"Perfect for fans of You've Got Mail, Redeeming Love, and What Alice Forgot, When We Blinked is a moving and magical contemporary romance about the sightless moments that change the course of our lives."
Is Love Truly Blind? Newly split from her husband and college sweetheart, Seraphina Jones has returned to work after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but her transition from play dates to pencil skirts is proving wobbly at best. Encouraged to rediscover her romantic side, Sera agrees to try hot new dating app Blinde, aimed at millennials tired of swipe culture. The differentiator? Blinde doesn’t allow any pictures. Instead, the wildly popular platform fosters connections through meaningful conversations, inviting the age-old question: Is true love actually blind? Sera soon finds herself freshly confident, succeeding at work, and smitten by not one, but several men: gorgeous heir to the Hamilton throne, Graham Hamilton; irresistible dark horse Jack, slowly winning her heart via Blinde; and Connor, her ex, the only man she’s ever loved. But even though Sera thinks she's juggling three different suitors—the truth is, there are only two. Unbeknownst to Sera, Connor is posing as invisible hottie Jack, secretly allowing her to get to know him all over again, as if for the very first time. Could love at second sight change everything for Sera and Connor? Or will she want a clean slate with dreamy Graham? Set against the backdrops of sunny Southern California and the whimsical Wyoming mountains, When We Blinked provides a timely, unforgettable portrait of modern love—the mistakes that shape us, the ties that bind us, and the grace that can make us new.
Stephanie Mack is an author with a passion for storytelling—on the page, on the mic, and beyond. Her novels blend women's fiction and romantic elements with meaningful insights for readers navigating the complexities of modern life. Stephanie lives in Orange County, California, with her husband, three daughters, and beloved mini Bernedoodle.
After you’ve both been through so much, is a second (or maybe a third) chance at happy ever after possible? This is a question at the heart of Stephanie Mack's debut novel, When We Blinked.
Seraphina Jones thought she had it all, including marriage to her childhood sweetheart, a beautiful daughter after many fertility issues, and a great career. But after four years as a stay-at-home mom, she returns to her job with her marriage over and her daughter facing challenges due to her high sensitivity.
Encouraged by her friend and colleague to start dating again, she agrees to try a new dating app called Blinde, where no photos are exchanged so people build connections without physical attraction being the primary driver.
As she starts speaking to men on the app, things are going well at work—so well, in fact, that Graham, the handsome heir to the hotel company she works for, is interested in her. (Romantically, too.) Before she knows it she’s juggling a man named Jack on the app, flirting with Graham, and considering whether to try again with Connor, her not-quite-ex.
The thing is, Connor is actually pretending to be Jack in an effort for Sera to see another side of him she might have forgotten existed. Could this be the jumpstart they need to try again, or is Sera more interested in a fresh start?
Alternating narration between Connor and Sera, we see their relationship from its dreamy start through all of the challenges and heartbreaks they faced. And we see how both have changed—but is that enough?
I thought When We Blinked was a compelling and romantic story, with some drama. Faith also plays a role with these characters but it isn’t obtrusive, for those who don't prefer religious undertones. These characters and their story are very believable; you could imagine at least some of this happening to people you know.
I enjoyed being part of the tour for this book. Thanks to Suzy Approved Book Tours and Stephanie Mack for providing a complimentary copy of the book in exchange for an unbiased review!
This was so enjoyable! I thought it was really well written and I loved this story. There are some heavier topics, such as Divorce, alcoholism and porn addiction, that the author handles well. I felt the characters in the book are very real. The story is about Sera and Connor, recently divorced, and co-parenting their highly sensitive daughter Coco. Sera signs up for the app called Blonde, where they can connect with people without pictures. She connects with Jack on the app, who just so happens to be her ex Connor under a different name, who is trying to get her to know him in a fresh new way! 😱 She doesn't know if she should just keep it to online for now and not meet him. There is also her boss Graham, who is heir to the Hamilton Hotels that she works for, who is showing interest in her. What will Sera do? I had alot of fun reading this book and I can't wait to see what Stephanie writes next! A great debut!
Thank you to the author for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own!
