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Includes a discussion guide and recipes.Book Synopsis
'Tis the season for finding romance in this hilarious and uplifting holiday read When it comes to relationships, thirty-four-year-old Kate Turner is ready to say Bah, humbug. The sleepy town of Blexford, England, isn't exactly brimming with prospects, and anyway, Kate's found fulfillment in her career as a designer, and in her delicious side job baking for her old friend Matt's neighborhood café. But then her best friend signs her up for a dating agency that promises to help singles find love before the holidays. Twenty-three days until Christmas. Twelve dates with twelve different men. The odds must finally be in her favor . . . right? Yet with each new date more disastrous than the one before--and the whole town keeping tabs on her misadventures--Kate must remind herself that sometimes love, like mistletoe, shows up where it's least expected. And maybe, just maybe, it's been right under her nose all along. . . .Review Quotes
"With its cozy, small-town setting and adorable premise, The Twelve Dates of Christmas is the perfect book for anyone looking for a charming holiday romance."--PopSugar "We can't get enough of this twist on the '12 Days of Christmas'!"--Country Living "Bayliss delivers delightful holiday atmosphere and believable romantic tension in her cute and cozy debut. . . By turns tender and hilarious, this adorable rom-com is sure to satisfy."--Publishers Weekly "Charming. . . This slow-burn rom-com set in a small British village at Christmas will be the perfect cup of tea for fans of Marian Keyes or Helen Fielding."--Library Journal "Fans of the best-friends-to-lovers and second chance tropes will savor this."--Booklist "[A] nice cozy rom-com novel, one with a bit of an edge, a larger meaning, and a satisfying ending."--Minneapolis Star TribuneAbout The Author
Jenny Bayliss lives in a small seaside town in the UK with her husband, their children having left home for big adventures. After having been a professional cake-baker for many years, she went back to college at age thirty-nine to study part-time for a degree in Creative and Professional Writing. Bayliss likes long walks, baking days, stationery, and shamelessly wearing party dresses to the supermarket. The Twelve Dates of Christmas is her debut novel.Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inch (W) x .9 Inch (D)
Weight: .65 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 368
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Sub-Genre: Romance
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Format: Paperback
Author: Jenny Bayliss
Language: English
Street Date: October 13, 2020
TCIN: 79627276
UPC: 9780593085387
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-5232
Origin: Made in the USA
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4.8 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews
80% would recommend
5 recommendations
Amazing book!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Maria - 22 days ago
Perfect holiday book, loved the story and so easy to enjoy
Super Cute Book and Easy Read!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
otowngirl95 - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I absolutely LOVED this book! It’s basically a Hallmark movie in book form, but with a much better storyline. I read this entire book in one sitting because of how good it is! 10/10!
Perfect Christmas romance!
5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Lucilu - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
Funny, charming, romantic! There were parts that had me literally laughing out loud! This would make a delightful Christmas movie if it can be an authentic reproduction of the novel. I've tried to contact the publisher to recommend the book, look for other romance novels written by J. Bayliss, and suggest they consider a movie production, but to no avail.
Cute Winter Romance
4 out of 5 stars
Emmybird - 4 years ago
I have laughed so much reading this. Kate is so lovable and relatable. I could not imagine trying to date now a days. This was a cute wintery romance. I would recommend it.
Not for me
3 out of 5 stars
Thumbs down graphic, would not recommend
NM229 - 4 years ago, Verified purchaser
I didn’t find the writing to be very good, and most of the “disastrous” dates were plain boring. It was very obvious how the story was going to end, and I just didn’t think there was anything special about it. I wanted something different and lighthearted, which it was, but I just couldn’t get into it.
Small town romance? Check!
5 out of 5 stars
Liz - 4 years ago
No. This isn't allowed. I cannot have more of these adorable tales set in small towns, my heart cannot take it! Everything about this was precious, I loved the little characteristics, like Matt's fear of birds, and the crazy men that were met through the dates. Sometimes I felt like the men were stereotyped a little strongly, some of their comments came across as fake over the top toxic masculinity. But with so many dates to fit in the books, I can see how these stereotypes made it a little faster. The setting descriptions could get heavy, but I found I loved it at the end. Even when I skimmed the descriptions I felt like I could see every bit of the setting. Read this if you want to squee and smile over a beautifully written romance!
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5 out of 5 stars
Thumbs up graphic, would recommend
Jordan h - 4 years ago
Such a great read! I love the small town feel! I highly recommend this book!