Author: Jenny Bayliss
Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
Publication Date: 13 October 2020
Page Count: 368
Reading Method: Digital ARC
Synopsis:
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:
This was a perfectly cute Christmas romance! Kate’s friend Lauren, and her father Mac, convince Kate to sign up for the Twelve Dates of Christmas – an event which hosts 12 adventures with 12 different partners. Though Kate is happy with her life and her career, she considers this a chance to see if there is someone out there for her.
Kate is a likeable character. I enjoyed her passion for her job and her involvement in her little community. Her relationships with her family and friends are sweet, and often funny. I also enjoyed the small town atmosphere and interactions with fellow town members.
Each chapter is a new date. Kate does everything from cooking classes to escape rooms and each one is an experience! I did find that it was a bit unrealistic for Kate to connect with and find so many of the guys attractive, but that didn’t stop me from immensely enjoying the date portions. And she makes some new friends along the way which I thought was sweet.
The only negative I have for this one is that it was incredibly predictable. It almost felt like we were following a formula for perfect Christmas romance. But overall, I really liked The Twelve Dates of Christmas and would recommend it to anyone looking for a sweet romantic read.
You can purchase a copy of The Twelve Dates of Christmas here (amazon) or here (book depository)
Learn more about Jenny Bayliss here
