Really enjoyable read. Good characters and a Good story. Well worth a read. Think others will enjoy.

This book is the true story of friendship. In good times and bad with true friends these girls survive the hardships of war. A great read part of a set of books.

Daisy Styles is one of my favourite authors. I read this book a while ago, but I enjoyed it. Each book gives you different girls who are working in the factories to make bombs, all the while having their own secrets and struggles. It's set during the Second World War and it gives you an insight on what life was like for those who were on the home front and for those in the factories, working long hour shifts. I'd recommend this book to everyone.

This is the second in a historical fiction series set in 1940s war torn Britain, but I found it worked perfectly well as a standalone for me. This is a story that focuses on the lives of women during the war and the jobs they did that kept the nation running whilst the men were away. It seems this focus on women keeping the home fires burning has been all the rage in recent time in books and TV. Kitty has personal commitments and a problematic father, she is not keen to leave Ireland but the lure of money she is badly in need of, brings her to Lancashire and the Phoenix bomb factory. It is dangerous and hard work, but Kit finds friends in Gladys, Violet and Edna. Her social life picks up considerably but the secrets she harbours prey on her mind.

As the friendships between the women grow ever stronger, trust grows and Kitty finds support and discovers that she is not the only one with secrets. Amidst a background of war, there are air raids, loss and danger in their lives. There are also romantic entanglements and other drama as we find out about the lives of the women. This is a light, entertaining, and heartwarming read full of wit, humour and drama in troubling times. A most enjoyable read. Thanks to Penguin Michael Joseph for an ARC.

My review as posted on Goodreads:

I missed the first book in this series. I hope that this doesn't spoil the novel too much.

The book opens in 1941, with a series of short chapters which introduce the three main characters. They come from diverse backgrounds and places. Eventually coming together at a bomb making factory in Lancashire.

I like the way the characters have been created and developed as the story progresses. I also like the fact that the historical fiction aspects of the novel have been well researched.

This book has moments of tenderness and moments of sadness. Most of all it is a story which manages to capture the sense of time and place, giving a glimpse into aspects of life on the home-front during the Second World War.

The writing style is informal and chatty, the dialogue manages to add both humour and reality. The sense of social attitudes towards women forms an important back-drop to the story shines through.

I look forward to reading the next book in the series.

I give my thanks to Netgalley and Penguin UK (Michael Joseph) for a copy in exchange for this review.

Review: Wow! I loved this book. I really enjoy reading books that are set in the years of the war. It makes a nice change from more modern romances.

I was having a browse in my local library and found this book. I hadn't read a book by Daisy Styles and what I read from the blurb, it was just what I was looking for. I sat and started reading straight away in a quiet corner of the library.

Daisy has created strong characters that are warm, loving and perfect for the era the story is set in. WWW 2 is a topic in history that I love learning about and hearing all the courageous stories about real people living in that time. This story is fiction as many that I read are but they are all based on what happened in that time.

I loved reading about the swing band and how it brought everyone together. Each of the girls has a special story and all have secrets that bring some real tense moments to the plot. Along with these tense moments and the sad news from Germany there are some really lovely moments with friends and romance for the Bomb Girls. I am not giving anything away about these girls secrets or if the get happy endings this is a book that just has to be read.

I have read all of this author's books and think this is the best one. I read it in a day. The story is set in Lancashire where there are many women involved in making bombs for the Second World War. Three young women share a home together and have recently started work at the factory. Each woman has a secret. The story unfolds in a wonderful way and we share their secrets. With new hope for the women, this book is very enjoyable.

<a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31840070-the-bomb-girls-secrets" style="float: left; padding-right: 20px"><img border="0" alt="The Bomb Girls’ Secrets (The Bomb Girls #2)" src="https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1473084135m/31840070.jpg" /></a><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31840070-the-bomb-girls-secrets">The Bomb Girls’ Secrets</a> by <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14131863.Daisy_Styles">Daisy Styles</a><br/>
My rating: <a href="https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1962887692">2 of 5 stars</a><br /><br />
I received this book from netgalley for my review. I was looking forward to this as I enjoyed the first book. I found the book hard to get into and the storyline jumping through the stories at a speed and little detail, I found it hard to connect to the people in the story.
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Thank you Netgalley and Daisy Styles for the opportunity to read this. This was a truly heartwarming story that gives a lot of laughs and tears alike. It also gives a very nice sense of the history of its time. I would keep reading Daisy Styles all day everyday,

When I knew I would be reviewing this book I bought the first one, The Bomb Girls. Although I enjoyed the book I quickly discovered that The Bomb Girls'Secrets is not a sequel but a stand alone story.
I'm sure I'm right in saying that this story takes place in the same factory but is about a different group of women. I only recognised one name from the other book but there may have been a mention of others that I missed.
What I love about books like this is first of all the friendship that is formed between the women. Women from all walks of life whose paths would never have crossed if it wasn't for the war.
The job in munitions is a dangerous one for all involved. These women were so brave and yet they still have time for fun. I loved the swing band they formed and I could hear the music of the time in my head as I read.
A few of the girls have secrets they are afraid to share in case they will be judged by the others.
Each of the women are so well described that I felt I knew them. There were a couple of men I loved to hate and hoped they would get their comeuppance.
Edna is a lovely character who works in the village. She is a kind motherly person who looks out for the women and I would have liked to know more about her story.
There are plenty of moments that had been biting my nails wondering what was going to happen next.
I feel both The Bomb Girls and The Bomb Girls'Secrets deserve a follow up of their own. I'm wondering what the girls from both books did after the war. I would definitely buy those books.
The author has written another book in the Bomb Girls Series called The Code Girls which is another stand alone story.

