Mulberry Lane Babies

Mulberry Lane #3

by Rosie Clarke

1941 Mulberry Lane, London. War rages but new life brings new hope. Perfect for fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp.

Times are hard for all on Mulberry Lane as the war rages into yet another year.

Desperate times push people into dangerous situations, and the residents of Mulberry Lane are not exempt.

Menacing shadows lurk on dark street corners, threatening the safety of those who are alone and vulnerable.

When Peggy's twins are born early Maureen and Nellie are there to lend a helping hand.

The mothers of Mulberry Lane stick together despite the grim conditions of war torn London and a shadowy fear that stalks their lives.

Neighbours and friends look out for each other and new life brings hope and joy to the Lane.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Romance, Historical

420 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 1, 2018

Reviews

[Karren Sandercock · Rating 4 out of 5]

For the residence of Mulberry Lane, the war continues to drag on in England, and they have started making plans for Christmas. When, the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, America’s involvement in the war increases and they hope it means the war will finally end. Times are tough with rationing, shortages of everything and they have to make do. Constantly worried about loved ones fighting in the war, life must go on, everyone in the lane sticks together, neighbors and friends help and support each other.

Mulberry Lane’s experiencing a baby boom, Peggy Ashley and Maureen Hart are both pregnant. All the ladies in the lane are excited, they all help by organizing maternity clothes and everything the new babies will need. Mrs Tandy, Mrs Jackson and Alice Carter all get out the knitting needles and are busy making baby clothes. Newly married Anne Riley, dreams of having a baby with her husband Kirk Ross, Tom Barton has grown up since his father’s joined the army, he’s helping Henry Jackson at his shop and Ellie Morris is busy with her hair dressing business.

When a series of houses are broken into, the residents of Mulberry Lane are shocked, they band together, it must have something to do with the strange man that’s been seen hanging around, everyone’s on the lookout and helping the police to catch him. A wonderful way to continue on from A Wedding at Mulberry Lane, I enjoyed reading about the new romances and babies being born in Mulberry Lane Babies and I look forward to starting the next book in the series.
Thanks to NetGalley and Rosie Clarke for my copy and four stars from me.

[Dash fan · Rating 4 out of 5]

4☆ A Heartwarming and Compelling War Time Saga!

MULBERRY LANE BABIES is the third book in the series and my first book. Although this can be read as a standalone as Rosie gives enough backstory, I would recommend reading the previous books, I wish I had, as i missed out on all the amazing stories from Mulberry Lane!

Incase you haven't yet read this instalment I'm not going to risk spoiling it for you.

I absolutely love the war time stories, they always have such a strong sense of community spirit and friendship, no matter how tough things get and Rosie had created exactly that.
The Women of Mulberry Lane come together to support each through Pregnancy, Childbirth, Life, Work, Relationships and the Chaos and Heartbreak of War.

The Characters were perfectly written, realistic, strong, relatable, supportive.
There are some sensitive subjects such as rape, violence, unplanned pregnancy but Rosie handles them with the right amount of sensitivity to still make an impact and keep the story authentic.

MULBERRY LANE BABIES is a beautifully Compelling and Heart warming War Time Saga that was Authentic, Realistic and really gave me a taste of what it was like to be a part of Mulberry Lane and dealing with the ups and downs of the War!
I adored the community spirit and the uplifting friendships.

I am definitely looking forward to reading the previous two books as i want to learn more about the characters and Mulberry Lane. But I also hope there is more to come!

Thank you to Aria Fiction for this copy which I reviewed honestly and voluntarily.



