Finding Jack: a reverse Rapunzel romance

Finding Jack is the first book in the Fairy Tale Flip series by Melanie Jacobson. Emily Riker is smart and practical. She just landed her dream promotion and is in a steady relationship with her boyfriend, Paul. When she finds herself engaged with an internet prankster, hired by her best friend, her world turns upside down. While at first Emily is annoyed and yet she finds herself drawn to the mystery man on the internet. Jack Dobson has a great sense of humor with a generous spirit and yet he hides a great deal of pain and secrets. As she travels to meet her new friend, their time together is marred with his biggest secret. A secret that might break apart their unique relationship. Can their online flirtation turn into something real? Can one secret break it all apart? 

I opened this book looking for a fun romance with a little bit of heart. It did not live up to expectations. Right off the bat, I did not like Emily. I did not find her relatable. I know I was supposed to hate her boyfriend, Paul, but Emily seemed happy and content with him. I did not like her friend, Ranee, as she started the pranks and did not stop when she was told to. I did not find any humor or fun in this story. Jack’s secret was very poignant and a very emotional moving moment in the story. However, the story around it fell apart. Overall, I did not enjoy this story and I will not be continuing this series. I do not recommend Finding Jack. 

Finding Jack is available in paperback, eBook and audiobook