Great book! I enjoyed this book just as much as the first one. I can’t wait to read the next. Love the characters!

This was #3 in the Army Girls series which follows Ruth, Grace's friend from the previous series. I've read the first two, but it could be a stand-alone story. On her way to her next post as a Gunner Girl, Ruth runs into Sam. It follows their relationship, from both perspectives as they meet and deal with various issues at their posts.

I enjoyed this installment, which was a little more balance between their relationship and their jobs as they served their roles in the war. I loved learning more information about life during that time, especially slang like everything is tickety boo and their love of tea. It was interesting to learn more about Sam and his upbringing. It felt like the story ended abruptly it would've been interesting to learn more about what happened to them. Overall, it was an interesting read and I'm looking forward to reading more about the Army Girls. I hope some more sequels are coming out soon.

Thanks to @boldwood, @netgalley, and the author of this ARC.

In the third book in the Army Girls series, readers follow Ruth as she embarks on training as a bombardier during World War II. Picking up where Grace’s story left off in the previous books. Meeting Sargeant Sam Johnson sets a wrench in her plans as Ruth has no intention of falling in love, but their connection keeps drawing them together -- as do circumstances on and off base. The war and themselves are the only things keeping the couple apart, and they must choose where their relationship will go. With charming characters and a fun dynamic between Sam and Ruth, Miller’s latest novel is an excellent continuation of the series. Ruth is a fun and complex heroine, and her excellent capabilities as a bombardier make her a fiery ATS officer. Miller has once again done a masterful job creating the setting and historical context for this novel with her attention to detail and the historical activities of the ATS. A combination of great characters, detailed setting, and a fantastic plot, Miller’s latest book is a hit and her fans (and all other historical fiction fans) are sure to enjoy the third Army Girls book and the progression of Ruth and Sam’s relationship.

A lovely saga which I enjoyed from start to finish. These books always intrigue me as I love reading stories about war time. The characters were so lovely and are such good friends that it made it harder to put down. My thanks to netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Behind the Guns is the third book in the Army Girls series and can be read as a standalone.
This instalment centres around Ruth and her career choice as a gunner. She meets Sam en route to her new training grounds and sparks fly immediately. Their meeting is fraught with drama which brings them closer together quite quickly. With a war going on they waste no time in declaring their feelings and desire to get to know one another better. The time-period is a good showcase for an old-fashioned romance where love blooms with the anticipation of and the exchange of letters and notes. With Sam and Ruth you really get a sense of the longing they felt and the wish to be stationed near each other so that they would have opportunities to meet. There is never a dull moment when the pair are together as they attract trouble and drama at every turn. I couldn't wait to see how things would turn out for them especially after Sam's family troubles come to light. I was surprised at the abrupt ending as I would have loved to see more of this family drama and learn how Sam and Ruth fared with their change in circumstances. But I loved every minute of this warm and dramatic story.

Army Girls, Being the Guns is the newest addition to Fenella J Miller's Army Girls series.

Ruth Cox is now a trained ginger girl, dedicated to safeguarding our skies from enemy planes to protect our troops. Along the way, she encounters the charming Sam Johnson, but Ruth prefers too keep their relationship casual to focus on her career. Despite Sam's affection for Ruth, their military duties apostate them to different regions as they contribute to the war effort.

I always find Fenella's stories captivating and this one is no exception! The fact that pays off the story we're set in my bone county of Lincolnshire, just 30 minutes from my town, added a special touch. I recommend getting your hands on a copy today.

This book gives us the story of Ruth, but you will have to read it to find out what happens. This is another great WW2 historical fiction and well worth a read. 4 stars


Thanks to Netgalley, author and publisher for this ARC

I am a huge fan of Fenella and her work and have been for a while now. I haven't quite caught up with everything that she has written but I hope to have read them all very soon. I read the synopsis of 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' and it certainly sounded like the sort of book I have come to expect from Fenella - a gripping piece of historical fiction. Well it was certainly all that and so much more. I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' but more about that in a bit.

The fact that I saw Fenella's name on the cover of a book that I knew I hadn't read yet was enough to grab my attention. Once I started reading the story itself, well that was it for me. Safe to say that I didn't stir from my reading spot until I had read the last word on the last page. It was as if the book had developed a hold over me and it was a hold that I wasn't going to break. I felt as though I had reunited with old friends in the form of some of the Army Girls. Of course there were also some characters that I found a bit irritating. The focus of this book is on Lance Corporal Ruth Cox although the other girls do make an appearance. Ruth is certainly a feisty and determined young woman who leaves an impression on every person that she meets. I had my own suspicions as to how the story was going to turn out so I had to keep reading to see if I was on the right track or if I had wandered off in the opposite direction. I was so wrapped up in the story and in the lives of the 'Army Girls' that I didn't realise just how quickly I was getting through the story and how quickly I was getting through the book. All too quickly I reached the end of 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' and had say goodbye to Ruth and the other characters. I found 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' to be a gripping and emotional story. 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' is historical fiction at its best.

'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' is superbly written but then I have come to expect nothing less from Fenella J. Miller. Fenella certainly knows how to grab the reader's attention and draw them into what proves to be hone hell of a story. Fenella clearly cares about her characters and this shines through in the very vivid and realistic way in which she describes them. She makes her characters seem just as real as you and I. I grew to consider some of the characters as friends and I grew to care deeply about them. Fenella has clearly done a lot of research into the time period during which the story takes place and this makes the story seem that bit more authentic. Reading 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' certainly felt like being on an emotional rollercoaster ride with all the twists and turns, ups and downs and so on and so forth. I found that I ended up feeling similar emotions to the main characters - I went through what they went through. I love the way in which the author makes the reader feel as though they are part of the story themselves and at the heart of the action. That's how I felt.

