Loved this novel another wonderful addition to the Harbor House Series.Fenella J.Miller writes characters that come alive the settings draw me in.Looking forward to to the next in series.#NetGalley #boldwoodbooks

Following on from the previous books in the series this latest instalment continues to follow the lives of those in Wivenhoe and Harbour House. With the focus this time round on widow Annie who is the new housemaid after Nancy leaves. Initially she doesn’t take to lodger Richard but then he gets called to help with the evacuation at Dunkirk. He comes back from his experiences at Dunkirk a changed man and in turn Annie’s opinion of him begins to change. They begin to develop a friendship but they soon realise that their feelings for each other maybe deeper. I really like how although Annie and Richard are the main focus the stories of the other characters are threaded throughout. There is a real insight into the different aspects of life during WW2 from various perspectives. Another brilliant read from Fenella Miller and I really hope there is another in the series. Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for the ARC

Another fantastic book in the Harbour House series. I loved it and can’t wait for more as there are so many questions. A lot of comings and goings from Harbour House as Nancy is now settled in the Haberdashers with Dan and Annie falls in love with an unexpected person. The war continues throughout the storyline as the various characters find their way and find out what they can contribute. Thanks to Fenella and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley

Really enjoyed this book. Love the era and the characters and how they survived the war. Always fascinated by books art in this time and finding new information through fiction. Would recommend reading this book

'All Change at Harbour House' by Fenella J. Miller takes readers back to the picturesque village of Wivenhoe in May 1940, an era when war had caught the world in its midst and individual lives were in suspension. This period romance skillfully combines the climactic scenes of the Dunkirk evacuation with a heart-wrenching story of love that is forbidden, within the confines of Harbour House, which appeared to be safe.

The story revolves around housemaid Annie Thomas, a widow of a few weeks left without direction, and Richard Stoneleigh, a new boarder and ship captain whose "hoity-toity" attitude initially gets under Annie's skin. Their lives change forever when Richard deploys for the dangerous task of evacuating soldiers from Dunkirk, a traumatic experience which changes him and, by extension, Annie's view of him. Miller brings vividly to life the fear and heroism of the evacuation, rooting the romance in the harsh realities of war.

As Richard comes back a transformed man, ready to grab each day with both hands, there is a gripping friendship between him and Annie. Miller skillfully probes the unfolding emotions between them, despite the huge obstacle of social class. Annie's internal conflict at the impossibility of a relationship with a man "far above her own lowly class" is richly sympathetic. But the ever-present danger of invasion and the wartime loosening of social strictures start to erode these inflexible social barriers.

'All Change at Harbour House' is an emotional tribute to the strength of love in adversity. Miller gets across the resilience and optimism of the period, with a warm and uplifting tale of triumphing over adversity and having the courage to risk happiness, no matter how dark things seem. It's an absolutely page-turning read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a solid romantic centre.

I love Fenella J. Miller's books. She brings a human touch to WW2. The author allows the reader to join the people of Wivenhoe to exerience what might have been. I close her books with a better understanding of how life was for those in England. I have been lucky enough to never experience what the British subjects went through. Thankfully, books like All Change at Harbour House reminds us that we never want to experience it again.

With planes flying overhead life goes on in the village of Wivenhoe. Bombers rattle windows and houses as those inside carry on. Life continues, but constantly changing, as England finds themselves dragged into war. Harbour House is not left untouched.

The Shipyard grows busier. Mr. Roby and workers are now working longer days and more days as demand increases. The women at home find themselves picking up the slack, making do and taking on new jobs as men leave for war. Many children are having to grow up faster, no longer able to just play. Emily Roby finds herself caring for her baby sister and helping with the cooking and cleaning within Harbour House.

More change is coming to Harbour House with after the declartion of war. The evacuation at Dunkirk will bring reality home. Men and women are signing up to do their part. Couples are rushing off to get married before men go off to war. Social barriers no longer as important at they once were. Women are still having babies but the fathers will be off fighting for their freedom. I have to wonder what other changes will come in the future as war continues.

this book is part of a series. i think you can read this on its own but in my opinion youd be much more inclined to read them all as you do truly get to know these folks stories and come to care for them even more. and in this book it was such a welcome return to them all. they are all still showing their resilience in the time of war. they are the ones left behind but they have fights all of their own right where they are. they have to keep things going. they have to keep providing and often doing the work the men left behind without having the first idea how. but what they do show is bravery, strength and how to build such brilliant support networks. you truly get the sense of how much they are there for each other.
i do love to come back to book series like this, especially around the war era. because you get to see them, be with them through it all. and this book by Fenella fits perfectly into series.

This book follows the life of housemaid Annie who cleans and cares for the Roby children. Annie has recently been widowed and took the job to escape her horrible in-laws, she has convinced herself that she has no need for another man in her life so is quite surprised when a certain lodger at Harbour house starts to take her interest.
As the war rages on, the admiralty is called upon to assist with the Dunkirk evacuation, when Richard’s Stoneleigh returns he is no longer a cocky young man and decides that he must do something positive to help with the war effort.

My favourite character was Emily, least favourite was Stoneleigh snrs.

“All Change at Harbour House” is part of a series by Fenella Miller. This was the first book of the series I read, so it took me a while to get comfortable with the story - but it can be read as a stand-alone (though I think reading previous books might have made this book a stronger read for me). In this book, WWI affects the family, friends, and staff of Harbour House. I don’t know much about Dunkirk, but I did like the scenes and storyline that focused on that. I wish that the war had been focused on a bit more, but I understand that this is more of a family drama series. An enjoyable read.

Book 3 of 3 - During WWII the Harbour House is a safe haven. I recommend reading all 3 stories. This ARC was given to me in exchange for an honest review. This review is mine.

Loved this, the next instalment of the Harbour House series. It had everything you wish for in a novel by Fenella J Miller - excitement, romance and drama, so much drama! As ever, the ending just leaves you wanting to know what happens next! Can't wait for the next book!

Another visit to the Roby family in wartime Harbour House.
The family are growing and as war rages on the difficulties the family face are not getting any easier. In this installement the horrors of Dunkirk affect the family friends and the staff of the house but during war the resilience always prevails.
Loving this series and am already looking forward to another visit soon.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

Another brilliant book by this author

Family saga and wartime what more can you ask for

Another enjoyable book in the series. I particularly enjoyed the scenes and storyline relating to Dunkirk and the little ships evacuation. I do think the war could be weaved into the storyline more as sometimes it seems to get forgotten. Some parts of the storyline are a little far fetched but it's another easy enjoyable read that I would recommend to others.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publishers for allowing me to read an Arc copy.

Really enjoyed this book, it was a real cozy feel good story showing the other side of war, the family that is left behind. They cope whatever way they can with friendships being strong and helping each other. Follow Emily as she grows from a child to a teen as she navigates growing up with a ton of responsibility and Anna and Nancy who become fast friends and cope day to day with their husbands going off to fight. Very good read, I will definitely look out for the next book in the series. Highly recommend!

Annie is a housemaid who develops a friendship with a person returning from the war. set in 1940, this is part of a series but can be read as a standalone.