Curl up with this festive, heartwarming and uplifting historical romance book

The Ballroom Girls: Christmas Dreams

Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing . . . A heartwarming and uplifting story

Jenny Holmes lives in Ilkley, the gateway to the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, and sets her sagas in her beloved home county and in neighbouring Lancashire. She enjoys playing tennis, being around horses and walking her dog by the river. She also writes children's books as Jenny Oldfield. 
 
Find her on Facebook at Facebook.com/JennyHolmesAuthor

As war rages on, can they keep dancing? 
 
Blackpool, November 1942 
 
Wartime worries fail to dampen the glitz and glamour of the ballroom in the run-up to Christmas. After all, life is for living. 
 
Newlywed Pearl's bliss is cut short when her beloved Bernie is called up into the Army. Will dancing at the Tower Ballroom take the edge off her heartache or will it throw temptation her way? 
 
Unexpected news of an inheritance presents Joy with a different dilemma. Should she move to Scotland in line with her parents' final wishes or stay in Blackpool to dance with Tommy, the man she loves? 
 
Meanwhile, ambitious Sylvia ditches Eddie, her loyal dance partner and launches into a new career teaching jive and jitterbug. Regrets soon set in, however. Is this the worst mistake she's ever made? 
 
Change is in the air. Can our Ballroom Girls fulfil their dreams and make this a Christmas to remember?

A spellbinding and heart-warming new WWII romance (The Ballroom Girls Book 1)

The Ballroom Girls

**Don't miss the third book in Jenny Holmes's WWII saga series, The Ballroom Girls Hit the Big Time!** 
 
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Blackpool, summer 1942. 
 
Meet the Ballroom Girls: Sylvia, Pearl and Joy. Three girls dancing through the turbulence of WWII. 
 
Sylvia is the spoiled only child of an ambitious mother, Lorna Ellis, who runs a dancing school in Blackpool. Approaching 21, Sylvia is under pressure to scoop up prizes by fair means or foul. 
 
Pearl is the oldest daughter in a large, chaotic family who all work at the Pleasure Beach. She often sneaks away to watch ballroom contestants in their glittery finery. She dreams of joining them, but will she ever be anything other than an outsider looking in? 
 
Joy is an evacuee who lost her parents to the Blitz. Now she lives and works in a shabby boarding house and works as a cleaner. Though shy and modest, she falls in love with the newest dance craze - the American Jitterbug. When Lorna's rival dance school spots her talent, Joy is given a chance to break away from boarding house drudgery and enter the glamorous world of professional ballroom dancing. 
 
Through blackouts and air raids, the excitement of the ballroom never dims. But competition is fierce. Will the Ballroom Girls find what they're looking for in the joy of the dance? 
 
The first book in heart-warming THE BALLROOM GIRLS series 
 
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Praise for Jenny Holmes and The Ballroom Girls series 
 
'Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing . . . a heartwarming and uplifting story' Lancashire Post 
 
'Anyone who recalls dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom . . . will love this latest romance' Choice Magazine 
 
'Vivid characters, sparkling dialogue and a lively, heartwarming story' Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls 
 
'Definitely a book sure to please lovers of WW2 romance' Lizzie Lane, author of The Tobacco Girls 
 
'A story vibrant with the atmosphere of the time and fuelled by the power of duty and friendship' Peterborough Telegraph

Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing, this [is a] heartwarming and uplifting story

Anyone who recalls dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom during their summer holidays will love this latest romance.

We are completely transported in this delightful, escapist read

It's time to take their first steps onto the dancefloor! 
 
Blackpool, summer 1942 
 
Sylvia, the daughter of one of Blackpool's pre-eminent ballroom dancing teachers, has been coached to win prizes all her life. But when she secretly takes lessons in the popular new Latin dances, will mother and daughter end up at odds? 
 
Pearl sells fish and chips at the Pleasure Beach by day, but on a Saturday night she partners her best friend Bernie at the Tower Ballroom. As their dancing improves, might friendship turn to something more? 
 
Joy lost her family in the Blitz and feels alone in the world. But when dashing Tommy invites her to dance, could this be her chance to find the life and love she's always dreamed of? 
 
It may be wartime, but can the magic of the ballroom help our girls dance their cares away? 
 
Look out for books 2 and 3 in the series: Christmas Dreams for the Ballroom Girls and The Ballroom Girls Hit the Big Time. Coming soon!

An uplifting and joyful WWII saga romance (The Air Raid Girls Book 3)

The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides

The third book in the Air Raid Girls series - a heart-warming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. 
 
Spring, 1942. 
 
Lizzie is making plans for her wedding with fiancé Bill. But preparations during wartime aren't easy, and attacks on the Yorkshire port of Kelthorpe are only getting worse. 
 
