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Baby It's Cold Outside

The heartwarming and uplifting love story you need this winter
By Emily Bell
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Baby It's Cold Outside by Emily Bell is a heartwarming story set against the backdrop of a festive, wintry Dublin. It follows the tale of a woman who reconnects with someone significant from her past. As they explore their emotional journey, themes of love, forgiveness, and self-discovery unfold, making it a captivating read for fans of romantic and heartfelt fiction.
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If you're drawn to stories with festive charm and heartwarming romance, you might enjoy this tale that unfolds during the enchanting holiday season. It explores themes of love and resilience, making it a cosy read for those who appreciate character-driven narratives and uplifting journeys.

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Ten years ago, Norah and Andrew promised to meet on Christmas Eve if they're still single. Now the time has come, but will Andrew be waiting there for her?

Norah Jones is known for two things: sharing a name with a famous musician and always being single.

After another year of heartbreak, Norah fears spending Christmas alone. That is, until she remembers Andrew, the man she fell for ten years earlier. Fate pulled them apart, but not before they made a promise—if they're both still single on Christmas Eve 2019, they must stand under the clock at Bewley's Café on Grafton Street, Dublin.

So that's where Norah decides to go. To Dublin. To that clock. And, hopefully, to Andrew.

But it wouldn't be Christmas without a few surprises . . .

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Baby It's Cold Outside is celebrated as a heartwarming and romantic read, ideal for the festive season. Critics praise its evocative portrayal of Dublin at Christmas, creating an enchanting backdrop for a charming love story. The novel's rich, sympathetic characters and emotional depth contribute to a magical, feel-good experience.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405950305

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 247g

Pages: 352

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Contemporary Romance Cosy Romance Emily Bell Fiction General Fiction Humour Literary Fiction Penguin Books Romance

About the Author

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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