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Bomber Command Girls #3
Christmas for the Bomber Girls
With the men missing in action, can the Bomber Girls find a way to bring them home?
Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, looking forward to the Christmas dance. Disaster strikes when Pearl's husband, Greg, crashes behind enemy lines and is reported missing.
Pearl and Thea's grandmother, Deedee, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughter. But Deedee has a surprising - and troublesome - connection to Fenthorpe. Can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance?
And can Greg evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?
It's never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page.
Praise for Christmas for the Bomber Girls
'A lovely festive read' Reader review
'It felt like rejoining old friends slipping into this book! Compelling I couldn't put the book down' Reader review
'Another brilliant book by this brilliant author. Family saga, wartime and Christmas what more could you want?' Reader review
'An easy and refreshing read. You cannot help but like all the characters. I would recommend this series to everyone' Reader review
Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, looking forward to the Christmas dance. Disaster strikes when Pearl's husband, Greg, crashes behind enemy lines and is reported missing.
Pearl and Thea's grandmother, Deedee, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughter. But Deedee has a surprising - and troublesome - connection to Fenthorpe. Can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance?
And can Greg evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?
It's never too late to fall in love in this heartwarming Second World War saga, perfect for fans of Soraya Lane, Kate Thompson and Lizzie Page.
Praise for Christmas for the Bomber Girls
'A lovely festive read' Reader review
'It felt like rejoining old friends slipping into this book! Compelling I couldn't put the book down' Reader review
'Another brilliant book by this brilliant author. Family saga, wartime and Christmas what more could you want?' Reader review
'An easy and refreshing read. You cannot help but like all the characters. I would recommend this series to everyone' Reader review
277 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 10, 2024
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About the author
Vicki Beeby
17 books89 followersVicki Beeby writes historical fiction about the friendships and loves of service women brought together by the Second World War.
Her first job was as a civil engineer on a sewage treatment project, so things could only improve from there. Since then, she has worked as a maths teacher and education consultant before turning freelance to give herself more time to write.
In her free time, when she can drag herself away from reading, she enjoys walking and travelling to far-off places by train. She lives in Shropshire in a house that doesn’t contain nearly enough bookshelves.
Her first job was as a civil engineer on a sewage treatment project, so things could only improve from there. Since then, she has worked as a maths teacher and education consultant before turning freelance to give herself more time to write.
In her free time, when she can drag herself away from reading, she enjoys walking and travelling to far-off places by train. She lives in Shropshire in a house that doesn’t contain nearly enough bookshelves.
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December 22, 2024
Another great read, but I really missed the “male perspective” in this one. I was hoping to see Greg’s side again, and be with him on his journey. Also missed the Bomber Base setting. I hope we get one more in this series to give Jenny a good arch, and close the story of the Squadron properly.
November 20, 2024
Loved this book with many twists and turns. You imagined you were in their company. The characters were very real and descriptions of the area they lived brought the story to life. A real Christmas read
December 11, 2025
Kobo+. Christmas 2025. New author for me. Tropes: Christmas Romance, Historical Romance (WWII)
September 23, 2024
As a fan of Christmas and holiday romances, as well as stories set in England during WWII, I was eager to dive into "Christmas for the Bomber Girls" by Vicki Beeby.
Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, the story follows a group of brave women working as "bomber girls," delivering supplies and support. Beeby captures the challenges they face while highlighting their strength and determination. The holiday setting adds a lovely warmth, reminding us of hope and love even in the darkest times.
I appreciated the well-drawn characters and their evolving relationships, which added depth to the narrative. The festive elements blended seamlessly with the historical context, creating a captivating read.
While I loved the overall vibe, some plot points felt a touch predictable. However, the charm of the story and its celebration of community and love during Christmas more than made up for it.
Overall, "Christmas for the Bomber Girls" is a delightful addition to both the holiday and historical fiction genres. Perfect for a cozy read during the festive season!
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.
Set against the backdrop of the Second World War, the story follows a group of brave women working as "bomber girls," delivering supplies and support. Beeby captures the challenges they face while highlighting their strength and determination. The holiday setting adds a lovely warmth, reminding us of hope and love even in the darkest times.
I appreciated the well-drawn characters and their evolving relationships, which added depth to the narrative. The festive elements blended seamlessly with the historical context, creating a captivating read.
While I loved the overall vibe, some plot points felt a touch predictable. However, the charm of the story and its celebration of community and love during Christmas more than made up for it.
Overall, "Christmas for the Bomber Girls" is a delightful addition to both the holiday and historical fiction genres. Perfect for a cozy read during the festive season!
Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC in return for my honest review.
