When We Blinked: A Novel

Is Love Truly Blind?

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.

“Witty, romantic, and unputdownable. A sparkling debut.” —Devon Daniels, Author of Meet You in the Middle

“An addictive debut filled with depth: This is relatable women’s fiction!” —Riley Costello, Author of Waiting at Hayden’s + Founder of shopfiction™

“Mack flawlessly marries the wit and charm of Sophie Kinsella with the spiritual depth of Francine Rivers.” —Jenn McBride, Former Managing Editor, CBS Los Angeles (CBSLA.com)

“Approachable and profound.” —Marissa Hays, Faith Blogger + Media Personality

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.