“Life isn’t always so black and white. I need to learn to embrace the gray.” “Great love does not always see straight. Sometimes, I tell you: It’s blind.”
What an amazing debut novel! This book made me feel! It reminded me of Liane Moriatry, whom I adore. Sera and Conner met in college and thought they were soul mates. However, after fertility struggles and porn addiction it led them to get a divorce. Well there is this new dating website called Blinde that is out that you don’t use pictures to meet people only your words (flashback circa AOL 1996). They actually both sign up Sera opts to use her real name while Conner decides for a pseudonym…Jack. Conner has decided to attend therapy because he is still madly in love with Sera and wants to see how to move on when he gets a message from Blinde that Sera sent him a message!! How does Conner play this? She has no idea it is him, and what could one message hurt? Well one message led to another and the witty banter between them was funny and charming. But what happens when Sera finds out she had been lied to yet again by Connor? Will they find their happily ever after? It totally had me crying at the end. Definitely pick this one up, you will enjoy the roller coaster of emotions as you can’t help but cheer this divorced couple back together again!
This is a tough review to write. The plot was good and fresh. The details had been thought through very well. But... this didn't feel like Christian fiction to me. The main character, who is a Christian from the first page, goes to a club, makes out with a man she isn't in a relationship with, and talks about not being able to keep her hands off a different man, all the while quoting scripture in her thoughts and conversations. There are references throughout the book to The Bachelor, a show that promotes sex with multiple partners outside of committed relationships (forget, marriage). Yes, Christians are IN the world, but, in the book of John, they are called to be APART from it. This book does not illustrate what I believe the Bible teaches. For that reason, I would not recommend this book for anyone who does not (yet) have a lot of biblical knowledge and a desire to live in such a way as to draw others to faith and godliness.
I was so happy that Stephanie reached out to me to read her debut. When she compared it to a modern day vibe of “Redeeming Love” I had to see for myself what this book was about.
The main focus is on a married couple who has recently gone through a divorce. You get their origin story and then you see them through the fall out and what led to them ultimately coming apart. When both of them sign up for an online dating service...one of them might not be using their real name in order to see their ex in a new light. And on Blinde (the dating service) there are no photos exchanged until the two connect and decide to meet.
It’s a little bit of a cat fishing scenario but it really works and is handled in a way I enjoyed.
It’s not your average lighter romance. Although there are some fun pop culture references and some fun moments of humor and flirtation...it balances well with the moments of grief and guilt/shame that accompany it. It’s Christian but not preachy and I enjoyed the therapy sessions each character has immensely.
This book to me was about learning to find yourself and find that person who makes you feel whole. It’s about fighting for your marriage but also pushing for the best version of who you can be. It’s about therapy, and diving into your demons and learning there’s always a way out through forgiveness and taking responsibility.
It’s a story about Gods grace and redemption.
Thank you Stephanie for the copy! The review is honest and all my own.
Possible triggers for death of a loved one, miscarriage and pornography addiction.
I could close my eyes and see the wonderful California setting. I was taken in within the first few chapters and so captivated I could not stop reading. This is a debut author to keep your eyes on. I think this would make a group small group book to read there would be so much to talk about. I gave this book 4 stars its a winner in my book. The Mary Reader received this book from the publisher for review. A favorable review was not required and all views expressed are our own.
Reading When We Blinked by Stephanie Mack gave me all the emotions. The excellent writing tugged at my heart strings and I felt the sting of betrayal, the satisfaction of a job well-done, the struggles of parenting, and the insecurity of an uncertain future. I cheered for Seraphina throughout the novel.
From the beginning of When We Blinked, I had an immediate interest in the characters, but my reading progress slowed as the story dealt with heavy topics including divorce, porn addiction, alcoholism, infertility, and parenting a highly sensitive child. Humor balanced out the serious issues in the book. Still, I think it is fair to offer a trigger warning about the referenced topics as they are portrayed with authenticity and the author does not shy away from the destructiveness of porn, alcoholism, and divorce. I was especially pleased with the story’s embracing of mental health therapy and medical treatment. In the end, the author brought it all home. I absolutely loved the ending.
