Utterly heartwarming, full of love and warmth and friendship!!
This is my first book by Pam Howes (once again, I'm late to the party) this author and her books have been on my radar for an age, yet due to a mountainous tbr pile I haven't been able to get to this book until now - and oh, boy have I been missing out and now I am desperate to read more, unusually for me I have actually started a series from the first book - I know shock and horror, I usually come in part way through a series and then not have a clue what's going on.
I loved it, I loved the tenderly written story and the charming character and can't wait to start really investing some time into this series.
The story really pulled at my heartstrings, there were times that this little cold-hearted reader had a few tears, but overall it's so charming and beautifully written I loved the pacing and how quickly and easy to read it was,
A definite must-read for all saga lovers!!

I am a huge fan of historical fiction books which are set during WWII. And while not a romance fan, this did not take away from my enjoyment in reading the book. It was encouraging to see the efforts Bella and her friends are willing to put forth to provide encouragement for those fighting for freedom. The author does a wonderful job describing the angst of the beginning of WWII in England. What a touching story of love, friendship, and dedication.

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookoutre for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own.

A wonderful read and a fantastic start to what promises to be a brilliant series. Wonderful characters and plot.

This was a brilliant read and is being featured on my blog for my quick star reviews feature, which I have created on my blog so I can catch up with all the books I have read and therefore review.
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If you like wartime sagas then this is for you, a lovely easy read set around ww2.

a tragedy changes the lives of the Bryant sisters, and sets off a chain of events. This book gets 5 stars from me

A lovely start to a new series set in WWII England. A tragedy in Liverpool in 1939 sets off changes in the lives of the Bryant sisters. It's an easy read that will be just right for fans of the genre.

This is a historical Fiction/Romance, and this is the first book in the Bryant Sisters series. The main character in this book is Bella, but we also follow some of her sisters. The characters are very well developed, and the events in the book is very well developed to. There was war, love, lose, lies, and fun. I love that even through war was everywhere the Girls we follow where upbeat and tried to stay happy. I cannot wait to read book 2 in this series. I was kindly provided an e-copy of this book by the publisher (Bookouture) or author (Pam Howes) via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review , and I want to send a big Thank you to them for that.

I didn’t get on with this at all. I was bored from the start and didn’t really care enough for any of the characters to carry on unfortunately

Thank you to Netgalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A well-written feel-good family drama set around ww2. A little predictable, but a good read nonetheless.

This is the first book in The Bryant Sisters Series by Pam Howes.

Set in Liverpool just as WW2 is starting, it's the story of 15 year old Bella Rodgers and her friends Edie and Fran. The girls form a singing troupe - The Bryant Sisters, so called because they work in the Bryant Match Factory. Together with Bella's boyfriend, Bobby, they are asked to boost the morale of the troops. And so they begin to travel all over the country entertaining. Bella is still struggling with the death of her young sister and when Bobby is called up to fight, she loses her way, falling in love with an American entertainer. This is a tale of heartbreak and the very sad outcome of war.

Great characters and a lovely story line. I'll be looking forward to reading the other books in this series.

I love this author’s books and was so delighted to be given the chance to read and review this one.

I am delighted that it’s the start of a new series, I’m already looking forward to the next one!

Bella is such a nice character. She’s the eldest of her sisters, and she’s heartbroken when her little sister dies. She’s a really kind and caring person, but she’s strong too. I really wanted the best for her.

Bobby is lovely too, and seems so sincere, but events just seem to conspire against them being together. Times are so different with the war on too.

I really enjoy historical novels like these, and this one is a little different, with the girls getting to travel around and entertain the troops.

It’s an emotional story, with all the heartbreak of wartime, but there’s so much love and warmth in this book that it actually feels quite heartwarming.

I really felt so sorry when I came to the end of this book. It was a lovely pleasurable treat to come back to at the end of each day, and I was sorry that it was finished. Anyone who loves a good historical novel will absolutely adore this book. I hope the next one will be on the way soon!

I tried my hardest to get into this book. Historical fiction is my absolute favorite.
But this book was hard to get into. Maybe I will give it another chance at a later date. But right now sadly I am putting it aside.
If I do decide to try it again I will definitely come and update my review.

I loved this story and the characters and I am looking forward to what is to come. I did seem to end abruptly but maybe that was because I wanted to hear more!

A heart-warming wartime saga that celebrates women’s strength, friendships and their indomitable spirit during times of great adversity, The Girls of Victory Street is a nostalgic, uplifting and dramatic tale fans of the genre will fall in love with.

