When the war destroys everything, can you still keep hope alive? 1915, London. World War I has been raging for over a year, but despite it all Rose Spencer is feeling hopeful about the future. She's in love and planning her wedding to lovely, bicycle-shop owner Charlie. She loves working as a seamstress at the glamourous London's Lyceum Theatre but secretly can't help fantasising about seeing her own designs come to life. And even when she won't believe in her talent, thankfully best friends Joyce and Annie are always around to push her to have faith in her dreams. But when a German bomb is dropped on The Strand and the city falls to chaos, her life is turned upside down - is hope for a better future lost for good? And if one dream ends, can she find the strength to fight for a different one? From the author of the Foyles Bookshop series, Secret Hopes for the West End Girls is a charming and uplifting WW1 saga, perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry. Readers love Secret Hopes for the West End Girls! 'Emotional... Will give you that warm feeling inside... 5 stars from me' Goodreads Reviewer, 'Loved, loved, loved it... I just cried all the way through the last chapter' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Another great novel by Elaine Roberts... Easy to read and I read it in a couple of days... Recommended!' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Touching and emotional' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Moving... Capturing friendships and love... Heart-wrenching... Leaves you a contented and happy reader... Absolutely lovely!' Goodreads Reviewer, 'Hard to put down but at the same time I didn't want to finish it too quickly... Well worth 5 stars' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Elaine Roberts writes so well... Definitely recommend this!' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Wonderful read' NetGalley Reviewer, 'Immersed me in a beautiful romance' NetGalley Reviewer,

Nothing will stop her - not even the war! 1914. Working in a bustling cafe on London's Shaftesbury Avenue, Joyce Taylor dreams of opening her own restaurant. But when the man she loves enlists in the war, and a surprise request comes through from her dying grandmother, Joyce's life gets turned upside down. Struggling to keep the cafe afloat with her new-found responsibilities, it's not long before Joyce starts to feel the pressure might be all too much. Luckily, her supportive friends Annie and Rose are on hand to help. Despite all the madness, can Joyce find a way to make her dreams come true? And will her love story have a happy ending? Annie, Rose and Joyce are three girls with very different dreams - but the same great friendship. From the author of the Foyles Bookshop series, Big Dreams for the West End Girls is a charming and uplifting WW1 saga, perfect for fans of Daisy Styles and Rosie Hendry.