The Christine + Jake Affair (Textual Encounters, #1)
Morgan Parker
Katie discovers an unlocked iPhone in the back seat of a taxi. But instead of turning it in to the driver as lost, she decides to keep it for herself. Outside of the usual clutter you would expect to find on a smartphone, what captures Katie's interest is the single conversation she finds on the phone's secure text messaging service, a three-month dialogue between a woman with an uncertain past named Christine and a single, eligible man named Jake. From Strangers to Soulmates in 90 Days What starts out as a message intended for someone else ends up being the beginning of a relationship more powerful than anything Christine or Jake have ever experienced. But nothing ever turns out to be as good as it initially seems and their histories slowly reveal details and past lovers that threaten to derail their humble quest for love. Forgotten In The Back Seat of a New York City Taxi Can Christine and Jake overcome the seemingly insurmountable obstacles, doubts and secrets that endanger their love? If so, why would such a relationship get forgotten in the back seat of a New York City taxi? Presented in a Format Unlike Any Other You Will Find Follow Katie as she reads through the 3 months of conversations that form The Christine + Jake Affair and provide the foundation for the Textual Encounters Trilogy.
Publication Year: 2012
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This was an interesting book. At times it was a little confusing, the texting goes between two people and each person's texts are on different sides of the screen. At one point all the texts were on one side, yet you could tell it was a dialogue between the two people. You just couldn't be sure who was saying what.
The book moved along at a steady pace. But in no way was this a page turner. The story is unique in that the Main character is really reading the texts between the two characters. I loved that aspect since it made it seem like a taboo to do so.
All in all, I give this story 3.5 stars. It was a quick read, but it didn't quite grab me or suck me in. It was unique so I have to give it the extra half star for that aspect. Since this Author is new to the market I expect more from him, and while I won't re-read this book, I may pick up the next one to see where he intends to go with the storyline.
I must add one little thing, I can actually relate to the story in a way, since I met and fell in love with my husband all online. Our love blossomed, and we've been together for 5 years now, and I can attest to the very real possibility of falling in love purely by texting or instant messaging.
Details/Disclaimer: Review copy was provided to me in exchange for a fair and honest review. The free book held no determination on my personal review.
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