I recommend When We Blinked for mature readers due to topics in the book and two edgy scenes that went slightly beyond what I consider “clean” romance. While I wish the moments had been less detailed, the scenes were brief and did not overshadow the story.
When We Blinked stands as Stephanie Mack’s debut novel and I look forward to reading more of her books in the future.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I was provided a copy of this book by the author or publisher. All opinions in this review are my own.
“Life isn’t always black and white. I need to learn to embrace the gray”
Oh wow, I don't think my heart was fully prepared for this one. There is an open dialogue that I haven’t read before in a romance book hitting on topics that are refreshing to see in a contemporary romance. The author brought to light complex situations and gave a voice to both sides in a positive way that allows for empathy and understanding. She also did an amazing job capturing the raw vulnerability between Connor and Seraphina and their journey from a fractured marriage. She didn’t hold back, describing both the good and ugly of the situation they were in.
I think the success of this book, especially with the sensitive nature of the story, was that this was a dual POV. There are two sides to every story and I really enjoyed that the author took the time to find Connor and Seraphina’s voices. The author showed the uncensored reality of a marriage from its breaking point and how Conner and Seraphina come back amore edified version of themselves. It was interesting too, from the readers point of view, I was rooting for the happily ever after, but if there wasn’t one, I would have been content.
I was beyond impressed with this author's book and I encourage everyone to pick this one up. It is an unadulterated look at the complexities of marriage, parenthood, and the emotional toll life can take. There are messy parts that often get overlooked when romance books portray the realities of life and what this author does is bring a refreshing outlook and voice to people who have gone through or experienced situations like these. Thank you so much to the author for this amazing book!
I don't ever type out reviews, but this book was special and I have to share!! The characters were charming and fun. The dialogue was witty and upbeat. And in the midst of being an addicting & enjoyable read--the author tackled many issues facing moms today (raising challenging kids, balancing career, etc.) as well as issues facing couples (infertility, infidelity, divorce). This book took me on an emotional roller coaster of laughs to heart breaking tears and back again. Best book to start out 2021; I couldn't put it down!
Grab this book and have your friends, family, neighbors, husbands, boyfriends, and book clubs read it. It’s that good, but it’s also that important.
Sera Jones, recently divorced, is getting back to work after staying at home with her daughter, Coco. Now, as a working single mom, life looks different.
Not totally over her ex, Connor, she knows it’s time to move on, so she signs up for a new online dating service called 𝘉𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦. What makes it unique is you don’t submit any pictures; you use your words to communicate a possible “match.”
Connor, totally not over Sera, but filled with guilt for the mistakes he made in their marriage, signs up on 𝘉𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘥𝘦 too but under the false name of “Jack.” Of course, Jack and Sera hit it off. But is Connor just deceiving Sera again? When Connor, or um Jack, learns Sera has been seen on a date with a handsome hotel heir, he knows he needs to make a move soon, or he’ll lose her for good.
𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐖𝐞 𝐁𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐞𝐝 is the perfect mix of genres. It is a sweet second chance romance, but it includes deep topics of pregnancy loss, divorce, parenting, pornography addiction, and online dating, all with a sprinkling of faith. At first glance, this may seem like too much or it would be too heavy for a fun romance, but Stephanie Mack blended all of these elements perfectly!
Thank you to @suzyapprovedbooktours and @stephaniemack for an invitation to this tour and a gifted copy.
Although I don’t normally read romance novels, Stephanie’s smart writing, witty characters and tight pacing kept me turning the pages. The characters incorporated their faith into their lives yet they weren’t stodgy or old fashioned. Their love for God and each other informed their choices in a modern context with humor and compassion. If you like a faith-based love story, this romantic tale of redemption and grace will make you swoon. Great job, Stephanie!
Told in dual perspectives this unique love story shows us both sides and allows us to root for both characters. Sera is trying to move on, Connor is trying to win back his past. There's a lot of personal growth and it was fun to see the witty exchanges between Jack and Sera. It's a faith-based romance that does include some heavy topics, but shows us how to find our way back to love.
I received a gifted copy in exchange for an honest review.
It's rare that I have a chance to read a refreshing Christian romance novel! These two genres may seem to be at odds with each other at times, BUT Stephanie blends them together so well without the story ever becoming too preachy or too steamy.
