13 Dates Kindle Edition

There's something about romantic comedies which, despite many of them having predictable endings, really fulfills all my desires for a story in one go. 13 Dates is one of those tales which involves a kooky theory about the rules of love, some delightful supporting characters (I loved the character of Mary and imagined her as actress June Squibb for some reason), and a sizable emotional hurdle. These elements and more check off the required boxes for me to fully enjoy this relatively short read. I love the way Matt Dunn writes dialogue. It's very cute and offbeat but in a way that's not annoying.I wasn't super into either of the main characters at the beginning. Noah seemed a little like a doormat while Angel initially fit a "manic pixie dream girl" stereotype (the cool girl who wears retro band t-shirts and Converse). However, once I particularly learned more about Angel's backstory and the lengths Noah goes to make Angel feel special and appreciated, I too fell in love with these characters. Every person deserves a Noah in their lives.I would definitely recommend 13 Dates to anyone who loves chick-lit and/or romance. This is definitely the perfect book to read on a rainy day with a mug of hot chocolate or tea.I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway. Thank you Goodreads and Lake Union Publishing for the release day copy!

This is the first book I've read from this author and it definitely won't be my last! I found Matt's writing style to be refreshing, intelligent and quirky; just like Noah!Noah had been looking for love without much luck. Then Angel fell into his life, and while, it seemed, he stood no chance with the upbeat, unpredictable, beautiful woman, he was determined to get her to fall in love with him, no matter the cost. His self-dignity took more than a couple of hits in this upbeat romantic comedy, but even though he didn't feel worthy, suffered extreme self-doubt and was constantly second-guessing everything, he persevered, because 'when you know, you know.' His antics were that of a bumbling idiot at times, his mind going off on a tangent, and I found that so damned endearing. The fact that he made mistakes, said the wrong things and made a fool of himself in the name of love made him an unforgettable character.The rambling and quirky dialogue in this book was extremely entertaining and though it was laugh-out-loud funny at times, this story was also a sad reminder that you should always live each day to its fullest and pursue your dreams.

Noah meets Angel in line at the local coffee shop while on his way to a blind date. Noah is smitten with Angel and can't get her out of his mind. Convinced by his friend Marlon, that if he is serious about this girl that it will only take 13 dates for her to fall in love with him. Noah sets off on finding Angel.When taking his landlady to the hospital for a broken arm, he sees Angel leaving the hospital. He follows Angel to her place of business. He now has a way of contacting her again! Angel, however, does not do anything average. She tells Noah that she will go out with him, but only if they do something she hasn't done before.Noah is convinced that this is the girl for him. Angel, on the other hand, doesn't do relationships. She lives for the moment. Noah thinks if he can get Angel to go on 13 dates with him, that she will see she loves him. But Angel is keeping a secret from Noah. The road to 13 dates is hilarious and charming.

I really enjoyed this book! Matt Dunn writes in a way that draws you into the story right away. His characters are realistic and seem like people you would want to know. I laughed out loud a few times (despite being American--apparently we have a different sense of humor than the Brits, according to some reviewers! ;) This is the 3rd Matt Dunn book I've enjoyed and will now search Amazon for Matt Dunn books to enjoy this summer on the beach.

Very seldom do I write a review, but this one deserves it. Quick, quick-witted. Clever. Fun. With most books I find myself skimming along because all of the pointless descriptions or other drivel. With this book that would be akin to riding a motorcycle down the middle of a speeding train. You are going to miss the scenery 100%. This is one time I got to sit back and thoroughly enjoy the scenery at a pretty fast pace. It was a tightly-written book that kept my interest. The 4 stars instead of 5 is because I'm still not sure about some details at the end. I will look for other books by Dunn

I found Matt Dunn's 13 dates utterly charming! There were a couple of places where I laughed so hard I had tears in my eyes. One scene in particular, after their horseback riding date, where things . . . progress to the bedroom . . . OMG, so funny. Noah and Angel were such endearing characters, and the secondary characters added another delightful dimension. Now I'm reading "Home," also by M. Dunn.

