A lovely addition to this very enjoyable series.

Now that Peggy is back in the lanes, all the old friendships are in full swing. Her guest house is up and running and beginning to build a good reputation while the twins are thriving in the city. Then disaster happens when son Pip is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma, and Peggy takes in a young girl who faints in the market. Known for her compassion, even Peggy wonders if she's taken on more than she can cope with this time.

It's so nice having another instalment in such a wonderful series. Meeting up with family and friends and finding out how their lives are turning out as well as discovering the intricacies of newcomers to the East End makes for a great read. This is an excellent seventh book and, while it can be read as a stand alone, it's so much more meaningful if you have read the complete series. A grand read, and one I'm happy to give 4*.

My thanks to the publisher for my copy via NetGalley and to Rachel Gilbey for my spot in this tour; this is - as always - my honest, original and unbiased review.

This is book #7 of the Mulberry Lane series. This is the first book I’ve read from this series, and whilst I’ve started it all wrong by reading the last book first, I picked up the storyline easily. There are a lot of characters though and it did take me a while to work out who was who, so I would recommend starting from the first book for better understanding of the characters past stories! If you’ve already read them, then you will be welcomed back into the Mulberry Lane community with open arms! We’re back in London; the Second World War has ended and life is starting to get back to normal. Peggy Ronoscki is running the local guesthouse and things are going well for her, husband Able and twins Faye and Freddie. When a young girl is found nearby, obviously living on the streets and with tales of abuse at home, Peggy takes pity on her and gives her a room until she is well enough to cope on her own. Peggy’s good nature may just be her downfall though when this girl may not be everything she seems.

I enjoyed this book and whilst it being my first visit to Mulberry Lane, I really connected with the characters. Peggy is a woman with a heart of gold and definitely the sort of person that you would love as a friend, being down to earth, friendly, caring and with strong morals. I loved her relationship with Able who obviously loved her unconditionally! It was lovely to read a book from this era where the characters weren’t poor or destitute, with the Ronoscki family (and their friends) all seemingly doing well financially and able to support each other. Alongside Peggy’s main storyline, there are lots of other stories for her family and friends. I particularly enjoyed reading Shirley’s journey to medical school and also her learning that love is not always smooth sailing! I’ll look forward to future books in the series following her storyline!

This is definitely a book of family, love and life. All of the female characters are strong, determined women, who have lived through the war and come out the other side just as tough! I loved the friendships this book showed us, and the life lessons that they are still learning. It was heart-warming, engrossing and once started I couldn’t put it down until I’d finished it. Full of tears, happiness and laughter, I will definitely be going back to the previous books to catch up on the stories of the residents of Mulberry Lane! Would definitely recommend!

★★★★★ 4.5 stars (rounded up)

A delightful journey to the London's East End in this seventh installment in the Mulberry Lane series, STORMY DAYS ON MULBERRY LANE follows the women and their families who live in and around Mulberry Lane. I can't believe I have not read anything from the series before now because it is simply a wonderfully easy read that is gentle, light and heartwarming. Despite having never read the previous six books, I was still able to pick it up as if I'd just left the women and I was revisiting them once again. Not once did I feel out of place or as if I had missed out on too much because everything that is needed for this story is found within these pages. I not once found myself lost in a story I had come into partway but felt as if I had always been there from the beginning.

It's 1950 and this story focuses on Peggy Ronoscki, or "Peggy of the Lanes", as she is more fondly known as. It is clear from the beginning that Peggy, her husband Able and their twins Fay and Freddie have moved back to London from the slower pace of the Devonshire coast where they ran a successful and highly profitable cafe.

Now Peggy is happily settled back into life in the Lane and running her guesthouse whilst helping out in the Pig and Whistle pub with her daughter-in-law Sheila. Surrounded by her family and friends, with the exception of her daughter Janet who now lives in Scotland with her husband Ryan and daughter Maggie, Peggy is the sort of friend you would want any type of crisis. She is a rare gem with her strength of character, strong values and her ability to always see the good in people. If she could do a good deed for anyone, she would...no questions asked. And she would ask for nothing in return. But sometimes that kind of generosity can be taken advantage of...as Peggy is soon to discover.

