Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes: A romantic and heartwarming family saga (Wartime Bakery) - Softcover

Miller, Amy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1786813246 ISBN 13: 9781786813244

Publisher: Bookouture, 2018

Synopsis

January 1941: As Charlie Barton tiptoes silently out of the house one cold winter morning to go off and fight for his country, his wife Audrey is left to run the family bakery on her own.

Times are tougher than ever, but at the Barton Bakery in Bournemouth, Audrey is determined as always to serve the town with love, loaves and cakes, even as the town is reeling from the struggles of the Blitz.

Audrey’s brother William has returned from battle with serious wounds. His fiancé Elsie is waiting for wedding bells, but William is a changed man, and will her hopes be in vain?

Bakery helper Maggie has her heart set on dashing officer George. But will George still want to marry her when he discovers the truth about her family?

And Lily, Audrey’s stepsister, is struggling to raise her illegitimate baby and facing judgement from many in the town. The man who broke her heart returns with an offer, and Lily faces a hard decision about where her future lies.

When disaster strikes the bakery, Audrey fears that everything she has worked for may be ruined. With her shop threatened and her family in turmoil, can she fight to save everything she holds dear?

Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes is a romantic and heart-warming tale of cakes and confetti, perfect for fans of Sheila Newberry, Nadine Dorries and Ellie Dean.

What readers are saying about Wartime Brides and Wedding Cakes:

‘Heart-warming 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.’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘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.’ Stardust Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘Heartbreaking yet heart-warming series... a touching story of family, friendship and love.’ Little Miss No Sleep, 5 stars

‘A lovely heart-warming book, full of emotion, sadness and laughter... uplifting... such a bitter sweet read... The story kept me hooked until the very last page.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

What readers are saying about Amy Miller:

‘Wonderful... A book I literally could not put down... I loved every minute of it and I didn’t want it to end... A heartfelt and truly wonderful read. A story that you will easily lose yourself in’ By the Letter Book Reviews, 5 stars

‘A truly fantastic, emotional and heart-warming story... If I could give this book more than 5 stars I would. It deserves the entire constellation that's for sure! By far my favourite saga novel of 2017.’ The Writing Garnet, 5 stars

‘Genuinely heart-warming... I loved everything. I cannot recommend this book to you enough - I thought it was superb!!’ Donna's Book Blog, 5 stars

'I absolutely loved it... a wonderful story of love, romance, family, friendship, secrets, charity and a tasty bakery.' Little Miss No Sleep

'The characters are wonderful, the descriptions make you feel that you are part of the action and you are left with a feel-good feeling... Filled with warmth, love, hope and romance.' Goodreads reviewer

'You will get sucked into the characters' lives, their heartaches and celebrations, and their joy, and will find out on the last page that it is the first of a new series. And then, you'll head over to the author's page and sign up to be notified when the second one comes out.' Goodreads reviewer

‘I absolutely loved every minute of it! A truly heart-warming and uplifting story and I honestly can't wait to read more.’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

‘This is a beautifully written story of how the war affected those left at home... I loved it!’ Goodreads reviewer, 5 stars

About this edition

• Publisher: Bookouture
• Publication date: 2018
• ISBN 10: 1786813246
• ISBN 13: 9781786813244
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 228