The hero in this story has a low self esteem, a penchant for bad jokes and a repressive view of life. He has been in and out of several relationships which never seem to work out. He is 35 and wants love, marriage and a family in the worst way.On his way to a blind date, he stops at a Starbucks and he meets Angel.This is a funny, sweet and sometimes bittersweet tale of two incompatible people on their way to 13 dates.

The synopsis was very intriguing. Noah and Angel are two opposites that meet in a coffee shop. Noah is attracted from the start. Angel--not so much. Noah is encouraged to pursue 13 dates with a woman in order to determine if a future is possible. Noah learns to avoid the traditional kind of dates. His efforts are off-the-wall, embarrassing, and endearing at the same time. I wish I had a "Noah" in my life!!!

Gallery owner, Noah, has almost given up on finding ‘the one’. And, at the age of 35, he’s getting desperate. What is he doing wrong? Will he ever meet the woman of his dreams? Fresh hope comes in the form of his friend, Marlon, who has a theory that it takes 13 dates to fall in love. Noah needs to focus on getting to that magical 13th date. So, when Noah meets Angel, a gorgeous, quirky redhead, he pursues her with this very aim in mind. Angel, however, is a free spirit, a ‘live for the moment’ kind of woman, who’s all about new experiences, having fun and cramming as much as possible into life. Commitment and relationships are simply not on her agenda. Can Noah win her heart and fulfill his dreams?I’ve read and enjoyed several Matt Dunn books. It’s rare to find a male author who can write great romcom with a little bit of depth that adds an extra layer to the story. And in the case of 13 Dates, it was this facet that really made the narrative work for me. The first half of the book, as Noah valiantly strives to find common ground between Angel’s expectations and his own, is very funny, if somewhat overplayed in places. There are some great, laugh-out-loud lines, but I expect more than humor from Matt Dunn, so it was a relief when the reason for Angel’s ‘live for the day’ attitude was revealed. Finally, some meat on the bones, and in the end a very satisfying read.If I’m being critical, what I didn’t like so much were Noah’s long, rambling, single-sentence monologues, which were difficult to follow at times, particularly when they included chunks of parenthesis. I would often lose track of his train of thought and have to go back and re-read the text. I found this really annoying and, had it been any other author, I would probably have given up the book altogether.Thanks for reading my review. I hope you found it helpful. You can find more candid book reviews on my Amazon profile page.

I have read all of Matt Dunn's books and hope there will be more. They are all poignant, funny and very well written and this one is no exception. I read a lot of 'heavy' books and use Matt Dunn's books as less heavy interludes. In fact I bought 13 Dates for an erudite friend who is a stroke victim who has difficulty concentrating but he tells me he is enjoying this one ,so that is a significant commendation. For me, at the age of 78, 13 Dates and all Matt Dunn's other stories bring back happy memories of my younger days.

I've never knowingly read a book like this written by a man before. I loved it. Matt Dunn's writing and characterisations are just so goood. But boy did Matt irritate me! He needed a good dose of confidence and less of the attempts at awful jokes ;) Great story, loved the ending. Will look for more by this author.

This is the first book I have read by the author Matt Dunn. It is not my usual genre. But having just read two, exceptional but gruesome, crime thrillers, I felt the need to read something completely different for some light relief and I am so delighted I chose 13 Dates.The characters of Noel and Angel are both well developed as are supporting characters.The are lots of laugh out loud moments together with a couple of tear jerkers...I highly recommend this well written book for anyone wanting light relief.

I do wish this guy would try to write a bit faster. I alway enjoy reading his books and can’t get enough of them.At times the writer appears like a comedian full of jokes that make you laugh,but underneath the humour lies an understanding of what makes people tick. Charlie Chaplin was a master of the art which appears the author of this has inherited