Welcome to my stop on Rachel’s Random Resources Book Tour for Dreams Come True at the Wartime Hotel by Maisie Thomas – the irresistible BRAND NEW addition to the uplifting ‘Wartime Hotel’ series. 

Format
330 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication
March 29, 2026 by Boldwood Books

About the Book:

Manchester, 1943.

Kitty’s new venture, hosting wedding receptions at Dunbar’s Hotel, has got off to a flying start, and she’s looking to the future. With the tide of the war turning and victory on the distant horizon, Kitty is keen to keep her independence once the men come home. But will her spendthrift husband Bill agree to a divorce – and to letting her keep the business?

Beatrice’s work in welfare is hugely rewarding, and she loves the children’s clubs she runs at Dunbar’s. But when a spate of thefts breaks out locally, the police become involved. Could the children be to blame, or can Beatrice help discover the true culprits?

Former hotel maid Lily knows she still loves her estranged husband, Daniel. But can there be any chance of a reconciliation, when he discovers she is pregnant with another man’s baby?

After everything they’ve been through – the ups and downs of war, life and love – will the women of the wartime hotel finally get their happy ending?

 My Review:

I do believe it’s official. I will read anything Maisie Thomas writes. She is such a talented storyteller, and her creations captivate this reader. This is book three in her historical saga series and is yet again, another totally engrossing book. 

This WWII saga could be read as a standalone, but I highly recommend grabbing the first two so readers can learn each character’s backstory. (These are also excellent on audio).

Fans of character driven historical fiction will love this series, as well as this latest entry. The homefront of WWII is fascinating and these featured characters are the strongest, bravest and kindest women. I rooted for them all and wished them so much happiness. 

There is so much to enjoy – captivating storytelling, fully developed characters and a setting so well researched that I felt like I was there. The characters and the issues are so real and often times so difficult, but there is so much hope. So good. Five stars. 

About the Author:

Maisie Thomas is the bestselling author of the Railway Girls series. She is now writing a new saga series for Boldwood, set in wartime Manchester.

Author Links:

Website 

Facebook

Twitter: @maisiethomas99

Purchase Link

TOUR PARTICIPANTS: