The Twelve Dates of Christmas: Dates 5 and 6

by Lisa Dickenson

The third part in this very funny six-part digital romantic comedy.

Seth and Nick. Nick and Seth. Seth. Nick. Nick. Seth.

Nick and Seth have never warmed to each other but they've always made the effort for Claudia's sake - and now they don't have to. So when, after a disastrous trip to Hyde Park's Winter Wonderland, Claudia is suddenly faced with the two men at the same time, in the same room, she honestly doesn't know what to do. She's not ready to face up to what happened on her date with Nick, but she's not that keen on seeing Seth either. Things are about to get very awkward...

60 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 25, 2013

About the author

Hello!
I wrote The Twelve Dates of Christmas, You Had Me at Merlot and Catch Me If You Cannes. Hope you like them. You look super-nice today.
L xx

Oh, here's the official bio:

Lisa Dickenson was born in the wrong body. She was definitely meant to be Beyonce. Despite this hardship, she grew up in Devon attempting to write her own, completely copyright-infringing versions of Sweet Valley High, before giving Wales a go for university, and then London a go for the celeb-spotting potential. She's now back in Devon, living beside the seaside with her husband and forcing cream teas down the mouths of anyone who'll visit. She is sadly still not Beyonce.

Reviews

[Donna Maguire · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am really loving this series of books, this one covers dates 5 and 6 - the main characters are great and developing more and more as the series progresses. Another from the author that has made me laugh with what happens on some of the dates - just fab!

[Bookevin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hand on heart, The Twelve Dates of Christmas is definitely the most fun, romantic and adorable Christmas love story I've ever read. I literally devoured all six parts of the novel - bite-sized, yummy goodness! Just like strawberry cream chocolates you find in a tin of Quality Street. Pop one in your mouth and you get the delectable taste which will leave you with a smile on your face!

The Twelve Dates of Christmas follows the story of Claudia, a 30-year-old singleton who is in a "dead" relationship with her boyfriend of five years, Seth. To spice things up, every now and then, she'd suggest dates, which all fail to rekindle their romance. After another disastrous date, Claudia is left broken-hearted and alone. All in time for Christmas in a few weeks, bummer. In comes best friends, Nick and Penny! Could they help mend Claudia's broken heart and see to it that she has a merry Christmas?

Can I please do a happy jig? I really ought to do it. The Twelve Dates of Christmas definitely deserves that. I mean, right from the start, you know it would be a delight. Come on, the opening line was: "Claudia’s underwear was evil & it was going to ruin everything". Talk about making an impression! I adored the heroine, Claudia and the rest of the gang in the book. Credits to Lisa Dickenson for writing such fabulous, hearty characters you would love to have around during the festive season. Scrap that, any time! I love reading about the witty banter and flirting between Claudia and Nick - absolute dialogue gold, I tell you. I laughed, I giggled, I gasped. I really LOL-ed.

The Twelve Dates of Christmas is filled with sweet romance, clever and hilarious dialogue and a heroine you'd definitely want to root for. A fabulously written Christmas read you wouldn't want to miss. Ooh, ooh! Not to forget the utterly charming and "the most perfect guy" hero, Nick. Guess what? He's the amazeballs and very mine. *cues the "Mine. Mine. Mine" scene from Finding Nemo* Ask Lisa and she'll tell you the same thing! Hilarious, charming and absolutely delightful, you will definitely want to treat yourself to The Twelve Dates of Christmas!

Rating: 10/10

[Pat Elliott · Rating 4 out of 5]

With every Date, we see a little more depth in Claudia and I warm to her, even more. Lisa can definitely make me laugh - and it's wonderful to see she can make me care, too.