The books follows writer Sera and lawyer Connor, a recently divorced couple who are trying to co-parent their highly sensitive daughter Coco. One day, Sera decides to sign up for a dating app called Blinde with the catch of never sending pictures to your matches. Connor finds himself on the app as well under an alias name. Of course, he connects with Sera on the app (a real Catfish scenario!) but there are other men in the picture, like the dreamy hotel mogul Graham who Sera's working with.
I won't spoil the ending but I appreciated how both characters were likable but not without their flaws. You wanted to root for each of them in their individual stories but you still were able to identify where they needed to heal. The book also took you behind the scenes of their solo therapy sessions which added more depth. It balanced fun vacations with sticky situations and traumatic experiences without it being triggering.
Really, just go read the book! It's the perfect read when you're cuddled up by the fire or lighting a candle. You'll like this one.
CW: miscarriage, death of a loved one, porn addiction, divorce, high sensitivities
Look at me! Another romance book over here can you believe it?! I can’t either lol First off this is a debut?! Like…what? It was such a wonderful romance filled with heavy topics such as sex/ alcohol addition and miscarriages. Now I don’t read many, but I feel like this elevates it to “not your typical” cutesy story. All issues were handled with extreme care and respect which I appreciated. Being that a majority of this novel takes place about 2 miles from my job and home really made it extremely fun for me. I knew every single place the characters went and I could visualize it so easy. Sometimes I just get a huge kick out of that!
Sera is such a strong character and so relatable. She has insecurities and anxieties we all have yet, she works through them and herself to make herself a better person and mother. I really admired her drive to become a happier her. She also has an amazing career which I enjoyed hearing about. I mean, I would love to work for a luxury hotel chain and get to write about it! Fun!
Following Stephanie on IG has given me a sense of herself and I was left to wonder if this was part truth. (Is it Stephanie Im dying to know?) She even alludes to it in her Afterword. I just felt like so much heart was put into this. I really enjoyed it and can’t wait to see what Stephanie gives us next!
This is one fantabulous debut novel and one you absolutely need to get. Today. Now. Not yesterday but today. Mack has quickly stolen my heart with her intriguing story line, her lovable characters and unique writing style! I loved every minute of this awesome story!
From the very beginning, I fell in love with Sera. Her inner struggles and life questions quickly became my own. Each page turn had me questioning things in my own life, while simultaneously making me fall harder and harder for each and every character. I loved all the men vying for Sera’s affection. They truly had my heart strings!
Mixed in with these gorgeous characters, and beautiful writing, are moments of pain, moments of love, moments of healing and find one’s self. This is an unforgettable story and I look forward to sharing this 4 star read with my friends, family and anyone else who asks me for a favorite 2021 read! Hats off to you, Mack, on a magnificent debut!
*I received a complimentary copy of this book from Author/Publisher and was under no obligation to post a review, positive or negative.*
Very good! Zipped on through this lovely book about the difficulties of marriage and the hard, grueling work love can sometimes put you through. Stephanie Mack paints us a serendipitous world, from Orange Country to Jackson Hole, that includes a realistic work setting, eye-opening therapy sessions, a rom-com-style bachlorette party and a final boardroom meeting that has us all clapping. Great debut novel and look forward to others.
This book was raw and tackled so many heavy topics. I really enjoyed it and love how this author weaves in the truths of God into each line.
…”But one thing’s for sure. Love sees what matters, and forges on anyway. It keeps no record of wrong. Unbelievably it never fails. On the blackest night, when death has come, love rips the veil between earth and heaven, once and forever more. It brings us morning. It gives us life. Once blind. But now, we see.”
When We Blinked is a story about a woman who gets a separation from her husband and returns to work after being a stay at home mom. Her friends and colleagues encourage her to try dating and she tries a new dating app that doesn’t use pictures, but gets users to have meaningful conversations to see if they have a connection. Sera is matched with three men - or so she thinks. Her ex is posing as two of the men she connects with because he wants her to get to know him better. Will she choose him or the other guy?
