When We Blinked by Stephanie Mack: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

In this heartfelt and honest second-chance love story, Seraphina Jones thought she was moving on. The algorithm had other plans.

Newly divorced Seraphina Jones has returned to the corporate world after four years as a stay-at-home mom. She loves her job at prestigious Hamilton Hotels & Resorts, but the transition from playdates to boardrooms has been tricky, leaving her little space for anything else as a single mom.

Encouraged by her friends to start dating again, Sera tries a wildly popular new app built for people exhausted by swipe culture. Blinde is photo-free, designed to spark meaningful conversations. With renewed confidence—and a groove in co-parenting with her ex, Connor—Sera decides she's ready to explore romance. Suddenly, there are several contenders: Graham Hamilton, the gorgeous young heir to his family's hotel empire; Jack, the irresistible match on Blinde whose messages feel like fate; and Connor himself, who still stirs up feelings she wishes her heart would forget.

But while Sera thinks she's juggling three different men, there are really only two. Jack is actually Connor, who was shocked to be matched with Sera on Blinde and is secretly hoping to connect with her all over again. When the truth comes to light, Sera is forced to ask herself: Is love at second sight truly possible, or is it finally time to move on from her failed marriage?

Set against the backdrops of sunny Southern California and the whimsical mountains of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, When We Blinked provides a modern portrait of love in all its messy, hopeful forms and the power of redemption to turn any ending into a new beginning.

• A moving, witty second-chance romance perfect for fans of Rebecca Serle, Carly Fortune, Emma St. Clair, and Melissa Ferguson
• Clean contemporary women's fiction reminiscent of You've Got Mail and Love Is Blind
• Includes discussion questions for book clubs

The Author

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.

Book Review

I love a good second chance romance, and when it's about a couple who had been married before? There's just something extra special about that, I think. Imagine being ready to start dating again after your divorce, joining a dating app and unbeknownst to you, matching with your ex-husband. That's just what we get in Sera and Connor's story. It was a really fun concept that I found entertaining... but their story goes so far beyond that too taking on tough topics like miscarriage, alcoholism, and porn addiction. These last two aren't topics we see often in Christian fiction, but in reality, they are things that even Christians do struggle with, so while it might not be everyone's cup of tea, I do appreciate characters who have real struggles... and more importantly, learn and grow from them. The emphasis on therapy was refreshing to see as well. If you enjoy Christian romance with imperfect characters, this is one worth checking out. 


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