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[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have read a fair few of Rosie’s books now and I can honestly say that I have loved them each and every one of them. When I heard that she had a new book due for release, I just knew that I had to read ‘Babies Of Mulberry Lane’ as soon as I could. I am so glad that I did too because I absolutely loved it but more about that in a bit.
I have to say that I found all of the characters very interesting. The author clearly cares about her characters and this shines through in her writing. She makes the characters seem realistic and well rounded to the point where you can imagine that they are literally stood beside you. There are characters you feel a bond with, characters that you warm to, characters that you don’t warm to and characters who take a little longer to figure out. I can honestly say that there wasn’t one character that I absolutely detested. The range of characters in this book is similar to the range of different characters that you would find in any street or area up and down the country.
I was hooked on this book from the moment I read the synopsis. It is billed as being perfect for those fans of Katie Flynn and Cathy Sharp. I absolutely adore Cathy’s books and so I knew I was in for one heck of a read with ‘Mulberry Lane Babies’. So it proved. The author’s writing style is such that you are drawn into the story from the first word on the first page and before you know it you become addicted. This book came at an ideal time for me because I was in agony with my back and I needed a distraction. Well this book ticked both boxes and then some. I picked up my Kindle only intending to read a couple of chapters but that idea soon went out of the window because when I looked up I realised that I had read 6 chapters. I was so ‘into’ the story that I genuinely hadn’t realised how quickly the pages were turning. The pages flew past in a blur and it was almost as if they were turning themselves. I was so disappointed when I finished this book because I was enjoying the writing style, the story, the time era that the book is set in and the characters so much that I just wanted the book to continue. I am a history nerd and absolutely love anything to do with or that is set during the First World War or the Second World War and which shows communities pulling together in times of need. By the time I had finished reading this book, I did feel like I had been through a bit of an emotional wringer with all the contrasting feelings this book made me feel. At times I felt angry, sad, happy, excited, worried, disgusted, hope, despair and well you get the picture.
In conclusion, I have to say that I absolutely ADORED this book and I would definitely recommend this book to other readers. I can’t wait to read the next instalment of the Mulberry Lane series and here’s hoping that the series continues for a long time to come. The Mulberry Lane series would be ideal for television adaptation. The score on the Ginger Book Geek board is a well deserved 5* out of 5*.

[Bev Walkling · Rating 4 out of 5]

I received an advance copy of this book from #NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This book is the third book in a series that focuses on the people who live on Mulberry Lane. I have not read any of the other books but it didn't really matter as I quickly figured out who was who and got into the meat of the story. I was drawn to read the book initially because of the setting in the time of World War 2. The characters come from the working class and have certainly not had easy lives. In a way the book reminded me a little of a good soap opera. The more I read the more I wanted to know what was going to happen next with each of the characters.. The women of Mulberry Lane are the prominent characters in this volume f the series. Several are either expecting babies or wishing that they were expecting babies. Some pregnancies are highly anticipated but at least one is unplanned and the result of violence.. As violence builds in the neighbourhood, people pull together as a community to move on. Some deal with the crises better than others and so life goes. The ending of the book definitely lets one know that the story has not yet been fully told and another volume will eventually follow. I would certainly love to know what happens next with these neighbours.

[Tracey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Such a lovely, easy to read story. The characters make it, they are so well defined that you feel you are sharing in their lives. I'll look forward to more books in this series, as there is obviously a lot more to be told about the lives of the friends of Mulberry Lane.

[Kristina Anderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mulberry Lane Babies by Rosie Clarke is the third novel in The Mulberry Lane Series. It is December 1941 and the Americans are finally entering the war. The residents of Mulberry Lane are working together to survive during these difficult and dangerous times. Peggy Ashley, who runs the Pig & Whistle Pub, is pregnant along with the newly married Maureen Hart. Maureen is trying to hide her condition, so she can continue working since nurses are sorely needed. Anne Riley is dropping of a pair of shoes to be repaired and meets Sgt. Kirk Ross. Anne is instantly smitten with the soldier. Has Anne finally met the man of her dreams? Tommy Barton takes over his father’s job at the grocer’s when he departs for boot camp and the ladies of Mulberry Lane make sure that Tommy has plenty to eat (they keep an eye on him). However, there is a man lurking in the background with a mission and he is not going to let anyone get in his way. Ellie Morris is eighteen and misses her new husband. To liven up her life, she goes out to the pubs at night letting the soldiers buy her drinks. But what happens when one man wants more than a smile in return? Peggy gets a new tenant when Helen Barnes leaves her bully of a husband. Life is never dull on Mulberry Lane. Return to Mulberry Lane to see how the residents are faring during these tumultuous times.

