Available January 2023

It’s all fun and games until you’re dead last in a dating competition against your extroverted sister.

Available January 2023

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There I was, the total package, every man’s dream girl.

Past my prime, buried in debt, and fresh off driving probation, I trudged through thick green grass in a yard that was not mine toward a tanned and ringless bachelor who, also, was not mine. Clutched in my left hand was a homemade cheat sheet of one-liners to break the ice.

When it came to striking up conversation with single men, I was not accustomed to failing. Then again, I was not accustomed to trying.

 

Do These Sweatpants Make Me Look Single? is the comical and heartwarming story of a dating competition between two single sisters and how it transformed not only their approach to dating, but every area of their lives as well.

what readers are saying

“Grab a Kleenex! Prepare to laugh (& cry)! This book is a 2023 must-read! Single or not...”

Wendy J. Henkelman | The Places Between Podcast | Author of Stay in the Story

“This is not your typical dating book, this is a manual that will capture your attention, make you look long and hard at your life and inspire you to write a life story that matters...”

Heidi Falletta | Pastor | Writer | Adoptive Mom of Three

“A perfect blend of fun and authenticity, this book has plenty of golden nuggets to help you come out on the other side refreshed and renewed in life and love.”

Amie Leadingham | Master Certified Relationship Coach

“This book is everything that Jen is — hilarious, inviting, honest, and deep. There are convicting truths found embedded in relatable stories that will bless and benefit anyone who reads this.”

Kallie Terrana | Resident Director, Colorado Christian University

“Jen writes a beautiful story that had me reading late into the night. Whether you are male or female, single or married there is something for you. Grab a pair of sweatpants and coffee and get ready to be inspired and love Jesus just a little more.”

Melissa J. MacDonald | Author of Missing and Discipling World Changers

“...heartwarming, genuine, and inspiring.”

Deb Hall | The Write Insight

"Whether you're looking for change, looking for love, or just looking for a fabulous read, this book will leave you smiling and inspired long after you finish the last page."

Karen Bouchard | Author of Hand Over the Chocolate and No One Will Get Hurt

“...timely, vulnerable, and super encouraging. Between Jen's anecdotes and wit, I found a wealth of wisdom. Get this book!"

Chad Bruegman | co-founding pastor, Red Rocks Church

“Jen's transformation as a Christian single will keep you hooked until the very last page. Infused with faith-based wisdom, her dating journey is a real-life testimony of what it takes to break free from the patterns that hold us back.“

Elsa Puerner | Young Life Area Director

about the book

Sliding into her thirties, Jen Carlson had solo Friday nights down to an art: rom-com marathons, topknots, chocolate therapy, even sweats that read “It Took Me 30 Years to Look This Good.” Sure, she had total control of her Netflix queue. But deep down Jen felt stuck – buried in debt, tired of the same old dating scene, feeling light-years behind her besties, and wondering if life would ever change.

Then Jen received an unexpected phone call, sparking a vision for breakthrough. Determined to stop living like a baby sloth, Jen embarked on a yearlong quest to level up as a Christian single and become the person she always dreamed to be.

She and her sister Lisa launched a dating competition packed with challenges to overhaul every square inch of their lives: Guys. Faith. Mental health. Finances. Fitness.

The plan? There would be points. There would be prizes. But only one would be crowned Dating Champion of the World.

Copyright © 2025 Jen Carlson