Connie wants to be there for her sister, but she has troubles of her own - a secret that is driving a wedge between herself and those who love her. 
 
Meanwhile, Pamela faces new complications in her romance with Fred, and the arrival of two new RAF servicemen stirs up trouble. 
 
As bombs fall and friendships are tested, will the air raid girls keep their fighting spirit and find their happy endings? 
 
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Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 
'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

Vivid characters, sparkling dialogue and a lively, heartwarming story that kept me engrossed from start to finish. By the end, I felt as though I had made three new friends and had experienced a taste of life in war-torn Yorkshire. Now I'm waiting impatiently for Jenny Holmes' next book!

Vicki Beeby, author of The Ops Room Girls

'Definitely a book sure to please lovers of WW2 Romance'

A story vibrant with the atmosphere of the time and fuelled by the power of duty and friendship

Peterborough Telegraph on The Air Raid Girls

Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity

Spring, 1942. Lizzie is making plans for her wedding with fiancé Bill. But preparations during wartime aren't easy, and attacks on the Yorkshire port of Kelthorpe are only getting worse. 
 
Connie wants to be there for her sister, but she has troubles of her own - a secret that is driving a wedge between herself and those who love her. 
 
Meanwhile, Pamela faces new complications in her romance with Fred, and the arrival of two new RAF servicemen stirs up trouble. 
 
As bombs fall and friendships are tested, will the air raid girls keep their fighting spirit and find their happy endings?

A wonderfully festive and heart-warming new WWII saga (The Air Raid Girls Book 2)

The Air Raid Girls at Christmas

Praise for The Air Raid Girls at Christmas

'An ideal stocking filler for those who enjoy a well-written novel depicting wartime life'

'An evocative and nostalgic book about love, family, friendship and fortitude'

Culturefly, 6 Uplifting Books to Read over the Festive Season

The second book in the Air Raid Girls series - a wonderful new Christmas story of friendship, love and duty in wartime, perfect for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry. 
 
Don't miss part 3 in the series - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides is available now! 
 
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November, 1941. 
 
Christmas is coming... and despite the blackout, shortages and a constant threat of air raids, the inhabitants of Kelthorpe on the Yorkshire coast are determined that war won't stop them celebrating. 
 
The run-up to Christmas sees sisters Connie and Lizzie, and their good friend Pamela, busier than ever. Between their jobs, carol-singing rehearsals with the church choir and night shifts doing their bit as Air Raid Wardens and ambulance drivers, it's all go. 
 
But when Connie and Lizzie's dear dad falls ill, their sweethearts Tom and Bill are called up by the Royal Navy for dangerous mine-sweeping duties, and Pamela's sweetheart Fred is targeted by vicious locals, the girls have to believe in miracles to keep soldiering on. 
 
Can their dearest wishes come true this Christmas? 
 
'A festive tonic!' Peterborough Telegraph 
 
'An ideal stocking filler for those who enjoy a well-written novel depicting wartime life' Holderness Gazette 
 
'An evocative and nostalgic book about love, family, friendship and fortitude' Culturefly, 6 Uplifting Books to Read over the Festive Season 
 
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Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 
'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

The first in an exciting and uplifting WWII saga series (The Air Raid Girls Book 1)

The Air Raid Girls

The start of an exciting new WWII-set series novel from Jenny Holmes, author of The Spitfire Girls and Wedding Bells for Land Girls - for readers of Donna Douglas and Nancy Revell.

May, 1941. Meet the Air Raid Girls: three young women keen to do their bit during the Yorkshire blitz. 
 
Connie's life has taken an unexpected turn since her husband died - she's living at home and working in the family bakery - but night shifts as an ARP Warden give her a firm sense of purpose. 
 
Her younger sister Lizzie is eager to play her part too, perhaps as an ambulance driver. Her fiance refuses to support her decision... but does he really know what's best for her? 
 
Twenty-year-old Pamela has led a sheltered life, but when her family's home is destroyed in a raid she must learn to stand on her own two feet - helped by new friends. 
 
As bombs fall and fires rage, the young women face the destruction of everything they've ever known. Can their fighting spirit prevail? And what of their families and the men they love? 
 
A thrilling and heartwarming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime by the author of The Spitfire Girls, for fans of Elaine Everest and Rosie Hendry. 
 
**Don't miss the next two instalments in the series. The Air Raid Girls at Christmas and The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides are available now!** 
 
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Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 
'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

A story vibrant with the atmosphere of the time and fuelled by the power of duty and friendship.

Gritty and uplifting, it's a tale of triumph over adversity.

Vibrant and heart-warming, Jenny Holmes makes Chapel Street come alive.

