So I read this series out of order… #2 (HERE), then #1 (HERE) and now #3. Of the 3 books by Susan Hatler this is the briefest. My Last Blind Date read almost as a couple chapters interlude in a larger book. So if you are looking for a fully developed and realized story this isn’t really for you. A contemporary romance, this book continues the story of 4 friends hoping to find love and commitment.

Rachel is solidly single and living with her pampered pooch (who was the catalyst to book #1’s love life)… what is a girl to do on Valentine’s Day? Stay home and mope or take… one last blind date? This is the story of Rachel’s choice.

Susan Hatler’s book really could all be combined into one… I think they make a great afternoon read… this one a couple hours really at most. If you are looking for a nice romance, some great friendships and some silly moments these are the books for you!

My Last Blind Date

Now I did read this series slightly out of order… you can read my review on book #2… HERE. Love at First Date by Susan Hatler is a lighthearted contemporary romance. What is Ellen to do after a failed long term relationship and a personality that loves organization? Why join an online dating site… Detailed Dating. This local online dating site on Sacramento helped Ellen narrow it down to two very carefully picked candidates which she was  going to meet in person…

That is until Rachel, her good friend and co worker needed her to “babysit” her pampered pooch Chester… cue hilarity leading to a random encounter with a rather attractive and slightly mysterious stranger… Henry… not the “logical” choice what is Ellen to do?

I don’t want to give up more of the story as this is a short story, definitely a giggle for a rainy afternoon. I enjoyed Ellen and her organized chaos and was entertained by the romance and minor mystery connected to Henry… I am looking forward to reading the third installment… My Last Blind Date.

Love at First Date

Two books in one actually! This was suggested by a couple friends to me when I first started my new author hunt and talk about a GEM! The first of the series is called Dead Witch Walking. There are a few things that struck me as amazing about this book – the main character is hilarious! The world is very well thought out and complex… I was instantly in love with the main characters really… the earth witch Rachel, her living vampire friend Ivy and Rachel’s pixie partner (business only) Jenks. I absolutely LOVE Jenks… 

Two books in one

The two titles

I don’t want to give away too much plot but in the first two books there is magic, demons, weres, pixies, faeries and so much more… Relationships are complex, friendships even more so… there are death threats, vampire run restaurants and a ton of action, tension, and adventure. The bad guys are not always bad and the good guys have to walk the line of good and bad… oh and the magic… amazing.

There is some sex in the books and of course violence so be forewarned, this is not as cozy as my first review and more along the lines of my manga review but with more magic and less Asian feel. The descriptive language is terrific, the jokes fly freely and you get so caught up in it you just have to have MORE! In fact, as I write this I am completing the FOURTH book in the series and have requested the 5th (the library had 1-4 and 6 or 7 I think but not number 5). Let me tell you – #4… A Fistful of Charms is just as good as book #1. So seriously check out Kim Harrison‘s Hollow’s series.