With the war now over and rationing still rampant on selected items, the effects may still linger but the backbone of the people remain. They have lived through a World War, some of them two wars, and yet the people of Britain remain stoic. Five years on and the city, as well as the country, are slowly rebuilding their homes and their lives. And Peggy's guesthouse is somewhere I would love to stay, should there be such a thing in this day and age. She is a caring hostess who goes out of her way to make every one of her guests feel at home with lovely rooms and hearty home-cooked meals. Such is her hospitality that someone puts her name forward to the Landlady of the Year award which will see her shortlisted and invited to cook a traditional menu that she would normally serve her guests at the illustrious Savoy Hotel. Peggy does it just for the love of what she does and doesn't expect to win when up against other more talented hostesses. But will she surprise them all and take out the prize?

Peggy's life has not been without heartache. She was once married to a man who betrayed her with another before falling victim to the war. She and her two children, Pip and Janet, moved on and she met and married Able Ronoscki and had twins Fay and Freddie, now aged 10. But throughout every challenge, Peggy's unfaltering resolve and hope gives both herself and others the strength and the courage to be the best they can in any circumstance.

Now Peggy's daughter-in-law and publican of the Pig and Whistle is heavily pregnant with her second child, her daughter Janet is miles away in Scotland expecting her second child also and one of the other women in the lane, Rose Barton, is also expecting another. All three women are heavily pregnant and all due within weeks of each other and Peggy being Peggy, intends to be there for each of them.

However, Sheila's baby arrives a couple of weeks ahead od schedule and as she calls to tell her son Pip the news that he is the father of a beautiful little girl, she is greeted with the news that he has been involved in a car accident and is currently in hospital in Winchester with critical injuries that have left him in a coma. Peggy's first instinct is to go to her son but Sheila needs bed rest and she must take over the running of the pub as well as her guesthouse in her place. But upon hearing the news about her brother, heavily pregnant Janet travels down from Scotland to see her mother before making the trip to Winchester to see Pip. And then Sheila decides she must also go to see her husband, despite needing bed rest after the birth. Leaving Peggy behind to run both establishments...with the help of her friends. But when Rose goes into labour, she then finds herself down one pair of hands.

In the midst of it all, Peggy's kindness is taken advantage of when she takes in a young girl called Gillian whom she finds half starved, pale and weak on the street. She feeds her, clothes her and gives her a place to stay until she is stronger. But every time Peggy suggests she take a walk with her outside, Gillian becomes fearful and skitters away to her room. She is aware that the girl has been used and abused by someone or others, but what damage has it left on the poor girl? Then things start happening in the guesthouse...salt in the sugar, phone messages not passed on and then Fay takes a tumble down the stairs, leaving her unable to skate for some weeks. But when things start going missing, Peggy realises that her generosity has been taken for granted and she must have a word to Gillian. Only when she knocks on her door, she finds Gillian has trashed the room and left. Peggy is stunned. She only did what she thought was right by the girl...how could she repay her like this?

We also catch up with friends such as Maureen and her husband Gordon, daughter Shirley and boys Gordy and Matty, as well as Rose and Tom Barton. In the guesthouse there is also sweet Alice who Peggy has known since before the war and took in because the woman was lonely living on her own, and then there is Pearl who comes in to clean the guesthouse. We follow Shirley on her working holiday to Clacton-on-sea with her boyfriend Richard and her ambitions to become a doctor, having already been accepted to study medicine at Durham university.

There is always something happening in the lanes that you are made to feel a part of as you watch romance, illness, new life and mysteries unfold. As well as Peggy's mouth-watering food. There are plenty of ups and downs as life continues for the women of Mulberry Lane and their families.

I am only sorry I have not discovered this series before now as I would love to follow the women from the beginning...but I guess one day I will find the time to go back and revisit them from the start.

A heartwarming story from beginning to end, STORMY DAYS ON MULBERRY LANE is a must for any and all fans of historical fiction, particularly those of heartwarming sagas.

I would like to thank #RosieClarke, #RachelsRandomResources, #BoldwoodBooks for an ARC of #StormyDaysOnMulberryLane in exchange for an honest review.

Stormy Days on Mulberry Lane continues the story in the series, the focus is again on "Peggy of the Lanes" and her family and friends.

Life is starting to return to normal after the end of WWII, but certain things still remind them that things still have a way to go. Some things are still in short supply, but things are moving forward. Peggy and Abe are settled into running the guest house, cakes, pies and pastries are made on a daily basis.
The community who live in the Lanes or visit are made very welcome by this close-knit community. Peggy and Abe are well thought of and respected, and both work all hours. Peggy's return to the Lanes has been a godsend for some and the warm, friendly reputation that he had is once again there for all to see. She meets people new and old.