Sunday Express on The Shop Girls of Chapel Street

May, 1941. Meet the Air Raid Girls: three young women keen to do their bit during the Yorkshire blitz. 
 
Connie's life has taken an unexpected turn since her husband died - she's living at home and working in the family bakery - but night shifts as an ARP Warden give her a firm sense of purpose. 
 
Her younger sister Lizzie is eager to play her part too, perhaps as an ambulance driver. Her fiance refuses to support her decision... but does he really know what's best for her? 
 
Twenty-year-old Pamela has led a sheltered life, but when her family's home is destroyed in a raid she must learn to stand on her own two feet - helped by new friends. 
 
As bombs fall and fires rage, the young women face the destruction of everything they've ever known. Can their fighting spirit prevail? And what of their families and the men they love? 
 
A thrilling and heartwarming new story of friendship, love and duty in wartime by the author of The Spitfire Girls, for fans of Nancy Revell and Donna Douglas. 
 
**Don't miss the next two instalments in the series. The Air Raid Girls at Christmas and The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides are available now!** 
 
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Readers LOVE the Air Raid Girls series: 
 
'There wasn't anything I didn't like about this book' 5 star review 
'In all the women at war series of book I have read so far, I think this is the best' 5 star review 
'I couldn't put this book down' 5 star review 
'Loved the whole story. Hated it coming to an end' 5 star review 
'Just the kind of book I like' 5 star review

(The Spitfire Girls Book 3)

Christmas with the Spitfire Girls

The exciting new Christmas novel from Jenny Holmes, for readers of Elaine Everest and Nancy Revell.

**Don't miss Jenny Holmes's latest wartime series, The Air Raid Girls. Part 3 - The Air Raid Girls: Wartime Brides - is available now!** 
 
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Yorkshire 1944: All they want this year is a truly happy Christmas... 
 
 The end of the war feels tantalisingly close, but Air Transport Auxiliary girls Bobbie, Viv and Mary have plenty more flights in their beloved Spitfires yet - battling everything from snow to enemy fire on their journeys. 
 
 Risking their lives doing their bit for their country, this Christmas they're determined to have some festive fun. But as they set about bringing good tidings for all, a stern and mysterious new flyer in the form of Peggy arrives. What secret is Peggy hiding? 
 
 Mary has a wedding to plan before her fiancé is sent away, then makes a devastating discovery so shameful she can't tell the other girls. Bobbie's beau issues an ultimatum, and Viv is wondering whether she wants a man at all... 
 
 With the big day around the corner and hope of peace on the horizon, can the girls find joy and love this Christmas after so many years of war? 
 
A heart-warming story of friendship, camaraderie and triumph over adversity that fans of Elaine Everest and Nancy Revell will adore. 
 
 
Readers love Jenny Holmes 
'A delight to read' 
'I highly recommend this book, great job Jenny!' 
'Really enjoyed this book cant wait to read the next one' 
'Lovely historical drama' 
'I love reading these books on life in WW2' 
'A book you can't put down'

Jenny Holmes

Anyone who recalls dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom during their summer holidays will love this latest romance

'Live for the day' is the motto for the times, and our girls plan to waltz their worries away... 
 
Ever-ambitious Sylvia wants more from her life, so starts planning a Dance Weekend at the Winter Gardens – not easy in wartime when air raids could cancel an event at the last minute. What she doesn't expect is for the competition to bring the dashing Vernon into her life too! Could everything finally fall into place for Sylvia? 
 
Joy's life has entirely turned around in the last year. Newly married to her beloved Tommy and at the helm of her family's business in Manchester, she can't believe how far she's come. But will the plight of her young employee Mildred throw things off course? Or will she and Tommy still be able to perfect their waltz in time for the competition? 
 
Pearl is still longing for her darling Bernie to return from the war. Dancing is the best way to distract herself from her worries, so she throws herself into rehearsing the jive with handsome GI partner Errol. But as tongues begin to wag, will the ballroom still provide the solace she needs? 
 
As the war wears on, can the Ballroom Girls really hit the big time?

Jenny Holmes

Praise for The Ballroom Girls Hit the Big Time

Praise for The Ballroom Girls series

Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing . . . A heartwarming and uplifting story

Anyone who recalls dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom during their summer holidays will love this latest romance

Praise for The Ballroom Girls series

Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing . . . A heartwarming and uplifting story

Anyone who recalls dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom during their summer holidays will love this latest romance

Praise for The Ballroom Girls series

Full of drama, romance and the thrill of dancing . . . A heartwarming and uplifting story

Anyone who recalls dancing at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom during their summer holidays will love this latest romance

Books by Jenny Holmes

Series by Jenny Holmes

Ballroom Girls3 Books

The Air Raid Girls2 Books

The Land Girls3 Books

The Spitfire Girls3 Books

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