In this latest instalment of the Harbour House series we catch up with the residents of Wivenhoe and Harbour House. There have been developments in the Roby family with the new arrival of baby Grace but this story focuses mainly on Emily Roby. She is growing up but is still a child in many ways. We also find out about Nancy who works at Harbour House and her relationship with barge man Dan. The characters are very realistic and the descriptions of them and the different settings make them easy to visualise. I like how the interactions between characters and the different events make this a very engaging read. I’m really looking forward to reading the next one! Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

This is the second book in the series set in WW2 and Wivenhoe in Essex.
The Roby family are settling into their new life and the arrival of a new baby makes for a different world for them all.
Three children and a foster child gives lots of opportunities for storylines especially around Emily, puberty and her entrenched ideas of right and wrong. She is most certainly prim and proper.

Most of the story is around the relationship between Nancy and Dan. Nicky leaves her factory job to become a live-in maid at the Roby household and Dan leaves his fishing vessel for a Thames Barge. Dan has some attitudes towards women common at the time and Nancy equally has ideas that life doesn’t revolve around the kitchen sink.
Her aunts inheritance of a haberdashery shop in Colchester brings new doubts to Nancy - then tragedy knocks at her door and calls her to question decisions she has made.

The book ended a bit abruptly for me - but left the door open for more adventures for all the characters.

As with all Fenella’s books it was well researched and well written and a pleasure to read. I look forward to the next instalment

Believe this to be the 2nd in the Harbour House series by this author. Enjoyed the first book and looked forward to reading this book.
Was very easily read with a story line which was easy to follow and believable!! Looking forward to the next book in this series.
Many thanx to NetGalley, the author and publisher for allowing me to read and review this book

This series is fast becoming a favorite. I hope that there will be many more additions to the series. The author has created amazing characters that grasp the heart. I find myself invested in what is happening in the small town of Wivenhoe.

The character development in Stormy Waters at Harbour House had me excited for what happened next. I didn't have much hope for Elizabeth Rory in Wartime Arrivals at Harbour House. She has become a wonderful example of the need to step up and do what is necessary as the demands of war grow.

War is changing life in Wivenhoe and the waterways. It isn't just blackout curtains and decreased lighting of torches. Ration books are in use. Shortages are growing. The barges are more important than ever as those like Little Beth transport grain and building materials. I became fascinated with the waterways and the actions of the Royal Navy.

Reading how different characters are dealing with changes is thrilling. The way the village comes together to protect others was inspiring. I was happily reminded how residents in a small town look out for each other. What is wonderful about this story is that it is so realistic. I could imagine the daily goings on and the family issues. I closed the book wondering what is was really like for my relatives in Ipswich and wanting to go exploring the region.

Love historical fiction, gripping tale of wartime bravery and courage.Don’t you just want to grab this, switch off the phone and curl up on the sofa
By far one of my favourite books I've read this month… I loved every minute…

I really enjoyed this installment, great characters and a gripping story, I hope to read more in the series.

This was another winner in the Harbour House series, it had that feel that I was looking for from this series and from Fenella J. Miller. I was engaged with what was going on and thought the overall feel of this worked. The characters had that feel that I wanted and enjoyed the feel of them in this world.

As always, this book by Fenella J Miller, was excellent. Full of romance, drama, and everything in between. I hope this isn't all we hear about Harbour House and its residents as I've a feeling there's going to be more drama to come!

Back for another visit to the Roby family who moved to Wivenhoe at the start of the war and have fully settled in with the arrrival of a new baby girl. The eldest girl Emily is becoming a young woman and feels her only friend is Nancy the new housemaid at harbour house.
Nancy loves working at harbour house with her mother and the children whom she has become very fond of, and she has the best looking boyfriend in the village. Dan wants to get married but Nancy receives an opportunity she can’t turn down.
Grey read and already looking forward to my next visit. As usual brilliantly written as you expect from Fenella.