Mulberry Lane Babies is well-written and has steady pacing. I like the authors conversational writing style. I was immediately drawn into the story and it held my attention throughout. I do recommend reading the series in order. Each book in The Mulberry Lane Series builds upon the previous one. Rosie Clarke has crafted lovely characters for her series. They are realistic and well-rounded. There are characters to love and there are characters that you will dislike (intensely). My favorite characters are Peggy, Maureen, Janet, Tommy and Anne. They are warm, friendly, thoughtful people and I wish they were my neighbors. Peggy is the mother figure and confidant for the residents of the lane. I like that we get to know Anne more in Mulberry Lane Babies. Tommy continues to grow into a responsible, hardworking and caring man. The East End was brought alive for me with the descriptions of the shops, home and area. We are given a realistic picture of life for those at home during World War II. Rationing is increasing and items are in scarce supply which we see in this book. While America is just entering the war, England has been at war since 1938. The author did an admirable job at handling some difficult subject matter (a woman being attacked). The residents of Mulberry Lane have each other to rely on during these dark days. The characters feeling/emotions come through the pages along with the grittiness of the war. I like how the author balances the difficulties with the joy. There may be a war going on, but they have their friendship, their families, weddings, and new babies. The Mulberry Lane Series would make a wonderful television program on PBS. The Avid Reader rating for Mulberry Lane Babies is 5 out of 5 stars. I cannot wait for my next to journey to Mulberry Lane.

[booksofallkinds · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I voluntarily reviewed this book from the Publisher

Step back in time with MULBERRY LANE BABIES by Rosie Clarke and you are sure to be enthralled from beginning to end.

The war is still raging and the people of Mulberry Lane are continuing to pull together and be there for each other as much as possible. But they are living in dangerous times and not everyone will escape unscathed. But among the darkness, there is always light in the shape of true friendship and love, and when a community comes together it can be a force to be reckoned with.

While MULBERRY LANE BABIES is the third book in this series, it can easily be read as a standalone which is what I have done. The characters quickly came to life and all of their individual worries and fears, as well as laughter and friendship, soon had my eyes glued to the page. There were some unexpected moments which surprised me and the overall feeling of community really warmed my heart at times. The setting and historical detail is compelling and is sure to appeal to historical fiction fans everywhere.

MULBERRY LANE BABIES by Rosie Clarke is an emotional and engaging story and I am sure we have not heard the last from the residents of Mulberry Lane.

[Kathy E · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a five star story and is the third in the "Mulberry Lane" series. It's set during World War Two in London. Peggy is the wife of the absentee publican. She is pregnant with another man's baby. Maureen who also featured in the other books is also pregnant. Also, there is another pregnancy due to the rape of Ellie another lady in Mulberry Lane, So it's a busy time in "Mulberry Lane" .
I liked that each character had a well developed story line. The historical setting was "spot on" with the happenings of that era exhibiting cause and effect with each individual character. Good read which I thoroughly enjoyed.
I am now looking forward to the new Mulberry Lane book in December 2018, and hope Rosie Clarke keeps this series going. I recommend this series they are most enjoyable reads.

[Leona · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 3 in the Mulberry Lane series by Rosie Clarke. Yet again this book didn’t disappoint and I was engrossed in it from the very first chapter. The beauty of these books are that that they can be read as standalone as you get a good insight to what has happened previously in these books, but as they are all so good I recommend reading them all.

[Jan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Didn't like this one near as much as the first two in series. Several dark turns.

[Robin Loves Reading · Rating 4 out of 5]

This story in the Mulberry Lane series continues with a group of women in war-torn times in England. Despite such a ravaged time in history, new life is on the horizon as some of the women are now pregnant. This is a touching read, one that handles sensitive issues such as the aftermath of rape and domestic violence well. I look forward to reading the next in this series.

Many thanks to Aria and to NetGalley for this ARC to review.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review. I thought this book was brilliant was not disappointed at all

[Gaele · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s 1941 and the war has already ravaged London and the ladies left behind to guard the homefront while the men are at war. With Janet’s husband back home after being severely wounded, both Peggy and Maureen pregnant, and young Tom’s father released from prison and heading to join up- everyone is adjusting and struggling with restrictions and rationing and worry. Unfortunately, as happens in wartime, there are conflicts and dangers not obvious from the outside, and we’ve got plenty of those as well. With Tom’s younger brother digging in bombed out homes recovering stolen merchandise to pawn later and his ultimate death, there are ‘things’ he found that he didn’t turn over to the ‘head’ of the crew- and now that man is looking for the items, and isn’t afraid of breaking in, threats or physical intimidation. With Tom only just recovering from an injury to his shoulder and now running the house by himself with his father away, he’s in need of work, and Maureen hires him to work in the local shop – despite her father’s and stepmother’s objections. Her father has had a massive stroke, and isn’t up to the daily operations, and Maureen is more determined to keep working as a nurse as long as she can, until her pregnancy becomes apparent.