I loved this book! It was fun and witty and the characters were well developed. The writing was wonderful and I loved exploring the idea of how romantic connections are made/built/maintained.
A poignant look at marriage, divorce, parenting, faith and love, all told with warmth, humor and compassion. There are many religious undertones in this book but not in an intrusive way. In fact, I think it helped propel this story, giving insight to Sera and Connor’s love story.
I love the premise of this book. A divorced couple, co-parenting their 4 year old daughter, are both trying to navigate their new way of life. Both are trying to move forward and ironically, they both join a dating app called Blinde. The app requires no pictures and only words to communicate. Unbeknownst to Sera, she is matched with her Ex who is using an alias on the app. They begin to communicate and get to know each other all over again with simple questions and open hearts. Connor knows he must reveal the truth before things go further.
This story is about guilt and forgiveness and learning that life isn’t always black and white. It’s about second chances and putting trust in yourself and others. It’s about communication and the importance of words. It’s about having faith in love…romantic love, parental love, and religious love.
“Love sees what matters, and forges on anyway. It keeps no record of wrong. Unbelievably, it never fails.”
The perfect, fun read for a Girl's trip or weekend away. The book is full of likeable characters that are relatable, multi-faceted and entertaining. I found myself cheering for the happiness and growth of every character. I'm a busy mom who struggles to find time to read, yet, I somehow managed to read this book in only a few days. I couldn't put it down. If you're a fan of marriage, overcoming the mess, and redemptive love, this book is for you!
I don’t even know where to begin. This book. This author. I am blown away and I think I may have just stumbled upon my new favorite author. Is this really her debut novel?! This book was absolute perfection. It was captivating, adorable, witty, glamorous, and had all the feel-good vibes you would hope for in an award winning romantic comedy. But this book brought so much more; depth, real life, redemption, and even inspiration. I constantly found myself wanting to highlight these amazing gems sprinkled throughout the book before remembering, this is fiction not a self help book! Yet someone I feel changed in the best way possible after reading this story and falling in love with the characters in it.
I am a ravenous reader and I am religious about giving star ratings on this platform, however this is my first time ever taking the time to actually write out a review! If there was ever a book worthy of a glowing recommendation, this is it. If you love Emily Giffin (which I do), you will absolutely adore this book, every minute of it!
Seraphina is newly split from her college sweetheart and is trying to juggle going back into the work force after being a stay at home mom for four years. Struggling to keep it together most days, Sera is convinced by her girlfriends to join Blinde, a new dating app where you don't exchange pictures, but only words. While on the app, she meets the charming Jack, who quickly sweeps her off her feet. The twist? Jack is actually her ex-husband trying to win her back. In the meantime, Sera also has another suiter, a young and rich hotel mogul. Caught between moving on and holding onto the past, Sera must decide if love is truly blind.
I really enjoyed Stephanie's debut novel! Alternating between Sera and her ex's point of views, you get to see both sides of the demise of their marriage and how they are both trying to heal and move on. I loved how extremely original the plot was.
I really related to Sera's struggles with her young daughter. Undiagnosed and trying to get CoCo help to deal with the upheaval of their lives, I saw so many parallels to my own journey with my son, which felt comforting and reassuring. Parenting is so difficult, but when you have a neurodiverse child, it makes a little harder. I loved that both Connor and Sera stood by each other and were supportive of getting CoCo the therapy she needed.
When We Blinked also sheds light on how hard marriage can be. All couples deal with issues behind closed doors and there are times where you might hide part of yourself from your spouse, either intentionally or unintentionally. I loved that both points of view showed positive interactions with therapy and seeking help to sift through emotions.
Overall, this was a wonderful debut novel! While some parts were heavy at times, Stephanie leaned into that discomfort to show what struggles can happen when a marriage is falling apart. I loved the ending and the journey that both Sera and Connor took to get their respective happily ever after.
When We Blinked is available on Amazon now!
Thank you Suzy Approved Book Tours and the author for the #gifted copy.
