Available November 2026
WHEN WE BLINKED
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 coparenting 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.
“Memorable and heartfelt. . . . 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. Mack is an impressive and engaging new voice in women’s fiction.”
— Devon Daniels, author of The Rom Con and Meet You in the Middle
“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 for December
“When We Blinked oscillates between perfectly imperfect Sera and Connor [while delivering] an unapologetic message: the ability to love fully and freely can arise from the ashes of our deepest hurts and shame. Mack . . . 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 of CBS Los Angeles
“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—with authenticity, grace, and ohso-relatable humor.”