September 28, 2024
"Some people seemed to think women her age were good for nothing apart from knitting and baking, but she could tell them a thing or two about that."
Deedee and her story were the highlight of this book for me. I loved hearing what happened to her and seeing her vivacity. I feel like stories typically don't feature romance between people in their later years, so I loved that and thought it was very sweet.
This was the first Bomber Girls book I read in the series, but I think the introduction did a wonderful job of getting me up-to-speed on who was who and what was going on.
The pacing was a bit slower for me personally, I prefer faster stories with more external plot, but I think this would be a great story for those who like lots of character development. I loved that Christmas for the Bomber Girls also addressed some uncomfortable topics like feelings of jealousy when someone else's boyfriend is safe and your husband is reported as missing in action.
All in all, this was a great, cozy holiday read with a cast of intriguing characters.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.
Deedee and her story were the highlight of this book for me. I loved hearing what happened to her and seeing her vivacity. I feel like stories typically don't feature romance between people in their later years, so I loved that and thought it was very sweet.
This was the first Bomber Girls book I read in the series, but I think the introduction did a wonderful job of getting me up-to-speed on who was who and what was going on.
The pacing was a bit slower for me personally, I prefer faster stories with more external plot, but I think this would be a great story for those who like lots of character development. I loved that Christmas for the Bomber Girls also addressed some uncomfortable topics like feelings of jealousy when someone else's boyfriend is safe and your husband is reported as missing in action.
All in all, this was a great, cozy holiday read with a cast of intriguing characters.
I received this book as an ARC from NetGalley, but all opinions are my own.
September 6, 2024
It’s always great to spend Christmas with friends and family and it felt like rejoining old friends slipping into this book! I’ve really enjoyed the bomb girls series so far so seeing through a wartime Christmas with them was lovely!
It’s easy to grow fond of these characters and as soon as I opened the page, all of the other books came effortlessly rushing back to me. Sometimes it can take a while to rejoin a series but not with this one. It was a joy to be back.
Facing new struggles and challenges with the sisters Thea and Pearl and their loyal friend Jenny made for a great read and they never fail to make me smile at their strength, vulnerabilities and friendships. And also with Deedee on the scene in this one - the shadows of her past threatening her present made for such a compelling read, I couldn’t put the book down.
Such an enjoyable read from beginning to end.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
It’s easy to grow fond of these characters and as soon as I opened the page, all of the other books came effortlessly rushing back to me. Sometimes it can take a while to rejoin a series but not with this one. It was a joy to be back.
Facing new struggles and challenges with the sisters Thea and Pearl and their loyal friend Jenny made for a great read and they never fail to make me smile at their strength, vulnerabilities and friendships. And also with Deedee on the scene in this one - the shadows of her past threatening her present made for such a compelling read, I couldn’t put the book down.
Such an enjoyable read from beginning to end.
Thank you to the author and publisher for this book on NetGalley in return for my honest thoughts and review.
September 25, 2024
It was a joy to be back with the familiar Bomber Girl series characters.
There were several strands to this story, which mainly centred around Deedee, the grandmother of Pearl and Thea. I enjoyed the revelations of Deedee’s past which inevitably impacted the present and the ongoing stories of Pearl, Thea and Jenny.
The background tension associated with Pearl’s husband, Greg going missing on a flight over Europe and its impact on Pearl and her relationships with those around her, made me think about how many people, including in my own family, must have struggled day to day with similar lack of information and confusion in WW2.
I was fascinated by the inventiveness required in the war to provide festive cheer with limited resources.
Vicki Beeby has once again skilfully produced a novel which is easy to read, full of interest and evoked many emotions in response to the story. I am looking forward to the next book in this series already.
There were several strands to this story, which mainly centred around Deedee, the grandmother of Pearl and Thea. I enjoyed the revelations of Deedee’s past which inevitably impacted the present and the ongoing stories of Pearl, Thea and Jenny.
The background tension associated with Pearl’s husband, Greg going missing on a flight over Europe and its impact on Pearl and her relationships with those around her, made me think about how many people, including in my own family, must have struggled day to day with similar lack of information and confusion in WW2.
I was fascinated by the inventiveness required in the war to provide festive cheer with limited resources.
Vicki Beeby has once again skilfully produced a novel which is easy to read, full of interest and evoked many emotions in response to the story. I am looking forward to the next book in this series already.
October 10, 2024
I have read the other books in this series and looked forward to the next one.
Perhaps reading the author's note first was not my best decision as I knew what might happen - but this is a choice I often make .
This was well researched and well written. To provide too much information would spoil the story - lets just say that tissues are needed and one character does behave in an unexpected way. Though to be honest I am not sure I wouldn't have felt the same.
