in my mother's eye, everything I know about the wartime is what I have read. Whilst I fully appreciate that reading about what went on during the war isn't as bad as actually living through it, or fighting in it, I still couldn't help but be overcome with emotion at how quickly lives changed around Audrey. One moment a loved one is there, and the next its only their memory that lives on. I cannot even begin to imagine how people felt during those days, but I applaud authors like Amy Miller who write about such historical moments in time, in such a black and white and honourable way.

What I loved most about this book was how raw the storyline was. Amy Miller didn't write her characters to pretend that they were fine during the war. No. She wrote them realistically, opening my eyes to such devastating circumstances, whilst also attempting to bring her characters joy by getting married to their loved ones. Okay, rationing meant that they had to be extremely careful of what they used, changing recipes to suit reality. Or, as my great grandmother used to say, 'cutting their cloth to suit their means'. Audrey made the most of what she had and, whilst I know that she didn't really have any choice, she still did it with poise, putting those she loved above everything else.

'Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes' is a brilliant, second instalment in Amy Miller's series. Heart-breaking, heart-warming and utterly divine, 'Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes' is a book which is destined to make you see life in a different light. Whilst a lot of things in 1941 had to be rationed, Amy Miller shows that love wasn't one of them.

I found the book heartwarming and it puts into perspective our daily moans when you think what they had to put up with in the second world war. The book shows that people just got on with life the best they could and helped each other out. I hadn't read the first book but it didn't spoil my enjoyment as this could definitely be read as a stand alone. Thank you for the ARC

As I started reading this book, the second in the series, I was very happy to re-connect with Audrey and her extended family and community once again.

Audrey is running the bakery the best way she can, considering her husband Charlie has signed up and is overseas fighting. Without warning, a major crisis occurs but her bravery and plucky attitude see her through.

Just like book one, I was enchanted by the story of this young woman and her friends and family, who were trying to get through the war years the very best way they could. There are wonderful descriptions of the lengths people had to go to to maintain their usual standards in life, and the recipe substitutes were genius! Again, the author must have done some in-depth research because I felt like I was right there, in a way that I have not felt before with other books set in this era.

I am so looking forward to reading the next book in the series :)

5 well-deserved stars from me.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture. All opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Somehow, I missed that Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is the second in a series. I have not read the first but will rectify that very soon. In this case, it does not matter if you have read the first. This is definitely a standalone novel.

Set in a town in the UK during World War II, the folks at the bakery do what they must do to not only survive but thrive. What I like about this book is Ms. Miller sets out to tell a story of the everyday life of number of people in war-torn Britain. Spanning several months, it presents the events as they would happen. In other words, it was believable. There is not contrived “conflict” which many authors think they must have. The war is the conflict and what it does to people. That is enough.

There were many characters and at times I struggled to remember just who was who, but it did not take away from my enjoyment of the book.

The day I received word that the publisher, Bookouture had approved me for the ARC, I had also just binged watched Tony Robinson’s Blitz Street from Channel 4, the British public broadcasting network. Then I opened this book and found myself in that world. What great timing.
I recommend Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes. Now to track down Heartaches and Christmas Cakes.

I received a free copy of the book from NetGalley and Bookouture in exchange for my honest review. Thank you.

What’s most intriguing about this story is the determination and heart that are so prevalent here. Firstly the focus is about the deprivations and challenges in wartime Britain: food, clothing, housing and even safety as the constant barrage from the air and the never-ending threat of bombing serve to make each day one of challenges. Yet Audrey meets all of these in the best way she can: smiles for the customers, a constant presence each day: kind, friendly and known. With her tendency to seek out the best in everyone, despite her own constant worries and fears: this little shop has become the center of the neighborhood, with Audrey at the core. Lovely moments with each character, including a conscientious objector who provides several moments of friendship, comfort and kindness to Aubrey bring that sense of community to the story and allows people, however briefly, to understand the challenges and how the war and threats from bombs amplified emotions, struggles and choices.

