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Joy for the Steel Girls

Series: The Steel Girls
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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... Read More
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Discover the brand-new 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

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A BRAND-NEW for 2025 heart-warming, uplifting and emotional WWII saga, set in Sheffield

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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 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" ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Series: The Steel Girls

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  • Joy for the Steel Girls
    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,...
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  • Steel Girls in the Blitz
    With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' - KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' - MILLY JOHNSON 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...
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  • Steel Girls at War
    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...
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008598563

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HQ

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 280g

Pages: 416

About the Author

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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  • Steel Girls in the Blitz
    With their city under fire, can they find hope in each other? 'Rich, evocative and spellbinding' - KATE THOMPSON 'A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope' - MILLY JOHNSON 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...
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    $2499
    Available
    Ships in 4-6 weeks
  • Steel Girls at War
    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...
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