oh i do a happy dance every time a new one from Patricia comes my way. a little giggly happy dance. and then suddenly i think oh no! what if this is the last in a series. but that wont keep me away. not to a series that feels like coming home and a gang ive truly come to get joy from and care about.
and we are once again swept into the centre of it all and back with that feeling in the heart of truly knowing a book. and it knowing us too.
the woman are back. and ready once again for all life throws at them. they are making it through, thy will make it through. but that isn't to say lifes easy on them. especially not at this time. their spirit. the way Patricia fleshes them out is just wonderful. you get to know them all so well. their personalities lift from the pages. Patrica balances all the elements in a book like this. we of course cant ignore the harrowing times. but we can still feel hope. or be involved in the every day, and come to love doing so.
the girls are still facing those they love fighting in other lands. its hard to keep hope not least keep in touch!
and who knows how they will fair if and when they do come home. what they've been through, seen. it will stay with them all no matter there places in this war.
there are also a few new mysteries to this book. a chest to find answers from and actually a much needed mission and escape for the girls. there is also a bit of family history searching for one of our characters and we get to meet a few other new ones too.
each woman have their own issues and twists and turns throughout the book as usual. but the strength and bravery always shines through as well as being there for each other. they are to be inspired by our woman.
i cant believe these books et better every single time. a joy to be read. a joy to be had.
the only worry i have is that it might have to end. and whether this was it!? i cant, surely they cant finish yet. im sorry Patricia i think you are just going to allow us to follow your writing of this group until they are in their care home. ok? i dont want them to end!

I was glad I got to read this, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed in this series and from the historical elmeent in the genre. I was glad the characters were so well written and enjoyed the overall concept and was glad it was everything that I was wanting. The characters were so well written and enjoyed the overall feel of this. Patricia McBride always does a strong writing style and glad I read this.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I loved reading this book, the story of three library girls who’ve each been through a lot.

The library is now rebuilt after it was bombed and it’s once again a place for the community to visit.

We see one of the girls get married, but she’s hiding something and another one is soon to get wed.

As well as this some secrets are revealed and new relationships formed.

I highly recommend this book.

This reminds me so much of the Land girls and Home Fires. Such a lovely story of the Library Girls to try to keep everyone’s spirits up beat during the war. It was a stressful time in their lives and they a great job helping others. Highly recommend

Even though this book is part of a series and I hadn't read any of the other books, I still understood the story. I loved the time and place settings in the book and the great mix of characters. The story was beautiful and easy to follow. I look forward to reading more by the author and I highly recommend it.
💝 Thank you to Netgalley, the author and Boldwood books for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I do enjoy these books and I read this one very quickly as it was so enjoyable to read. These girls were so resilient during difficult times, some parted from their loved ones and being bombed in the blitz. The way the story unfolds is clever and by the end you are really rooting for these people. My thanks to netgalley and the publisher's for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

The next book in the EastEnd Library Girls series. Cordelia, Jane and Mavis have come through about as WW2 progresses but their key aim has been to keep the library going as well as supporting each other. Not wanting to spoil this for others I shall not go into details but just to say there are weddings, baby’s and bombs. Thanks to Patricia and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley

What a wonderful series this is and how I loved catching up with Cordelia, Mavis and Jane. All three work together at the library in Silvertown in the East End of London. Everyone is feeling hopeful that the end of the war is near. Cordelia is waiting for her sweetheart Robert, who is a doctor, to return , while Mavis finds her wedding to Joe interrupted by an air raid. Meanwhile Jane’s singing talent comes to light. Written with compassion, humour and full of a sense of community this is a must read series of you like books based during the war. Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

I find myself enjoying historical fiction with a happy ending more and more. We all know that there was much sorrow during World War 2, but it is nice to be reminded that there was good happening as well. This story gave me the perfect balance of happiness while the world crumbled.

The girls of East End Library keep carrying on, supporting one another as they start to go in different directions. All three have man away fighting in the war. Reading how they dealt with what occurs added a lot of drama. The women all struggle to communicate with their husbands, but it wasn't easy. Dealing with family wasn't any better at times. I never thought about what doctors went through while working near the front. Robert coming home made me realize how wrong I was. Cordelia's compassion is inspirational.

When the ladies of the library find an old chest; their lives find an escape from every day life. They had so many questions. It was so much fun watching them try and discover what happened to the owner. Between the chest and Ben trying to discover his past the mystery, guesses, and solutions were top notch.

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. I really enjoy these War girl type novels. This novel was really cute. I did feel a little lost due to I guess it is part of a series. But I enjoyed the story and all the characters. I highly recommend for those who love these type historical fiction type books.

A wonderful addition to the series I am just hoping it isn't the last as I got the impression from the conclusion that it is. No cliffhanger this time but another brilliantly devised story about the three library girls that I have come to know and love. They have been through so much it's a wonder that they are still standing but they're definitely made from tough stuff because they really thrive in this book. The last book ended with the library being bombed and destroyed but in this book we get to see the community come together to rebuild their precious library which is a refuge for most. Wedding bells are on the horizon also but I don't want to spoil all the fun so I recommend just reading Wedding Bells for the East End Library Girls and I think you will enjoy it as much as I did.

Absolutely love this series and was so exited to be able to read it. It didn't let me down at all, it was everything and more. I really hope its not the last one in the series as I love all the characters in this book.

Loved another chance to visit these characters. The storyline was great. Enjoyed the story and the characters 5***

Great book. Kept me intrigued the whole time. Love the characters. These characters were absolutely amazing.

I'm so pleased to review another book by Patricia McBride, and to revisit this series. I really enjoyed book 1, The East End Library Girls. I now want to go back to that and experience the series from beginning to end, catching up on the books I don't have.

I love books with weddings. I liked Joe and Mavis' characters and backstory.

Thanks to PatriciaMcBride and Boldwood Books for my eARC in exchange for my honest and voluntary review.

This was a bittersweet read as it finishes with Cordelia, Mavis, and Jane. I’m this last installment of a brilliant series the East end library girls have a lot of things going on.
Loved this series and hopefully in the future Patricia can revisit them to see how their lives progressed.

This was another wonderful read full of great characters both family and friends which were so very supportive at a very difficult time. So well researched and written making for a real page turner. I loved it.

Patricia McBride sprinkles magic into her writing. There's such a warmth in her words which literally envelops you. Simply amazing.

I absolutely flew through this book! I have fond memories of grabbing my favourite bench under the shade in the churchyard, coffee in hand and a solid hour with this book! I quickly got absorbed and was whisked away to the wartime East End.

This plucky group of London women have a lot to go through but they always make do and make it through. It’s both so touching and uplifting and I finished the book in a blink.

It’s been such an enjoyable and entertaining series so far. I loved the elements in this book and can’t wait for more from this author!

WW2 is nearing its end and the lives of the three friends are about to change.
Mavis and Joe finally marry, but their happy day is marred by a secret.
Jane is determined to find confidence in her remarkable singing voice.
Cordelia eagerly awaits news about her boyfriend Robert who is serving as a doctor in Africa.
Another brilliant book in this wonderful series.