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The Dating Series
New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors Heidi McLaughlin and L.P. Dover come together for a sexy new series that delivers romance for every season! Get ready for that kiss at MIDNIGHT. Fall in love with your ADMIRER. Sneak a tryst with the leprechaun for GOOD LUCK. Be the first to find the golden egg on the HUNT. Hold on tight for the DERBY. It’ll be a crazy ride. Enjoy a little FOREplay on the golf course. The kitchen is getting hot in FOODIE. It’s time to get a little sticky at the FAIR. The ship is going to be rocking at the REGATTA. Hide who you are and discover what you want in MASQUERADE. Indulge in the perfect spread. It’s time to get stuffed in TURKEY. More than jingle bells will be rocking when you date an ELF.
964 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 6, 2021
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About the author
Heidi McLaughlin
126 books7,435 followersHeidi McLaughlin is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of The Beaumont Series, The Boys of Summer, and The Archers.
In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.
Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.
To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com
In 2012, Heidi turned her passion for reading into a full-fledged literary career, writing over twenty novels, including the acclaimed Forever My Girl.
Heidi’s first novel, Forever My Girl, has been adapted into a motion picture with LD Entertainment and Roadside Attractions, starring Alex Roe and Jessica Rothe, and opened in theaters on January 19, 2018.
To stay connected with Heidi visit www.facebook.com/authorheidimclaughlin or heidimclaughlin.com
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May 12, 2021
A Date for Midnight - Stopping for beer and meeting up with your high school boyfriend is not something Natalie ever thought would happen especially on New Year's Eve. What adds another level to this chance meet up is that Brennan just happens to be a rock star that Natalie let get away at the end of high school. But both still feel the spark and the chemistry is still there. Can they both fall back in love before the clock strikes midnight? Or will his career be too much for her to get past? With adorable characters this was a fun read. I cannot wait to see what the rest of the year has in store.
A Date with an Admirer - Valentine's Day is shaping up to be very lonely from Sophie after she ends her relationship with her boyfriend after she catches him cheating. To make matters worse, she is invited to a Valentine's Day Ball which she thinks she will have to attend alone. But when her best friend Ellie decides Sophie should take her brother Tanner as her plus one, unrequited love becomes a fairy tale in the making. Will Tanner admit he has been in love with Sophie for years? Or will Sophie push him away because she does not want a problem with Ellie? Loved these characters!! Another great read in the series.
A Date for Good Luck - There is nothing worse than having to be at a spring wedding during tax season, but for Hope the family questions of when she will be finding her true love and start spitting out babies can be even worse. In order to escape the questions, she lies to her mother about having a boyfriend and the lie falls flat and is not believed. That is until Kellan comes to the rescue to play her fake boyfriend. The tables are turned when actual feelings for each other come into play. Can you instantly fall in love with someone? Will the long distance romance work when they both live on opposite sides of the country? This was a great addition to the series. Kellan and Hope were the perfect couple. I cannot wait to read more.
A date for the Hunt - When Easter egg hunting turns into a matchmaking scenario that is more like survivor, Allison finds herself on a reality dating game. What she does not expect is to be paired up with her high school nemesis - the same boy who broke her nose and left her with a nick name that followed her everywhere. Can Hudson prove that he is so much more than the stupid high school boy? Or will Allie get her revenge? Can you really fall in love with the one you thought you hated? With laugh out loud hysterics and swoon worthy moments that had me sighing out loud, this was a great addition to the series.
A Date for the Derby - Horse racing reunites Colby and Brielle as lovers who had no chance of survival based on which side of the Derby horses they grew up on. But sometimes love survives even the strongest of hurdles. Great addition to the series.
A Date to Play Fore - No better revenge can be made than to try and date the sister of your nemesis on the fairway, but when Greyson decides that the feelings he has for Bryan's sister Leah are more than just fun and games he is in for a rude awakening. The fact that Leah wants nothing to do with him and avoids all of his advances like the plague puts him in an awkward situation. But persistence pays off and romance can be found on the 18th hole in this funny and heartwarming story.
A Date with a Foodie - A critique by August Cahill can make or break a restaurant's future. So when he is rumored to be in Chicago, restaurant owner Madeline is on the edge of her seat with apprehension and worry. In the middle of all of this a friend from her college years shows up out of the blue and reconnects with her. Can romance be instore for Maddy and Adam? Or will Adam's true identity throw their reconnection right out the door? Great connections and great characters!!
A Date for the Fair - With the signature on the divorce papers dry and with her future in need of a spark, Laura finds herself in a precarious position when her old high school flame ends up being a fill in professor on her first day back in college. When Jude sees her in the class old feelings come to the surface and a taboo relationship is in the works. But can you fall in love again - with your student? Or will policy and perfection play a bigger role in their connection? Completely enjoyable from start to finish!!
A date for the Regatta - One night with a stranger turns into so much more when sailor Max sets his sights on waitress London while proving that his skills on his boat are enough to win the regatta. But social standing and money turn what could have been a budding romance into a night that neither one of them can ever forget. Can you really fall in love in an instant? And will society levels be something they can overcome? With great and enjoyable characters this was a great read.
A Date for the Masquerade – Becoming the best party planner in the industry is something Ensley is trying to achieve, so when she gets a call to help a business with their Halloween Extravaganza, she jumps at the chance to succeed. Little does she know that the man in charge just happens to want her to work the event so they can feel the connections they felt during their one night that they had together after a masquerade ball that moved onto a hotel room where the night of passion had them keeping their masks on. Can Owen and Ensley feel the same spark? Or is his sneakiness too much for her to work with? Simply adorable!!
