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Wooing Cadie McCaffrey

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After four years with her boyfriend, Cadie McCaffrey is thinking of ending things. Convinced Will doesn't love her in the "forever" way she loves him, Cadie believes it's time for her to let him go before life passes her by. When a misunderstanding leads to a mistake, leaving her hurt, disappointed, and full of regret, she finally sends him packing.

But for Will, the end of their relationship is only the beginning of his quest to figure out how to be the man Cadie wanted him to be. With the dubious guidance of his former pro-athlete work friends and tactics drawn from Cadie's favorite romantic comedies, Will attempts to win her back. It's a foolproof plan. What could possibly go wrong?

Bethany Turner is back with more of the heart and humor readers love. Anyone who enjoys a good romance or binges romantic comedies on Netflix will devour this delightful story.

349 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2019

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Bethany Turner

11 books1,137 followers
Bethany Turner has been writing since the second grade, when she won her first writing award for explaining why, if she could have lunch with any person throughout history, she would choose John Stamos. She stands by this decision. Bethany now writes pop culture–infused rom-coms for a new generation of readers who crave fiction that tackles the thorny issues of life with humor and insight. She lives in Southwest Colorado with her husband, whom she met in the nineties in a chat room called Disco Inferno. As sketchy as it sounds, it worked out pretty well in this case, and they are now the proud parents of two teenagers. Connect with Bethany at seebethanywrite.com or across social media @seebethanywrite, where she clings to the eternal dream that John Stamos will someday send her a friend request. Text her any time at (970) 387-7811!

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Profile Image for Callie.
383 reviews134 followers
May 25, 2019
I recently requested this book for review after reading the summary. I was looking for a light, fun read, and this book seemed like it might be it! I started it, and I loved it for about the first third. The characters were quirky and fun, the story was interesting. It was light and fun and exactly what I needed.

Then it all kind of fell apart for me.

I don't consider this a spoiler because it happens so early that most of the story takes place afterward, but if you want to be totally surprised you might want to skip this review. After Catie is convinced that her relationship with Will is going nowhere, she is about to break up with him. But instead of breaking up, these two characters that were previously committed to saving intimacy for marriage end up sleeping together.

With that, this story took a turn that I wasn't really expecting or wanting from this book. All of a sudden my light and fluffy novel was dealing with a pretty heart-breaking topic, and on top of that, it didn't even do it very well.

I presume that these two characters were supposed to be Christians, because Cadie's parents are "famous for being Christians", and after she and Will sleep together they talk about asking God for forgiveness. But instead of taking this theme of repentance and forgiveness seriously, the author still seemed to be trying to make it light and funny. Cadie worries that if she and Will don't repent together, God won't actually forgive their sin, and I don't think this faulty understanding is ever really corrected, at least not to my satisfaction. On top of that, Jesus isn't mentioned in this novel once. Jesus's sacrifice for our sins is the only basis we have to even approach God to ask for His forgiveness, but He's not even mentioned. I don't actually expect a "Christian" novel to necessarily have to present the gospel, but on the other hand, if we are going to have themes of repentance and forgiveness in a novel, I want it done right. At least *mention* Christ! I was just very disappointed in the way it was handled.

Other things that bothered me:

1. Cadie's parents are a mega-church pastor father who throws around money on things like $155/ounce caviar, and her mother is a Christian/self-help TV show host who actually contemplates exploiting her daughter's failings on her show. I had a really hard time liking them, even though I got the feeling I was supposed to. I felt like the author was completely oblivious to the fact that real-life rich pastors who waste money on luxuries like this are actually a punch-line and even a source of disgust among non-believers (I know from personal experience), and there are alot of believers such as myself who find this kind of thing in real-life really inappropriate for a pastor. Maybe it was supposed to be funny, but I wasn't laughing.

2. This novel is a good example of alot of things I am going to teach my daughters and sons NOT to do. DO NOT date someone for four years without ever having a frank discussion about whether you will be getting married (that's just not even wise for a Christian who is striving for purity). DO NOT expect your significant other to read your mind. DO NOT expect the guy you're dating to say and do everything perfectly right and get angry when he doesn't. DO NOT hinge your entire relationship on whether the person happens to look at you the right way. If your girl's parents won't give you their blessing to get married, maybe DISCUSS that with the girl you're dating. COMMUNICATE. I know these failings make for romantic-comedy gold, but I was particularly annoyed with how these tropes were handled in this book. Or maybe I've just been married too long to find some of these things amusing anymore.

