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Barbara's War #5
A Second Chance for the Pilot's Girl
January 1944
Heavily pregnant, Barbara is looking forward to welcoming her new baby. But with her husband Alex still away flying and fighting the Germans, she fears he will miss the arrival of his longed-for child.
But after the birth, Barbara is gripped with a terrible fear that she will lose her family completely – that this dreadful war will take everything from her.
As she spirals into a dark depression, she pushes everyone away and it seems as though she will lose everyone she loves after all.
Unless Barbara can find the courage to grab her second chance at happiness?
Please Note: This book was originally published as Barbara’s War: The Conclusion
Heavily pregnant, Barbara is looking forward to welcoming her new baby. But with her husband Alex still away flying and fighting the Germans, she fears he will miss the arrival of his longed-for child.
But after the birth, Barbara is gripped with a terrible fear that she will lose her family completely – that this dreadful war will take everything from her.
As she spirals into a dark depression, she pushes everyone away and it seems as though she will lose everyone she loves after all.
Unless Barbara can find the courage to grab her second chance at happiness?
Please Note: This book was originally published as Barbara’s War: The Conclusion
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 10, 2020
About the author
Fenella J. Miller
153 books123 followersFenella Jane Miller was born in the Isle of Man. Her father was a Yorkshire man and her mother the daughter of a Rajah. She has worked as a nanny, cleaner, field worker, hotelier, chef, secondary and primary teacher and is now a full time writer.
She has over twenty five Regency romantic adventures published plus one Jane Austen re-telling and one YA romantic fantasy.
see also Fenella-Jane Miller
She has over twenty five Regency romantic adventures published plus one Jane Austen re-telling and one YA romantic fantasy.
see also Fenella-Jane Miller
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July 28, 2022
WOW, I feel like I’m leaving friends behind.
This is book 5 of the series and I’ve read them all in order. That’s the only way to do it as the character development is wonderful and the whole family become alive and become your friends. This series begins before the start of WWII and ends just before the war is over. These books are so well written and the characterization is so good that I felt like I was a part of it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Be prepared to do nothing but read as I have read the series in about a week.
This is book 5 of the series and I’ve read them all in order. That’s the only way to do it as the character development is wonderful and the whole family become alive and become your friends. This series begins before the start of WWII and ends just before the war is over. These books are so well written and the characterization is so good that I felt like I was a part of it. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. Be prepared to do nothing but read as I have read the series in about a week.
February 23, 2022
The story was good, but I can’t believe the author forgot the names of her own characters from the past four books! Besides the typos in the previous books which made them difficult to read, she changed the grandfather’s name (started calling him by his dead sons name), one of the dog’s names was changed, and the young son was called by some odd name one time in the entire series, in chapter 1 of this book. This final book was a disappointment because of several editorial mistakes.
January 30, 2021
Barbara's War
While this was a decent read, it was not great the Author does need to work a bit on her time lines.I liked the main character but as a military wife there were many times, I was bothered by her behavior. I did read all four books and the novella with Alex's side of his escape back to England, so it did hold my attention enough to read the complete series.
While this was a decent read, it was not great the Author does need to work a bit on her time lines.I liked the main character but as a military wife there were many times, I was bothered by her behavior. I did read all four books and the novella with Alex's side of his escape back to England, so it did hold my attention enough to read the complete series.
February 23, 2021
Adventures with RAF pilot and family
Interesting tale of the maddening life of a RAF pilot in WWII. While he flies, putting his life in danger, his wife attempts to keep the home fires burning while caring for a young son and then a wee daughter. I was surprised at how much women were pampered postpartum. Enjoyable, easy read.
Interesting tale of the maddening life of a RAF pilot in WWII. While he flies, putting his life in danger, his wife attempts to keep the home fires burning while caring for a young son and then a wee daughter. I was surprised at how much women were pampered postpartum. Enjoyable, easy read.
June 24, 2024
Fantastic seque. I couldn't put it down!
I just finished it at 3 am!!!! I read ¾ of the book in one go! Fenella Miller improves with every book she writes.
I would love it if she could write a sequel to this one! I would love to read how the characters progress post-war and into the early 1950's!
I just finished it at 3 am!!!! I read ¾ of the book in one go! Fenella Miller improves with every book she writes.
I would love it if she could write a sequel to this one! I would love to read how the characters progress post-war and into the early 1950's!
