21 Top fiction books like The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss

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The Twelve Dates of Christmas

By: Jenny Bayliss

3.56

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

'Tis the season for finding romance in this hilarious and uplifting holiday readWhen it comes to re…

"The scarlet women are always the most alluring!"

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"A bigger pool doesn't necessarily mean a better swim."

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"There is only a hairsbreadth between adoration and animosity and when the gap closes it is rarely pretty."

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"A man is like an optional extra; you should only take one on when it is beneficial to do so. It's like refraining from the fourth plate at the all-you-can-eat curry buffet. Just because it's there, doesn't mean you have to have it."

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

If you liked the fiction plot in The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss , here is a list of 21 books like this:

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1. Funny Story

By: Emily Henry

4.27

Format: 395 pages, Kindle Edition

A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common. Daphne … read more

Similar categories in Emily Henry's Funny Story book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"No, no, no,"

-Emily Henry, Funny Story

"For a few seconds, I'm nothing but a body seeking more of his."

-Emily Henry, Funny Story

"He loves me. Present tense. And I love him. He knows me, and I see him."

-Emily Henry, Funny Story

"To him, he's the brother who ran away. To her, he's the one who stays, even when he shouldn't."

-Emily Henry, Funny Story

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2. The Paradise Problem

By: Christina Lauren

4.14

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

Christina Lauren, returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery ch… read more

Similar categories in Christina Lauren's The Paradise Problem book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"When we care about someone, they deserve the benefit of the doubt. We have to consider not only what they did, but also why they did it. Intent matters"

-Christina Lauren, The Paradise Problem

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3. The Rom-Commers

By: Katherine Center

4.15

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

She’s rewriting his love story. But can she rewrite her own? Emma Wheeler desperately longs to … read more

Similar categories in Katherine Center's The Rom-Commers book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"We don't get to know the whole story all at once. And where we're headed matters so much less than how we get there."

-Katherine Center, The Rom-Commers

"If my life were a screenplay, I'd end the story right there and roll credits - and then maybe rewind and watch it again."

-Katherine Center, The Rom-Commers

"But, it was okay. We don't get to know the whole story all at once. And where we're headed matters so much less than how we get there."

-Katherine Center, The Rom-Commers

"Humanity at its worst is an easy story to tell - but it's not the only story. Because the more we can imagine our better selves, the more we can become them."

-Katherine Center, The Rom-Commers

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4. Love, Holly

By: Emily Stone

3.90

Format: 370 pages, Kindle Edition

A young woman tries to heal a rift in her elderly pen pal’s family in time for Christmas, all while… read more

Similar categories in Emily Stone's Love, Holly book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
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5. A Merry Little Meet Cute

By: Julie Murphy

3.36

Format: 418 pages, Hardcover

Cowritten by #1 New York Times bestselling author Julie Murphy and USA Today bestselling author Sie… read more

Similar categories in Julie Murphy's A Merry Little Meet Cute book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
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6. The Holiday Swap

By: Maggie Knox

3.58

Format: 351 pages, Kindle Edition

A feel-good, holiday-themed romantic comedy about identical twins who switch lives in the days lead… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Knox's The Holiday Swap book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Time heals all things. But if time fails, try cake."

-Maggie Knox, The Holiday Swap

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7. All I Want for Christmas

By: Maggie Knox

3.18

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

True love wasn't on their holiday wish list. When Sadie and Max are selected as contestants on t… read more

Similar categories in Maggie Knox's All I Want for Christmas book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
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8. Bright Lights, Big Christmas

By: Mary Kay Andrews

3.88

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of The Homewreckers and The Santa Suit, co… read more

Similar categories in Mary Kay Andrews's Bright Lights, Big Christmas book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
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9. The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

By: Jenny Colgan

3.75

Format: 310 pages, Paperback

Perfect for the holidays! A brand-new heartwarming Christmas novel from the beloved New York Times … read more

Similar categories in Jenny Colgan's The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1) book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Carmen measured her days in books."

