This story took a couple of chapters before I really got into the story and by the end, fell in love with the characters in the story. It even brought a few tears to my eyes at the end. It is a story of 5 people who are all dealing with broken hearts. A fierce blizzard will find them all stuck together for several days around Christmas in 1949. You have Dottie, who has closed up her heart to love since her son died in the war. Then there is her neighbor, Gordy, who has loved Dottie for a lifetime, but can never bring himself to ask her again to marry him, after being rejected years ago. I really liked Violet and Jack and the way their lives intertwined without ever meeting. And then there was the little boy Arnie, who they find almost frozen in the barn. It warmed my heart to read, even though it was freezing cold outside in the story! Loss, love, laughter and a willingness to let go, forgive, and get on with your life.

I like the author's note at the end: "Jesus is the only reason we can celebrate anything. The only reason for Hope. Without Him, life blindsides us, traps us, steals our joy. We become Dottie." With Jesus we find family, comfort and hope and the courage to face secrets and discover forgiveness. Enjoy! ( )

are you peeking to discover how many days 'til Christmas?

sneaking extra moments in the pages of a good book

as you watch the dropping temperatures?

here's your invitation to come in from the cold!

let this Delicious Read warm you ~ heart and soul!

Dottie Morgan has no desire to share her home

~ or her heart ~

this Christmas.

After all, her holiday spirit froze over when she lost her son

in WW II. But when the blizzard of the decade descends

on her hometown of Frost, Minnesota,

Dottie finds herself trapped in her home with four strangers ~

angels of mercy or merciless memories of her past?

Has opening her door opened her heart?

will this Christmas give them each a second chance?...

a story of Christmas miracles, new perspectives

and new reasons to celebrate Christmas,

i loved the intricacies of this story.

lives layered, pasts shared, hearts bared ~

you'll want a tissue or two at hand!

the characters are as real as your neighbours

with hopes and fears and dreams that resonate with your own.

if you've connected at the heart level like i did,

you'll be wanting a few more pages to unfold!

just a bit more of their lives...

BABY,IT’S COLD OUTSIDE: WHEN I FALL IN LOVE by Susan May Warren is an interesting inspirational romance fiction set in 1949 Minnesota. It is the story of four near strangers who find healing,comfort,while being trapped during a snow blizzard. They have old hurts to surface, secrets,an estrangement,old love,lost,grief,Christmas miracles,and find new love,understanding,faith,love,and romance. “Baby,It’s Cold Outside” is a story of mending hearts,finding healing and while it may be cold outside,the inside can find love and warmth. This author has done it again,“Baby,It’s Cold Outside” is an amazing Christmas story during this season of miracles,an d healing. A must read for any historical, World War II,romance,inspirational,readers who enjoy a life changing story of broken hearts,a raging blizzard,and love that can conquer all. Received for review from the publisher. Details can be found at Summerside Press and My Book Addiction Reviews. ( )

Five very different people. One blizzard. Put these things together and you get a recipe for possible disaster. Dottie hasn't been the same since her son died in World War II. She has blamed her neighbor and former flame Gordy for her son's death. Gordy has tried his best to take care of Dottie, but he can't forgive her for running off and marrying someone else. Violet works with Dottie at the library, but she has issues of her home. After going off to Europe to serve in the war, her transition back into the civilian life of a woman has not been easy. Her only hope for happiness has been Alex, who she met in the military. They have been writing for a while, but her last letter came back unopened. When Alex's mysterious friend Jake show up in town looking for Violet, things take an interesting turn. Jake is harboring some secrets about the past and present. The young boy Artie was just looking for his "storm house," a place designated for him to go for safety in times such as these. When these five people find their fates entwined, the spirit of family and Christmas soon make for a few days they will never forget. If they can get past all their issues that is.

Talk about creating an atmosphere! This book takes five people with varying relationships and throws them together for a multi-day blizzard. Naturally, things are going to come to a head while they are all cooped up together. Filled with charm and varying amounts of good cheer, this book is one you'll want to curl up with on a frosty winter day. It's filled with sad moments and sweet moments and some romance too. Individually, I didn't like the characters as much as I did when they were together. They certainly brought out the best in each other. I thought the period aspects of the book were great. They certainly added to the charm of the book.

This book does exactly what is advertised. There's nothing earth-shattering in it, but it is filled with a quiet sweetness. The romances simmer and build to their inevitable conclusion. This book is a relaxing and fast read, and it will be a perfect way to wind down during the hectic holiday season. So if you want a book full of romance and Christmas cheer, definitely check out this book.

Book provided for review. ( )