TWENTY DATES LATER: A Romantic Comedy About Love, Faith, and Laughably Bad Dates

by Charlie H. Campbell

HOW HARD CAN IT BE TO MEET A NORMAL CHRISTIAN GUY? Berkely Monroe is about to find out. After one too many dating disasters, she makes a deal with her best friend—twenty first dates to find someone worth a second. If she strikes out, she’s done with dating forever. But instead of Prince Charming, she ends up guy who brought his pet ferret on a date walk.A guy who live-streamed their dinner to his TikTok followers.A guy who spoke entirely in motivational quotes.And a guy who faked a birthday just for free dessert.Twenty dates later, Berkely is still single, slightly traumatized, and questioning everything. Like—is it possible her future husband has been in front of her this whole time? Packed with disastrous dates, an unhinged best friend, and a slow-burn romance that sneaks up on you —this is a laugh-out-loud Christian rom-com you won’t be able to put down. Reading this book may cause uncontrollable laughter, secondhand embarrassment, and the awkward experience of cackling in public with no way to explain why.

EARLY READER
• "20 Dates Later is the Christian rom-com of the year!"
• "Laugh out loud, hilarious!"
• "Every disastrous date is gold."
• "Hands down the FUNNIEST book you’ve written."
• "I laughed. I cheered. I cried. Brilliant!"
• "It deserves to be a movie—seriously, the pacing, the humor, the chemistry—it’s cinematic gold."
• "This book delivers on every level—romance, comedy, emotional depth, and faith—all wrapped up in a rom-com that’s unapologetically hilarious, heartfelt, and swoon-worthy."

174 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 25, 2025

About the author

Charlie Campbell is the author of more than 30 books, ranging from theological resources to thrilling works of fiction. As the founder of ABR Apologetics Ministry, he has spent decades equipping readers and audiences with clear, compassionate answers about the reliability of the Bible, evidence for God, and the defense of the Christian faith. His talks have taken him to churches and conferences around the world.

Charlie previously served as an instructor at Calvary Chapel Bible College and director of a School of Ministry in Southern California, where he taught courses on apologetics, theology, and world religions. His ministry has been commended by leaders such as Jack Hibbs, Norman Geisler, Charles Colson, and Chuck Smith.

Whether writing nonfiction or weaving faith and adventure into novels, Charlie’s greatest desire is to point people to the truth and hope found in Jesus Christ. When he’s not writing, he enjoys beach days with his wife and kids, snowboarding, and cheering on the San Diego Padres.