In short, I thoroughly enjoyed reading 'Army Girls: Behind The Guns' and I wholeheartedly recommend this story to other readers. I hope to read much more of Fenella's work in the future. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a very well deserved 5* out of 5*.

How are we on the third in the series already? I've enjoyed every installment to the series and await each new with baited breath.

I've been on board since the first, so it's been lovely to see the girls' characters develop and come into their own, whilst everything else falls apart as the war still rages on.

The authors writing is descriptive because of her research into the era, and this made it easy to visualise events.

A brilliant wartime romance that's entertaining, enjoyable and was a pleasure to read.

i really liked the concept of this book. and it was a sweet story, but for me it felt a little bit like a filler, to stretch out the series. thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

I was really trying to enjoy this one but I just couldn't. I love history and a good romance, but the romance just wasn't vibing with me. I liked the concept a lot, but overall just not my favorite thing I've read.

This is the 3rd book in the Army Girl's series.In this book we learn about Ruth Cox and Sam Johnson who she meets .Sam thinks that it's love at first sight but Ruth is not as sure.Fenella he's done it again as l loved it .Thank you to Netgalley and Boldwood.

This is a gentle, domestic novel about the macinations of the war effort behind the scenes and the love story between Ruth, a Bombardier, and Sam, a Sergeant. When Sam rescues Ruth from some nasty men on a train, they feel an immediate attraction, but Sam’s upbringing and education is not as good as Ruth’s, a worry for them. We follow their adventures as they develop their respective careers and their romance blossoms. They both have to deal with difficult decisions, such as dealing with Arthur, who shouldn’t be in the Army because of his gambling addiction and an officer’s girlfriend who almost runs Sam over. There are quite a few nasty, grumpy people in this book!There are also a lot of trains. Both Sam and Ruth seem to be on trains a lot and meeting up in various places.I didn’t like this as much as the other books in the series, but it was still very enjoyable.I received this free ebook from NetGalley in return for an honest revie

Thank you for the chance to read this ARC in return for my honest opinion

This is book 3 in the Army Girls series but it is possible to read as a standalone but I do recommend reading the whole series as it is great.

I love WW2 historical fiction and this is a new take on that giving the lives and training of literally the girls behind the guns - a part of women's roles in WW2 that are rarely recognised.

This centres around Ruth and her further training after the kinetheodolite. This involves a train journey where she is helped by Sam who becomes a very large part of her life. This is in spite of differences in their upbringings - both in love and opportunity.

It is well researched and well written and an absolute delight to read. I really hope that there may be more instalments from the Gunner Girls.
As with many books of this genre there are characters to love and those to dislike as well as a smattering of misunderstanding and love and romance.

A complete triumph - thank you

Army Girls Behind the Guns by Fenella J Miller is a continuation of the story she’s been writing about several young women who enlisted during WWII, England. Ruth Cox was sorry to leave her friend, Grace, with whom she’d trained, but it was time for her to go for additional training and begin her career. On the train she is accosted by a young soldier but rescued by another. She did dislocate her shoulder and hit her head in the mayhem so he helped her with her luggage after he found a doctor on the train. Things progressed from there, through war and misunderstandings. It is a story about the ramifications of doing the right thing, both good and bad.

Ruth was independent, she’d been raised that way, and having a man try to protect her was above and beyond. She found it helpful, though, and accepted help gratefully. She was also learning how to command other young women in a military situation. Watching her growth was fun. Sam Johnson was on track for promotion, as well, and as handsome as a movie star, but a nice, guy: honorable, strong, and brave. For him it was love at first sight. For her it took longer. There were ups and downs for this couple but somehow they managed to stay strong. They were both terrific characters, well-written and interesting. There was no real plot, but a series of hurdles. It was more a slice-of-life novel with people appearing, leaving, and reappearing. Much like real life. It is a fun read and I can’t wait for the next one. Thanks, Ms Miller, for a terrific series!

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Third in this series ,tho it works as a standalone. We follow Lance Corporal Ruth as she moved to a new barracks as a bombadeer. Heartwarming historical drama.

Behind the guns is the third book in this series. This book tells Ruth’s story and how she meets Sam. These books are great as Fenella writes in a way that draws you in so you really get involved in the characters lives during this difficult time. If you like war time sagas I highly recommend these books they can all be read as standalone books but I’m sure you would enjoy the whole series more.

Another great book in the Army Girl series, this time telling the story of Ruth, and her life as an army girl. Although this a series (which are all great) they can be read as a stand alone book as it’s easy to follow the characters. Eagerly awaiting the next instalment of the series.

Another great addition to the Army Girls series!

While this book is part of a series, it can easily be read as a standalone. There are infrequent mentions of prior characters, but as background, nothing more.

This book centers on Ruth, a feisty woman who continues to work her way through various Army positions and is now a bombadier. This rank puts her above a lot of fellow servicemen and women, and it is during one such encounter she meets Sam. The rest of the story takes place during their relationship and their time in service, as well as some unexpected adventures.

I enjoyed this book, it is well written and moves along quickly, but that doesn’t mean you don’t get invested in the characters. I can’t wait to see what is next for Ruth and Sam!

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

In Behind the Guns we follow the story of Ruth as she meets Sam and sparks fly. Once again Fenella has weaved a tale of many emotions with facts from the era woven through to make a page turning plot. I enjoy learning little bits and pieces that I didn't know of the era. I feel that this book focuses more on the relationships of the characters rather than the war making it more light hearted. I think Sam is my favourite character of the series so far because he is so incredibly down to earth and such a gentleman. I enjoyed reading this character driven novel and looking forward to the next.