I received an eArc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

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A lovely read. There's laughter, tears and a true feeling of loyalty amongst the characters. I can't wait for the next installment.

The second book in the Wartime Bakery series, this one didn't disappoint! I love baking and I love historical WWII novels, so this series is perfect for me. The perfect blend of romance, family, and intrigue, anyone who wants to relax with a cozy book will enjoy this one.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing a copy of this book.

Having read and absolutely loved the first book in this saga (Heartaches and Christmas Cakes). I was delighted to have the opportunity to read this second book. Well I certainly wasn’t disappointed it was another wonderful read. In this book Audrey Barton is holding the fort at the bakery while her husband Charlie is away fighting in the war. While running the bakery Audrey is also looking after Mary the evacuee child who they have taken in and also making wedding cakes for wartime brides . We get a good insight into how the Second World War affects everyone and how the bakery is a very important part of the community . A wonderful story and I am already looking forward to book 3.

This book may be read as a stand-alone but to really understand and get to know the characters I would suggest reading book 1 in the series first .

A five star read for me 👍👍

Audrey Barton’s husband, Charlie, leaves without warning and enlists. With help from her family, Audrey must keep the bakery going as World War 2 rages on.

This, as is described, is a heartwarming story. Audrey is our main character, though other young women and their romances come into play as well. Everything these women do to keep things as normal as possible is nothing short of admirable. We have a young woman striving to better herself, an engaged woman whose fiancé has returned injured in more ways than one, and a little girl who has lost most of her family.

There is a minor character, only seen a brief few times, who became my favorite. He was a conscientious objector and vilified by many because he refused to take another life and participate in war. Such people in history are not mentioned enough.

For readers who enjoy novels set in the tumultuous World War 2 era, I would definitely recommend this one.

Wartime Brides and Wedding cakes in the 2nd in the Wartime Bakery series. I loved the first one in this series and this loved this one too.
Charlie Barton goes off to work leaving his wife Audrey to run the family bakery in Bournemouth on her own. Times are harder and before but, she is determined to run the bakery for the locals as best she can. As some of her neighbours rely on her alone, for food to eat. Her brother William comes back from the war but, with burns to the side of his face and a missing foot. At first he finds it hard to cope with what has happened to him and shuns his fiancé Elsie away but eventually he helps runs the bakery with Uncle John.
This is another emotional and heart-warming book from Amy Miller. The story tells us of the hardships people faced throughout the war. But, how everyone sticked together to bring happiness to each other’s lives. I loved every minute of this book I didn’t want to put this down. I loved all the characters in this story especially little Mary. I can’t wait for the next book in this series

This is the second book set in the bakery with Audrey Barton and family, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to the 3 rd part

Thank You Netgalley and Bookouture for allowing me to read this book. A beautiful and sometimes bittersweet wartime story. Audrey is the central lady in this book. She runs the bakery with help from friends and family when her husband joins the war. There's a lot going on, lots of happiness but sometimes sadness. But throughout the bakery is the centre of the community. I thoroughly enjoyed it and would highly recommend it. I cannot wait for the next one.

I loved reading Heartaches and Christmas Cakes a few months ago, so I’ve been looking forward to Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes, which is the next book in this heart-breaking yet heart-warming series. Guess what, I loved this too.

I adore the wonderful characters in the Wartime Bakery series. It’s impossible not to get emotionally involved with what they’re going through and the struggles they have to face during wartime. Seeing them have to cope with rations made me realise how much many of us take food for granted these days. I also have no idea how on earth they coped with the fear of air raids, not knowing which home would be destroyed or loved one lost.

Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is a touching story of family, friendship and love wrapped up in the stark reality of war.

This can be read as a standalone book, but I would highly recommend reading Heartaches and Christmas Cakes if you want to get to know the characters and their stories from the start. Having loved the first book and the second book, I can’t wait to find out what happens to the characters and this close-knit community in the next book.

Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes (Wartime Bakery) by Amy Miller is a lovely heart-warming book, full of emotion, sadness and laughter. When I started reading this book I had no idea that this was the second in a series. The book is definitely stand alone but I would definitely want to go back and read the first in the series. Ms. Miller creates wonderful, dynamic characters. The story is definitely period correct and Ms. Miller’s research was done very well. You absolutely feel that you are living and experiencing World War II. There are very realistic descriptions of air raids and bombing during Hitler’s rein of terror. The author captivates the rationing, the clothing allowances, and all the things people did without on behalf of the war effort. The novel goes into who all this rationing and allowances has affected. It was not only the families but the businesses as well. It also describes how people during this time helped each other and pulled together. You felt a community spirit that was very uplifting.

Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is such a bitter sweet read. It is a heartwarming and emotional book. The story kept me hooked until the very last page.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Amy Miller and Bookouture for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. I thought the story was well written. It wasn't one that I was hooked on but it did keep me entertained.

Excellent book with a brilliant storyline and great main characters. I would recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the Publishers, Bookouture for this review copy, given in exchange for an honest review. Also thank you to Kim from Bookouture for organising the Blog Tour!

This is book number 2 of the Wartime Bakery series. It can be read as a standalone, as the story from book 1 is brushed upon at the beginning of the book, but it does make sense to read them in order for continuity. For information, this book is based in Bournemouth in the UK.

I was excited to read this book as I loved the first one, Heartaches and Christmas Cakes. The first book was left on a bit of cliff-hanger and the story for this book picks up from there. It’s 1941 and Britain is still in the middle of war. Audrey Barton runs the Barton Bakery in Bournemouth with her husband, Charlie. Charlie has longed to join up and fight for his country, and one morning he leaves to do this leaving Audrey to run the bakery on her own. Audrey is determined to keep the bakery going and enlists the help of her family and friends to help. It’s hard work for her though, especially as she is also still looking after Mary, whose father is at war and whose mother died.

This book was every bit as good as the first one. Audrey is such a wonderful character, always ready to help others and every bit determined to keep the bakery going. Things are tough for her, especially with Charlie at war, but she keeps going, often putting others before herself. There are lots of weddings planned and as usual, Audrey does her best to lay on a good buffet and produce a wedding cake to be proud of, considering the rationing. It does make you sit and think how much we take things for granted now, when you hear of what was actually rationed. It also makes you realise how lucky we are now to live in a country not at war. The author describes the scenes bombings and air raids so well that it makes you want to cry. It’s humbling to see how people pulled together in times of war to help each other.

A lovely heart-warming book, full of emotion, sadness and plenty of laughter. I couldn’t put this book down and it kept me hooked until the very last page. A well-deserved thumbs up from me for this one, and I can’t wait for book 3 to carry on the story.

This is the second book in the Wartime Bakery saga and would definitely read Heartaches and Christmas cakes which is the first to familiarise yourself with the characters.

I adored the first book in the series and couldn't wait to catch up with the characters again as the author really draws you in so that what happens to the characters feels like it is happening to you or a very close friend at least.

Audrey is as strong and determined as ever. No matter what life throws at her she really takes it all in her stride. The parts to do with her and Mary were so emotional and found myself a blubbering wreck quite a few times. Mary is such an adorable little girl that has had far to much heartbreak in her life for one so young and my heart was literally breaking.

As with the first book, you really get a sense of the loss and devastation that occurred during the war. Not just with just losing family members but the businesses and how it affected them. I really loved how people pulled together though and the whole community spirit at times made me feel like my heart would burst with pride.

Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is such a bitter sweet read. It is heartwarming and emotional and a book that I didn't put down until I turned the last page. I couldn't help myself but devour this gorgeous story in one go, only problem is I now have to wait for the next one.