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.