May 21, 2021
Barbara's war
I read the series of books back to back and thoroughly enjoyed every one of them, they were serious, funny, dramatic and lighthearted all at the same time. It's a shame there won't be anymore in the series
I read the series of books back to back and thoroughly enjoyed every one of them, they were serious, funny, dramatic and lighthearted all at the same time. It's a shame there won't be anymore in the series
December 16, 2021
Mistakes in names.
I loved all of the books but I noticed that you changed Dr Sinclair name from Edward ( in first 3 books) to Charles. I am surprised your editors did not catch this.
Other then that I loved the story line and all of the characters.
I loved all of the books but I noticed that you changed Dr Sinclair name from Edward ( in first 3 books) to Charles. I am surprised your editors did not catch this.
Other then that I loved the story line and all of the characters.
June 18, 2022
The Conclusion
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Conclusion. It's a great read and very well written. I thoroughly appreciate the author and this is not the first book I've read written by Fenella Miller. She is an interesting writer and her books are 'the best.'
I thoroughly enjoyed reading The Conclusion. It's a great read and very well written. I thoroughly appreciate the author and this is not the first book I've read written by Fenella Miller. She is an interesting writer and her books are 'the best.'
December 15, 2022
Great read
I have loved every book in this series, literally reading it till I have fallen asleep! I'm sad it's cone to an end.. I have enjoyed every book I've read from this author so far
I have loved every book in this series, literally reading it till I have fallen asleep! I'm sad it's cone to an end.. I have enjoyed every book I've read from this author so far
April 23, 2024
Have read all in their series and thoroughly enjoyed them. Bit disappointed at times as characters names get mixed up. Would have thought either the author or a proofreader might have picked it up.
Didn’t really spoil my reading of the series.
Didn’t really spoil my reading of the series.
January 18, 2021
Great series
I enjoyed this entire series. I felt engaged at every turn and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I look forward to reading more from this author.
I enjoyed this entire series. I felt engaged at every turn and was pleasantly surprised with the outcome. I look forward to reading more from this author.
February 11, 2021
Loved it !! Barbara's War (all 5 books) are
well worth a read
well worth a read
March 16, 2021
Great book and series
So hate to see it end. The characters were great and the plots were well arranged and researched. Just great books!
So hate to see it end. The characters were great and the plots were well arranged and researched. Just great books!
August 16, 2021
A Story Well Told!
An emotional rollercoaster ! Loved this book! Am happy with the story and felt the conclusion was perfect! Wonderful characters and a great conclusion!
An emotional rollercoaster ! Loved this book! Am happy with the story and felt the conclusion was perfect! Wonderful characters and a great conclusion!
August 26, 2021
Barbara’s War
I loved this book and all the other books in this series. I fell in love with all the characters. I can heartily recommend them. I wish there was more books in this series.
I loved this book and all the other books in this series. I fell in love with all the characters. I can heartily recommend them. I wish there was more books in this series.
November 11, 2021
This series is amazing. The characters are all loveable & I read the five books in less than a week.
June 11, 2022
The Conclusion
A very enjoyable book an insight of a war story of a family with more than one battle to overcome.
A very enjoyable book an insight of a war story of a family with more than one battle to overcome.
March 27, 2023
Very well written.
The characters were very good, her writing led me into the story and didn't jump about. The storyline was believable and strong.
The characters were very good, her writing led me into the story and didn't jump about. The storyline was believable and strong.
January 24, 2024
I did like the whole series but this book annoyed me. In the other 4 books the grandfather is Edward. In this final book the grandfather is Charles. Not a bad book just confusing!
April 13, 2024
I enjoyed reading this book but have found it a bit confusing as it was originally called something different.
April 20, 2024
For . For the love of Charlie
Perfect end to a great series..Charlie and Julia..Babs and Alex.. After so much pain and loss..The War is finally almost over..
Perfect end to a great series..Charlie and Julia..Babs and Alex.. After so much pain and loss..The War is finally almost over..
July 12, 2024
A very enjoyable story I'm just sorry that it's the last book in the series. It was good to catch up on the lives of Babs & Alex it was an emotional rollercoaster ride of emotions. I loved it
June 14, 2021
I could have read more of this family!
I am very pleased the author brought the main thread to a durable happy ending.
I have read all the books back to back and I am sure it will remain with me for a long time. MC were not always lovable but for this very reason they ringed true and realistic.
Now I would like to see John having his story too. He deserves a nice girl who loves him and cares for him.
I am very pleased the author brought the main thread to a durable happy ending.
I have read all the books back to back and I am sure it will remain with me for a long time. MC were not always lovable but for this very reason they ringed true and realistic.
Now I would like to see John having his story too. He deserves a nice girl who loves him and cares for him.
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