Love on the Waterways

THE SECOND NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell.

THE SECOND NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 
 
March 1944, West London: it’s been five months since Verity Clement fled home for a life on Britain’s canals and she could never have imagined how tough it would get. Yet hauling cargo between London and Birmingham is far easier to face than the turbulence she’s left behind. 
 
When Verity’s sweetheart returns unexpectedly from the front line, she dares to dream of a brighter future. But life aboard the Marigold is never smooth sailing. New recruit Sylvia is struggling with demons from her past while crewmate Polly must carry on in the wake of devastating news. Verity does her best to help, but a shocking discovery is about to turn her own life upside-down. 
 
As the realities of war begin to take their toll, the waterway girls will have to pull together if they are to survive the uncertain times ahead...

The second novel in the Waterway girls series is as good as the first. I raced through it and loved every word.

Milly Adams lives in Buckinghamshire with her husband, dog and cat. Her children live nearby. Her grandchildren are fun, and lead her astray. She insists that it is that way round. 
Milly Adams is also the author of Above Us The Sky and Sisters At War.

THE SECOND NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 
 
'I raced through it and loved every word.' - Frost Magazine 
 
March 1944, West London: it’s been five months since Verity Clement fled home for a life on Britain’s canals and she could never have imagined how tough it would get. Yet hauling cargo between London and Birmingham is far easier to face than the turbulence she’s left behind. 
 
When Verity’s sweetheart returns unexpectedly from the front line, she dares to dream of a brighter future. But life aboard the Marigold is never smooth sailing. New recruit Sylvia is struggling with demons from her past while crewmate Polly must carry on in the wake of devastating news. Verity does her best to help, but a shocking discovery is about to turn her own life upside-down. 
 
As the realities of war begin to take their toll, the waterway girls will have to pull together if they are to survive the uncertain times ahead... 
 
Praise for Milly Adams: 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
Anna Jacobs 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
Lizzie Lane

The Waterway Girls

A compelling new Second World War saga novel, this time set on the canals of war-torn England. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Ellie Dean.

THE FIRST NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 
 
War lands them in the same boat. Can they pull together? Nineteen-year-old Polly Holmes is leaving poor bombed London behind to join the war effort on Britain’s canals.

I think that the author captures time and place really well, combining the descriptions of eventful life on the canals with the personal stories of the crew members

This was my first book by Milly Adams and it most certainly won’t be the last

Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending

I thoroughly enjoyed this book and will definitely be reading more from Milly Adams in the future

Milly Adams’ writing is so rich in detail’ ‘I will definitely be back to see how things pan out for a group of women I loved spending time with

The Waterway Girls gives an insightful glimpse into the invaluable aid women provided for their country

Another great story from this author. She can certainly immerse you in her way of telling a story

THE FIRST NOVEL IN MILLY ADAMS' BRAND NEW SAGA SERIES. Perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Nancy Revell. 
 
War lands them in the same boat. Can they pull together? 
 
October 1943, West London 
 Nineteen-year-old Polly Holmes is leaving poor bombed London behind to join the war effort on Britain’s canals. 
 
 Stepping aboard the Marigold amid pouring rain, there’s lots for Polly to get to grips with. Not least her fellow crew: strong and impetuous Verity, whose bark is worse than her bite, and seasoned skipper Bet. 
 
 With her sweetheart away fighting in the RAF and her beloved brother killed in action, there’s plenty of heartache to be healed on the waterway. And as Polly rolls up her sleeves and gets stuck into life on board the narrowboat – making the gruelling journey London up to Birmingham – she will soon discover that a world of new beginnings awaits amid the anguish of the war. 
 
Praise for Milly Adams: 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
Anna Jacobs 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
Lizzie Lane

At Long Last Love

A compelling new Second World War novel. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Ellie Dean.

THE THIRD BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTWARMING NOVEL FROM MILLY ADAMS. It’s July 1942, and twenty-three year old nightclub singer Kate Watson has made a home for herself in bombed-blitzed London. A motley crew of friends has replaced the family she’s not spoken to in years. That is until the evening Kate’s sister Sarah walks back into her life.

Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.

Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.

This riveting book is a real page turner … perfect summer reading

THE THIRD BEAUTIFUL AND HEARTWARMING NOVEL FROM MILLY ADAMS. 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
Anna Jacobs 
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‘Would anyone ever think of her with real love?’ 
 
It’s July 1942, and twenty-three year old nightclub singer Kate Watson has made a home for herself in bombed-blitzed London. A motley crew of friends has replaced the family she’s not spoken to in years. That is until the evening Kate’s sister Sarah walks back into her life. 
 
 Sarah has a favour to ask: she needs Kate to return home to Dorset for one month to look after her daughter, Lizzie. Reluctantly Kate agrees, even though it means facing the troubled past she hoped she’d escaped. 
 
