The Dating Coach Dilemma

Name: The Dating Coach Dilemma
Rating: 4.666666507720947 (3 reviews)

Cristina Ryan

Oct 2020 · Cristina Ryan

4.7

3 reviews

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Dani's always been great at helping her best friend Donnie navigate life, but teaching him how to date? That's a whole new challenge—especially when her feelings for him start to change.

Donnie's spent the past decade focused on co-running their business, leaving little time for romance. Now ready to put himself out there, he realizes his awkwardness around women might need some work. Luckily, Dani offers to coach him on the art of dating.

Transforming Donnie into boyfriend material should be easy for Dani—until every lesson starts to feel like a date and every practice conversation feels a little too real. As the lines between teacher and student blur, Dani faces a question she never expected: Is she helping Donnie find his perfect match, or has she been his perfect match all along?

In this heartwarming tale of friendship, self-discovery, and unexpected love, sparks fly, and the stakes couldn't be higher—because risking their friendship might just lead to the love of a lifetime.

*Previously published as Countdown to Love

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4.7

3 reviews

Tia Green

September 4, 2025

Donnie and Dani. Even their names sync perfectly. A sweet friends to lovers tale with two MCs who realized their true feelings when he leaned on her for dating advice. A good read for anyone looking for a wholesome story with likeable characters, one who's a little too invested in his divorced dad's opinion. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

shuvai mawere

September 4, 2025

After a disastrous date, Donnie turns to his close friend and colleague, Doni, for help—believing she’s the ideal woman to coach him through the dating world. But as Doni guides him, the lines between friendship and romance begin to blur. When Doni steps back to protect her heart, Donnie is finally forced to confront the truth: the woman he’s been searching for has been by his side all along. If you enjoy heartfelt stories, this is for you.

Jeanne Richardson

January 7, 2025

I've read several books written by Cristina Ryan; she is becoming one of my favorite authors. I can’t wait to read more of her books. This is the first book in the Holiday Romance Series; it is a stand-alone book. The story is about Dani & Donnie.

About the author

Amazon bestselling author Cristina Ryan lives with her Marine Corp. veteran husband and an entertaining clan of children and pets. She writes clean beach romances set in the fictional town of Malibu Bay. Holidays are a festive time, but there’s something extra special about love during the holidays in Malibu Bay. From friends to lovers to second chances and fake romances, these stories will bring you hope and happiness. Cristina also writes YA Christian mystery suspense as Krista Wagner.

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