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The Twelve Dates of Christmas: Dates 11 and 12
The romantic, heartfelt and festive conclusion to this very funny six-part digital romantic comedy.
On the twelfth date of Christmas, Claudia's true love was nowhere to be seen . . .
Everyone Claudia cares about is mad at her, all the good things in her life have turned bad, and Seth is still hanging around. In short, everything is a big fat mess. And now she has to find some festive cheer and get ready for her friends' wedding. Unfortunately all those angry-at-Claudia people she's been avoiding are also going to be there - including him. With the big day fast approaching, she desperately needs some Christmas magic to put things right. Will Claudia get the merry Christmas and happy ending she longs for, or has her chance at love gone forever?
On the twelfth date of Christmas, Claudia's true love was nowhere to be seen . . .
Everyone Claudia cares about is mad at her, all the good things in her life have turned bad, and Seth is still hanging around. In short, everything is a big fat mess. And now she has to find some festive cheer and get ready for her friends' wedding. Unfortunately all those angry-at-Claudia people she's been avoiding are also going to be there - including him. With the big day fast approaching, she desperately needs some Christmas magic to put things right. Will Claudia get the merry Christmas and happy ending she longs for, or has her chance at love gone forever?
60 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 16, 2013
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Lisa Dickenson
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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.
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November 15, 2015
THE TWELVE DATES OF CHRISTMAS BY LISA DICKENSON
WINNER OF THE NOVELICIOUS DEBUT OF THE YEAR AWARD*
At thirty, Claudia's life is stale and the romance with long-term boyfriend, Seth, has disappeared. Determined to inject some festive spark back into their love life, Claudia and Seth go on their first date in a very long time. But when the night ends in disaster, Claudia suddenly finds herself facing life - and Christmas - alone.
Life alone is exciting, scary and full of soon-forgotten exercise regimes and ill-advised attempts at crafting sexy underwear. It's also filling up with dates, surprisingly. With best friends Penny and Nick at her side, a surplus of festive markets, mulled wine and Christmas tunes, Claudia attempts to face all this change with gusto. One thing's for certain: this year, Christmas is going to be very different . . .
This is the story of Claudia and her twelve dates of Christmas. Hilarious, uplifting and romantic, it's a story about losing love, finding love, and discovering what's been there all along. Expect Christmas sparkle, butterflies-in-your-stomach romance and a lot of very funny moments in The Twelve Dates of Christmas.
WHAT I SAY
WOW I LOVED THIS BOOK YOU ALL GOT TO READ
This book is such a lovely light hearted Christmassy read it so funny too I say you could read any time of the year
It packed with humour it will make you smile and laugh as your reading it
It a very easy read book and so well wrote it hold my interested till the end I did not want it to finish it got a few twist and cliffhanger that add to the tension
All the characters are so much fun and very likable they will become your friends too you will relate to them I did
Claudia just a brilliant character she finds herself single for Christmas but she got this wonderful support from her two best mates Penny and Nick it so wonderful to read about I love all the wit and the way the dates were described you were on them too
It full of ups and downs some dates were great so we're not so good which did you like best ?
Some made me laugh so much
The bond between the three main characters was great I love there banter, dramas and fights but was there more to Nick and Claudia you have to read to see
This book such a fun Christmas read I loved it all
A must read book i say
5 dolls
Thank you netgalley for letting me read and review
WINNER OF THE NOVELICIOUS DEBUT OF THE YEAR AWARD*
At thirty, Claudia's life is stale and the romance with long-term boyfriend, Seth, has disappeared. Determined to inject some festive spark back into their love life, Claudia and Seth go on their first date in a very long time. But when the night ends in disaster, Claudia suddenly finds herself facing life - and Christmas - alone.
Life alone is exciting, scary and full of soon-forgotten exercise regimes and ill-advised attempts at crafting sexy underwear. It's also filling up with dates, surprisingly. With best friends Penny and Nick at her side, a surplus of festive markets, mulled wine and Christmas tunes, Claudia attempts to face all this change with gusto. One thing's for certain: this year, Christmas is going to be very different . . .