 Kate is confronted once again by the prejudice and scrutiny of the townsfolk, including the new village vicar. As the war continues, Kate must fight her own battles and find not only the courage to forge a future but perhaps, at long last, love. 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
Lizzie Lane

Sisters at War

A heart wrenching new Second World War novel from Milly Adams. Perfect for fans of Lily Baxter, Ellie Dean and Katie Flynn.

THE SECOND HEART-WRENCHING NOVEL FROM MILLY ADAMS. Perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Katie Flynn. Bryony and Hannah are sisters, but they couldn't be more different, and war has brought even more of a rift between them.

Sisters at War is a wonderful, life-affirming story, every page filled with warmth and generosity for the characters. It left me feeling uplifted and hopeful that the good in people will always shine through.

Sister at War is a wonderful book. A hard to put down book which fills the soul.

Brilliant historical fiction. Engrossing and riveting

THE SECOND HEART-WRENCHING NOVEL FROM MILLY ADAMS. Perfect for fans of Ellie Dean and Katie Flynn. 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
 Anna Jacobs on At Long Last Love 
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Bryony and Hannah are sisters, but they couldn't be more different, and war has brought even more of a rift between them. Bryony is happiest where her family and loved ones are - at Combe Lodge, the family home - and these uncertain times have brought them all closer together. But Hannah is young and headstrong. No one will stop her from doing what she wants - and this time she's decided to flee to Jersey. 
 
Even though Hannah has left, at Combe Lodge, everyone else is pitching in with the war effort. The family home fills with evacuees and Bryony is doing her bit, flying planes at the nearby Combe Lodge Airlines. 
 
But despite all that is going on with war, Bryony knows that above everything she needs to reach out to Hannah. Only she will be able to keep her flighty younger sister's feet on the ground. But is Bryony too late to help her? Will Hannah ever come home? 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
 Lizzie Lane on At Long Last Love

Above Us The Sky

THE FIRST SECOND WORLD WAR NOVEL FROM MILLY ADAMS. Evacuees, the WI, and keeping calm and carrying on. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Ellie Dean. As the threat of bombing raids intensifies, newly-qualified teacher, Phyllis Saunders, is evacuated with her school to Dorset.

THE FIRST SECOND WORLD WAR NOVEL FROM MILLY ADAMS. 
 Evacuees, the WI, and keeping calm and carrying on. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Ellie Dean. 
 
'Well researched, with an engaging heroine and a delightful ending.' 
 Anna Jacobs on At Long Last Love 
 ******** 
As the threat of bombing raids intensifies, newly-qualified teacher, Phyllis Saunders, is evacuated with her school to Dorset. 
 
Here she encounters prejudice and suspicion. But she is determined to make the best of life, for herself and the children in her care. All the while her fiancé and submariner, Sammy, is facing danger out at sea. 
 
Then the Blitz hits London and Phyllis, trying to persuade her mother to return to Dorset with her, gets caught up in it herself. Shaken but alive, she returns to the relative peace of the countryside. But soon she is nursing a secret she can tell no one. 
 
Until the news that Sammy's submarine has been sunk reaches her, and she is forced to make a decision she hopes she will never regret… 
 
'Milly Adams' readers will find the story and its rich cast of characters very appealing.' 
 Lizzie Lane on At Long Last Love

Milly Adams

Full of romance, historical detail and warmth

The description and characterisation is so finely wrought that I was frequently stunned when I stopped reading to find myself on my sofa

Written so beautifully that there were moments when I had a little tear in my eye

One of those books where you pick it up and before you know it 100 or more pages have quickly flown by

This is definitely a series I will be keeping on my keep forever shelf

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When all seems lost, they find strength in each other. 
 
'The description and characterisation is so finely wrought that I was frequently stunned when I stopped reading to find myself on my sofa' Tracy Baines, author of The Variety Girls 
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January 1945, West London: Sylvia Simpson is flourishing in her role aboard the Marigold and has quickly become an invaluable member of the crew. But as the V-I and V-2 rockets draw closer, someone from her past is about to burst into their lives. Now Sylvia must choose between keeping the promises she has made, and remaining loyal to the people she loves the most. 
 
 Polly and Verity are still waiting for their sweethearts’ safe return, and soon find they have their own battles to fight on the home front. It will take all their resolve to keep their heads above water, but as long as they stick together there will always be hope. 
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Milly Adams also writes the Factory Girls series as Annie Clarke. Join Fran, Sarah and Beth as they find courage and friendship working on the Home Front. Perfect for fans of Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell.

Milly Adams

Praise for Hope on the Waterways

Full of romance, historical detail and warmth

The description and characterisation is so finely wrought that I was frequently stunned when I stopped reading to find myself on my sofa

Written so beautifully that there were moments when I had a little tear in my eye

Full of romance, historical detail and warmth

The description and characterisation is so finely wrought that I was frequently stunned when I stopped reading to find myself on my sofa

Written so beautifully that there were moments when I had a little tear in my eye

Full of romance, historical detail and warmth

The description and characterisation is so finely wrought that I was frequently stunned when I stopped reading to find myself on my sofa

Written so beautifully that there were moments when I had a little tear in my eye

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