3.5 stars rounded up to 4

Set in London in 1942 and based around childhood friends, Charlie and Francesca. Charlie has just returned injured from active duty. Francesca works in the translation department for the BBC. Francesca has always had feelings for Charlie but she has a new man in her life, Count Leo D'Angelo. But Charlie's marriage is over and he's madly in love with Francesca. But who will Francesca choose.

Indid ot know this book is part of a series when I requested it. Although the story was easy to read, i did feel that I was missing some background information. There is plenty of family drama. The characters were true to the era and there has been some research into what living through the war years was like. Its also well written. I'm just disappointed that I hadn't read the other books in this series before I read this one.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Atlantic Books and the author Jewn Fullerton for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A nice easy reading book. First book I've read in this series but it had had lots of interesting characters and plenty of good story lines, with a close family connections at the heart of the story makes it an interesting novel. Enjoyable read

Such an odd thing to say but i found this story so comforting, and i truly think that's all down to the writing style. Just easy to read, and set in WW2 London it feels so close to home even though it was so long ago.
A great read.

The story is set during World War 2 and mainly set in England. There are several characters in the story namely the Brogans family and the Fabrino family but Francesca Fabrino and Charlie Brogan are the characters that I liked the most.

Due to men fighting the war overseas and being a single young woman, Francesca
must work in a factory for the war effort.

Surprisingly, Francesca ends up getting a job as the Italian translator for the BBC Overseas Department and begins a relationship with her colleague, the handsome Count Leonardo D'Angelo despite still having feelings for the married Charlie, her best friend's brother.

Charlie returns from the war injured to his failed marriage and an unexpected relationship begins between them.

The author, Jean Fullerton, has done extremely well into developing the setting as well as each and every character so that you understand them more. I found the book a pleasure to read and the characters were very relatable. I would be looking forward to reading more books by her.

I received an e-copy from Netgalley.

I loved this book, it was the 4th one in this series and it was just as good as the others. It carries on from when the last one ends which is great and continues to follow the same families as before with a few extra characters. It was one of those books that I just couldn’t stop reading until I finished it and I do hope that the author writes more in this series.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Jean Fullerton has written yet another great book. This is about WW2 in London and gives a lot of information mixed in within the story line, this makes for very interesting reading. You may not even realise that you are learning about wartime as you enjoy the novel. Well done Jean and I give you 5 stars.

I have loved this series so far, so was really excited to be able to read this latest release. I have loved spending more time with the Brogan family and getting to know Francesca in this book.

I love historical fiction particularly set in London during WWII and dived into this one and quickly lost myself into the comings and goings of the Brogan family.

This is a series that really brings to life the commaraderie of how friends and families pulled together during the war and how they managed to create so much when not a lot was available to them. I love the snippets sprinkled throughout that help reinforce what life was really like living in London during this time.

A superb book from cover to cover, as I read I could feel their happiness and sadness ebbing off the pages. I really hope there is more to come from this family as I absolutely love reading about them.

I enjoyed this story of a ration book wedding which tells of Francesca’s quandary over whether to choose the count or her old love Charlie. It’s will entrance lovers of WW2 fiction.

Jean Fullerton is a great storyteller and really knows her stuff about the WWII era. The period flows out of every page in the book and the characters become your friends. Wonderful!

Another great addition to the series, I've been rooting for Francesca and Charlie since the first book, a fantastic read of family and love during the war, love all the characters. Really hoping for more in this series.

Pure escapism, exactly what is needed at the moment. East End Italian Francesca Fabrino is still carrying a torch for Charlie Brogan, her childhood sweetheart and best friend's brother, but he's married with a new baby and a wife with her own dark secrets. Will they be able to find happiness? A must for all fans of Call the Midwife and historical romances in general, A Ration Book Wedding is a slice of enjoyable and well-written nostalgic fun.

I love stories set in this era, and have found each book in this series has been well-researched, and delivered so brilliantly, that I feel I'm living the drama alongside the Brogan family.

As the war rages on, Charlie Brogan is injured and returns home to convalesce. He is now married to the loathsome Stella Miggles, and they have a son, Patrick. The cigarette-smoking, good-time girl that she is, Stella leaves Patrick nightly with Ida Brogan while she continues to work in the BonBon club, and takes full advantage of her in-laws generosity.

Cathy Wheeler hasn't spoken to her sister, Mattie McCarthy, since Cathy's husband Stan was convicted of being a Nazi. He is now on parole in the army. Cathy believes it is Mattie's fault that Stan was arrested. But there's another Brogan wedding coming up, Jo is marrying Tommy Sweete and both Mattie and Jo would love to have Cathy back in the fold again.