This is the story of Claudia and her twelve dates of Christmas. Hilarious, uplifting and romantic, it's a story about losing love, finding love, and discovering what's been there all along. Expect Christmas sparkle, butterflies-in-your-stomach romance and a lot of very funny moments in The Twelve Dates of Christmas.
WHAT I SAY
WOW I LOVED THIS BOOK YOU ALL GOT TO READ
This book is such a lovely light hearted Christmassy read it so funny too I say you could read any time of the year
It packed with humour it will make you smile and laugh as your reading it
It a very easy read book and so well wrote it hold my interested till the end I did not want it to finish it got a few twist and cliffhanger that add to the tension
All the characters are so much fun and very likable they will become your friends too you will relate to them I did
Claudia just a brilliant character she finds herself single for Christmas but she got this wonderful support from her two best mates Penny and Nick it so wonderful to read about I love all the wit and the way the dates were described you were on them too
It full of ups and downs some dates were great so we're not so good which did you like best ?
Some made me laugh so much
The bond between the three main characters was great I love there banter, dramas and fights but was there more to Nick and Claudia you have to read to see
This book such a fun Christmas read I loved it all
A must read book i say
5 dolls
Thank you netgalley for letting me read and review
December 16, 2013
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
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
December 10, 2014
The Twelve Dates of Christmas is a charming holiday rom-com novel that follows Claudia's roller coaster ride with love through the Christmas season. With each chapter devoted to one date, we follow Claudia from the embarrassing breakup with her not-very-well-liked boyfriend, Seth, to blind dates that are more duds than studs to the love she was meant to have.
With the help of her best friends, Penny and Nick, Claudia tries to get her love life (and her life in general) together. She's dissatisfied with the Claudia she's become--she's no longer a risk taker, she doesn't think she's sexy enough, she doesn't know what she wants to do with the rest of her life. And while she learns to live without Seth, she must also figure out who and what she really desires.
I really loved reading about Claudia's trials and tribulations (and ultimate triumphs). Her flaws made her feel like a three-dimensional character. She made mistakes, she wasn't a Polly Perfect, she was indecisive. And I really liked that. I also liked that she admitted to not being perfect and tried so hard to be a good friend to Penny, even when she was envious of Penny's life.
Lisa Dickenson has succeeded in writing a story that feels very cinematic and is a true page turner. I had a hard time setting aside my Kindle to do things I needed to do...like work. :) The 12 Days of Christmas is charming and romantic and humorous and I loved every minute of reading it.
With the help of her best friends, Penny and Nick, Claudia tries to get her love life (and her life in general) together. She's dissatisfied with the Claudia she's become--she's no longer a risk taker, she doesn't think she's sexy enough, she doesn't know what she wants to do with the rest of her life. And while she learns to live without Seth, she must also figure out who and what she really desires.
I really loved reading about Claudia's trials and tribulations (and ultimate triumphs). Her flaws made her feel like a three-dimensional character. She made mistakes, she wasn't a Polly Perfect, she was indecisive. And I really liked that. I also liked that she admitted to not being perfect and tried so hard to be a good friend to Penny, even when she was envious of Penny's life.
Lisa Dickenson has succeeded in writing a story that feels very cinematic and is a true page turner. I had a hard time setting aside my Kindle to do things I needed to do...like work. :) The 12 Days of Christmas is charming and romantic and humorous and I loved every minute of reading it.
December 23, 2013
The whole of 12 Date was a lovely festive read. Claudia was a character it was easy to relate to, her choices, her dithering, her insecurities and her fabulous friends.
I felt like cheering when she had the best Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Dates taking place around London; the whole is a real treat, which I've no doubt I'll re-read next Christmas!
I felt like cheering when she had the best Christmas. I thoroughly enjoyed all of the Dates taking place around London; the whole is a real treat, which I've no doubt I'll re-read next Christmas!
October 10, 2015
I have really loved this series of books, this one covers dates 11 and 12, this is from the author that has made me laugh with what happens on some of the dates - just fab but I'm so sat its ended! Looking forward to reading other books by this author in the future.
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