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Dating For December: A steamy, fake-dating, single-dad romance with ALL the festive feels! (Dating In Dublin) Kindle Edition

by Lyndsey Gallagher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 492 ratings
He's an expert at breakups... but this Christmas, can he master a love that lasts?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "Lyndsey Gallagher is THE QUEEN page turners!" SARA MADDERSON–author of A VERY LONDON CHRISTMAS


Ava:
My perpetually single status hardly serves as a shining advertisement for HeartSync, the dating agency I own. Nor is it likely to convince my incredibly successful movie star brother, Nate, to invest in my business. Which is precisely why I agree to fake-date Cillian "can't-crack-a-smile" Callaghan for the month of December.

Sure, his role as a stoically single father and a notoriously grumpy divorce lawyer is far from ideal, but his silver eyes, sculptured shoulders and sharp tongue tick all the right boxes.

Even boxes that are supposed to remain, ahem, unticked...

One mistletoe kiss sparks a lust that could melt Lapland, and frosty fake dates blaze into something feverishly real…


Cillian:
I'm the country's most successful divorce lawyer. It doesn't take a genius to figure out why I don't date. Add in the fact that I'm a full-time single dad, even if I had the inclination, I don't have the time. But when my cheating ex blows back into town, the only way I can convince her it's over for good is by fake-dating someone else…

Enter Ava Jackson, with her infectious laugh, long legs, and luscious lips.

Throughout December, her witty one-liners and effortless bond with my daughter thaw my every defense.

She's everything I never knew I needed.

I'm an expert at breakups… but perhaps this Christmas, it’s time to master a love that lasts…


Perfect reading for fans of Tessa Bailey, Lucy Score, and Melanie Harlow.

This is a steamy, open-door romance. The characters ocassionaly use profanities because darn it just doesnt cut it sometimes!

❤️Single dad divorce lawyer
❤️Fake dating
❤️Grumpy/ Sunshine
❤️An adorable six year old matchmaker
❤️Blush-inducing steam
❤️All the banter
❤️No third act break up
❤️Guaranteed happy ever after
❤️Standalone romcom with interlinking characters from a wider series


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SARA MADDERSON- AUTHOR of A VERY LONDON CHRISTMAS
"Lyndsey Gallagher is THE QUEEN of s3xual-tension-filled page turners! I swear it. Her books get hotter and hotter."


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOODREADS REVIEWER
"It’s official, Lyndsey Gallagher is my favourite author!"


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ GOODREADS REVIEWER
"God, Lyndsey Gallagher just gets better and better."
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CFFR5JDS
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 24, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 338 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 492 ratings

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Lyndsey Gallagher writes sizzling romance dripping with heat, heart, and glamour. Under her not-so-secret pen name, L A Gallagher, she pens blush-inducing billionaire romances hot enough to melt your kindle!

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Customers enjoy this Christmas romance as a very entertaining fake-dating story, with one review noting its right amount of drama and fun. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its readability, with customers finding it perfect for holiday reading and making them laugh. Additionally, customers appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting how the characters expose their vulnerabilities.

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16 customers mention "Romance"16 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy this Christmas romance, describing it as an entertaining fake-dating story, with one customer noting it has the right amount of drama and fun, while another mentions an interesting twist at the end.

"...I loved every minute of this holiday romance! I wanted more!" Read more

"...Interesting twist at the end, too." Read more

"...and surrounds, with relatable characters, and just the right amount of drama and fun...." Read more

"...I love the similarities to Pretty Woman. It really is romantic that Richard Gere (and Cillian) shows up in a limo with an armful of roses...." Read more

10 customers mention "Readability"10 positive0 negative

Customers find the book highly readable, describing it as a perfect holiday read that makes them laugh and is heartwarming.

"...book in this series can stand alone, but it is much more fun after reading The Christmas Crush because Ava’s family is featured a little more and..." Read more

"...This is the kind of story that has the reader engaged and cheering the main characters on, hoping for their eventual success at getting together...." Read more

"...Very enjoyable read and his daughter Phoebe is adorable. I read this as part of a Christmas romance binge and loved it." Read more

"...I can’t wait to read them all. This story was perfect for a holiday read. I wanted to jump in the pages. Love it! Loved everything about it...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers love the characters in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating how they expose their vulnerabilities.

"...The writing was so good. I loved these characters exposing their vulnerabilities and contemplating what was worth the risk...." Read more

"...This is the kind of story that has the reader engaged and cheering the main characters on, hoping for their eventual success at getting together...." Read more

"I loved the characters and the storyline. It was a little different which is nice when you get tired of the same tropes." Read more

"...and are so unique and clever with heart, laughs, and a fantastic cast of characters. I fell so in love with little Phoebe, she stole the scenes!..." Read more

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  • Joyce Hiebert
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 31, 2025
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    What could go wrong between a jaded divorce lawyer and a hearts-in-her-eyes matchmaker? It’s all fun and games when Ava and Cillian agree to fake date for December, until they both catch feelings and Cillian’s adorable tiny daughter gets involved.
    I loved every minute of this holiday romance! I wanted more!
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  • llilly
    4.0 out of 5 stars A divorce lawyer and a matchmaker
    Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2023
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    The second book in this series can stand alone, but it is much more fun after reading The Christmas Crush because Ava’s family is featured a little more and they make an appearance in DATING FOR DECEMBER.

    Cillian is your grumpy “love never lasts” with the crazy ex who is the mother of his daughter. He fills out what could be described as a passive-aggressive matchmaking profile for Ava’s business to find someone to run his ex off.

    Ava has relationship issues of her own the primary on being how she can make matches for others and only find duds for herself. So with the holidays coming, a wedding, and more, Ava sees opportunity in Cillian’s application.