The story revolves around Deedee and her chequered past. It was hinted that she an Thomas had had some sort of relationship in the past but what was revealed was unexpected in some ways.
This is set around Christmas but isn't necessarily a Christmas story and could be read and enjoyed anytime of the year.
I am hoping that there will be more in the series and we learn more about Jenny and her relationship with Edward as well as her meteorological work
A superb read
Perhaps reading the author's note first was not my best decision as I knew what might happen - but this is a choice I often make .
This was well researched and well written. To provide too much information would spoil the story - lets just say that tissues are needed and one character does behave in an unexpected way. Though to be honest I am not sure I wouldn't have felt the same.
The story revolves around Deedee and her chequered past. It was hinted that she an Thomas had had some sort of relationship in the past but what was revealed was unexpected in some ways.
This is set around Christmas but isn't necessarily a Christmas story and could be read and enjoyed anytime of the year.
I am hoping that there will be more in the series and we learn more about Jenny and her relationship with Edward as well as her meteorological work
A superb read
October 11, 2024
As usual in my reviews I won't rehash the plot - there are reviews like that out there if that is what you are looking for...
I've read the previous two "Bomber Girls" novels by Vicki Beeby, so was delighted to be invited to read this latest book.
This is a cosy read - the story is a mix of friendship, romance and history - and features the core characters from the previous novels plus some new ones, all well written and believable. This time, we learn more about Pearl and Thea's family history - with some surprising twists.
As usual, there are multiple plot lines running through the novel, which adds extra layers of interest to the story. There's also an element of tension - I won't give away the reasons for this to avoid spoilers!
I'm hoping that there will be more stories in the "Bomber Girls" series.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.
I've read the previous two "Bomber Girls" novels by Vicki Beeby, so was delighted to be invited to read this latest book.
This is a cosy read - the story is a mix of friendship, romance and history - and features the core characters from the previous novels plus some new ones, all well written and believable. This time, we learn more about Pearl and Thea's family history - with some surprising twists.
As usual, there are multiple plot lines running through the novel, which adds extra layers of interest to the story. There's also an element of tension - I won't give away the reasons for this to avoid spoilers!
I'm hoping that there will be more stories in the "Bomber Girls" series.
My thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC. All opinions my own.
November 12, 2025
Vicki Beeby (2024) CHRISTMAS FOR THE BOMBER GIRLS (AUDIOBOOK)
BorrowBox - Bolinda Audio
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 stars
BorrowBox writes, "Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, hoping they will be able to celebrate the end of C-Charlie’s tour. Disaster strikes when the squadron has to make a forced landing behind enemy lines and all the crewmen are reported missing. Pearl and Thea’s grandmother, Edith, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughters. But Edith has history at Fenthorpe – can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance? And can C-Charlie evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?"
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Wicked cast of characters - highly recommend anything by Vicki Beeby!
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BorrowBox - Bolinda Audio
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 out of 5 stars
BorrowBox writes, "Pearl, Thea and Jenny fling themselves into making Fenthorpe as festive as it can be, hoping they will be able to celebrate the end of C-Charlie’s tour. Disaster strikes when the squadron has to make a forced landing behind enemy lines and all the crewmen are reported missing. Pearl and Thea’s grandmother, Edith, immediately travels to Lincoln to support her granddaughters. But Edith has history at Fenthorpe – can the girls uncover her secrets to help their grandmother find new romance? And can C-Charlie evade capture and survive in enemy-occupied Holland to make it home for Christmas?"
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Wicked cast of characters - highly recommend anything by Vicki Beeby!
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#VickiBeeby #ChristmasForTheBomberGirls #Book #Books #Read #Reads #Reading #Review #Reviews #BookReview #BookReviews #GoodReads #Audiobook #Audiobooks #BorrowBox
November 24, 2024
I really enjoyed reading the further adventures of Pearl, Thea and Jenny, though it was interesting that the focus was on their feisty grandmother - a great character if somewhat modern for 1944. It's refreshing to see older people's romantic and physical feelings affirmed and celebrated, even if most aren't as fit as these two! The only slight negatives were repeated details of bus journeys (though I guess wartime was like that) and some anachronistic language - I'm sure no one would have said 'Me and Thea and Jenny are going out' in 1944, as people knew their grammar then, and I doubt they used the modern phrase 'I'll be there for you'. But it's possible! Overall, an involving, joyous and heartwarming story with great positivity.