-Jenny Colgan, The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

"And tiny Leone smiled and took the book after Carmen carefully wrapped it up in paper and held it tight to her breast, as if she both loved it and was slightly scared of it, which were not, after all…"

-Jenny Colgan, The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

"Carmen measured her days in books. She kept a paperback under the desk for quiet periods, when she had remade as many window displays as one could usefully do in one day, and dusted, polished, straig…"

-Jenny Colgan, The Christmas Bookshop (The Christmas Bookshop, #1)

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10. The Santa Suit

By: Mary Kay Andrews

3.82

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

From Mary Kay Andrews, the New York Times bestselling author of Hello, Summer , comes a novella cel… read more

Similar categories in Mary Kay Andrews's The Santa Suit book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Ezra kissed Ivy's right and then left palm. "Your hands". Then he clasped both her hands between his. "Ours"

-Mary Kay Andrews, The Santa Suit

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11. The Twelve Dates of Christmas

By: Jenny Bayliss

3.56

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

'Tis the season for finding romance in this hilarious and uplifting holiday readWhen it comes to re… read more

Similar categories in Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"The scarlet women are always the most alluring!"

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"A bigger pool doesn't necessarily mean a better swim."

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"There is only a hairsbreadth between adoration and animosity and when the gap closes it is rarely pretty."

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

"A man is like an optional extra; you should only take one on when it is beneficial to do so. It's like refraining from the fourth plate at the all-you-can-eat curry buffet. Just because it's there, d…"

-Jenny Bayliss, The Twelve Dates of Christmas

Cover of Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1) by Catherine  Walsh

12. Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1)

By: Catherine Walsh

4.06

Format: 354 pages, Kindle Edition

She’s meant to be catching flights, not catching feelings… Molly and Andrew are just trying to g… read more

Similar categories in Catherine Walsh's Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1) book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Är han okej?" "Han är vegan."

-Catherine Walsh, Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1)

"Hans fingrar är så heta att de nästan bränns"

-Catherine Walsh, Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1)

"Han kysser mig, hårdare än förut. Hårt nog för att få mig att flämta."

-Catherine Walsh, Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1)

"Jag ser inte havet, men jag känner doften. Frisk och salt och levande."

-Catherine Walsh, Holiday Romance (Catherine Walsh Christmas Books, #1)

Cover of Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (Mistletoe Romance, #1) by Codi Hall

13. Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (Mistletoe Romance, #1)

By: Codi Hall

3.58

Format: 286 pages, Kindle Edition

Curl up this Christmas with a sparkling romance filled with: • Irresistible friends-to-lovers… read more

Similar categories in Codi Hall's Nick and Noel's Christmas Playlist (Mistletoe Romance, #1) book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
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14. Three Holidays and a Wedding

By: Uzma Jalaluddin

3.59

Format: 384 pages, Kindle Edition

Three times the holiday magic. Three times the chaos.     As strangers and seatmates Maryam Azi… read more

Similar categories in Uzma Jalaluddin's Three Holidays and a Wedding book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
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15. A Winter in New York

By: Josie Silver

3.69

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

A young chef stumbles on a secret family recipe that might lead her to the love—and life—she’s been… read more

Similar categories in Josie Silver's A Winter in New York book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"It's the swoon-worthy climax of our showreel moment, this beautiful, achingly sexy kiss, slow and electric, full of pure, vulnerable kiss-me-forever magic."

-Josie Silver, A Winter in New York

"You guys have enough baggage to fill a gosh dang carousel at JFK, but isn't that kind of the point of love, that you help each other carry the bags? Fresh starts are for Hallmark movies, not real lif…"

-Josie Silver, A Winter in New York

"By my reckoning, everyone gets a handful of movie-worthy moments in their lives. Some people would probably pick out their wedding day or the birth of their child for their showreel, but for most of …"

-Josie Silver, A Winter in New York

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16. Always, in December

By: Emily Stone

3.76

Format: 416 pages, Paperback

It started with a letter. It ended with a love story. Every December, Josie posts a letter from … read more

Similar categories in Emily Stone's Always, in December book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
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17. One Day in December

By: Josie Silver

3.85

Format: 393 pages, Paperback

Two people. Ten chances. One unforgettable love story. Laurie is pretty sure love at first sight… read more

Similar categories in Josie Silver's One Day in December book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • adult fiction
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Not even a goldfish"

-Josie Silver, One Day in December

"The world is filled with close-to-perfect couples."

