
Available on Kindle Unlimited.
This book is part of my 10 Christmas Books For This Holiday Season – 2022.
Just Date and See by Portia MacIntosh is a funny and relatable story full of entertaining characters, set during Christmas time.
My Overview
It’s Christmas time in 2022, and Billie’s looking forward to a peaceful and relaxing time in her newly remodeled home. She’s been single for a year, and her mom and sister have their own plans for the season. She never expected to have a house full of guests during Christmas, but that’s exactly what happens 😬.
With a house full of unwanted guests, the only way Billie could find some time away from them, is to just date and see. So, for the sake of being away from her home, she pretends to have a full calendar for the holidays … by signing up for daily social events through a dating app. The various situations and people Billie meets at the dating events are entertaining. Aside from that, the troubles and situations caused by her guests, are hilarious.
As funny and entertaining as this story was, it also included themes of marital affairs and estranged parent-child relationships. I liked the depth those subjects offered, and the way they were handled within the storyline. Overall, this is a heartwarming story about love, family, and new beginnings … and I loved it all.
My Recommendation
This was such a fun story! It has all the humorous and clever elements I’ve come to expect from the author’s rom-coms. I read the Kindle edition, but also listened to the audiobook at times. I highly recommend the audiobook, which is narrated by Karen Cass.
Other Christmas time stories I’ve enjoyed by this author:
Have you enjoyed any of this author’s Christmas stories?
Wendy
I’ve read a couple of books by Portia Macintosh and they have all been good. I’ll have to look for this one too
Lucy
I’ve read quite a few of her books and have yet to be disappointed. Since you enjoy her books, you’ll love this one 😁.
Jodie
I don’t think I’ve read anything by this author but based on your wonderful review I want to! Thanks for sharing Lucy.
Lucy
Yay! Glad you’ll give this author a try. Portia MacIntosh is one of my favorite authors. Maybe she’ll become one of your favorite authors too.