3. I didn't like how the idea of pregnancy outside of marriage was treated. After their one night together, Cadie worries she may be pregnant. She begs God to not let her be pregnant, and then finds out she's not. But then several times after that she thinks in relief "Well, thank goodness I'm not pregnant". This may be a reflection of how the Christian community has sometimes failed in supporting unwed mothers, but the way it was presented in this book rubbed me wrong. Children are always gifts, even in the middle of difficult circumstances, and I think Christians should treat them as such. I can understand not wanting to be pregnant in a circumstance like this, but I wish it wouldn't have been treated by Cadie like a baby would have been the end of the world. It might have been a realistic portrayal for how someone would feel in this situation, but it wasn't uplifting or helpful.

4. I was really getting annoyed with Cadie. The girl could just not be pleased. At the beginning of the books she wants romantic-movie tactics, and then later when Will actually gives her that, she hates it and gets angry with him. She gets mad at him for not proposing to her, but she implied that she would only marry someone who had some money, and she won't just straight-up tell him she wants to get married. But then somehow it's his fault for not just knowing what she's really thinking. Will is treated like a clueless jerk, but once again, *he can't read your mind* Cadie. By the end of the book I was so annoyed I was having a hard time liking her.

Overall, I think this book just confirms alot of the problems I have with modern dating attitudes, even (or especially) among Christians - like dating for way too long unnecessarily, and girls having expectations that are almost impossible for real-life guys to meet. And if I'm honest, I'm probably being a little hard on this book because it didn't deliver what I was expecting. Like I said, I was hoping for fun and light, but this book wasn't that, for me anyway. By the end, it had lost all humor for me and I was just really looking forward to it being over. It's a bummer, because I thought it started out so strong.

Note: I received a copy of this book for free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Profile Image for Toni Shiloh.
Author 51 books1,390 followers
May 14, 2019
Bethany Turner has done it again!

She knocked it out the ball park. Seriously, I devoured the book. I was hooked from the meet-cute prologue all the way to the epilogue. Ms. Turner had my emotions on a roller coaster. I couldn’t read fast enough and not slow enough either. You know how you want to know everything at once but also want to savor every single word? Well that’s how I felt reading #WooCaM.

I highlighted my favorite passages. I messaged my reader friend who already read the book. I had to! Some chapters stopped my heart, others had me holding back tears, and others had me fussing at the characters as if they could actually hear me.

This book also touches on a subject that is absolutely needed in the Christian world. I loved the way Ms. Turner handled it and some of my favorite quotes came from it.

I’m dubbing Ms. Turner the queen of CF romcom and I cannot wait until her next release. Until then, I’ll go ahead and reread #WooCaM and smile through all my favorite parts and savor the truth of the beautiful message. Love is worth it!

* I received a complimentary copy via NetGalley. My review was not required nor influenced.
**Full review at: https://tonishiloh.com/2019/05/14/rev...
Profile Image for Heidi Robbins (Heidi Reads...).
1,584 reviews535 followers
May 29, 2019
This was an interesting book in many ways! We start at the end of the relationship between Cadie and Will- with a few well-placed flashbacks to help us feel the romance of their early relationship as well as experience some critical stages of decline. They seem so in sync, yet the miscommunication of such vital topics as expectations, marriage, and the future cause a rift between them- and they think it is for different reasons. I felt so badly for Will who is pretty much blindsided by the breakup, but admired his fortitude and determination to keep her in his life. The corporate setting brought a dynamic to the story showing how the professional lives of Cadie and Will intersect with their personal relationship. Powerful themes of regret, forgiveness, faith, and devotion are woven together with fun pop culture references, specifically from romantic movies, that make cameos as Will fights for the love of his life.

(I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions in this review are my own)
Profile Image for Hayden.
Author 8 books163 followers
June 3, 2019
Well.

This is awkward.

So...I haven't always had the best luck with contemporary Christian romances. But by Jove if every once in awhile I don't get suckered into one by a promising plotline. That happened the last time I read one of these (almost a year ago to the day, by the way) and...it all ended kind of the same way. Wooing Cadie McCaffrey had a lot of the problems that I guess I just...have with the genre in general, so maybe it can't be totally blamed for that. For instance: a large portion of the plot hinges on miscommunication.

I hate miscommunication with a passion.