How many times have you closed a book, held it to your chest, sighed, and said “this is the best book I ever read.” If you are anything like me, it’s happened a few times, and I pretty much have a stack of them. But here’s the thing…. this book WHEN WE BLINKED by @stephaniemack immediately went to the top of the pile and all the others were shoved aside, deemed not worthy to sit next to my new manifesto…the book that I loved so much I actually highlighted parts of it. Me, the person who thinks writing in a book is sacrilege actually highlighted several parts of this book and have already re-read through it multiple times. The words, the discussions, the explanation of so many things just made so much sense. And yet, it’s a fictional romance novel, not a self-help book. How does that make sense?
This one is about relationships. Old ones, new ones, the trials and tribulations we go through, the good times and the bad, the gains and the losses, the mistakes and the successes. All of it, rolled into one beautiful book that makes you wonder about the decisions you’ve made in your own life, if maybe you did things differently, or took a different path. What if you finally went on that blind date that your friend keeps nagging to set you up on? Ahhh, this book gives us so much to think about.
When We Blinked is centered around the story of Seraphina Jones. Newly divorced from her college sweetheart and caring for her 4 year old daughter, she’s now back at work after being a stay at home mom. Finally ready to try relationships again she agrees to try a new dating app where there are no pictures allowed, only conversations. Could this really be a good idea?
Dealing with residual feelings for her ex, a hot young new work client, an amazing new man met on the dating app, a very temperamental child and a lot of therapy, Sera has her hands full, and a lot of decisions to make. What will she do this time around?
This read is binge-worthy and unputdownable, it’s a page turner with so much depth and relatability, it’s surprising to find out this is Mack’s debut novel, and what a magnificent debut it is. Highly recommend. Truly a must read.
Synopsis: “Where’d it go wrong?...Tell me what not to do. Or what to do. How can we stay married forever?” After eight years of marriage, one daughter, and many hardships, Sera and Connor have divorced. Sera went back to work. Connor went on with his life. And both of them are seeking how to move on and what to do next. Sera decides to try a new dating app called Blinde that focuses on communication instead of looks, but she also meets a charming young prince through her job. And then there’s the issue of Connor. Does she still love him? Can she forgive him for what he’s done? What Sera doesn’t know is that Connor decided to try Blinde too, and he’s been talking to her under a pseudonym this whole time. And Jack, aka Connor, on Blinde is quickly stealing Sera’s heart. Maybe the app will give them both a fresh start. Could love truly be blind?
Analysis: If you’ve ever read more than just a few Christian romance books, you may start to notice that they often feel similar 😅 But Stephanie Mack’s debut novel is so different and relevant in our world today. I loved seeing both Connor’s and Sera’s perspective on real life issues. A lot of times Christians avoid writing about the heavy topics, but Stephanie’s characters deal with these subjects in a gracious, practical way. While some of the work events did feel a little far fetched for me, I enjoyed the plot overall. You get to travel through both Connor’s and Sera’s past, present, and future. Yes, there are a lot of heavy topics, but you also get the fun side too: online dating, flirty conversations, girls’ trips, etc. If you’re looking for a good clean romance and a glimpse of the grace of God in everyday life, this book is perfect for you!
This novel is a good reminder that sometimes we need to really focus on each other and it does take work, time, trust and communication to make a marriage work. Newly divorced, single mother Sera decides to try out the dating apps with the encouragement from work colleagues. This app is different though, no photo. It really is getting to know someone based off of their personality and not just looks alone.
She quickly falls into the roll of balancing a career once again, the family life with making sure her child is cared for with their own needs, and yet taking time for herself. Work is going well, and she is back to feeling accomplished, things are going well but she is also juggling three different men on the dating app. It’s the cat and mouse game of getting to know them, trying to see if there is a connection but not trying to scare the other one away unless it’s warranted.
But unknown to Sera, the one she is falling for is the most unexpected of the three. Can people really change? Does being transparent and open really change things, and why is often a photo the determining factor of whether there is chemistry or not. Can you fall in love with someone all over again, or in a different way? This is all new territory for Sera but she is also learning about herself as well.
Thank you to the author for the free book, and to Suzy Approved Book Tours for the invite. This was a little more romance than what I normally read, but the author also did a good job of not making this storyline the perfect romance story. Most often everyone has secrets, and yet it is up to ourselves to be the change, and the author was not afraid to dive into those serious events that often tear a marriage apart. I enjoyed this novel, and look forward to more from her.