I’ve recently read a spell of books set around the war years where women take on dangerous jobs in the war effort. You get the real teamwork feel and their commitment to their job. There is a great cast of characters who all have reasons for volunteering for the dangerous job in munitions. This is the second in the series but reads well as a standalone.
Romance features amongst the ladies and adds to the enjoyment of the story. We also get the real sense of deep friendships during a troubled time. This one is set in Lancashire.

First from this author for me, however this is the second in a series. i'm guessing from how much I enjoyed this, that they can be read standalone. The book follows three ladies who for varying reasons land up working together during WWII. I don't want to give anything away, but I felt that the characters were well developed and realistic. Whilst reading the book I felt that I was transported to the 1940's.

I would recommend this author and these books to anyone that either likes a saga or historical settings. I will definitely be seeking to read the other in this series and any future books from this author.

I have read all of Daisy Styles previous books about women's lives during World War 2, so was delighted to see that there was another one coming out.

In 'Bomb Girls' Secrets' she returns to the world of munition workers. The characters were engaging and each had their own tale to tell. I really felt part of their world as I read it. Daisy Styles really captures the era well.

This is not a deep, convoluted tale. If you want something like that you will be disappointed, but if you want a heart warming story with an interesting setting & a sense of history; bomb girls could well be the book for you.

I enjoyed it and want to thank Netgalley & the publisher for giving me the chance to read it.

Kitty is a troubled young woman from Ireland, tragic circumstances force her to move to England to work in a munitions factory where friendship and hope is born in the shape of her new friends Gladys and Violet. Little does Kitty know they are also harbouring secrets of their own. Together they learn to trust and support each other through the good times and the bad.
Set during the World War 2 conflict this book manages to tell a story that is sad but also uplifting at the same time. The author Daisy Styles manages to capture the spirit of these girls very well. The Bomb Girls' Secrets is a lovely story to read and I barely put it down once I started it. I look forward to seeing more from the talented Ms Styles.

Once again Daisy Styles manages to weave the dark days of the war through a wonderful friendship made in adversity. Our lovely heroines come from different backgrounds but come together to help each other resolve various issues from their pasts. Daisy addresses some serious issues, such as womens rights, or lack of, domestic abuse, forced adoption and other matters, with a light and gentle touch, that does not lessen the gravity of them. I look forward to her next book.

Loving this series of books can't wait for the next installment. Fantastic characters showing the heart of the people in ww2. A real feel good read. Highly recommended

The Bomb Girls’ Secrets is a light period read with a lot of heart. The novel tells the story of Kit, Violet, and Gladys, and their time at a bomb making factory in Lancashire. Their lives are already full of secrets and drama, but a lot of that comes to a head as they start their war work and deal with the consequences of what they left behind.

The style of the novel is simple and straightforward, written for readers to get lost in the story and the lives of these characters. The narrative is heartwarming and, though fairly predictable, weaves the drama of the various characters together well. Though there are a number of male characters, it is the women who are most notable in the story, with the three heroines and their newfound friends forming the real spirit of the book. The theme of female power and spirit fits with the history of real life bomb girls and women’s war efforts, making this the perfect book for anyone who enjoys reading novels about women’s roles throughout history.

Daisy Styles’ book reads like a Sunday night period drama, creating a heartwarming and enjoyable novel that is ideal for fans of women-led period fiction.

This was an excellent novel. With brilliant main characters and a wonderful plot, this book is a real page turner. I would highly recommend this book.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for this review copy.

We’re back at the Pendle Bomb Factory for the second instalment in the Bomb Girls Series. We meet Kit, Gladys, Violet and Lily. Everyone seems to have a reason why they signed up to work at the bomb factory, but not all of them want to share their secrets. The girls are all put together in the factory and find that they all have one thing in common – they can all play musical instruments! Along with a few of the other girls they start up a swing band and begin to play in competitions. Alongside all this, their lives go on living in the war. They have to put up with the air raids, the destruction, the loss of loved ones and the dangers of making the bombs

I enjoyed this book, but have to admit I did prefer the first book in the series. This book focuses a lot on the swing band that the girls set up, although obviously there is a lot of stories around their romances! In the other book, there was more about the work that the girls did in the factory, but there wasn’t as much in this one. Saying that, it was still an enjoyable book, and I loved reading the girls exploits in love and war! I won’t say too much about the story as I wouldn’t want to spoil it, but if you like your war-time romances, then you’ll love this book. Another great book by Daisy Styles. It’s a lovely easy read which gets you wrapped up in the girls lives. Will there be a Bomb Girls #3? I hope so!!