At first I thought oh it's one of those silly books that shares her horrible experiences. Then after reading I thought Geez really? Then she met a man at a doggie clinic when she took her friends dog to because she though he was going to die. After getting further into the story I had to laugh at her one safe one. Taking notes on the date marking off what's good ect. It ended well. I was happy with the storyline. I'm glad it worked out for her.
It's a quick read. One you can knock out in about an hour or so.
Worth a read if you like dogs and dating stories.

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SUSAN HATLER is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author, who writes humorous and emotional contemporary romance and young adult novels. Many of Susan's books have been translated into Spanish and German. A natural optimist, she believes life is amazing, people are fascinating, and imagination is endless. She loves spending time with her characters and hopes you do, too. You can reach Susan here: Facebook: facebook.com/authorsusanhatler Twitter: twitter.com/susanhatler Website: susanhatler.com Blog: susanhatler.com/category/susans-blog
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Loved this book! Great clean romantic read. Loved the story and the theme of the story about our eternal search for our one true great love for all our life! Loved the humour in it too! Reminded me of my love story and meeting my later husband! Now together for 26yrs!
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
This is the 1st book in the Better Date than Never series. It is an easy read with lots of humour.
This is Ellen and Henry's story. Her best friend needs her to look after her four month old pup, the said pup has swallowed something so off to the vet she trots. This is where she meet Henry, she thinks he is very mysterious, what happens next?
You have to read the book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is Ellen and Henry's story. Her best friend needs her to look after her four month old pup, the said pup has swallowed something so off to the vet she trots. This is where she meet Henry, she thinks he is very mysterious, what happens next?
You have to read the book.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
TOP 1000 REVIEWER
A fun quick read with an interesting storyline. I've done the online dating and its so much more fun finding love unexpectedly. It's funny how you think you want one thing but end up with something totally different.
TOP 500 REVIEWER
A fun light read, clean and quite well written, but nothing deep. This was my second book by the author, the first was more a novel rather than a novella, and I preferred the longer story - but this was good for a quick read.
PS Are there really guys around like her 'safe', notepad-carrying date? Scary idea...
PS Are there really guys around like her 'safe', notepad-carrying date? Scary idea...
Reviewed in Australia on 22 November 2016
I loved this story, it had all our insecurities, that facts that we never know where love will come from. I'm hooked and can't wait to read the whole series
Ellen was so insecure about love, that she'd joined a website with a checklist and screening process, determined you could never just fall in love at first sight. Sometimes the numbers have it wrong.
Ellen was so insecure about love, that she'd joined a website with a checklist and screening process, determined you could never just fall in love at first sight. Sometimes the numbers have it wrong.
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Loved the book it was great, the story was well written and the characters are interesting. Ellen and Henry meet when she is looking after her friends dog and now she cannot get enough of him.
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Tanyawriter
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dating
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2020Verified Purchase
She thinks getting the right man is all about being compatibility so she signs up for a dating site which will find the right one for her. She does some dog sitter for her best friend. She ends up with an issue with the dog so she has to go to the vets. She finds herself being smitten by the vet. What will she do? Will she go with the dating site? See who she will go with
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Miss SJ Smith
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Fun and Quirky romance novella
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2019Verified Purchase
This novella is fabulous start to the Better Date Than Never series. It is a fun, quirky story about relationship expectations and ensuring you meet Mr Right. Fun and feisty characters demonstrate that whilst you can focus on compatibility and logic, love doesn’t play be the rules and has no interest in your ‘best laid plans’.
I highly recommend this delightful novella and the entire series!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
I highly recommend this delightful novella and the entire series!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.

astran2002
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Different from the last series but just as good.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 December 2019Verified Purchase
What a brilliant first book in this series. I don't know if it's slightly shorter than the previous books or if it just seemed that way because I was enjoying it so much..Ellen had such preconceived ideas about marriage and I really enjoyed watching Henry get under her skin against her better judgment. I was so sorry to get to the end of the story.
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Laura Greenwood
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a trips down imagination road review
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 October 2015Verified Purchase
Title: Love At First Date
Series: Better Date Than Never (#1)
Author: Susan Hatler
From: Amazon
Genre: Romance
Release Date: 27th September 2014
Challenges: N/A
Links: Goodreads - Amazon
Having watched her mother's failed relationships, Ellen thinks she knows what she wants; a man that's compatible with her, never mind all the instant connection and chemistry that people seem to go on about. When her friend needs her to puppy sit, Ellen reluctantly agrees and ends up taking Chester the miniature beagle to the vets when he chocks on a hair ball. There she meets Henry, a man that makes her pulse race and has her signing up for dog training lessons...
Susan Hatler really knows how to write a cute book. Love at First Date was short and sweet, and so long as you go into it expecting a quick romance and something a little short of insta-love, then it can be just what you need. For me this kind of book is a "filler" read, one when I don't want to get stuck into something heavy going or long, I just want a little bit of fun. And it serves it's purpose.
I liked that Ellen was using online dating, I don't think that that form of dating gets enough coverage in books. At the end of the day, this is a modern world and books should reflect that dating can happen online. I did also like that it didn't necessarily work and she actually found someone in a far more old fashioned way. It was definitely cute!
Something else that I liked is that Ellen never pretended to be someone else. She never pretended that Chester was her dog, or that she wasn't using online dating, or that she was worried about finding someone stable. Ellen was Ellen from the beginning of the book to the end, and I liked that.
This is definitely a quick light hearted read, but I enjoyed it for that purpose!
Series: Better Date Than Never (#1)
Author: Susan Hatler
From: Amazon
Genre: Romance
Release Date: 27th September 2014
Challenges: N/A
Links: Goodreads - Amazon
Having watched her mother's failed relationships, Ellen thinks she knows what she wants; a man that's compatible with her, never mind all the instant connection and chemistry that people seem to go on about. When her friend needs her to puppy sit, Ellen reluctantly agrees and ends up taking Chester the miniature beagle to the vets when he chocks on a hair ball. There she meets Henry, a man that makes her pulse race and has her signing up for dog training lessons...
Susan Hatler really knows how to write a cute book. Love at First Date was short and sweet, and so long as you go into it expecting a quick romance and something a little short of insta-love, then it can be just what you need. For me this kind of book is a "filler" read, one when I don't want to get stuck into something heavy going or long, I just want a little bit of fun. And it serves it's purpose.
I liked that Ellen was using online dating, I don't think that that form of dating gets enough coverage in books. At the end of the day, this is a modern world and books should reflect that dating can happen online. I did also like that it didn't necessarily work and she actually found someone in a far more old fashioned way. It was definitely cute!
Something else that I liked is that Ellen never pretended to be someone else. She never pretended that Chester was her dog, or that she wasn't using online dating, or that she was worried about finding someone stable. Ellen was Ellen from the beginning of the book to the end, and I liked that.
This is definitely a quick light hearted read, but I enjoyed it for that purpose!

Avid romance fan
5.0 out of 5 stars
A really short, fun read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 December 2019Verified Purchase
Ellen is using a dating website to try and find a compatible partner. Out of the two she selects to meet, one had posted an inaccurate photo and the other is incredibly annoying. Meanwhile she puppy sits for her friend, enrols for doggy behaviour classes and meets Henry, who she has instant chemistry with. Some really funny moments along the way in this one. Read an ARC for an honest review.