The author has once again written a story that continues with the thread of family, friends, community and spirit. It is great to return to the series with this new book and catch-up with the old characters as well as meeting the odd new one.

The series has moved on and is set in the '50s, things are moving forward as characters grow up, new babies are born and different challenges are to be overcome. The author has created such a wonderful and heartwarming series that really does feel like reuniting with old friends. I do think you could read any of these as stand-alone books, but to be perfectly honest I would advise reading in order to get the full impact of what each of the main characters has been through.

This is a book that would definitely appeal to readers of sagas, historic fiction and want a read that is full of warmth, hospitality and a sense of belonging. A gorgeous read and one I would definitely recommend.

I have only recently discover this series and I love historical fiction set in London and this book did not disappoint.

Peggy is one of those rare gems you hear about when stories from during the war are told, who went out of their way to help people. In this story her legendary kindness continues as she settles into life back in the lanes with her husband and twins.

Mulberry Lane is full of feisty, passionate women who will do anything to help their own. This story is tinged with sadness throughout, it feels so real as you read and it just reinforces the awe I hold for women of this generation.

A superbly told story that has left me keen to know what comes next for these ladies as yet again the balance shifts as life keeps evolving.

This was another heartwarming entry in the Mulberry Lane series. What I love most about Rosie Clarke’s books is the warm sense of community, caring for neighbors, and generosity of heart of main character Peggy Ronoscki, her husband Able, and so many others in the neighborhood. The characters care for each other through life’s trials such as Peggy’s son Pip’s severe accident, the rescue of the abused Gillian, her later violence against Peggy, and beloved Alice’s final illness. The enjoyment of life and friendship is paramount in these books, and I will continue to look forward to others by the author.

Many thanks to #Netgalley for an ARC of #Stormy Days on Mulberry Lane.

It's 1952 in Mulberry Lane, Peggy and her family have moved back to the lanes to be closer to get daughter-in-law and to run a boarding house. I love Peggy; she is a strong, determined woman which is a good job considering everything she went through beforehand. She is well liked by everyone and helps all waifs and strays that come her way. Her husband, Able, although disabled, doesn't let this affect his need to provide for his wife and children. The characters in the the Mulberry Lane series are so realistic, I feel as though I'm part of it. Hope it's not the last one!

Stormy Days indeed!. Its like catching up with old friends in this series, there's never a dull moment, yet another jam packed adventure on the Lanes, babies and friendship galore. Brilliant read

Stormy Days on Mulberry Lane by Rosie Clarke is the 7th book in the amazing Mulberry Lane series. I have read, and treasured, each book in this series and am so glad it is still going. This one did not disappoint.

This continues on from the previous book and here we see the new life changes and decisions that Peggy, Able, Freddie and Faye experience. We also get to see a lot more of Shirley as a young woman learning and figuring out love and life. Of course there is plenty afoot with Jan, Ryan, and Maggie as well as Sheila, Chris, and Pip. Throw in Alice, Tom, Rose, Maureen, Richard, and the rest of the gang, and one feels that they are right back home in The Lane.

There are plenty of ups and downs, as with life in general, and all the additions kept this story interesting and entertaining. I really love this series and hope there will be more.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and Boldwood Books for this arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately (as of 1/20/21 no BB listing has yet been created) and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication.

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

Having read the previous books in this series I was so looking forward to reading book seven.

Once again, it felt like I was visiting a group of friends I’d not seen for a long time, catching up with what’s been happening in their lives.

Following the ongoing life of Peggy Ronoscki, whose not happily settled back onto her life of tuning her guesthouse on Mulberry Lane whilst being surrounded by close friends and family.

This book was about Peggy and everything that happens in her daily life, included in this are her family members and close friends.

She is just the sort of friend I’d want, whose got a load of strength and a very caring side for everyone, values which she abides by.

Totally enjoyed this book and it certainly kept my interest, can’t wait for the next one.

Recommend it.

This was like visiting family and friends. Peggy whom every loves, and quite rightly she has a heart of gold. Her reputation stretches far and wide. Not only does
Peggy care for her own family at the B n B she runs, there is Alice an adoptive mother and gran with a special place in Peggy’s heart. People come to stay for a few nights and decide they would like it to be their main base. There is also an ever increasing family of nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
I felt at home from the first page, it is no.7 in the series but they can be read as stand alone. Recommend it.

