Better Date than Never Collection (Books 1-5) by Susan Hatler

Author:Susan Hatler
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Hatco Publishing

After work, I went home and browsed through my closet. “Hmmm. What does one wear on a date they don’t want, with someone they don’t even know?”

Ruff! Ruff!

“You love me in my sweats. Don’t you, baby?” I patted Chester on the head then went back to my search.

I found black pants and a red sweater. Red? On Valentine’s Day? “I refuse to be a walking cliché.”

Chester stared up at me and wagged his tail. Ruff!

“You’re right, boy. My heart is totally not in this.” I tossed the pants and top onto my bed and reached for my cell to cancel.

Before I could dial, a picture of Ellen on her wedding day appeared on my Blackberry screen. I cringed as Forever in Love by Kenny G rang out. I pressed talk. “Keep your hands off my cell phone.”

Ellen giggled with glee. “Plugged that in while you were at lunch. One day you’ll be forever in love. Maybe it’ll happen tonight. You haven’t changed your mind, have you?”

“Yes, actually.” I dropped onto my bed, threw an arm over my eyes, and felt Chester nuzzle his way under my elbow. “I’m sorry, El. I just can’t.”

“Oh, no. You’re going.” Her voice went from sweet to stern. “Henry says you not only have to go, but you’d better have a blast after what he sacrificed.”

A wet tongue slid across my cheek. “What do you mean?”

“We called The Boat House and changed our reservation to your name.”

I sat upright. “What?”

“It’s Valentine’s Day, my dear.” Dishes clanked and it sounded like the water was running. “Everything’s booked.”

“I’m not gonna steal your romantic holiday evening. No way.”

“Oh, yes you are.” Her tone told me not to mess with her. “I gave you our rez because I love you and I want you to be as happy as I am. I’m sorry you had a few lousy dates, but it’s time to try again. Take another risk. That’s how you’ll find your true love. Your Henry.”

Tears sprang into my eyes. How could she sound so sure? I’d hit thirty-years-old last month. Finding eternal love or even a decent soul mate felt hopeless. Chester cuddled into my lap and I set my hand on his warm, soft head.

An awkward silence filled the line.

“Promise me you’ll give this guy a chance.” Her voice lowered an octave. “Not like the last one.”

I sniffed and grabbed a tissue. “What?”

“I heard how you cut your date short with Timothy because you had to go home and clean out your freakoid dog’s litter box.”

“Unlike you, I live in an apartment and work all day. He loves his litter box.” My eyes were moist, but I managed to chuckle. “You know Chester won’t go unless his area is pristine.”

“Uh-huh.”

“Fine.” I squeezed my eyes shut and sighed. “I’ll meet your Ten and have an open mind with the mystery man. Can you at least give me a clue? Does he have hygiene issues I should know about? Bodies buried in his backyard?”

“No way.” Ellen’s voice was firm.

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