Review: Save the Date (Better Date Than Never #4) by Susan Hatler

Title: Dave the Date (Better Date Than Never #4)
Author: Susan Hatler
Source: Self-Purchased
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Length: Novella
Release Date: June 30, 2013
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 3
Sexual - 2

Kristen knows men hide things. Case in point, her last boyfriend turned out to be
married. Just like anyone else, Kristen is devastated. However, since Kristen evaluates people for a living, her ex’s duplicity has her searching for a new career as well as swearing off men.

Touring history museums with her sexy friend Ethan doesn’t count, because he has a girlfriend, and has only shown friendly interest in Kristen. He even helps with her career counseling tasks. Although Kristen has a secret crush on Ethan, spending time with him is safe. Until she discovers he’s actually single. Gasp. And now he’s flirting with her, too.

Suddenly, Ethan is way too dangerous. Not to mention tempting. Sure, he seems like sixty shades of perfect, but how’s a girl with bad judgment supposed to detect what skeletons he has in his closet?

This was another cute and fun romance from Susan Hatler.  It was a very nice sit down and have a happily ever after type of book.  Kristen and Ethan are side characters in pervious stories.  We get to see some of the gang from previous books in this edition as well, which is always something I love about romance series.

Kristen beat herself up just a little too much for my taste.  It got a little tiring to hear about how much she doubted herself on every page - and then to watch her spread her distrust of men to her friend.  When she finally snapped herself out of it I was so happy.  Ethan was a great guy - but I felt like I didn't really get to know too much about him.  Their tradition of "save the date" was a great way to show their history and similar interests though.  The way it played througout the story was something I looked forward to.

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More Posts for Susan Hatler

Jasmyn's Review of Love at First Date (Better Date Than Never #1)

Jasmyn's Review of Truth or date (Better Date Than Never #2)

Jasmyn's Review of My Last Blind Date (Better Date Than Never #3)

Review: My Last Blind Date (Better Date Than Never #3) by Susan Hatler

Title: My Last Blind Date (Better Date Than Never #3)
Author: Susan Hatler
Source: Contest Win
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Length: Novelette
Release Date: February 4, 2012
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 2
Sexual - 2

Better Date than Never Series, Book 3

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?

Love at First Date (Better Date Than Never #1): Review
Truth or Date (Better Date Than Never #2): Review

This one was a bit shorter than the first two and I wish it had been longer.  I wanted to see more of Rachel and Noah (and even little Chester).  Their chemistry on their first (sort of) blind date was very memorable and I really really liked them both.  And I will admit some of it had to do with wanting to know how Chester was.  It seemed to be over before it really began.  I still think I'll try the next book and see if it picks back up for me.

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Review: Truth or Date (Better Date Than Never #2) by Susan Hatler

Title: Truth or Date (Better Date Than Never #2)
Author: Susan Hatler
Source: Contest Win
Genre: Contemporary Romantic Comedy
Length: Novellette
Release Date: April 25, 2013
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 3
Sexual - 2

Better Date than Never Series, Book 2

Gina Hall is done with men who won’t commit. Ten years waiting for her ex to propose wasted her time. Never again. 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. Gina finds playing couple with Chris way too much fun.

Even though Gina and Chris are pretending, their relationship begins to feel painfully real. Fearing she might be falling for another fly-by man, Gina must focus on Ethan so she doesn’t make the same dating mistakes all over again.

 Love at First Date (Better Date Than Never #1): Review

Gina was in it for the long haul with her last boyfriend - for too long.  He was a jerk that didn't want to get married after 10 years!!  So she decides to find the perfect man to marry - and take as a date to Ellen's wedding.  She is instantly set up on a blind date that she's just not too sure about.  Meanwhile, the hottie at work has a new job so dating current co-workeds is now fair game - and he has his sights set on Gina.

This was hilarious!  The way Gina and Chris talk to each other, especially at the beginning with their truth or dare game, was fantastic. These are the perfect length for a quick read before falling asleep happy and with a chuckle.  I love how upbeat and positive the writing is and how real the characters are.

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Review: Love at First Date (Better Date Than Never #1) by Susan Hatler

Title: Love at First Date (Better Date Than Never #1)
Author: Susan Hatler
Source: Contest Win
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Length: Novelette
Release Date: October 31, 2012
Reviewed by: Jasmyn

Rating - 3
Sexual - 2

Better Date than Never Series, Book 1

Ellen’s figured out that finding the right guy is all about compatibility. That’s why she’s signed up for Detailed Dating—the local online dating scene in Sacramento. Learning men’s preferences up front, plus a few weeks of email correspondence, has resulted in two candidates she’s excited to meet in person.

When Ellen’s best friend asks her to baby-sit her beloved pooch, dog-sitting leads to disaster and Ellen ends up at the local vet where she meets a man she can’t stop thinking about. Henry isn’t a logical choice, but Ellen suddenly finds herself signing up for a week-long doggy class to spend more time with him.

Now, Ellen has a choice: Go with one of the logical choices or let herself fall for the one man her heart seems to want.

What a great start to a short, sweet, and humorous series.  When Ellen decides to go on a strict diet of online well researched dates, you just know something unexpected is going to happen.  I just never thought that a dog eating a hairbrush would be the thing to set it off.  Ellen was a great character, Chester was an amazing puppy to help her out, and Henry is the perfect guy.  Now, we can't forget about the internet dates - they are each special in their own way as well and really helped me understand and know Ellen's personality.

While this is a shorter story, there is plenty packed in to keep it a good one.  While this book may not have gotten the highest rating - it was perfect for a pick me up story during a long week.  Susan Hatler also introduced us to a few of Ellen's friends, and it looks like they are next in line to find love of their own.

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