I came across this book from a friend who was reading it as she was recovering from surgery. I found out this author lives in my area so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on a copy.When We Blinked has been compared to You Got Mail and I couldn’t agree more. I really enjoyed this book and I hope you’ll pick up a copy too! Seraphina is recently divorced and has thrown all her time into her daughter and her job. Conner was Sera’s college sweetheart and the only man she loved but his addiction has broken what they had. Sera loves her job working for Hamilton Hotels & Resorts and the people she works with. Her friends are pushing her to start dating and although she doesn’t feel ready to be in a relationship, she might be ready to go on a dating app and just see what it’s about. The app she decides on let’s you message your match but not see what they look like until you’ve exchanged a certain amount of words. Sera likes this because she can chat with her matches without the added pressure of having to see them. She quickly meets a man named Jack and loves their banter back and forth. She finds herself looking forward to messaging him and catches herself smiling when reading what he’s written. At the same time Sera takes on a new project at work and meets Graham Hamilton, the sexy heir to the Hamilton empire. She’d never mix business with pleasure but Graham is funny and kind, attentive and caring, and oh so handsome. Sera has a lot on her plate with her daughter who has special issues, Conner who will always be around because of their joint custody, and now Jack who she has really come to like. Sera will have to make some hard decisions but in the end she will unexpectedly get everything she wants and more.
I like romance books but I don’t read them all that often and I usually stick to total RomComs. This book, which is the author’s debut work, has that special something that gives you hope that true love will prevail.
The book is a second chance romance of two really great characters. It integrates faith and hits hard topics such as: rearing a sensitive child, miscarriage and addiction in an honest and respectful manner.
The book is a wonderful example of how written word can be a powerful tool in healing and connecting.
I feel like while reading this book, I had hope that positive outcomes will happen to good people who acknowledge and are trying to correct past behaviors.
About the book:
The story is told in the two main characters’, Seraphina and Connor, points of view.
These two college sweethearts are recently divorced and are trying to coparent a sensitive 4 year old daughter.
Seraphina has gone back to work as a writer for a large hotel company. On a big project for one of the company’s newly acquired hotels, Seraphina works with the heir to the company and sparks begin to fly.
Seraphina also has strong and deep feelings for her ex, Connor.
After pestering from her sister and best friends, Seraphina decides to try dating again through an app called Blinde. Blinde allows no pictures and relationships are built on conversations.
Through Blinde, Seraphina has a connection with Jack. But Jack is really her ex, Connor. Connor is able through his alias, Jack, to get to know Seraphina again.
What will happen when Connor admits to Seraphina who Jack really is? And what about the handsome heir?
Thank you Stephanie for my complementary copy . I am including a review just because it was gifted doesn't effect my opinions all opinions are my own!.
-- When We Blinked -- Author @stephanienmack Paperback Published March 16th 2021 ISBN13 9780578855332 Genres: Debut , Romance , Fiction or Trigger Warnings: Divorce , infertility, infidelity,alcohol abuse -- Synopsis: Is Love Truly Blind? Newly split from her husband and college sweetheart, Seraphina Jones has returned to work after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but her transition from play dates to pencil skirts is proving wobbly at best. Encouraged to rediscover her romantic side, Sera agrees to try hot new dating app Blinde, aimed at millennials tired of swipe culture. The differentiator? Blinde doesn’t allow any pictures. Instead, the wildly popular platform fosters connections through meaningful conversations, inviting the age-old question: Is true love actually blind? -- My Thoughts: This was a charming debut . It is second chance Romance Trope.The narration is in dual / triple POVS. I sat triple because Connor is pretending to be Jack to get Seraphena back. And of course Seraphina. The characters were witty. Relatable, and lifelike. It's a book that gives you all the feels. It was a little predictable at times. However, overall this was a very good debut. And I totally recommend if you're on the hunt for a feel good type of book to grab a copy and get cozy on the couch and get to reading. I also cannot wait to see more from Stephanie. She will do great things on her writing journey. -- Rating ☆☆☆☆