-Josie Silver, One Day in December

"Sometimes you just meet the right person at the wrong time"

-Josie Silver, One Day in December

"I'll tell you what I think. Your place isn't somewhere. It's someone."

-Josie Silver, One Day in December

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18. Wreck the Halls

By: Tessa Bailey

3.43

Format: 351 pages, Paperback

A sexy, hilarious standalone holiday rom-com about the adult children of two former rock stars who … read more

Similar categories in Tessa Bailey's Wreck the Halls book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Acknowledgement. Apparently that was all it took to want to forgive someone. Just to have them acknowledge that you were hurt, out loud."

-Tessa Bailey, Wreck the Halls

Cover of Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1) by B.K. Borison

19. Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1)

By: B.K. Borison

3.91

Format: 332 pages, Kindle Edition

Two best friends fake date to reach their holiday happily ever after in this first romantic comedy … read more

Similar categories in B.K. Borison's Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1) book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"It’s like the North Pole had a love child with Hogwarts! I want to live here forever!"

-B.K. Borison, Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1)

"It’s hard enough maintaining the charade of a fake relationship; now I have some mystery trespasser wreaking havoc."

-B.K. Borison, Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1)

"The first video is me explaining that I’m at Lovelight Farms where two idiots think they’re pretending to be in love."

-B.K. Borison, Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1)

"This feels like an oversimplification of a complicated addition to an irreplaceable relationship. I’ve watched enough romantic comedies to know that this is probably going to end badly for one of us,…"

-B.K. Borison, Lovelight Farms (Lovelight, #1)

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20. Once Upon a December

By: Amy E. Reichert

3.49

Format: 336 pages, Paperback

A one-of-a-kind Christmas market offers holiday magic in the new romance from the author of The Kin… read more

Similar categories in Amy E. Reichert's Once Upon a December book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • adult
  • audiobook
"The TV was still on, but now they were watching Moana . The princesses had definitely gotten more badass since she was a little girl."

-Amy E. Reichert, Once Upon a December

"The girls met at least one Saturday a month for brunch at Blue's Egg in Wauwatosa. It was a nice middle distance between them all and had the most incredible hash browns."

-Amy E. Reichert, Once Upon a December

" "Epic drama, with a lot of love that withstands it all." She leaned in closer and whispered, "And great steamy scenes, if that's your thing." Jack laughed. Now he knew he'd be reading it. Who didn't…"

-Amy E. Reichert, Once Upon a December

"I like a girl who knows what she wants and asks for it." Jack's eyes glazed as he remembered last night when Astra had done just that. Her cheeks heated at her boldness, but she maintained eye contac…"

-Amy E. Reichert, Once Upon a December

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21. In a Holidaze

By: Christina Lauren

3.70

Format: 307 pages, Paperback

Alternate cover edition can be found here One Christmas wish, two brothers, and a lifetime of ho… read more

Similar categories in Christina Lauren's In a Holidaze book and Jenny Bayliss's The Twelve Dates of Christmas

  • romance
  • holiday
  • christmas
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • chick lit
  • contemporary romance
  • adult
  • audiobook
"Snug as a Luke in a Tauntaun isn't a saying yet, but we could make it happen."

-Christina Lauren, In a Holidaze

"I believe now that the universe delivers random acts of kindness, and it's on us to decide what to do with them."

-Christina Lauren, In a Holidaze

"Andrew tasted like peppermint and chocolate, smells like the smoke from the wood in the fireplace, and feels like sunshine. If you put all my favorite things in a Willy Wonka machine, I'm pretty sure…"

-Christina Lauren, In a Holidaze

"His stomach growls, and it makes me giggle again, and he shushes me. I turn to look at him, and he's already looking at me, and with a knowing twinkle in his eyes, he lifts his finger to his lips and…"

-Christina Lauren, In a Holidaze

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