A Wartime Wedding in the Dales

War pulled them apart, but can love bring them back together?January 1942. After spending a happy Christmas with her fiance Charlie and his family at Moorside Farm, the new year brings heartache for Bobby Bancroft. Not only must she prepare to say goodbye to Charlie as he is summoned to join the fight, she must also leave behind her job at The Tyke magazine to join the wartime effort, as conscription of women is rolled out across the country.But there are hopeful times ahead as Bobby's friends, Topsy and Teddy, get engaged following a romance beset with obstacles. And when Bobby finally names a date for her own nuptials, the village of Silverdale is cheered by the prospect of weddings to lift the gloom of wartime. Bobby finds herself far from home training as a WAAF, with few friendly faces other than her Canadian friend Ernie King, who is acting as an instructor at her training centre.With Ernie showing signs of a romantic interest in her and with Charlie's sudden silence, a lonely Bobby finds herself drawn to the young Canadian. But could there be more to Charlie's silence than a cooling of his feelings? And can Bobby's faith in the man she truly loves stay strong while the two of them are far apart, long enough for them to walk down the aisle?A heart-warming, emotional WW2 saga set in the glorious Yorkshire Dales. Fans of Diane Allen and Maggie Mason will love this.Don't miss the next book in the Made in Yorkshire series in Autumn 2025!Readers can't get enough of A Wartime Wedding in the Dales:'Returning to Silverdale always feels like going on holiday to a favourite place and meeting up with friends againa romantic, heartfelt and satisfying read.' Reader Review'I have loved following Bobby's story since she arrived in the DalesWell researched, warm and absorbing. A lovely book!' Reader Review'This is a series you will want to get involved inanother beautiful instalment and I can't wait for more.' Reader Review'I loved every page and was sorry when I turned the last pageA five-star read.' Reader Review'Lots of love and friendship. Very deep characters and well researched.' Reader Review'Love this series and Betty Firth has drawn us into this lovely village.' Reader ReviewReaders adore the Made in Yorkshire series:'A gorgeous setting, appealing characters and brimming with warmth and humour. It's a long time since a book has so thoroughly captured my heart. Don't miss it!' Kate Field'LOVED IT!!!...My heart ached when reading this A lovely story, full of heart and home. I didn't want it to end''There are real echoes of All Creatures Great and Small in this storyI loved it.' Reader Review'The characters are realistic, likable, and heartwarming' Reader Review'Heartwarming, historical and humorous. Thoroughly enjoyed it from cover to cover.' Reader Review'The descriptions of the countryside are so descriptive and beautiful. Bobby's devotion to her community is commendable and heartwarming.' Reader Review