Date with a Turkey - Coming back to your hometown after finalizing your divorce is never an easy thing to deal with, but add in crossing paths with the one man who made your high school years a living hell is just the icing on the cake. But can Kyler prove to Maeve that he is not the same juvenile boy he was in high school? Or will Maeve hold true to not getting involved with her first crush? Absolutely the best book in the series. This story had me laughing out loud as well as sighing with happiness.
A Date with an Elf – Moving back to his hometown to be closer to his family in order to help raise his young daughter after the tragic death of wife, Caleb is so not in the holiday spirit. Too much pain and too many memories have kept him from enjoying the season. That is until he makes a connection with Bree. Filled with the true meaning of Christmas and memories of family and love, Bree helps heal not only Caleb but brings joy to the young girl who is missing her mom. Can you find love after tragedy? Filled with hope and love this was the perfect ending to the series.
A Date with an Admirer - Valentine's Day is shaping up to be very lonely from Sophie after she ends her relationship with her boyfriend after she catches him cheating. To make matters worse, she is invited to a Valentine's Day Ball which she thinks she will have to attend alone. But when her best friend Ellie decides Sophie should take her brother Tanner as her plus one, unrequited love becomes a fairy tale in the making. Will Tanner admit he has been in love with Sophie for years? Or will Sophie push him away because she does not want a problem with Ellie? Loved these characters!! Another great read in the series.
A Date for Good Luck - There is nothing worse than having to be at a spring wedding during tax season, but for Hope the family questions of when she will be finding her true love and start spitting out babies can be even worse. In order to escape the questions, she lies to her mother about having a boyfriend and the lie falls flat and is not believed. That is until Kellan comes to the rescue to play her fake boyfriend. The tables are turned when actual feelings for each other come into play. Can you instantly fall in love with someone? Will the long distance romance work when they both live on opposite sides of the country? This was a great addition to the series. Kellan and Hope were the perfect couple. I cannot wait to read more.
A date for the Hunt - When Easter egg hunting turns into a matchmaking scenario that is more like survivor, Allison finds herself on a reality dating game. What she does not expect is to be paired up with her high school nemesis - the same boy who broke her nose and left her with a nick name that followed her everywhere. Can Hudson prove that he is so much more than the stupid high school boy? Or will Allie get her revenge? Can you really fall in love with the one you thought you hated? With laugh out loud hysterics and swoon worthy moments that had me sighing out loud, this was a great addition to the series.
A Date for the Derby - Horse racing reunites Colby and Brielle as lovers who had no chance of survival based on which side of the Derby horses they grew up on. But sometimes love survives even the strongest of hurdles. Great addition to the series.
A Date to Play Fore - No better revenge can be made than to try and date the sister of your nemesis on the fairway, but when Greyson decides that the feelings he has for Bryan's sister Leah are more than just fun and games he is in for a rude awakening. The fact that Leah wants nothing to do with him and avoids all of his advances like the plague puts him in an awkward situation. But persistence pays off and romance can be found on the 18th hole in this funny and heartwarming story.
A Date with a Foodie - A critique by August Cahill can make or break a restaurant's future. So when he is rumored to be in Chicago, restaurant owner Madeline is on the edge of her seat with apprehension and worry. In the middle of all of this a friend from her college years shows up out of the blue and reconnects with her. Can romance be instore for Maddy and Adam? Or will Adam's true identity throw their reconnection right out the door? Great connections and great characters!!
A Date for the Fair - With the signature on the divorce papers dry and with her future in need of a spark, Laura finds herself in a precarious position when her old high school flame ends up being a fill in professor on her first day back in college. When Jude sees her in the class old feelings come to the surface and a taboo relationship is in the works. But can you fall in love again - with your student? Or will policy and perfection play a bigger role in their connection? Completely enjoyable from start to finish!!
A date for the Regatta - One night with a stranger turns into so much more when sailor Max sets his sights on waitress London while proving that his skills on his boat are enough to win the regatta. But social standing and money turn what could have been a budding romance into a night that neither one of them can ever forget. Can you really fall in love in an instant? And will society levels be something they can overcome? With great and enjoyable characters this was a great read.
A Date for the Masquerade – Becoming the best party planner in the industry is something Ensley is trying to achieve, so when she gets a call to help a business with their Halloween Extravaganza, she jumps at the chance to succeed. Little does she know that the man in charge just happens to want her to work the event so they can feel the connections they felt during their one night that they had together after a masquerade ball that moved onto a hotel room where the night of passion had them keeping their masks on. Can Owen and Ensley feel the same spark? Or is his sneakiness too much for her to work with? Simply adorable!!
Date with a Turkey - Coming back to your hometown after finalizing your divorce is never an easy thing to deal with, but add in crossing paths with the one man who made your high school years a living hell is just the icing on the cake. But can Kyler prove to Maeve that he is not the same juvenile boy he was in high school? Or will Maeve hold true to not getting involved with her first crush? Absolutely the best book in the series. This story had me laughing out loud as well as sighing with happiness.
A Date with an Elf – Moving back to his hometown to be closer to his family in order to help raise his young daughter after the tragic death of wife, Caleb is so not in the holiday spirit. Too much pain and too many memories have kept him from enjoying the season. That is until he makes a connection with Bree. Filled with the true meaning of Christmas and memories of family and love, Bree helps heal not only Caleb but brings joy to the young girl who is missing her mom. Can you find love after tragedy? Filled with hope and love this was the perfect ending to the series.
January 10, 2026
This is an amazing way to binge listen to the series. One of my go to series when I just need to feel there is hope, there is love. 12 romances with a happily ever after.
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