So we’ve got danger from the German bombs, rationing and limited resources and a small neighborhood that looks out for its own – even when people are obviously dancing with danger. Waiting for mail from the front, hoping that their men will return quickly and the war will be over soon, these women are making decisions, joining together, and generally expanding their concerns and family circles into one large group. With Peggy always willing to open her house to anyone in need, and the whole Lane keeping a careful eye out for both Tom and Ellie – the youngest ‘adults’ on the street, there is plenty of worry for those in the immediate sphere to worry for. With Ellie’s acting out early on, and her assault and then a husband who is more controlling and dangerous than she thought, there are plenty of harrowing moments to come for her as well.

I adore this series: with its heartfelt friendships, concerns, challenges and the whole “get stuck in” attitude of the residents. It truly feels like they are holding the fort, some better than others, until the war ends – and while most of these women are finding a new purpose and surety in their ability to keep their homes ticking forward, there is a sense of an enlightenment coming to them all. Clarke carefully describes the neighborhood, the emotions and the struggles in ways that are easy to grasp and understand, and while the story is told in multiple perspectives, it is easy to follow along with the action, as voices are clear and easy to imagine. A lovely series for that “taste” of wartime Britain.

I received an e Arc copy of the title from the publisher via NetGalley for purpose of honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own responsibility.

Review first appeared at I am, Indeed

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was so happy to get a chance to read and review this the third book in the Mulberry Lane series.Peggy,Maureen,Janet and Ann have been close friends for so long and are always on hand if needed. Tom is still a hard working young man and is willing to work hard he suffered when lost his brother sam on the bomb site but with the love of his father he remains strong.There is evil among the lanes and people are getting hurt and being burgled.There are forces around to look after all the good people of Mulberry Lane and although some face tragedy some face joy.This book has a lovely strong story and charactors and i feel is worth 5*

[Katherine Hayward Pérez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mulberry Lane Babies follows Peggy,Maureen Janet and Ann in the latest goings -on in their lives. I have read the other 2 books in the Mulberry Lane series and Rosie Clarke has a detailed yet easy style that I adore. Ann and Kirk are very romantic together and Kirk is very loving, tender and thoughtful. Maureen is caring and loves to gossip but not in a nasty way. The women are trying to move on with their lives as best they can and either have, or hope to have, babies. In this book as well as other historical romances, you learn so much from the dialogue which easily flows. There's a fair dose of drama and happy and sad times. I do not want to give too much away but really recommend this book! I am hoping I will be seeing more from Rosie Clarke in the future. You get a lot of insight into life at the time. I felt as if I were there and seeing everything through the characters' eyes. The book is addictive!

Thanks to Rosie Clarke and Aria for my ARC in exchange for an honest and voluntary review and for the chance to take part in the blog tour for this book on June 9th 2018.

[Christina J. · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very abrupt ending

I've read the Mulberry Lane series just to see what would happen. Clark's writing is very run-on and repetitive. Each character talks the same way. You could easily intermix them. I wanted more out of this story, but none of the books in the series are very deep. The most redeeming character was Tom. I wouldn't mind an off-shoot book about him. The ending was ridiculously abrupt. I don't know if Clark has plans for another Mulberry Lane sequel, but there are things to be sewn up. Even though the books are simple, I'd like to know what happens with the people.

[Kim · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the third in the series and it was wonderful to catch up with the ladies of Mulberry Lane and we follow the pregnancies each coming with its own difficulties. The women are such strong characters and so brilliantly drawn that you really do feel amongst friends. They are facing the hardships presented by the war but still supporting each other through difficult times.
The great thing about finding a strong series is that you don’t have to say goodbye to the characters when you get to the end of the book. I can’t wait to find out what the Mulberry ladies have in store next

