The Steel Girls - Joy for the Steel Girls (The Steel Girls, Book 6)

By Michelle Rawlins

Pre-order the next novel in the Steel Girls series now! A heartwarming and dramatic World War II saga, perfect for fans of Vicki Beeby, Kate Thompson and Pam Howes.

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As war rages, can a new arrival bring them together?

Winter, 1941

With the darkest nights of the Sheffield Blitz behind them, the Steel Girls are looking ahead to a new chapter. Hattie is thrilled to learn that she is expecting a bundle of joy with her husband, John. But as her father continues to fan the flames of tension at home, can she protect her baby – and herself – in such uncertain times?

Josie never dreamt that she would be raising her girls without her beloved husband, Alf. But as the war continues, she is determined to roll up her sleeves and give her daughters the strength to carry on.

Eldest daughter Daisy has seen the war destroy everything she holds dear. But as she begins to put the past behind her, could the upcoming spring bring with it the first flush of love?

As the Steel Girls look ahead, could it be that they find joy…even in the toughest of times?

Readers love the Steel Girls!

‘Rich, evocative and spellbinding’ KATE THOMPSON

‘A heartwarming tale of courage, friendship and hope’ MILLY JOHNSON

‘I could not read this book fast enough … I’ve grown to love this group of strong women!’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

‘A tremendously good read … a story of love and friendship at the most difficult times’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Format: Paperback
Release Date: 25 Sep 2025
Pages: 416
ISBN: 978-0-00-859856-3
Price: £8.99, £8.99 (Export Price) , €None
Michelle Rawlins is an award-winning freelance journalist with over 20 years’ experience working in print and digital media. After learning her trade, Michelle began her freelance career writing for national newspapers and women’s magazines, concentrating on real-life stories – living by the mantra: ‘it’s always the most ordinary people who have the most extraordinary stories’.

Praise for Joy for the Steel Girls: -

'Michelle Rawlins has done it again. This emotional and authentic tale is based on meticulous research. Full of heart and hope' KATE THOMPSON -

'A book that celebrates the strength of women, the power of friendship and the spirit of the era. Wonderful, hopeful, joyous and uplifting' MILLY JOHNSON -

'Joy for the Steel Girls had me hooked from the start, and I stayed up reading into the small hours. Rawlins immerses her readers into wartime Sheffield so skillfully that I lived her characters’ fears, hopes and joys right along with them. It’s a wonderful tale – heartbreaking, gritty and inspiring. Saga fans are in for a treat!' VICKI BEEBY -

'A warm, beautifully written tale of the strength of women's friendship, courage and survival' ALEXANDRA WALSH -

Praise for the Steel Girls series: -

'A captivating read, every bit as good as the others in this wonderful series' SUSANNA BAVIN -

'A heartwarming, yet moving and poignant tale, of courage, friendship and hope, based on the tremendous and brave Yorkshire women of World War Two' MILLY JOHNSON -

'This is storytelling at its most vibrant and closely-researched. Michelle Rawlins' prose bubbles with gritty humour and powerful emotion. If you love sagas, you'll love the Steel Girls!' BETTY WALKER -

'An inspiring read filled with warmth and nostalgia' HANNAH DOYLE -

‘A riveting saga about love, courage and, above all, female friendship’ Best -

‘A lovely read’ Bella -

‘Hardship, courage and hope on the Home Front’ Kate Thompson, bestselling author of Secrets of the Lavender Girls -

‘A heart-warming story perfect for saga lovers’ Nancy Revell, bestselling author of The Shipyard Girls on the Home Front -

‘A great read’ Yorkshire Post -

’A heart-warming tale of the brave women who stepped up to become the backbone of Sheffield’s steel industry during the Second World War’ Yours -