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While You Were Texting (Digital Dating Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Marika Ray (Author), Delancey Stewart (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 out of 5 stars 386 ratings

Lincoln Cunningham doesn’t do relationships. Mostly because he learned in college that he doesn’t do them well. Translation: book smart guys focused on learning the art and science of vineyard tending aren’t always girl smart, and the humiliation that comes from being the only one invested in the relationship, well, that’s enough for him.

Lincoln’s mother, however, isn’t so sure. Her oldest son found his match, and now her sights are set on Linc. Why she insists on setting him up at the Paint it Pal pottery shop is beyond anyone’s grasp.

Hannah Delacourt never dreamed of a life spent handing customers ceramic monkeys and pots of paint and explaining the inner workings of a kiln. But she also never intended to spend a year trying to figure out whether the vineyard she inherited should be sold or might actually produce wine.

When the same cute guy comes in to paint on date after miserable date, she figures out what’s going on pretty quickly. He slips her an SOS and she texts him to help him out of the latest painful date. When he texts later to thank her, they hatch the perfect scheme.

She’ll pretend to be his girlfriend while he helps her figure out if her grapes are worth keeping. Everyone wins, right? But what happens when you fall in love when you’re texting with your fake boyfriend? Worse yet, what do you do when he’s clueless?

From two USA Today bestselling authors, a RomCom so sweet you'll want to hug your kindle and never look at texting the same way.

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  4. Language
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    May 17, 2021
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About the Author

Madeleine Dauer is a classically trained stage actor, theater artist, and professional film actor. Her theater work focuses primarily on classic texts as well as collaborative, devised pieces that heavily feature movement and puppetry. She has performed in New York City and throughout Connecticut.

Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author, writing steamy small town rom coms to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you'll laugh at least once with every book. Marika spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health and fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.

Delancey Stewart is the author of many contemporary romance series, including Mr. Match, Starr Ranch Winery, and Kings Grove. She lives with her husband and two sons outside of Washington, DC.

Alex Kydd is a Tri-State Area-based actor specializing in contemporary and classical theater. His passion for performing began in his early teens and has progressed into a lifetime motivation. Classically trained, Alex attended The William Esper Studio in New York City, one of "The 25 Best Drama Schools in 2015," as recognized by the Hollywood Reporter.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0917RFN4J
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 17, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 464 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 222 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Digital Dating
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 - 18 years
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    I'm USA Today Bestselling author Delancey Stewart. My contemporary romances run the gamut of settings and setups, but they always deliver humor, heart and heat. It’s a guarantee.

    I write from my home in Denver, CO, where I manage a household full of boys and men. Okay, only one man. The hubs. But two boys. I mean, three if you count the hubs. (You see why I do words and not numbers. I was told there’d be no math in this bio. Someone lied.)

    I grew up in California and have had more jobs than anyone on earth (personal trainer, pharmaceutical rep, copywriter, tech writer, marketing director, wine seller, elementary school teacher… I’m not kidding. The list. It goes on.) But the one I love the most is writing, in part because I get to meet people who love books and stories as much as I do! Please don’t hesitate to get in touch to say hello, and don’t forget to join my newsletter!

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    Marika Ray is a USA Today bestselling author, writing steamy small town RomComs to make your heart explode and bring a smile to your face. All her books come with a money-back guarantee that you’ll laugh at least once with every book.

    Marika spends her time behind a computer crafting stories, walking any beach she can find, and making healthy food for her kids and husband whether they like it or not. Prior to writing novels, Marika held various jobs in the finance industry, with private start-up companies, and then in health & fitness. Cats may have nine lives, but Marika believes everyone should have nine careers to keep things spicy.

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Customers find this book to be a sweet romance with relatable storylines, particularly enjoying Lincoln and Hannah's story. Moreover, the book receives positive feedback for its characters, with one customer noting the great banter between the hero and heroine. Additionally, customers appreciate the family support elements and consider it a perfect quick read.

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23 customers mention "Story quality"23 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story of Lincoln and Hannah, finding it sweet and fun to read.

"...everything on the journey to Lincoln and Hannah’s HEA - sweet moments, heart squeezing encounters, family support, painful pasts, and laugh out loud..." Read more

"...Sweet fun read. Volunteer KU based review" Read more

"...They were absolutely made for each other and I found their romantic journey magical, carefree and full of passion...." Read more

"...They both feel more at ease over text. This is a quick and light hearted story that made me think of a favorite old ROM com movie While you were..." Read more

11 customers mention "Love of series"11 positive0 negative

Customers love this series, with one customer noting it's a great sequel to the first book, while another describes it as an unforgettable family story.

