Love at First Date (Better Date than Never Series Book 1)

When Chesters seems to have swallowed something, she takes the dog to the nearest vet and meets Henry, the most mysterious man she has ever known. He has recently rescued a dog and names her Kenzie and they're doing an obedience training. He is good-looking, smiles a lot, helps her with training and is fun to be with. What's not to love? She doesn't like asking too many questions about a guy, unless it's all stated in Detailed Dating. Until Ellen finally gets to date her matches. Until all she thinks about is Henry and his mysterious ways. Until she learns from Rachel that he's not going to get in touch with her again.

I love this short story so much. I wish it was longer, though. I love Ellen and her eccentric ways and her naivety. Sure, she's quite closed-minded sometimes, heck, she even annoys me with her compulsive thinking and over-the-top assumptions about Henry. But there's something about her that I found charming about her. I like how she stands her ground and balances her choices, I like how she acts like an awkward teenager when she's around Henry.

I'm liking short stories lately. They satisfy me at some point and makes me think outside the box. I've read some books by Susan Hatler and I always find myself laughing and feeling like a lovestruck idiot in the end, but I don't care. I gotta hand it to Susan, she's the queen of short rom-coms and she deserves it. One person found this helpful. Love at First Date is a novella pages with definitely a light mood, as any angst are resolved with awkward laughs.

Ellen needed someone to be compatible with her. She does not want to emulate her mother who's always on a different man that's not compatible. She took a whole month to narrow her online dating prospects down to a list of just two. When her dog-sitting for a friend went very wrong, she met Henry at a local vet who saved the not-her-dog. Ellen knew she must know more about Henry, so she signed up for dog obedience school using the not-her-dog. Now Ellen is conflicted And what happens when her disguise was exposed? Ah, light-hearted rom-com that's short, sweet, and NOT insta-lust.

If you need a "pick-me-up" that's not full of angst, Susan Hatler delivers. The characters are not very deep, but they don't have to be. At the time I just didn't get a chance to read the story yet. Let me just say I really enjoyed this quick read. So, I'm going to share the story and my thoughts together. Dating can be pretty rough with so many factors that can wreak havoc on humankind. Which is the reason Ellen decided to forgo looking for someone in the bar or coffee shop, no she decided to take her chances on an online dating site. With so many of those sites up and running the chances of finding your ideal mate seems likely to happen, right?

This is Helen's thinking. She believes that she has found her possible Mr. Right between these two guys she has been chatting up a storm on line: As it turned out Patti did know best! Nov 21, Kate McMurry added it Shelves: This is a short story offered free by the author. You sign up for her newsletter on her website to get it. And Ms Hatler does it again!! Absolutely loved this novella, from the plot and the characters to the witty and fresh writing style.

I've already read her other short story in the series My Last Blind Date and really enjoyed it. BUT this one is even better! Swear to God, I have no idea how Ms Hatler pulls it off? I mean, I don't believe in love at first sight and sure don't like reading about it And Ms Hatler does it again!! I mean, I don't believe in love at first sight and sure don't like reading about it in a book, but here I am, reading about Ellen and Henry and I'm literally melting.

Hey, I'm not that sappy, it's not me - it's Ms Hatler way of touching your hearts, while making you believe in love at first sight or would that be a date. I hate comparing books even when it comes to books written by same author, but have to admit I enjoyed this story more than My Last Blind Date , I guess it's because somehow I felt more connected with Ellen though that could be also cause of the fact this story is maybe pages longer than My Last Blind Date.

Ellen is such a loveable character, too organized for my taste, but smart and funny Gosh, would love to be friends with her btw. Henry is simply amazing! Not just sexy and great looking, he's also so gentle, has manners, not to mention he loves dogs. So, in my book this would be the perfect man!

Ok, summing it up - I really really enjoyed this story, I'm officially Ms Hatler fan and can't wait to read more of her works. I absolutely recommend it!!! High Five Ms H, well done!: I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Watching her mother go through a couple of failed marriages, Elle had figured out that the key to finding the right guy for oneself is through compatibility. That was also what the site Detailed Dating promised when she signed up.

After going through initial screening, she had found two men that just might be the right guy for her. Everything was going great until she is forced to watch her best fr I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Everything was going great until she is forced to watch her best friends dog.

When Ella believed the dog is choking due to eating something from her purse, she takes him to the Vet only to stumble into an Obedience class for dogs and a very handsome guy named Henry who had just saved the little pups life. Now Henry tests all logical that she had set out for herself when it comes to love and finding the right man. It was a short story, which was sad really but I did thoroughly enjoy it! It was done in first person, in this case we get into Ella's mind and I did enjoy her tone.

I thought she was funny and amusing. I think I also understand where she was coming from with the way she had approached dating and meeting the right man. Of course Ella learns that nothing is always what it seems and that compatibility is only a small part of meeting the right person. It was entertaining watching Ella go through the dates and how each and one of them had thought of something about love that she did not know before. I did really like Henry, of course I was with Ella on the same page when he wouldn't answers her questions they way she wanted them too.

But at the same time, Ella evaded direct questions as he had evaded giving her direct answers. Still, there was attraction between them and the gift he gave her was quiet thoughtful! Sure this book has a bit of an insta-love theme going on, but it's forgivable as it really was just a quick, clean adult romance. Quiet enjoyable that left a smile on my face. I read a book with the secondary character, Rachel, in this one as the heroine and based on the hints in the story I just had to come back and read Ellen's story.

