My Last Blind Date

Better Date than Never

By: Susan Hatler

Narrated by: Martha Lee

Length: 36 mins

Publisher's summary

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. What to do....

Ellen says the guy is a "10", but the last guy she set her up with was a "5". 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?

©2012, 2013, 2014 Susan Hatler (P)2014 Susan Hatler

Short and flirty romance

If you could sum up My Last Blind Date in three words, what would they be?

Short sweet romance

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Last Blind Date?

When Rachel walks into the restaurant and sees Noah sitting at the table as her blind date. She was so thrilled and overwhelmed that the man she had been crushing on was actually meeting her for dinner on Valentine's Day.

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

Ellen, Rachel's friend, because Ellen takes charge and doesn't take "no" for an answer. Martha Lee did Ellen's voice perfectly for the listener to understand that Ellen was definitely a Type A personality.

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

At the end, when Rachel and Noah are on her couch. Rachel had just hung up from talking on the phone to her ex-boyfriend. Noah was supportive and not jealous. He made it clear that he was glad that Rachel had chosen him.

Love is in the air on Valentine's Day!

Where does My Last Blind Date rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

I loved it. I thought it was a cute romance well written by Susan Hatler.

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Last Blind Date?

I loved how both Noah and Rachel considered Valentine's Day a hallmark holiday. i loved how they were set up on the blind date ON that hallmark holiday!

Have you listened to any of Martha Lee’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

Yes. I love how she sounds with all the characters especially the men, well done!

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes! I couldn't turn it off.

Any additional comments?

Another fun well written book. Can't wait to read more in the series!

Cute short story

Enjoyable 30 minutes. This is a perfect outline for a Hallmark movie. If you like those, then you'll like this.

Adorable Quickie!

Super quick short story. This is about Ellen's friend Rachel, the one with the cute little beagle. Fun little Valentine'd Day blind date tale. Not a lot of depth in the relationship, really just the first blush of something that could be special.

The whole book is from Rachel's POV, which limits how the reader seeing events. You only have her perspective to work from. Fortunately there are plenty of cues that you can pick up on to give you the bigger picture.

It is all sweet, a light flirtation but it never gets to the bedroom stage.

I listened to the audiobook narrated by Martha Lee, who does a great job. She has a soothing mature tone to her read but is still able to bring out the lightness in the banter. I really liked her voices and how distinct she keeps them. I really enjoy the energy she creates with her voice it makes the story flow.

I am excited to have found this series. I love a tasty little treat every now and again!!

Short but Sweet

Where does My Last Blind Date rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

top 10 for sure

What did you like best about this story?

It is a short but very sweet story about opening your heart to risk love an one more blind date....

What about Martha Lee’s performance did you like?

LOL her barking sounds of Chester...made me giggle

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

Id have to say...Take a Chance....this sums up the story....Rachael needed to Take a Chance to find what she was looking for

Any additional comments?

I really enjoyed this book...it was a very sweet story about taking chances an allowing love

Great short romance!

Would you listen to My Last Blind Date again? Why?

I plan on listening to this every time I have a rough day! This had me laughing out loud in the car the whole way home!

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Last Blind Date?

When he shows up as her blind date, I was literally cheering.

What about Martha Lee’s performance did you like?

I love how she does different voices, and somehow makes you feel like you're part of the story.

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

Take a chance, you never know who else is taking one too.

Any additional comments?

I was immediately drawn to this story, the characters are fun and loveable...short and sweet!

fab conclusion to the series

Where does My Last Blind Date rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

It is up there at the top. The one thing I don't like, like with a book, is when the audio is slow to get interested in. All of the audios in this series were so enjoyable to listen to.

What was one of the most memorable moments of My Last Blind Date?

For me, it was when Rachel goes on the blind date expecting the guy that Ellen set her up with and instead it is Noah waiting for her at the table.

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

Rachel was my favorite.

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

In the latest edition of Truth or Date, meet Rachel and Noah, who are destined to be together.

Short sweet romance

What made the experience of listening to My Last Blind Date the most enjoyable?

I have read the book but the audio gives life to the characters. It makes it a more enjoyable listen.

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

Noah he is just cool and smooth Martha makes him seem more real and smooth. She gives nothing away.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

It is a very short listen about an hour so yes.

Any additional comments?

A very short little read to remind us life can bring unexpected surprises. It was a charming little read that shows us sometimes blind dates are the very best surprises we could have. That is about all I can say without giving the book away. It was well written with a lovely story.

I have totally enjoyed this whole series I have read and listen to each book, I find them to be an outstanding whether you listen or read. Susan is a wonderful author that puts a lot of emotion in each book, she gives you wonderful characters that you can relate to. The narrator has a smooth mature tone, she puts a lot of emotion to the books. You can hear the humor in her tone and have to chuckle when she adds her sassy voice. Both the author and the narrator make the read flow smoothly in an easy flow way before you know it you are caught up in the book. I really recommend any of Susan's books whether the e-books or the audios. I am sure you won't be disappointed.

A Piece of Your Favorite Chocolate

"Life is a box of chocolates," Forrest Gump shared with us. Well Susan Hatler's books are a box of multi-flavored truffles (my favorites) so you DO know what you are going to get--a light-hearted look at the horrors of dating in this "Better Date than Never" series. They are intertwined to the extent that the main characters from one story play roles in others but each is standalone and as short and sweet as your favorite piece from the box.

I had the added enjoyment of listening to the AUDIO. Narrator Martha Lee has the perfect voice for narrating this first person bad luck with blind dates comedy. Quick and fun, giving reason to hope no matter how ugly the dating world can seem.

Take a risk

Any additional comments?

This is a great short story while you are waiting for your credits. Likeable characters you can relate to. Just perfect for my commute to work and left me smiling and happy to start my day. Take a chance and enjoy!