[Joanne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rosie Clarke’s Mulberry Lane series is one of my absolute favourites and I think Mulberry Lane Babies is my favourite so far, so much drama unfolded during this book that it was hard to stop reading. I devoured it in just one afternoon which was wonderful but no sadly I’ve got a long wait until the next instalment.
In this third book we have old favourites Peggy and Maureen who are both pregnant and not willing to slow down at all. With husband Laurie away in Scotland its up to Peggy to keep up the running of the pub, as well as helping daughter Janet look after young Maggie while she helps Mike recover from his horrific time in hospital. She’s also keeping a watchful eye on young Tommy Barton as his father Jack has had to return to the army.
Maureen’s keen to carry on nursing for as long as possible and with her gran looking after little Shirley she can, but when her father falls ill Maureen realises its time to try and make peace with the old man before it’s too late.
Anne Riley is envious of her friend’s happiness and longs to find love after suffering heartbreak yet again, little does she know she will find it in the most unlikely of places.
This book also introduces us to young Ellie Turner, a young newly-wed whose been left with her mother in law while husband Peter is away at war. Ellie’s lonely and spend her times in various pubs drinking with solider until one day this land her in trouble.
The lives of these women are woven together beautifully to make the most wonderful and addictive story of life in the wartime east end. Even if you haven’t read the previous books, which you should, then this makes a wonderful read. The characters are realistic and their community spirit at this difficult time is heart-warming to read, even characters like Violet who have their flaws sow they can change, if only a little.
Despite its title Mulberry Lane Babies this book features so much more than babies, with violent attacks, romance, missing jewellery, a wedding and sadly a tragic goodbye this book has everything you could want from a wartime saga and I adored every page. Rosie Clarke’s writing is marvellous and I’m so looking forward to reading more about the lives of these women on Mulberry Lane very soon.
Thank you to Aria and Netgalley for sending me a copy to review and for inviting me to be part of the blog tour.

[Melanie Farmer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mulberry Lane Babies is the third in the Mulberry Lane series from Rosie Clarke, and I am pleased to say that I have had the pleasure of reading all three.  I am a huge fan of fiction set during World War II, particularly when it centres on women during that time. It was a period of substantial change for women, as men were drafted up and sent to fight in a war that went on for 6 long years.  With the majority of able-bodied men gone, women were expected to step up to keep things running back home.  Finally, women were given more opportunity to leave their homes and make a difference for their country.

Mulberry Lane Babies continues the stories of Peggy, Jane, Maureen and Anne as they deal with their new lives whilst their men are at war, or lost due to the war.  Each of their lives takes a different turn as the gruelling war continues, and they are forced to push forward with their lives with only each other for support.

I liked the fact that this novel introduced characters that had only briefly been mentioned in previous novels in this series - most notably Ellie.  Ellie had previously been introduced as a young, naive new wife, who just wanted some fun when her new husband left her behind for war.  In Mulberry Lane Babies we learn far more about Ellie and what life has in store for her.

If I have any comments about this series, it would be that you need to read them all, in order.  What you learn about these characters in each novel is so important, and I probably wouldn't recommend reading them as standalone novels.  This is not a bad thing though.  The character development, and the stories that surround each of them are enthralling.  I already cannot wait for the next instalment in this series.  I know that Rosie Clarke has suggested there may be 4 books in this series, but more if that's what the readers want - I would definitely be happy with more!  I love to read about characters in a real life historical setting, and the Mulberry Lane series is now exception.  Go and grab yourself a copy of this lovely novel!

Thank you to Rosie Clarke, Aria and Netgalley for providing me with a copy of this novel in exchange for my honest review.

[Grace J Reviewerlady · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in the Mulberry Lane series not only advances the story of domestic life during WWII, it is a fabulous addition to this series.

It's lovely to return to the Pig & Whistle and be back in the lives of Peggy and all her friends. Whilst the focus is very much on new arrivals, not everyone in the vicinity is working to keep things together whilst the war rages on; there are some bad people about and more than one of them raises their ugly head in the lanes this time round. Can the community pull together and get through? Only one way to find out!

This is, as I had expected, a terrific read. Picking up from where book two left off, we find ourselves once again fascinated by the tenacity of women during WWII to get on and make the best of things. With Peggy pregnant, all those around her pull together to help where and when they can. Maureen, also pregnant, has a fair bit to deal with too, what with her father's illness, his new wife's hostility towards her, looking after her step-daughter whilst her husband fights at the front and, as always, overseeing things at her father's shop. Life is very busy and there's never a dull moment. So much going on! This really is a packed - and completely enjoyable - novel. No less than five stars for such superb writing!

My thanks to publishers Aria for approving my request via NetGalley. This is my honest, original and unbiased review.

[Sarah Davies · Rating 4 out of 5]

This continues with the women's lives that live in Mulberry Lane, so Peggy who runs the local pub and is pregnant, her daughter Janet now has her husband Mike home but after the accident Mike still doesn't remember his wife and daughter, but they are all working closely together to have a happy family.

