I’ve always eagerly anticipated the follow up to these books and it’s finally here! I’ve grown to love this group of strong woman and learning more about the Timber Corp (a less publicised area of the war’s work force) and this one had so many hooks.

I loved getting to know a whole new cast of women (as Jean and Seffy get temporarily transferred to whip a sorry bunch into shape) and wow do they need some help! Seffy and her relationship to the dashing Canadian too I’ve been fully invested in, and when his wife to be appears in England for war work.. things are bound to heat up.

I loved reading this in the mornings with my coffee and looked forward to it every day. And boy did I absolutely annihilate the last 30% of this book which I pretty much read in a frenzy. So entertaining and so enjoyable to read!

It’s a welcome return to the Lumberjills where changes are afoot. When confident Seffy puts in for a transfer she gets much more than she bargains for, at least she has Jean with her. The only problem is, Jean being economical with the truth! The two women find themselves in Ballamar, Aberdeenshire where their billet is with the delightful Mrs Harris. They are to meet with Mr Burke who will give details of the job (or will he).When faced with their new workforce Steffy has to question if she is actually up to the job, it’s only the thought of finishing the job and getting to Callum that keeps her going.
Meanwhile Callum is met with a surprise from home, how honest will he be.
Jean finds new strengths when Seffy decides she is going to go to London for a few days leaving Jean in charge. Is she up to the job?

The information about conscientious objectors was interesting. I found the Missy character annoying.
Personally I didn’t enjoy this one as much as I did the first two books, others will probably feel differently.

What an absolute joy to read, so interesting, learning how hard these women worked during the second world war without much recognition. I enjoy these types of books as they are so easy to read. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.