Baby It’s Cold Outside by Emily Bell

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 . . .

I received a copy of this from Netgalley and the publisher Penguin Michael Joseph, in return for an honest review.

This started out as a buddy read with a few of the gals, but we all seemed to get sidetracked and read it at different times. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and found myself devouring the last 40% to find out what was going to happen.

I loved Norah, what a fab character. I was rooting for her from the start to find love, rekindle her love of singing, and find happiness. There were twists along the way I kind of guessed but didn’t at the same time. I hope there will be a sequel as there are a few things in the story I’d like to see carried on.

I really liked the way Dublin was described, it makes me want to go there, hear the bells ringing out at midnight across the city. A really lovely book.

Thanks again to Penguin Michael Joseph for my e-arc