Maureen is now married to Gordon and looking after Shirley her step daughter, how much longer will she be able to continue nursing as she is pregnant?? Maureen is determined not to end up back in her dads grocery shop.

And also Ellie that can't cope being by herself when her husband Peter is in the army and fighting in world war 2.

This is book three in the series, still great characters, I didn't realise until the end that there will be a book four, so I will look forward to reading hopefully the completed series in the autumn.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mulberry Lane Babies is book 3 in the Mulberry Lane series by Rosie Clarke. It takes place in London in 1943. It continues the story of Peggy and her friends in Mulberry Lane. As the war continues, husbands come and go and potential partners appear and disappear. The women are forced to do the jobs the men were doing and in doing so become more independent. However, love continues to bloom and babies are born. How do the women survive while the war is raging? How do they care for their children when there is no family around? How do they deal with children who were the result of rape? What if their husband does not return? All these problems and others arrive as more of the women turn up pregnant.
The book is easy to read and quick to read. It keeps your attention and is simply a lot of fun.

[Sarah Davies · Rating 4 out of 5]

This continues with the women's lives that live in Mulberry Lane, so Peggy who runs the local pub and is pregnant, her daughter Janet now has her husband Mike home but after the accident Mike still doesn't remember his wife and daughter, but they are all working closely together to have a happy family.

Maureen is now married to Gordon and looking after Shirley her step daughter, how much longer will she be able to continue nursing as she is pregnant?? Maureen is determined not to end up back in her dads grocery shop.

And also Ellie that can't cope being by herself when her husband Peter is in the army and fighting in world war 2.

This is book three in the series, still great characters, I didn't realise until the end that there will be a book four, so I will look forward to reading hopefully the completed series in the autumn.

[Rhona Connor · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story continues....

This book we have more of Anne. We have more drama and, of course tragedy. The babies are those of Peggy Ashley and Maureen. There is the gossips, the camaderie and East End spirit as the war continues and there are victims of robbery and looting. The bad guys do get their comeuppance. If you like Eastenders I reckon you'll enjoy these books. I highly recommend the book and am looking forward to the next book.
We don't get anything about characters actually being at war, just the at home. So there are no battles or anything like that.
So onwards and upwards to book four.

[Lorraine K]

I am reading my way through this entire series! The books are very easy to read, quite simplistic in style and depth. Having said that the characters are developed from book to the book, they become familiar and become friends to the reader.
The World War 2 backdrop is interesting, but not laden with heavy history ( although I am an historical fiction fanatic. )
I recommend these books for someone looking for a pleasant way to spend an hour, in a familiar setting with friendly characters.
Love the books!

[J Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story of the entertaining women of Mulberry Lane continues

Mulberry Lane is in London. This book continues the stories of some courageous women who are trying to survive in a town that is continuously being attacked by Hitler's bombers in the early years of World War II. The characters are so well-developed they seem like they could have been my aunts
or cousins, if my ancestors had come from England. I loved the first book and have already downloaded the next 3 in this heartwarming series. Enjoy!

[Meg · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am becoming to love this series and the characters, i just feel so invested in the characters and their lives that every time I pick a book up I just fall in love all over again. This book had so many twists and turns I was so shocked every time something happened, I found this book quite emotional with things that happened throughout the story and I just didn’t want this book to end. I’m so glad there is more books in this series as I never want to leave Mulberry Lane! By far one of my favourite series!

[Lucia · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was a delight to read! I enjoyed each of the characters and the detail of how life was back in 1941 England. I'm not usually fond of stories which take place during wartime but this was so well written and enjoyable that it changed my mind. I now see that this is the third in a series and am planning to read the first two books as soon as I can get them. Strongly recommend.

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for a review copy. This is my honest opinion.

[C. D. Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mulberry Lane Babies

This book was every bit as good as the previous two. Carrying on with the story about the people who live in Mulberry Lane during WW2. Now Im about to read the final book where I’m hoping to find all the loose ends finally in place. Is Able dead or missing in action/a prisoner of war.? Does Rory try to take Maureen’s baby? And will Anne and Maureen’s husbands come home safe from war?

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the wartime setting (London during WW2) the Mulberry Lane books are light, and generally enjoyable. Things do not go smoothly for the characters, but this book, like the first two, is full of people coping, with the support of their friends.
I do find the writing style somewhat jarring, as the author attempts to represent London East End accents - always a challenge.
Nevertheless, on to the final book - I want to know what happens!