Francesca Fabrino, who has long held a torch for Charlie, leaves behind factory work to join the BBC Overseas Service, working at Radio Roma. Here she meets Count Leonardo D'Angelo, who her father, Enrico, believes would be an excellent catch for her. Leo is instantly smitten, but Fran still hankers after the married Charlie.

The wonderful Ida struggles on, now that she has Michael as well as Billy to look after. Billy is feeling a bit pushed out now that Jeremiah's son Michael is firmly ensconced in the Brogan family, and he shows it. Holding it all together, Ida is a bit under the weather. Or is it more than that?

A Ration Book Wedding had me hooked from the first page. It picks up the story of the Brogan family a couple of months after the end of A Ration Book Childhood. It's an absolutely enthralling read. It feels so realistic; the people, the family dramas and the backdrop of war; I felt I'd stepped back in time and was part of the story.

I love the strong characters in the Brogan family. I am still immensely fond of Jeremiah's mother, Queenie, and admire her greatly for taking matters into her own hands when Cathy arrives at the Brogan family home in a sorry state. Part of me thinks she did what she did to show Cathy's in-laws there is no messing with the tight-knit Brogans. But part of me wonders whether she intervened before then Brogan men could get themselves into serious trouble. The old lady is a bit fey too - though not always sure what the signs are telling her!

A Ration Book Wedding is another truly great story, well-researched and written, leaving the reader wanting more. And I for one, cannot wait for the next instalment!

booklover BEV 



A delightful read from this author, Fran Fabrino is working in the new plessey factory, that was the old wartime assemble field, between Leytonstone and Newberry park, London, while operating machinery, listening to German bombs above she was five hundred feet below street level this war work is tiring and dangerous. Fran twenty four years old and single she also helps out with her father Enrico running Alfs cafe when she comes off nightshift making pie and mash for the customers. Mattie Brogan her best friend is now married with a baby, and her brother Charlie Brogan Fran still holding a torch for him but he belongs to another. This book gave me so much joy reading throughout, it's a time when families pull together, I loved every single page, and it leaves your emotions going haywire. You won't want to put it down.

A big fan of this series , and enjoyed every page , down to earth realistic characters storyline , some very profound moments depicting true tragedy of war time , didn’t want it to end , loved it loved it loved it

I have just finished this light hearted book and thoroughly enjoyed reading it. I
The story is based around childhood friends Charlie and Francesca and based in 1942 in London.. Francesca is working for the BBC translation dept and Charlie returns injured from active duty. She has always secretly loved Charlie but had moved on at last. Should she choose her new flame, Leo or follow her heart and choose Charlie who is now seeing her in a more attentive way?

Another 5 star book from Jean Fullerton and it didn’t disappoint. A family saga of love, dreams beginnings and endings. It does help to have read her previous books but equally you can read this as a stand alone. If you love WW2 fiction intertwined with love then this is for you. Thanks a Jean and NetGalley. Hopefully more to come.

Absolutely brilliant read.

No detail left untouched and characters who you can't help but love!

I just hope there will be a sequel to this book as I personally can't wait to find out what happened next.

***** 5 star read in my opinion *****

Another novel from Jean who always gives such excellent accurate descriptions which draw the reader completely into her stories. A wonderful novel following people’s lives in war time. Fran’s romantic involvements are full of hope and indecision as are Charlie’s concerns for his son.

Outstanding! Couldn't put it down and finished it in just over 24hours! When does the next book come out?! I read it with smiles, tears and at times laughter. The author really made you feel that you were living during the time of the war. You can't help but to warm to certain characters in the book through the style of writing and dislike the baddies! I have thoroughly enjoyed the whole series and would have no hesitation in recommending it to others to enjoy.

Love, Strength, Family, Friends, Grit and determination. All are vital components which will ensure that Great Britain will not be defeated in the darkest days of the Blitz.

Beautiful Francesca Fabrino is doing her bit for the war effort in a factory in East London as is Charlie Brogan, who has recently married a woman of questionable reputation, before being shipped out to North Africa with the Eighth Army. When Francesca starts a new job she meets a handsome Count.

I thoroughly enjoyed the fact that the remarkable story is told from several different larger than life characters rather than one point of view. Fullerton gives nothing away and you can not read this amazing book and claim that it is predictable.

A ration book wedding has clearly been well researched and this is reflected. It is so well written that it could either be read as a sequel to the other Ration book stories or as a stand alone book.

World war two books are an absolute favourite of mine as no two are ever the same and are so fascinating, each offering their own little insight into the worst war this country has ever seen.

Perfect for fans of Annie Clarke, Milly Adams and Kristina Hannah.

If you only read one world war two book this year, make sure this is it.