Click Date Repeat

by K J Farnham

Overview

These days, finding love online is as commonplace as ordering that coveted sweater. But back in 2003, the whole concept of internet dating was still quite new, with a stigma attached to it that meant those who were willing to test the waters faced a fair amount of skepticism from friends and family. Such is the case for Chloe Thompson, a restless 20-something tired of the typical dating scene and curious about what she might find inside her parents' computer. With two serious but failed relationships behind her, Chloe isn't even entirely sure what she's looking for. She just knows that whatever it is, she wants to find it.

Chloe's foray into online dating involves a head-first dive into a world of matches, ice breakers and the occasional offer of dick pics, all while Chloe strives to shake herself of the ex who just refuses to disappear. Will she simultaneously find herself and "the one" online, or will the ever-growing pile of humorous and downright disastrous dates only prove her friends and family right? There's only one way to find out...

Click. Date. Repeat.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780692113349
Publisher:	K. J. Farnham
Publication date:	08/21/2014
Series:	Click Date Repeat , #1
Pages:	332
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.74(d)

About the Author

K. J. Farnham writes contemporary fiction for women and young adults. Her books are character-driven and focus on realistic themes like love, relationships, self-doubt, and social issues. She infuses humor into her writing when appropriate, because she believes laughter is crucial for navigating through rough patches in life. A former educator who grew up in the Milwaukee area, Farnham now lives in western Wisconsin with her husband and three children.

Editorial Reviews

"A light, fun read with moments that have you laughing out loud. The story is quick and in constant motion, never a dull moment!" - WordsAPlenty



"From the first hilarious and disastrous date, I thought that this was going to be a lighthearted, humorous look atonline dating, but what you get is so much more." - Books, Chocolate and Wine



"Farnham keeps her novel constantly moving ... with alternating scenes focused on Chloe's friends, her love jaunts, the relationship Chloe has with her mom, and particularly Chloe's character development. Indeed, Farnham has created a dynamic character ... While Click Date Repeat is funny and extremely charming, the relationship dynamics represent more reality than just an interesting story." - San Francisco Book Review



"Fate leads to love in this realistic novel . . . Anyone who's been on a first date will find something to sympathize with in the litany of Chloe's experiences, from the funny to the hopeful." - Kirkus Reviews



"Farnham has woven quirky humor with an engaging plot into a fast-paced read that women will devour in a heartbeat." - GoodbooksToday.com Reviews

From the Publisher

2014-10-24
Fate leads to love in this realistic novel of a young woman's adventures dating online.Twenty-five-year-old Chloe Thompson, a first-grade teacher in Milwaukee, decides to look for love on the Internet. It's 2003, and her newly engaged co-worker met her fiance online, so how bad can it be? If Chloe's first date is a litmus test of the online dating pool, the answer is painfully bad. She plans to meet Scott at an Applebee's, only to have him show up late, order chicken fingers like a child and reveal that the handsome photo of him on his profile was his senior portrait. When her ex-boyfriend Cliff calls her, she can't resist letting him come over. She continues clicking on men's profiles, answering icebreakers, calling strangers: There's a firefighter who wants phone sex, an enthusiastic Packers fan, and a racist student-teacher who says he knew there was something "chinky" about her. Meanwhile, Chloe's friends and family—from her brisk Taiwanese mother to her upstanding friend Shelly and wild Jess—offer a mix of skepticism and encouragement. Chloe is charmed when she meets Drew, a nerdy guy who sends her photos of himself in the mail to prove that his scanner is truly broken. He cooks her dinner; he's good at Scrabble; then he reveals that he kind of has a girlfriend. The news confuses Chloe, who is struggling to avoid Cliff's troubling advances. When Drew meets Chloe's friends, the mix of alcohol and drama is unfitting, and Chloe's friends convince her Drew isn't as normal as he may seem. She's able to move on, though, via a stream of other guys met online. On a date with Frank, Chloe bumps into her engaged co-worker, who has startling news about her now ex-fiance. Cliff's behavior continues to frighten Chloe, leading to a final confrontation that makes everything clear for both of them. Just when Chloe thinks she's had enough of personal ads and screen names, the advice of a psychic leads her to what could be her best match yet. Anyone who's been on a first date will find something to sympathize with in the litany of Chloe's experiences, from the funny to the hopeful. It's the pain of letting go of Cliff, and all that she learns in watching her friends and family go through their own trials, that makes Chloe truly relatable. The book is thankfully not bogged down by pages of pining for the perfect soul mate. It can, however, be a bit dull reading scene after scene of Chloe and her young friends drinking to excess (several chapters open on a hung-over Chloe in her bed). The novel's dedication page features a photo of the author's husband—whom she met online, proving to readers that online dating can indeed lead to happily ever after.Repetitive as Chloe's romantic experiences are, they still manage to entertain.

Kirkus Reviews