A continuation of the story of the occupants of Harbour House during the war. Heartwarming and Heartwarming ,a very good read.

This sequel to Wartime Arrivals at Harbour House by Fenella J. Miller, can be read as a stand alone. Though it does reference events from the first book, it's not so elliptical as to be confusing.

This novel focuses more on Nancy Bates' story than on the Roby family. Nancy leaves her factory employment and becomes a full time maid at the Roby's. She and Dan get engaged, each working to save enough for their nest egg. In the process, they encounter all manner of adventures.

Emily Roby the eldest of the Roby children is also growing up. Miller weaves the natural mental, emotional, spiritual and physical growth of a young girl barely in her teens organically through her everyday life and the adventures that make the novel.

War still hasn't burst full scale onto England, but rationing is in effect, one hears of sea mines, torpedos, UBoats etc throughout the novel, again woven organically into the storyline.

Characters develop and grow as the story evolves and reaches its finale. Overall, a pleasant read. Nothing earth shatteringly good or bad about it. It's a clean read, with decidedly agnostic views.

I didn't enjoy it as much as the first book. Indeed found this somewhat dragging until about 3/4ths of the way in when the pace suddenly picks up and it canters home.

I read an ARC copy courtesy the publishers, but the opinions expressed herein are my own

Second book in the series, I love those books so heartwarming and the characters just become your friends. This book is well worth a read

Stormy Waters at Harbour House by Fenella J Miller

The second in the series and it was a read read and lovely to catch up the characters in it.
This time we are concentrating on the life of Nancy and her relationship with Dan , we follow them through the highs and lows of their life.

Stormy waters at Harbour House, the 2nd book in the series, another great read, as with the first it’s got great characters and a good story line. This book centres on Nancy and her relationship with Dan and how their lives take a turn and if they can survive it. Another great book by the wonderful Fenella J Miller, she never fails to please.

The second book in the series. A good read which keeps the reader engaged. This story focuses on Emily and Nancy's story. I did feel it jumped a bit at the beginning from the previous book in the series with Emily's sister having been born and the family settled into a routine with the new baby. Saying that I thoroughly enjoyed the storyline although would have liked it to have told more about the work of Emily's father with the Admiralty (as it was his job that took them to their new home). Perhaps that will come in the next book?

The characters in the story are easy to relate to and mostly likeable (even Emily's mother was less whiney in this second book!). I'd highly recommend the series and look forward to the next one.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for allowing me to read and review an Arc copy.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Another brilliant book in this series, these books never fail to amaze me, emotional heartwarming and so true to life

I do love Fenella’s books, you just know that you will lose yourself to it. This one is no exception.
Following the Roby family at Harbour House, Emily is having trouble deciding her position in the family. Dad looks upon her as her little girl, siblings George and foster brother Sammy as a big sister who can help them with difficulties, and mum Elizabeth who depends on her to keep an eye on the house while she is busy. Emily seeks solace at the Peterson’s farm where she helps out with the three young ones. When Emily does something out of character her parents are upset, leaving Emily confused ( is she responsible or not?
Nancy who works at the house helping with the cooking & cleaning is walking out with fisherman Dan Brooks (who her mother Molly isn’t sure about) is delighted when Dan decides to become a barge man. This means that he won’t be at sea for such long spells and skipper of the Lady Beth Percy Jackson is a kind person, offering Dan lodging when his nasty step father starts using his fists. Dan & Nancy’s relationship takes the rocky path, danger creeps up on Dan, an inheritance that puts temptation Nancy’s way, nature causes a tragedy, what could go wrong?

Loved the two stories working together. It made me feel happy, sad,,upset in equal measures . Still love sammy, he fitted in so well. My favourite character was Emily, least favourite was Dans stepfather. I enjoyed the family dynamics, father being figurehead and the one to be obeyed with just one look/word (just how I was brought up). Roll on the next one.