Rosie has done it again. This is another fantastic book about Peggy and her friends and family from Mulberry Lane. This is book seven in the series and there is lots going on. The war is now over and things are starting to settle down. Peggy is busy with her boarding house and she also has two new grandchildren on the way. It was lovely catching up with everyone again in this book. Rosie writes in a way that draws you into the book and you feel like you are old friends yourself with all these fab characters. I highly recommend this whole series.

When it rains it pours

Another great story in the Mulberry Lane series. It is always good to read about favorite characters, the old ones and some new ones.

Peggy is running the boarding house on Mulberry Lane and a cake shop in front . It all seems to be running well, but we know life happens and all does not always run smoothly there are always wrinkles along the way. Peggy takes in a waif from the streets named Gillian and odd things begin to happen putting Peggy and her family at the boarding house in a dangerous situation.

Along with this her son Pip is in a bad car accident while away working. Now if that isn't enough she has grandchildren waiting to be born very soon, and her dear friend Alice pushing eighty falls ill.

Along with other family matters along the way Peggy, Maureen, Sheila and Rose will deal with life in their loving ways, along with Able, Gordon and Tom their spouses. I love the characters and the storylines. The part with Shirley and Richard is great. Shirley is growing up and learning to deal with life in a responsible way.

You will love this fun family filled book of adventures There is never a dull moment on Mulberry Lane. I loved this heartwarming family story and I recommend it .

Thanks to Rosie Clarke, Boldwood Books, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a copy of the book for an honest review.

A wonderful series with warm lovely characters I enjoyed reading about Peggy and all her friends.& family.Looking forward to more in this series.#netgalley#boldwoodbooks

Book 7 of the Mulberry Lane series, having read the previous six books it was like visiting a friend. Just love the way from page one you follow the ongoing story of Peggy Ronoscki . She has happily settling back into life running her guesthouse on Mulberry Lane, surrounded by close friends and family.

The story tells the trials and tribulations of Peggy, her family members and friends. Peggy is the sort of friend you would want if you could choose, strength of character and caring to everybody and has strong values. Another enjoyable book which surprised me in someways because I wondered if it would keep my interest and it definitely did that and exceed my expectations. Cannot wait for book 8 lol .

A lovely engaging and heartwarming story.

A lovely read about the characters who lived and worked on Mulberry Lane. Peggy ran the boarding house and also worked in the pub and cake shop. Thoroughly enjoyed the tale of their lives, and would recommend this book.

1950 London, Peggy Ronoscki runs the guesthouse Mulberry Lane along with Alice and it running nicely, Husband Able is a great support to her along with her growing family. her daughter in law Sheila pregnant with her second child to Pip is landlady at the Pig & Whistle pub that she runs for Peggy, Peggy is very famous for her preserves and Jams the guesthouse is always fully booked with holiday makers, but stormy days are ahead for her how will she cope, Peggy is such a heart warming person to all who know her. I loved this book such a story to tell from this story teller once again, for wonderful enjoyment for all her readers

I have always loved the Mulberry Lane series of books but was slightly disappointed with this one. I didn't think the Jilly/Gillian storyline added to the book. Tom and his wife were hardly in the book and their child's birth was brushed over very quickly.
I read at bedtime and found it slightly depressing to go to sleep having read for half an hour. I usually can't put them down but some nights I didn't look forward to going to bed to read. I hope the next in the series brings more happiness.

Stormy days indeed but this uplifting book is laced with love and brims with hope in a broken world. Rosie Clarke has a beautiful way of telling a story and uses the heartaches of the broken world to remind us there are truly incredible people, kind people. Sure, the characters may be fictional, but people like them do exist.

WWII has ended only a few years earlier and the effects are lingering, such as thinking about rationing for sugar. People in Britain are beginning to enjoy treats and freedoms they couldn't earlier. Peggy's new guesthouse is a place I'd love to stay in with a caring hostess, lovely rooms and wonderful food. Her resourcefulness enables her to find another way to make a little bit more cash. Though her life is bombarded with challenges, her unfaltering resolve and hope not only uplift others but herself.

We follow compassionate Peggy, her husband Able, friends, family and other characters over a period of months in their lives. There are interesting subplots, too, including new life, romance, illness, medical college and mystery as well as delicious food descriptions. The twists and bends are interesting!

Fans of Historical Fiction, be sure to add this gentle book to your To Read list. My discovery of the author Rosie Clarke this year has been such a happy one!

My sincere thank you to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this delightful book in exchange for an honest review. Much appreciated.

Such a great book, an enjoyable read.
I have the other books to this and it's been a series which has kept me gripped.
Great story