The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Jenny Bayliss
The Twelve Dates of Christmas, Jenny Bayliss
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The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Author: Jenny Bayliss

Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden

Unabridged: 10 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 10/13/2020

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


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. . . .

*This audiobook includes a PDF of recipes.

About 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.


Reviews

In my opinion, The Twelve Dates of Christmas is the example how good marketing sells the book. Recommendations for this "romance" were everywhere, from newspapers and portals to blogs, BookTube and social media. Cute (American) cover didn't hurt either. And while I, because of so much hype and praise,......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer

This book is dreamy, sweetest combination of fairy tal-ish, magical Christmas premise, awakening your good spirits, giving you hope, warming your heart, enchanting your soul! I actually dreamed of living that lovely cottage at Blexford, befriending those amazing townies, somersaulting on the snowy......more

Goodreads review by Teodora

3.5/5 ⭐ Full review on my Blog: The Dacian She-Wolf 🐺 Merry is my mood when I read Christmas-themed books! This year’s special holiday novel was a cute British rom-com that surprised me with how enjoyable it was! Ladies and gets, the Twelve Dates of Christmas! In general, I quite enjoy British rom-co......more

Goodreads review by Ceecee

Kate Turner is in her thirties, she’s very single, living alone in a cottage in Blexford, a quintessential English village in Kent. Best friend Laura persuades her to go on ‘Twelve Dates at Christmas ‘ run by an online dating agency, twelves dates at lovely venues in December. Laura lives in hope th......more

Goodreads review by Jessica

4.5 stars Okay, this really came out of nowhere and was amazing?? This gave me so many Bridget Jones vibes with our heroine going on 12 dates set up by a dating company to find "the one." So many were flops, some were fun, and some were funny. It is pretty obvious who she was going to end up with fro......more


Quotes

"[A] cheerful tale . . . All the holiday charm made me smile…I found myself rooting for Kate to find her happily ever after!" —Woman's World

“Fans of The Holiday will adore this quaint English countryside set romance….Feels like getting a hug while sitting under a thick blanket with a cup of tea on a wintry afternoon.” –Refinery29

“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 Tribune