When it's used for drama, when everything could be solved by some honesty and communication...I just find it frustrating. (also. what. was. the deal. with Cadie's parents???) Also, I was expecting a light and frothy comedy. (I mean, guy tries to win girl back by using the methods in all her favorite romcoms? Sounds like lighthearted fun, right?) However-and this isn't really a spoiler since it happens near the beginning- the Regretful Event that happens is that Will and Cadie--despite their convictions--have sex. It's not given in detail, and it's seen as a mistake and Not a Good Thing. I can appreciate a Christian book tackling that subject, even though it's not my cup of tea, and had I known I probably would have passed on it. But it did keep the book from being the comedy I expected, and the whole book just seemed to be like Cadie making her life way harder than it needed to be, and poor Will bearing the brunt of it. Like I said...not my cuppa.

I would say I'm not reading anymore contemporary romantic comedies, except I always say that, and a year later I end up picking up another one and going through this whole thing again. w h y do I do this to myself?

I received this book for free from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.
Profile Image for Rachel McMillan.
Author 25 books1,109 followers
October 13, 2018
reading for endorsement:

the freshest, most engaging and unique voice in contemporary romance i have discovered since Sally Thorne and Rainbow Rowell.


more to come...
Profile Image for Deanne Patterson.
2,053 reviews81 followers
May 31, 2019
This is my first read by Bethany Turner, hmmmm what rock have I been under?
I will definitely be looking up her other book now.
Cadie Feels unappreciated in her romance with Will. They have been dating for four years and there has been no proposal yet.
Men can be pretty oblivious to our needs and wants in a relationship. They think things are sailing along smoothly but we as women need more, a little hand squeeze,a quick kiss,communication and definitely a marriage proposal if we've been with you for four + years.
Will is totally taken off guard when Cadie breaks up with him and it wakes him up to her wants and needs as they communicate better than they have in a long time.
This book illustrates how a lack of communication leads to wrong assumptions. Several flashbacks show their romance in a more positive time as we get the feeling of how it was in earlier dating days.
Some sweet laugh out loud moments along with serious topics this couple will need to work through.
I am so glad I found this author's books!

Published May 21st 2019 by Fleming H. Revell Company
I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.


Profile Image for Sarah Monzon.
Author 21 books512 followers
October 20, 2018
No words I could come up with as an endorsement could do this book justice. It’s a must read for everyone!
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270 reviews11 followers
March 26, 2019
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required.

What a thoroughly entertaining and unique read! I have to say--in all my years of reading, I've never read anything quite like this.

The characters, writing style, and general setting of the story are what really hit the nail on the head for me. Cadie McCaffrey, the main female character, constantly made me laugh and I definitely could think of a couple of times in the book when I thought "Wow, that's exactly what I would've done." She seemed to be a bit more of a pessimist (like me), but I really appreciated her way of talking to others about her problems instead of completely closing down.

I've never read anything by Bethany Turner, but she definitely blew it out of the water with her fantastic writing skills! I'm typically not one for first person voice, but I absolutely loved it in this book. There are also two point-of-views in this book, which I also am not a huge fan of, but I think Turner handled it really well. I absolutely love all the modern-day reference the characters made as well--I think there was even a reference to a book that released a couple of months ago, which I was astonished by but loved! Her writing style was very refreshing for me to read and unlike anything I've read before.

You might think this book completely fits the bill for a 5 star rating. However, there was one thing--content. Specifically, sex. There were so many mentions of sex in this story that I didn't even bother counting them. Granted, Turner didn't make it seem very sensual and detailed, but I still would never expect to even find a mention of sex in a book published by a Christian publishing house, and that completely disappointed me. The kisses were also plentiful and each of them quite detailed. There wasn't any explicit love scenes, but there was a scene leading up to one, detailed up to the point where the characters were taking off their clothes. In my opinion, that's taking it too far (again, especially in Christian fiction), so that's why I decided to knock off 2.5 bookmarks.

Overall, despite this book stepping over a couple of boundaries, I enjoyed the read. It was funny, well-written, and a good tale. I would recommend this book to readers over 18 years old due to the content covered. 2.5 stars.
Profile Image for Staci.
1,910 reviews585 followers
May 26, 2019
Bethany Turner's sophomore novel is a cute rom com.

Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is light hearted on the surface but there are some heavy topics included such as dating a co-worker, breakdown in expectations and boundaries in a relationship and parental input.

What I loved most about the novel were the laughs sprinkled throughout. While I found Turner's debut to be more appealing, Wooing Cadie McCaffrey delivers enjoyment and escape.

My gratitude to publisher Revell for a complimentary copy of the novel. I was not required to post a review and all opinions expressed are my own.
Profile Image for Charley.
201 reviews32 followers
July 28, 2020
Y'all better be prepared for a rant because I'm about to GO OFF. I decided I could not format this into a good-enough review to post on my blog, so here we go Goodreads!