In 1939, Bella Rogers thought that she had the world at her feet. She was about to marry the man of her dreams and have a long and happy life with him. Sadly, fate had other ideas in store for her. When war is declared and Bella’s sweetheart heads off to do his duty for king and country, Bella finds herself heartbroken and beside herself with worry. Worse, Bobby’s letters suddenly stop, but his betrayal pales in comparison to the pain, anguish and suffering she feels when her youngest sister dies after falling ill. Bella is absolutely devastated. Life has dealt her a very hand and after losing her sister and the man she loves, she hopes her new job at the Bryant and May factory will be a welcome distraction. With bombs falling, keeping one’s spirits up proves next to impossible, but Bella sings songs for her colleagues and tries to boost their morale. When she meets a handsome American GI, her luck might just be about to change for the better. With Earl by her side, Bella and her friends form a band that goes around army bases singing for the troops. For the first time in a long while, Bella feels on top of the world. As a member of the Bryant Sisters band and with Earl crazy about her, Bella cannot remember a time where she felt this happy – until she finds out she is pregnant..

Just when things had started to go her way, Bella once again faces yet more adversity. Still, she is sure that Earl would be delighted about her baby news – until he makes a startling confession that rocks the foundations of her entire existence. With the bond that tied them together severed forever, Bella heads back to Liverpool where an uncertain future awaits her. As an unmarried mother, Bella wonders whether she will face rejection from her family or whether she will end up having to give up her baby. Will Bella end up having to make the ultimate sacrifice? Can she ever be happy ever again? And will she ever reclaim her place in the spotlight with The Bryant Sisters?

With characters you cannot help but care about, a strong sense of place, humour, pathos and plenty of heart, Pam Howes’s The Girls of Victory Street is an emotional saga that will bring a tear to your eye on many an occasion, but this is not a sad or melancholic tale, but a story of courage, hope, family and friendship that will touch the heart and warm the spirit.

An engaging and emotional page-turner, Pam Howes’s The Girls of Victory Street is sure to delight fans of Nancy Revell and Rosie Clarke.

When I requested this book I thought it was going to be based in Liverpool, as I was reading I was pleasantly surprised to find the story of Bella and her friends Edie and Fran morph into a story based in ENSA. I read a lot of books based in WW2 and not many touch on ENSA and when they do, it is ENSA abroad not in England, so it was nice to hear the stories from here and realise how the troupe travelled up and down the country entertaining the forces. We were able to keep in touch with the whole of Bella's family and this showed us that it wasn't just children that were evacuated. I did feel that the story jumped a little quickly through the storyline and more depth could have been used, but I still enjoyed reading it. I look forward to the next book.

England 1939, Bella Rogers, Edie Potts and Fran Jackson are best friends and about to finish school. They all need to find employment and working at the nearby match factory is an obvious choice. All three girls love to sing and it’s something they enjoy doing together.
Everyone is talking about the threat of another war, this makes Bella extremely anxious, her parents start talking about Anderson shelters or setting up the basement in the house with camping beds and using it to take cover if the Germans start dropping bombs.

Bella has a crush on Bobby Harrison since school but WW II starts Bobby is called up, he promises to write and suddenly his letters stop. The girls have been singing on the weekends in a club and are shocked when they are offered a job singing for the ENSA or The Entertainments National Service Association. Soon they are touring the country as The Bryant Sisters and entertaining the troops who are in training and preparing to fight for their country. Bella has lost her little sister Betty this combined with Bobby not keeping in contact with her has made her very upset. Singing is her way of coping, she’s still feeling rather down and then she meets the handsome American Earl Franklin. He takes her mind off her troubles but can she trust him, as we know many English girls had their heads turned by smooth talking Americans during the war and is Bella going to be another victim?

The Girls of Victory Street is the first book in The Bryant Sisters series, this book is about Bella Rogers, her personal challenges, her feelings for both Bobby and Earl, and how she copes with loss of her little sister, being away from her family while touring and the Second World War. Pam Howes has done an excellent job of describing the beginning of WW II in England, the uncertainty, fear and changes it caused. I enjoyed the book, I’m looking forward to reading the next book in the series and I assume it follows one of Bella’s friends Edie or Fran?

Absolutely loved this book, as I adore period pieces. As this is the first book in the series, I know I will be looking for the next book that becomes available. Thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A wonderful story about three girls growing up in Liverpool during World War II. In spite of all the tragedy around them, they still manage to find a way to be useful and bring happiness and joy to those around them. This is a well written book with wonderful historical details. The characters are complex and believable, and I could hardly put the book down. This is a very good introduction to a new series, and I'll be looking forward to the next installment.

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.
I was a little disappointed in this book. I had high hopes reading a WW2 historical fiction centered around women, especially one traveling and entertaining the troops. Man, this could have been great. But I had some problems with this one. I found the writing style to be very choppy, we jumped around a lot and the scenes felt like they just stopped. Parts felt like they were just filler and the conversations weren't needed to further the storyline. I found the romance to be a tab on the cringe-worthy side, very instalove. There seemed to be a lot happening in a very short amount of time, and nothing really played well or meshed together. I felt like we are left with some questions a lose ends. In the end, I rate this 3 stars.

Completely enjoyed this read. I do like anything to do with WWII, and this author didn't disappoint. I'd read more by the author, for sure.