The Hobby Shop on Barnaby Street: A Heartwarming WW2 Historical Romance

Jillianne Hamilton

May 2022 · Homefront Hearts Book 1 · Tomfoolery Press

About this ebook

A forbidden wartime romance begins just as German planes fill the skies over London in 1940. A playful and heartfelt read perfect for fans of Dear Mrs. Bird, The Chilbury Ladies’ Choir, and The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society.

When Maisie Beckett steps into her brother's struggling London hobby shop during wartime, she's confronted with two harsh realities: the looming threat of a Nazi invasion and the shop's dire financial situation. Determined to prove herself to her parents and keep the shop afloat, Maisie moonlights as a pinup photographer, covertly boosting the shop's earnings. In the midst of London's nightly bombings, Maisie finds herself irresistibly drawn to the shop’s co-owner, Cal Woodbury, captivated by his quick wit and bashful smile—and his mysterious secret.

But Cal made a promise to his best friend and business partner, Roy—a promise that he would never pursue a romantic relationship with Maisie, Roy's sweet and beautiful sister. As the German bombs rain down upon London, and as Cal's bond with Maisie deepens, he discovers that some promises are impossible to keep. When Roy deserts the Navy and unexpectedly appears at Cal's doorstep, Cal is forced to choose between his loyal friend and the woman he's falling for.

While London goes to war around them, Maisie and Cal face their own battle—finding their courage and recognizing their worth.

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A most wonderful read.

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About the author

Jillianne Hamilton writes delightful historical fiction and historical romance featuring rebellious women and happy endings. She uses the past as an exciting backdrop behind her witty and very human stories. Her debut novel was shortlisted for the 2016 PEI Book Award and her debut historical fiction novel was longlisted for the Historical Fiction Company Book Award.