Early on in the book readers discover that Cadie McCaffrey wants to break up with her long-term boyfriend, Will. The only reasons she wants to break up with him, though, is because he works long hours and doesn't propose after four years. Yet she talks about marriage more with her best friend, Darby, than her own boyfriend! Every memory recalled by Cadie or Will where they discussed marriage, Cadie talks about being ambiguous or careful so as not to scare off Will. Meanwhile Will says he was doing "research" about what Cadie wanted. How about y'all just have the freaking discussion like the adults you clearly should be in your thirties! I could have this conversation now with any boyfriend I have at any stage as a twenty-year-old, especially four years in. Their entire relationship neither of them communicated with each other as to their future plans, problems, or history. There was a scene where Darby knew more about why Will's favorite movie was his favorite because of his father passing than Cadie did! I was legit the blinking guy gif for that entire chapter.

And that's just Will and Cadie's relationship. Cadie herself was acting like a middle schooler and not like the thirty-four-year-old woman she was supposed to be. Cadie literally went from zero to sixty in the matter of a few seconds. She would jump to conclusions (ahem, Anna), freeze everyone out, and just assume that everyone saw everything like she did. I would be enjoying such a sweet moment, and then all of a sudden Cadie decides to go and make a conclusion. She literally thought just because Anna and Will went rock climbing that they were dating. And Anna mentioned a group of work people were with them... like, okay? And then Cadie also thinks that Will has an entire meeting coordinated for this giant event and gets their boss involved just to send them on a ferry, gets a giant family to become involved, and make it snow over the ferry. I'm sorry, but what? Who even thinks this is realistic and plausible?

Will is no perfect angel either. My biggest issue with Will was that he was not honest with Cadie. He did not start the marriage conversation, either. In the beginning of the book, he hints at having asked Cadie's parents for permission to marry her at least once. He doesn't tell her though that he wants to marry her, but her parents said no. I am all for the tradition of asking for the parents' blessing no matter who is doing the asking, but you need to have open dialogue for why the parents said no and still give the significant other the option to answer for themselves as well. Will let Cadie go on believing that he didn't want the relationship to move forward and simply threw himself into working more. And he does apologize for this later on, but Cadie never truly apologizes for her behavior.

The one problem the entire book focused on, though, was the fact that Cadie and Will had premarital sex as Christians. Personally, I do not support having premarital sex, but I do know that it happens. My problem is how the author handled the situation. She focused on the sex as if that was the reason for Cadie and Will's relationship ending despite Cadie already planning on dumping Will before they had sex. The real issue is that Cadie still had sex with Will despite already knowing she didn't love him at that point, as she stated to her mother on the phone a few weeks earlier. What should have been the focus on repairing their relationship wasn't simply to repent about sex before marriage but also to actually talk to one another instead of all their friends. And their friends should have not gotten involved but rather staged a sit-down between the two to force them to talk like the grown adults they should have been.
Profile Image for Lou Allen.
235 reviews135 followers
July 9, 2019
I found this to be a great contemporary romance, with convincingly complicated Christian characters. It has humour and heartache and tackles the struggles of dating and relationships such as - where are we headed? Who should I marry? How far is too far? And where should I set my standards for romance?
It was real and raw at times but also full of life and laughter. I loved the friendships that surround the romance. The ending was great and well earned!
I loved seeing characters that have a genuine faith and genuinely struggle with that in their real life situations. Definitely recommend this to anyone who loves romance novels, romantic films or anyone who is currently dating, especially if you are a Christian.
Profile Image for Susan.
1,266 reviews213 followers
June 14, 2019
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey

Bethany Turner

Wow, all I can say is, this story blew me away! Keep the tissues close by as you are reading WOOING CADIE MCCAFFREY by Bethany Turner. She will have your emotions all over the place. Once I started reading, it was very hard to stop! The twists and turns made it impossible to put down, as I had to know what was going to happen to Cadie and Will after so much heartache! Will Cadie ever be able to explain to Will how unappreciated she feels? What an awesome story. All of Bethany's characters feel genuine and relatable and put your emotions on one heck of a roller coaster ride. As you are reading, you will find yourself cheering for all of them, praying they can work out their problems and be happy once again.


WOOING CADIE MCCAFFREY is all about family, ugh, her parents drove me nuts, dealing with the past and trying to find your happily ever after. It had me flipping through the pages like a woman on a mission. Will tries so hard to be the man Cadie deserves, but he just can't seem to get it quite right. Men!! It was so much fun watching these two dance around each other and their feelings. You will find yourself shaking your head at Will screaming "open your eyes man! How can you not see what is going on." At least that's what happened to me! WOOING CADIE MCCAFFREY is a heart tugging story that will hold you hostage until the very last page. Once you start reading, it will be very hard to put down! You also won't be able to stop yourself from laughing at Will and his manly thoughts!


