Sci-Fi/Romance: CrossTalk by Connie Willis

Our next book is a modern day sci-fi technology romance mashup!

In the not-too-distant future, a simple outpatient procedure to increase empathy between romantic partners has become all the rage. And Briddey Flannigan is delighted when her boyfriend, Trent, suggests undergoing the operation prior to a marriage proposal—to enjoy better emotional connection and a perfect relationship with complete communication and understanding. But things don’t quite work out as planned, and Briddey finds her connected to someone else entirely—in a way far beyond what she signed up for.