Love at First Date

Better Date than Never

By: Susan Hatler

Narrated by: Martha Lee

Length: 2 hrs and 16 mins

Publisher's summary

Ellen may not believe in storybook love, but it’s about to rewrite her life...

Ellen’s figured out that finding the right guy is all about compatibility. That’s why she signs up for Detailed Dating - the local online dating scene in Sacramento. They ask men the hard questions, compare their answers with hers, then she filters through the profiles of each provided “match.” After numerous email exchanges, she narrows it down to two promising candidates she’s excited to meet in person.

When Ellen’s best friend asks her for a favor, dog-sitting leads to disaster and Ellen ends up at the local vet where she meets a man she can’t get out of her mind. Henry isn’t a logical choice, but she finds herself paying for dog obedience class to spend more time with him.

Ellen knows that in order to have a lasting relationship, she should take the safe route and go for one of the pre-screened guys. But, how can she think with her head when her heart keeps begging her to give Henry a chance?

©2012 Hatco, Inc. (P)2014 Hatco, Inc.

Sweet story

Such a sweet story.
Ellen looks for love in what could be the wrong place, for her. Thank goodness she eventually realizes this and also realizes that she has unexpectedly fallen in love ... Big time!
I loved the last scene and that was the best part of the book for me. Don't get me wrong, the rest of the book builds up to that wonderful climax at the end.
I'm impressed with this author. She tells a lovely tale that flows from scene to scene.
The narration was really good, effortless, clear, amusing and enhanced the writing.

Very refreshing!

Would you listen to Love at First Date again? Why?

Yes because it was so refreshing and a difference perspective on romance. A younger fresher perspective. It wasn't very long which makes you just sail through it in one go but definitely well worth the listen.

Who was your favorite character and why?

My favourite character was in fact Henry because he just sound like a really lovely guy. Who wouldn't want to meet someone like him.

Which scene was your favorite?

Almost the end at the Art Gallery when they finally get it all out in the open.

Any additional comments?

It took me a while to get used the narrator because she sounded so young, just like another recent book, she sounded like a young Wynona Ryder which bothered me at first but then was smooth and cute. I really did enjoy it and hope that rest of the seried will be available soon!

Get the stiletto you want!

Any additional comments?

I "read" this book twice the last time via audible. And it was as exciting and enjoyable the second time around. I love the surprise ending.

Nice fun story

If you want an easy smile and have a couple hours to listen, this book will fit that desire. The readers voice fits the story well, holds your attention while developing the emotional atmosphere. Entirely Delightful.

wonderful addition to my listening library

Would you consider the audio edition of Love at First Date to be better than the print version?

I love to read so having an audio edition of the book allows me to listen wherever, even at work and still have that love of reading.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love at First Date?

I am a huge dog lover, owning two rescue pugs, so when it centered around dog school and a rescued Lab(which my mom has a Black Lab) made me instantly fall in love with the story.

What about Martha Lee’s performance did you like?

I liked her various voices and how the timber of her voice made it enjoyable.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

It made me laugh, especially with the Chester, who ate hair off a hairbrush and chewed a boot, everything a dog does.

Any additional comments?

I want to listen to the others in the series now.

great read

easy, comfortable read. I cared about the characters and wasn't disappointed. good airplane book.

Quick listen with no punch

What did you like best about Love at First Date? What did you like least?

I liked the dogs. I didn't like the flatness of the main character.

What aspect of Martha Lee’s performance would you have changed?

Flat performance. It was read like a robot with little inflection or acting. I don't think the narrator liked the book.

What would have made this romance irresistible?

The main character finally got three dimensional at the end of the book. If that feel for the main character had been at the beginning, I would buy the whole series. With the book being a really old Harlequin-type romance (read: no sex), I really needed to like the characters and the only one who had me think "keep going" was the hero. He did not disappoint.

LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Where does Love at First Date rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This is my favorite story of Susan Hatler's and the best audiobook I've read. I

Who was your favorite character and why?

Chester. What a cute spunky mini beagle with great personality, who unknowingly set them up !

Which character – as performed by Martha Lee – was your favorite?

I loved all the characters performed by Martha!

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

Laugh, ALOT!!!!!

Any additional comments?

LOVED this book. Loved all the characters and personalities. This book made me giggle ALOT. Sitting in traffic was way more bearable while listening to Love at First Date.

Such an enjoyable fun read

Where does Love at First Date rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I'd have to say its in the top 5 for sure

What was one of the most memorable moments of Love at First Date?

The Art Gallery scene....that's where it comes together...it was a awesome scene

What about Martha Lee’s performance did you like?

I liked the way she brought the characters to life. She brought out the feelings an really made you feel what they were feeling

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

LOL I did both. The scene's with Chester had me giggling an when "the secret" comes out I teared up

Any additional comments?

This is short yet fun read. If you have a dog this book will be extra enjoyable for you to read. I have 5 dogs I enjoyed it ALOT!!!

Another sweet and flirty story

Where does Love at First Date rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

This has been my favorite so far of the Susan Hatler audiobooks that I have been blessed to read/listen to these last few weeks.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Ellen because she was so logical and anal about everything in her life. But she grew up so much emotionally in this story.

Which character – as performed by Martha Lee – was your favorite?

Rachel was probably my favorite because of her over the top feelings for her dog, Chester. Martha Lee made me giggle every time she was performing as Rachel.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

Puppy love can lead to romance.