October 30, 2024
I enjoyed this one & can't wait for the next book which is not until mid 2025
I had guessed what the secrets that Deedee had it's in 2 parts & guessed both parts
But the way this book ended was something i hadn't guessed in the part how it leads to next book
Pearl of course was snapping & upset as she waits on news of her husband Greg who is missing in action
I have read all 3 books & will read the next one, I have read other books by this author & have enjoyed them all so now i read don't even read a sample of her books as i know what i am getting when i read the synopis
Can recommend this book/series
I had guessed what the secrets that Deedee had it's in 2 parts & guessed both parts
But the way this book ended was something i hadn't guessed in the part how it leads to next book
Pearl of course was snapping & upset as she waits on news of her husband Greg who is missing in action
I have read all 3 books & will read the next one, I have read other books by this author & have enjoyed them all so now i read don't even read a sample of her books as i know what i am getting when i read the synopis
Can recommend this book/series
October 12, 2024
Book 3 in this trilogy.
Having read all of Vicky Beeby's books this was an exciting addition to the Bomber Girl series.
The war is going strong and the girls are still leading busy lives. DD and Thomas are getting to know the truth about their pasts and meanwhile there's heartache and celebration.
The addition of Georgie and her storyline was an added interest.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Vicky writes next.
Having read all of Vicky Beeby's books this was an exciting addition to the Bomber Girl series.
The war is going strong and the girls are still leading busy lives. DD and Thomas are getting to know the truth about their pasts and meanwhile there's heartache and celebration.
The addition of Georgie and her storyline was an added interest.
I'm looking forward to seeing what Vicky writes next.
April 15, 2025
Happy reader
Have so enjoyed every book in this series and feel like I have come to know and love the characters in the stories .Can,t wait to see what happens next looking forward to the next chapter .
Have so enjoyed every book in this series and feel like I have come to know and love the characters in the stories .Can,t wait to see what happens next looking forward to the next chapter .
November 2, 2025
Some Things just Take Time!
If I say much more I'm sure to let a spoiler slip so I will simply say I think you will enjoy this holiday story. The plot has enough twists and turns to keep it interesting but in the end all is well. Don't miss a great feel good holiday read!
If I say much more I'm sure to let a spoiler slip so I will simply say I think you will enjoy this holiday story. The plot has enough twists and turns to keep it interesting but in the end all is well. Don't miss a great feel good holiday read!
October 19, 2024
lots happening
This seemed to rush along & I had finished it far too quickly
Great characters & wartime atmosphere
Thank you
This seemed to rush along & I had finished it far too quickly
Great characters & wartime atmosphere
Thank you
October 21, 2024
Another brilliant book by vicki Beeby.
So Glad the story had such a happy ending for two of the caracters atleast.
So Glad the story had such a happy ending for two of the caracters atleast.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 4, 2024
This has been a brilliant series, and this one doesn't disappoint. There's lots going on to get your teeth into.
December 17, 2024
An easy read set in the time period of second world war saga .
December 22, 2024
I love the bomber command series. Always such a lovely read.
January 2, 2025
Lovely book, I wasn’t able to put this one down. I felt so many emotions. Definitely worth a read.
January 13, 2025
Nice easy read
January 16, 2025
Audiobook. Pretty boring and pedestrian.
January 21, 2025
Very well written and moving, just think the ending was a little short...
March 28, 2025
A wholesome Christmas tale.
August 18, 2025
Wow!!!
Wow what a lovely story from beginning to end, I loved the characters in this book,in my mind hope Jenny & Edwin will get together in the next book, can't wait to read it.xx
Wow what a lovely story from beginning to end, I loved the characters in this book,in my mind hope Jenny & Edwin will get together in the next book, can't wait to read it.xx
August 19, 2025
just gets better
thanks for the escapism 😊
thanks for the escapism 😊
October 8, 2025
Magical read
The way the stories told drawing one in, lays out the stories of everyone's life and gives one a living extension to all. Thank you and here's to the next book.
The way the stories told drawing one in, lays out the stories of everyone's life and gives one a living extension to all. Thank you and here's to the next book.
December 1, 2024
For the Bomber Girls Christmas is always going to be difficult when the men they love are away. For this Christmas as the war nears it close, this one is particularly difficult as for Pearl and Jenny, those they care about are missing behind enemy lines as the countdown to Christmas begins.
For Pearls’ sister, Thea it is more stable this Christmas and their grandmother Edith moves to be nearer to the girls an reignites a romance from a long time ago. Something that her granddaughters know nothing about and it seems this Christmas is going to be very different for them all.
A lovely book and one that adds to the saga series.
For Pearls’ sister, Thea it is more stable this Christmas and their grandmother Edith moves to be nearer to the girls an reignites a romance from a long time ago. Something that her granddaughters know nothing about and it seems this Christmas is going to be very different for them all.
A lovely book and one that adds to the saga series.
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