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The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Written by: Jenny Bayliss
Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden
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Publisher's Summary

'Tis the season for finding romance in this hilarious and uplifting holiday listen.

When it comes to relationships, 34-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 12 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....

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What the critics say

“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

“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

“[A] nice cozy rom-com novel, one with a bit of an edge, a larger meaning, and a satisfying ending.”Minneapolis Star Tribune 

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Fluff, but enjoyable fluff.

This book gives the same kind of vibe as watching a hallmark movie, but with better dialogue and a slightly more interesting plot. It’s a great cozy book for the winter season and has gotten me even more excited for Christmas, which was my goal in downloading it.

If you’re looking for something lighthearted & festive with a happy ending, this is it!

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Enjoyable Christmas Fluff

It has been lovely to listen to this book on the lead up to Christmas. it is fluffy Christmas joy wrapping you up nice and warm.

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Perfect Christmas Romance

I loved this sweet novel and the narrator was perfect! If looking for an enjoyable, funny and sweet book to get you in a festive mood, this will do it!

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Best holiday romance read

Such a fun, light and festive read. This book was the perfect way to get into the spirit of the holidays, with a few laughs added in. Such a good book!

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Loved the narrators voice. The story was good, wasn’t exactly sure how it was going to turn out, but a cute Christmas love story

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Heartwarming and christmasy

A bit predictable like a hallmark movie but loved it. Tis the season to be warm a d cozy and this painted a modern Christmas season. Relatable and funny.

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looooooove this book!! I can hear it over and over

looooooove this book!! I can hear it over and over again! I love the narration, laughed out loud many times

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Romantic Christmas Fun

My cousin recommended this book to me as I had said I was looking for something light and fun to read over the holidays. This book delivered just that.

There was just the right balance of wonderful, expressive narration, descriptive detail and playful story.

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A fun, lovely, story

If you love a lighthearted romantic comedy, you will surely love this. It was just what I needed for the holiday season.

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Wonderfully enjoyable

It was just the ticket to listen to this book around Christmas. Entertaining in multiple ways.
I loved how it took me to the English Countryside.
Highly recommend this Christmas Treat!

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