What a fun enjoyable light romance! Due to watching her mom stumble disastrously through multiple attempts to find true love, Ellen has decided to protect herself from making the same mistakes by formulating a system to find her one true love and a certain on-line dating service provides her with the opportunity to put it into practice. Just when she has her list of candidates narrowed down to a few prospects, she bumps into Henry while dealing with a vet emergency for the puppy she is dogsitting. The moment she lays eyes on Henry, Ellen makes the rash decision to know him better by signing up for dog obedience classes with him using her best friend Rachel's puppy as an excuse.

The attraction to Henry confuses her, but not enough to put her off from checking out the guys from the dating service. Both seem like nice guys and seem compatible- on paper, but she discovers quickly that all she thinks about is Henry who just makes her laugh and open up about herself. It comes to taking a chance or grabbing the sure thing and which one will make her happy. This was just such a sweet story. I loved following along as Ellen had to steadily realize the truth about love even while I was practically bouncing in my seat for her to see what was right in front of her the whole time.

And oh, wasn't that a sassy twist to the story near the end. Once again, I found this author's story an absolute gem of a read and recommend it to others who enjoy light contemporary romances. Love at First Date is a cute cheesy little story. Ellen is a thirty-year-old woman struggling with finding her "soulmate".

She tried to avoid the mistakes her mother did by going for the practical side of the relationship. She signs up for an online dating site Detailed Dating to meet potential compatible candidates. However, her plan hits a roadblock when she meets Henry Holbrook, the vet and she's instantly smitten. It was insta-love and that discouraged me a bit. And frankly it was a fluffy sto Love at First Date is a cute cheesy little story. And frankly it was a fluffy story so no real loss of expectation there.

The dynamic between Ellen and Henry didn't click for me until the end sadly. I wish they spent more bonding time together at least to know his side of the story. I loved the scene where Ellen tells Craig that not because they shared their likes and dislikes through emails that makes them know each other more but to know a person intimately requires more than that.

It was partially true imo. Rachel, Ellen's bff, is a wonderful and funny character. And I'm really excited to read her story next. This is a nice contemporary romance which I really enjoyed. Ellen is looking for love, and decides by her mother and friends' track records that there is no point leaving it up to chance.

She wants to ensure complete compatibility with a partner before wasting time on them, so she has signed up to an online dating agency. She has a couple of strong contenders and is on the brink of meeting them when she first meets Henry.

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There is definite chemistry, but will she be brave enough to take the risk This is a nice contemporary romance which I really enjoyed. There is definite chemistry, but will she be brave enough to take the risk that he may prove incompatible? My only criticism is that the story is a bit predictable but it's an enjoyable quick read nonetheless. Mar 21, Nikinnia Smith rated it liked it. This was such a short and sweet love story.

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I'm happy that Ellen realized that love isn't something you can plan for or predict. Chester the beagle certainly kept me laughing. I think I would go crazy if I had a dog that chewed everything. I loved the little love story between her customer and his wife I forgot his name.

I think when you are truly in love no one can piss you off like your partner. True love is never perfect, but perfectly imperfect. Wonderful short story of Ellen's modern day search for love. This book was funny, sweet, cleverly written, heart warming and had a fantastic ending! I especially liked how the characters seemed real.

Like people I'd know and be friends with, making it easy to relate to them and therefore the story. Gave me hope my Henry is out there This was a wonderful read. It was quick and straight to the point. I loved the characters. Especially the best friend. Too many books now days have the best friend being a horrible person.

I'm so glad that I aslrwady have the next book in this series. I just hope the new characters will this likable too. This was really sweet and I identified with Ellen a lot. I'm pretty anal appt things too and not much of a risk taker.

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I feel sort of bad for Craig. He was going by their compatibility and she pretty much shot him down for it. It kind of reminded me of Along Came Polly. I read this book in about an hour and it was very cute for a short story. How to date clinically Ellen approaches dating like she's studying for the SATs. Deciding love is overrated and unpredictable, she has invested her time in an online dating service. There, she can search for the most compatible mate. What irritated me was her automatic judgment of every guy she met as to whether or not she could picture herself married to him.

Henry is a total question mark when she mistakes him for a vet while he's saving her friend's dog from choking. I suppose her approach was How to date clinically Ellen approaches dating like she's studying for the SATs.



I suppose her approach was intended to hide her own insecurities, but it got on my nerves. Finally, she gets her head on straight and realizes there's no right answer when it comes to attraction.

Love at First Date (Better Date than Never, #1) by Susan Hatler

Jan 31, Marissa Chavez rated it it was amazing. When her friend Kristen starts a game of Truth or Dare, she dares Gina to go on a date with Ethan, who's amazing and total marriage material. As Gina plans the going away party for office playboy Chris Bradley, she spontaneously initiates a game of Truth or Dare with him. When his turn comes around, he dares Gina to pose as his girlfriend to help get a flirty colleague off his back.

It's Valentine's Day and Rachel Price has a choice: Stay home and watch TV with her loveable doggy or let her best friend, Ellen, set her up on a blind date. Ellen says the guy is a "10", but the last guy she set her up with was a "5".

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Rachel's been flirting with coworker Noah Peterson and she's hoping he's noticed. Then, she finds out Noah has big plans. Even worse, he advises Rachel to go on the blind date! Should she play it safe and spend the Hallmark holiday with her loyal pooch, Chester, or risk another dating disaster by trying yet again for love?

Kristen knows men hide things. Case in point, her last boyfriend turned out to be married.