"...I will definitely keep reading more of this great series." Read more

"Sweet, simple story with complex characters. Great sequel to the first book...." Read more

"I loved this book. I like that it took a situation, where most people, would not have been able to connect not that long ago...." Read more

"My girl Marika never lets me down!!! I absolutely LOVED this book! This series is to die for!..." Read more

11 customers mention "Sweetness"11 positive0 negative

Customers find the book charmingly sweet, describing it as a romantic comedy.

"...I found him very appealing and the kind of guy any woman would want to be with...." Read more

"...This is a no angst, sweet rom com. I rate this 5 plus stars!" Read more

"Y'all this book was SO FREAKING SWEET!..." Read more

"...I loved the grand gentures and the love of "family."" Read more

9 customers mention "Character development"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the sweet characters and secondary characters, with one customer noting the great banter between Hannah and Lincoln.

"...finished While You We’re Texting, and I won’t easily forget this very sweet hero and heroine!..." Read more

"Sweet, simple story with complex characters. Great sequel to the first book...." Read more

"...It concentrated on the connection and friendship between Hannah and Lincoln while navigating a fake relationship...." Read more

"...a son who struggles in social settings, I loved that Lincoln wasn't your typical Alpha hero. Lincoln and Hannah had great banter...." Read more

4 customers mention "Family support"4 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family dynamics in the book.

"...and Hannah’s HEA - sweet moments, heart squeezing encounters, family support, painful pasts, and laugh out loud scenes...." Read more

"...Hannah is an entertaining and likable character, too. I like the family dynamics and the quirky characters in While You Were Texting...." Read more

"...Cozy and family friendly highly recommended" Read more

"Awesome Look at How Different People Connect..." Read more

4 customers mention "Readability"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with some describing it as a perfect quick read, and one mentioning they read it straight through.

"Fun relatively quick read. Lincoln has always felt different from his brothers, not out going not great at social cues...." Read more

"...They both feel more at ease over text. This is a quick and light hearted story that made me think of a favorite old ROM com movie While you were..." Read more

"...While predictable and silly, it's the perfect quick read for a quiet night in or a long wait at the doctor's office." Read more

"Wow, this book was so good I read it straight through. I loved Hannah and Lincoln's story and all the characters...." Read more

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  • Tammy Moldovan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lincoln and Hannah - a sweetly awkward love
    Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2021
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    This is book 2 in the Digital Dating series. Lincoln Cunningham is a bit odd, his brain does not work the way most people’s does and he often misses social cues. As a result, he does not do relationships and he is convinced he’s meant to be alone. Hannah is divorced and new to Solano Creek. She moved to the small town after she inherited her aunt’s falling down house and winery. While she decides what to do about the property she is working at the local paint it shop. Every week Lincoln comes in to have a first date with someone his mother has set him up with and every week he paints another frog. Finally, after a really disastrous date shows up Lincoln begs Hannah to text him about an emergency so he can escape the date. Thus begins Lincoln and Hannah’s texting relationship where they are both better able to be more honest and open with each other. At the same time, IRL, Hannah agrees to be Lincoln’s fake girlfriend and in exchange, he agrees to help her with her vineyard. Since it’s working well, the texting continues as part of their relationship. This book has a little bit of everything on the journey to Lincoln and Hannah’s HEA - sweet moments, heart squeezing encounters, family support, painful pasts, and laugh out loud scenes. I love when real life issues - like family difficulties, social awkwardness, deaths, financial problems, and divorce - are included in romances, it makes for more three dimensional characters and more well rounded and relatable storylines. This book definitely gave me all the feels - the joy, the discomfort, the uncertainty, the angst, and the love were all palpable. I will definitely keep reading more of this great series.
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  • Mindy H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fun read
    Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2022
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    Fun relatively quick read. Lincoln has always felt different from his brothers, not out going not great at social cues. Hannah is new in town after inheriting a house and vines from an aunt she didn't know well. Hannah has watched Lincoln go out on many blind dates and when he asks for an emergency text to get out of one well that opens a line of communication. Sweet fun read.

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  • Lisa(New Hampshire)
    5.0 out of 5 stars "Lincoln painted and texted his way into my heart."
    Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2021
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    I love everything about “While You Were Texting,” the second book in the Digital Dating Series by Marika Ray and Delancey Stewart. I read the book in an afternoon and quickly fell in love with Lincoln and Hannah. We met them in the first book in the series and I had hoped they would somehow find their way to each other.

    Lincoln is somewhat shy, studious and has a hard time conveying his feelings. I found him very appealing and the kind of guy any woman would want to be with. He is close to his mom and brothers and they do everything together, but he also likes spending time by himself. I love his character and it broke my heart when he got tongue tied when it came to expressing his feelings for Hannah. They were absolutely made for each other and I found their romantic journey magical, carefree and full of passion.

