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Baby It's Cold Outside

Baby It's Cold Outside

The heartwarming and uplifting love story you need this winter

Summary

DISCOVER THE LOVE STORY THAT WILL MELT YOUR HEART THIS CHRISTMAS . . .

'The perfect uplifting Christmas read. Emily is this year's Queen of Christmas!' VERONICA HENRY
'Left me with goosebumps and a smile on my face' 5***** READER REVIEW
'If you only read one Christmas book, make it this one' 5***** READER REVIEW

AN IRISH TIMES BESTSELLER
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FATE PULLED THEM APART BUT NOT BEFORE THEY MADE A PROMISE.

TEN CHRISTMASES LATER, WILL THEIR WISH COME TRUE? . . .

As Norah battles through the bustling December crowds, she hears the notes of a song that transports her back to the most romantic week of her life.

After meeting on a blissful holiday, but knowing they had to part, a boy named Andrew made her a promise:

If they are both single on Christmas Eve in ten years' time, they will meet under the clock on Grafton Street, Dublin.

Norah has no idea if he will remember, but she has nothing to lose.

So, hoping for a Christmas miracle, she heads to Dublin. To that clock. And, maybe, to Andrew.

But it wouldn't be Christmas without a few surprises . . .
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'The perfect festive treat! A charming love story' KATE EBERLEN, bestselling author of Miss You

'Baby It's Cold Outside captures the magic of Christmas in Dublin perfectly! A heartfelt and irresistibly romantic read to cosy up with over the festive season' CARMEL HARRINGTON

WHY READERS HAVE FALLEN IN LOVE WITH BABY IT'S COLD OUTSIDE

'I did not have the opportunity to devour this book - it devoured me. I loved the descriptions of Dublin, I felt like I could have been there myself' 5***** READER REVIEW

'I read this in a day and loved every single page. A wonderful, heartwarming, festive tale of love, loss and finding what really matters' 5***** READER REVIEW

'A flipping fantastic five-star read. Norah Jones you are my hero' 5***** READER REVIEW

'A beautiful, atmospheric read that has stolen my heart' 5***** READER REVIEW

'It will leave you smiling from ear to ear!' 5***** READER REVIEW

Reviews

  • Tremendous fun, with a big heart and gorgeous locations to get lost in - it's the perfect uplifting Christmas read, unashamedly romantic and beautifully written. Emily is this year's Queen of Christmas!
    Veronica Henry

About the author

Emily Bell

Emily Bell is an Irish Times bestselling author who grew up in Dublin and moved to London after university. She has had various jobs including tour guide, bookseller and pub singer, and now writes full time. She lives in north London with her husband and daughter. She is the author of Baby It's Cold Outside and This Year's for Me and You, winner of the RNA Christmas Festive/Holiday Romantic Novel award.
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