| SUMMARY |
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.
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| PRAISE FOR WHEN WE BLINKED |
"Richly layered and compulsively readable, When We Blinked is an entertaining, insightful love story with real depth. Author Stephanie Mack deftly balances complex issues of marriage, morality, and modern dating with tender moments and clever dialogue to create a memorable and heartfelt romance debut. Faith, family, and female friendships provide the foundation for an engrossing second-chance love story between a couple you can't help but root for as they find their way back to each other. The result is witty, romantic, and unputdownable. Mack is an impressive and engaging new voice in Christian women's fiction. A sparkling debut."
DEVON DANIELS
Author of Meet You in the Middle
“An addictive debut filled with depth: Stephanie Mack tells a captivating story that delves deep into complex matters of the heart and leaves you wanting to discuss the issues it explores with friends. This is relatable women’s fiction!”
RILEY COSTELLO
Author of Waiting at Hayden’s + Creator of shopfiction™
"When We Blinked is a beautiful and honest look behind closed doors into a seemingly perfect marriage with very raw, real struggles … refreshingly relatable on so many levels. From the start, I was wrapped up into the story and found myself laughing and crying alongside the characters with whom my heart was invested. This is a must-read, can't-put-down kind of love story that will also encourage you in your own journey.”
ASHLYN CARTER
Lifestyle YouTube Creator + Podcast Host
"An enchanting debut all but certainly destined for the big-screen. Wickedly clever and hopelessly romantic, When We Blinked oscillates between perfectly imperfect Sera and Connor with an unapologetic message: the ability to love fully and freely can arise from the ashes of our deepest hurts and shame. Mack silences multiple stigmas as her voice flawlessly marries the wit and charm of Sophie Kinsella with the spiritual depth of Francine Rivers. I immediately wanted to know the conclusion, but never wanted it to end."
JENN MCBRIDE
Former Managing Editor, CBS Los Angeles (CBSLA.com)
“With the turn of each page, you'll fall more in love with the dynamic characters and become engrossed in this deep, but witty story of balancing motherhood, a growing career, new dating life, and a romance rekindled in an unexpected way. I also adored the vividly crafted moments throughout Orange County, which both made me feel at home and swept me away. I couldn’t put this book down!"
LINDYE GALLOWAY
Founder + Creative Director, The Lindye Galloway Design Studio + Shop
“Approachable and profound, When We Blinked is for anyone who has been brave enough to embrace a new beginning. Stephanie Mack has not only written an absolutely captivating (and fun!) love story; she has invited each of us to look beyond what is immediately visible and into the often-unseen hopes and hurts hidden within our own hearts. This book reminds us that beauty can indeed still come from ashes and that redemption is possible.”
MARISSA HAYS
Faith Blogger + Media Personality
“Stephanie Mack is a gifted author. When We Blinked is an engaging story, written from a Christian perspective, that reminds the reader of the power of redemption.”
ERIC GEIGER
Senior Pastor, Mariners Church
"Full disclosure: I literally could not put this book down. When We Blinked is both an engrossing love story and a thoughtful journey of self-discovery. Author Stephanie Mack explores big themes—marriage, motherhood, faith and friendship, just to name a few—with authenticity, grace and oh-so-relatable humor. I can't wait to find out which lucky Hollywood producer will snap up the movie rights to this stunning debut."
NATASHA BURTON
Author of 101 Quizzes for Couples and What's My Type? 100+ Quizzes to Help You Find Yourself—and Your Match!
“Stephanie Mack is a relevant voice desperately needed in today’s fragmented world. Her modern storytelling is endlessly relatable, all the while not departing from Christian values. Seamlessly bridging the gap between contemporary romance and inspirational fiction, she’s built a timeless love story upon a solid foundation of faith. When We Blinked is flirty, light-hearted, and fun while also portraying the depth and complexity of marriage and dating relationships. From fast-paced dialogue and laugh-out-loud moments to endearing characters with real-life struggles, Mack’s debut is one you will not be able to put down!”
MOLLY KELLEY
Speaker + Bible Teacher
“When We Blinked is an instant favorite! It’s all at once hilarious and heartwarming, raw and relatable. Through the eyes of our protagonists, we get an honest look at modern-day marriage with soul-baring heart, quick-witted humor, and inspiring hope. These characters and this love story will stay with you long after you’ve finished ... it’s a debut that will leave you wanting more from Stephanie Mack!”
ASHLEY LAUREN TENORIO
Author of Davey + Founder of Ashley & Crew
“This beautifully crafted ‘behind-the-screens’ look at unfiltered life, love, and loss, and the toll it all takes on our hearts and minds, will leave you reaching for both a tissue and a highlighter. As Stephanie Mack fearlessly fuses fiction with reality, the pages flow far beyond a modern-day love story and into the truth of our intrinsic mental and emotional needs as humans. When We Blinked teaches us that the hope of healing cannot exist without the permission of pain.”
CASSANDRA PRUET
COO, Mental Health Grace Alliance
“Married love can be complicated and messy at times. This book perfectly captures the tangled juxtaposition of tenderness and heartache of married life in the most relatable way. The author beautifully depicts the dark and gritty realities contemporary couples face, while tempering it with lighthearted moments that will remind you why love always wins! It is a modern-day love story of redemption that will have you laughing, crying, and cheering for Seraphina all the way through!”
DR. TESS BREEN
Leadership + Emotional Intelligence Expert
“I couldn’t stop reading this book and didn’t want it to end! Stephanie Mack transported me into a world I couldn’t get enough of—from the gorgeous settings to the heartfelt sisterhood to the killer fashion! It’s so easy to love the protagonists, to understand, empathize, and root for them. They had me laughing out loud, bubbling up with goosebumps, and genuinely tearing up MULTIPLE times! More importantly, the heart of this book is rooted in renewal, healing, self-reflection, courage, and leaning into your tribe. Oozing with positivity and humor, it is an honest and hope-filled look at the beauty and challenges of motherhood, marriage, family, and personal growth. This should be on any Christian’s must-have book list, and I cannot wait to read it with my daughter one day!”
BARAKA MAY
SAG-AFTRA, Studio Singer + Vocal Director + Arranger
"Stephanie Mack masterfully crafts a story of redemption—not just the redemption of Sera and Connor, but the redemption of a literary genre. Finally, we have a faith-filled, hope-centered romance that brings reality and authenticity to today's readers.”
KATIE QUESADA
Speaker + Storytelling Coach
Perfect for fans of You’ve Got Mail and Redeeming Love, When We Blinked is a moving and magical contemporary romance about the sightless moments that change the course of our lives.