    The writing was so good. I loved these characters exposing their vulnerabilities and contemplating what was worth the risk. Interesting twist at the end, too.
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  • Carrotmusic
    5.0 out of 5 stars Engaging, Fun, and Just Enough Drama
    Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2023
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    This was a wonderful story. It had everything: taking place during the spin-up to Christmas, in Dublin and surrounds, with relatable characters, and just the right amount of drama and fun. Ava is the founder of a dating agency who needs a date to her brother's wedding, and Cillian (great name!) needs someone to masquerade as his partner so his crazy ex will be convinced it's over. These two worlds collide, with the added factor of Cillian's 6 year old daughter Phoebe (another great name).

    Ms. Gallagher brings the reader all the angles of this emotion driven situation, and watching Cillian and Ava find their way to each other is a delight. There is just the right amount of spice in their goings on to be convincing. Phoebe is one of those scene-stealing kids they tell you not to share a stage with. When she asks Santa for a new mom for Christmas because "my one only works intermittently" she earned a gold star from me!

    This is the kind of story that has the reader engaged and cheering the main characters on, hoping for their eventual success at getting together. Well done!
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  • Skylar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Christmas romance read
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2023
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    Cillian loves his daughter, her mother is a train wreck that tricked and wrecked him and flies in & out of his daughter’s life and he is left to pick up the pieces. Combine that with an adulterer father he’s a divorce attorney who helps the wronged and does not believe in love and marriage. Ava runs a dating service, she believes in true love and her parents are prime example, her siblings laugh at her profession given she can’t find someone herself. Ava has been hurt too by an ex and that’s another thing used as a joke by her siblings. She needs a date for her company party and her actor brother’s wedding, she needs him to invest in her company. Cillian fills out an application after drinking thinking he needed someone to be in his life so his ex would back off him. They strike a deal to Date For December. They both try not to fall for each other when they agree to benefits. Very enjoyable read and his daughter Phoebe is adorable. I read this as part of a Christmas romance binge and loved it.
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  • PollyAnna Joy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Cillian and Ava
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2023
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    I stayed up all night to read this one. I love the similarities to Pretty Woman. It really is romantic that Richard Gere (and Cillian) shows up in a limo with an armful of roses. I'm with Ava about the super hot daddy-vibes...there truly is nothing sexier than a man being a daddy.

    BYW: Is Cillian pronounced with the hard 'k' sound or the soft 's'??? I'm leaning towards "Killian" over "Sillian."
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  • Js
    5.0 out of 5 stars heartwarming and funny
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
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    Great story… captivating and page turning. Very heartwarming. Characters are funny and real. Not the same old story. Worth reading.
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  • Heather Kelley
    5.0 out of 5 stars When you fake date your crush
    Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
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    I love Lyndsey Gallagher’s books. You’re guaranteed characters that will pull you in with some spicy scenes thrown in. This dial pov story does just that. Ava has been drooling over a hot guy who walks by her office everyday. Then one day he walks into the bar as her date. Cillian is a single dad divorce lawyer and has no desire for a relationship but needs to convince his ex otherwise. Ava has told her family she’s got a boyfriend who she’s bringing to her brothers wedding. Can they fake date and help each other out? You’ll have to read to find out, but you won’t want to stop turning the pages.
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  • Becky
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story
    Reviewed in the United States on December 11, 2024
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    I loved the characters and the storyline. It was a little different which is nice when you get tired of the same tropes.
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  • Connie McKay
    5.0 out of 5 stars Be prepared for steam, hot flushes and laughs along the way!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 10, 2024
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    A word of warning to the faint hearted out there! I don't think I've ever read a steamier novel in my life! There's a whole lot of spicey ingredients in this story and I'm not one to spoil a fab read by reiterating the whole plot on a review. What I can say is that Lyndsey's storylines are seductive and romantic. I find her writing really refreshing. It was pure escapism for me and I loved it. I also discovered Lyndsey is from Ireland and doesn't live too far from me so I intend to continue supporting l
    her as a local author and you'll be spoilt for choice with the selection of novels she's already published. I'm having to decide which one to read next. She keeps her books affordable which is a blessing to alot of people these days. She's also a really nice person and is so incredibly talented. Honestly, don't hesitate, buy or download one of her books and I know it'll leave you wanting to read more!
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  • Michelle Haran
    5.0 out of 5 stars Festive Fun & Spice
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2024
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    I loved the first book in this series, so much so that it took me a while to read this as I didn’t want to let go of Nate and Holly’s story but this one was just as good! A fun, festive read. Don’t worry if you haven’t read the first book, this can be read as a standalone but it is good knowing some of the characters from the previous story.
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  • Jules
    5.0 out of 5 stars An absolute must read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 5, 2024
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    I really loved reading this book, I laughed out loud at some of it, and it was highly entertaining. This is the first book I have read by this author but it certainly won't be the last.
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  • Mrs P.F. Hamilton-Painting
    5.0 out of 5 stars must read book , witty, funny and romantic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2023
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    This a book that will keep you amused, interested , and having so much enjoyment from start to finish. laughter, fun and romance what more could you ask for!
    Characters are amazing , as is the storyline
    Congratulations Lyndsey . Absolutely loved it
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  • Stephanie P
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another festive treat from one of my favourites!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 30, 2023
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    Lyndsey Gallagher has done it again, with another festive feel good treat.

    This is the 2nd in a series, but equally could be read as a standalone - although the first one is equally fabulous so why would you not? I devoured the story of grumpy lawyer and single dad Cillian, and unlucky in love (and matchmaker to trade) Ava and what happens when their agreement to get each other through the month of December doesn’t quite go to plan…!

    Loved this as always from start to finish and can highly recommend, not just for December but any time you’re looking for a great read. I’ve already ordered another paperback to gift at Christmas!
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