    Their interactions at Paint It, Pal, where Lincoln had his many dates, were funny and set the stage for a flurry of text messages where they could comfortably get to know one another. I can understand that texting was easier for Lincoln and I loved the names they used for each other on their phones. Lincoln and Hannah were meant to be together and you could tell they were always excited when they could see one another. They may have begun their courtship flirtatiously texting back and forth, but once love and trust took over, their sweet and tender romance became a match made in heaven.
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  • J.S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2021
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    Well, I just finished While You We’re Texting, and I won’t easily forget this very sweet hero and heroine! Linc and Hannah are a match made in heaven and their story reads like a 1990s rom com that we all kick back, enjoy and eat a gallon of ice cream while watching. GET THE ICE CREAM and the wine!
    There are absolutely parts of this story you will snort laugh through but there are parts that will warm your heart. My perception of Linc is that he’s absolute perfection! Sure, he struggles with a couple of social cues and doesn’t always know how to react to some situations, but he’s F-I-N-E fine and he’s a total sweetheart. Hannah is also finding her way after some losses, she’s alone in the world and in a brand new town, but she’s a ray of sunshine and she’s got the hots for Linc, and for Hannah, Linc’s family brings her a lot of joy and acceptance, but, people come with experiences and unfortunately Hannah has uncertainty in her relationship with Linc, but they get their HEA. The pairing of Delancey Stewart and Marika Ray is genius and I’m not sure what brought them together to write this series, but who do I need to send cheese to to keep this going?
    This is a no angst, sweet rom com. I rate this 5 plus stars!
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  • Alicia Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet and cute story
    Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2021
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    Lincoln Cunningham thinks he's not good with words but this story and his relationship with Hannah proves that wrong. Hannah Delacourt feels a bit lost in this new town but is determined to find her footing before deciding to move on. She finds Lincoln attractive and gets tongue tied. They both feel more at ease over text. This is a quick and light hearted story that made me think of a favorite old ROM com movie While you were sleeping. I enjoyed it, hope you do to.
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  • Damaris Rivera Arroyo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lincoln and Hannah
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2024
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    Sweet story about shy and speechless Lincoln and the paint place Hannah. He was supposed to go to the place to paint ceramic pieces, that always were frogs, to meet potential “girlfriends”, however he really wanted the girl that helped him with his frogs. After she saved him from his last horrible date they began to text. He felt great with her but his past scare him to begin a new relationship even though this one was supposed to be fake. Funny and lovely story.
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  • JSI10
    3.0 out of 5 stars Cute, quick read. Who knew texting was so liberating?
    Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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    Sweet, simple story with complex characters. Great sequel to the first book. While predictable and silly, it's the perfect quick read for a quiet night in or a long wait at the doctor's office.
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  • Laura C
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loving this series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 17, 2021
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    While You Were Texting is book 2 in the brand new Digital Dating Series by my two favourite rom com writers!

    Lincoln and Hannah were just so sweet and they were just perfect for each other, you just can't help love them! Lincoln is a little unsure of himself and because of that he struggles, at times, socially. Hannah is rediscovering herself after a few bumps in the road.

    Hannah comes to Lincoln's rescue after his Mum sets him up on another blind date disaster, but it's not going to stop his mum setting him up on more dates! Until Hannah offers to be his fake girlfriend! 

    I loved seeing glimpses of Lincoln's family, especially Dalton and Dillon, can't wait to see what's to come with their stories! 

    I adored Hannah and Lincoln! Another 5 star winner from my new favourite writing duo!
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  • Jillian Maclean
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Book With A Socially Awkward Hero
    Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2021
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    I thought this book was sweet. It was a light read featuring blind dates, fake dating, uncertainty, self-actualization, and the rediscovery of hope.

    One of the things that really stood out for me about this book was the hero, Lincoln. While I don’t know if I would go so far as to say that he had an actual diagnosable disorder, he had clear social behavioural challenges. While the terminology was not used in the book, I found myself wondering whether he might be on the autistic spectrum.

    For me, Lincoln’s challenges reading social cues both added and subtracted from my enjoyment of the book. They made some things more endearing, but others a little less relatable for me.

    I liked the book enough to want to read the next book in the series (I never read the first one), but I wouldn’t rank this book as being among my favourites. It was a pleasant escape, but it didn’t touch me or make me consider new concepts in any profound ways.
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  • Jessica CW
    4.0 out of 5 stars Lincoln and his frogs
    Reviewed in Canada on October 25, 2022
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    Frogs were his thing, along with a string of set up dates by his matchmaking mom. She supplied said frogs, and now a great excuse out of said dates...

    She was just looking to save him from them and trade some of his expertise with her inherited vines.

    Both spoke the same language....

    This is a story of finding your right match whose right under your nose.
    Someone who understands you even when you feel the rest of the world doesn't.
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  • anna caron
    4.0 out of 5 stars loved it
    Reviewed in Canada on October 29, 2021
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    This book was as awesome as the first book cannot wait to read the next book in these books hope it’s as great
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