WOOING CADIE MCCAFFREY is without a doubt one of my top funniest books I've read in 2019 so far. I was instantly emotionally invested in all of the characters. My heart broke for Cadie when she cuts Will loose. Bethany Turner sure can hook the reader with her romance! I can not wait to read more by this wonderful and heart tugging author. I have one of her older books to read and that brings me so much joy and happiness to know it is waiting for me!


I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell Reads through Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
Profile Image for Melanie.
2,101 reviews585 followers
June 4, 2019
Wooing Cadie McCaffery was a joy of a read! I didn't have high expectation when I started the book, just because the author is new to me and I didn't know if I would enjoy the writing…Once I started, though, I quickly was drawn in and loved the book.

The characters were so cute; I loved Will. The way he "wooed" Cadie was so sweet. The ending was probably my favorite part, as it was perfect and wrapped things up in the best way.

All in all, Wooing Cadie McCaffery was a great romantic comedy and, if you enjoy this genre, I recommend it.

*Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention/review it on my blog. I was not required to give a positive review, only my honest opinion - which I've done. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own and I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.*
Profile Image for Fiction Aficionado.
659 reviews93 followers
May 27, 2019
I’ve come to the conclusion that Bethany Turner could make a doctoral dissertation on the history of watching paint dry entertaining, so it’s probably not unexpected that I absolutely loved this story that had, you know, a plot and characters and everything you could possibly want in a story. Well, except dragons. #tipfornexttime

But in all seriousness, in just two books, Bethany Turner has become one of my favourite voices in contemporary Christian romance. Not only is it one of the most natural, unique, and entertaining voices out there, but her stories are pushing the envelope for Christian fiction in a really meaningful, appropriate, and grace-filled way—and making us laugh into the bargain. Exhibit A:

“Instead of running to the Lord with my shame and heartbreak, I had spent the week vegging out in the Garden of Eden, acting like I was simply wearing my fig leaf because it was the latest thing in Madison Avenue foliage wear.”

One of my favourite things about this novel—aside from everything I just said!—is that this story isn’t about falling in love; it’s about what it takes to make love (in the romantic/forever sense) work. It’s about the mistakes we make, and it’s about the way we respond to those mistakes (and one of them is a biggie for Christians). It’s about the way our romantic daydreams don’t always translate so well into real life, and it’s about the way real life—with all its ups and downs—has the potential to be so much richer than our romantic daydreams. And yes, it’s about that old “lack of communication” chestnut, but while that can be frustrating when it’s the whole basis for romantic conflict, it’s only part of a much bigger picture in this novel.

So, in case you need a summary, I loved everything about this story: The characters (primary and secondary), the writing, the plot. EVERYTHING. (Even dragons wouldn’t have improved it, if I’m being completely honest.)

It’s probably worth adding here that if pop culture and romantic comedy movies were a subject at school, I would get a big fat F—I’m woefully ignorant and probably missed soooo many references throughout this story. But do you know, it didn’t detract from the story at all. So there’s potential that other readers our there will enjoy this EVEN MORE than I did, if you can imagine that. I can’t, personally, but I dare you to try!

I received a copy of this novel from the publisher. This has not influenced the content of my review, which is my honest and unbiased opinion.
Profile Image for Sarah Louise.
892 reviews495 followers
April 17, 2022
Bethany Turner writes such unique stories! Despite being together for four years, Cadie feels like her relationship with Will has turned stagnant. She's ready to end it and move on. But Will isn't ready to let Cadie go, and with the help of friends and grand gestures inspired by movies, he hopes to change her mind.

I really loved the sporadic jumps in time throughout to explain pivotal moments in their relationship, many which were funny! The prologue featuring their meet-cute was absolutely precious. Both working for a sports network, the workplace setting was very fun and different, too!

And Will. Oh Will. He was incredibly sweet, failing miserably at his attempts to win Cadie back. I truly loved this story, but Cadie was, let's say, difficult to like. After four years of dating, I struggled a lot with her lack of communication. I adore messy, complicated characters, but Cadie was maddening at times. A lot of blame was left on Will, which felt unfair.

With themes of forgiveness, this definitely ended on a sweet note, though! I'll happily read more and more from Bethany Turner.
Profile Image for Caitlyn Santi.
Author 4 books86 followers
April 29, 2019
Wow, wow, WOW! I'm speechless, in the best way! This book is beyond amazing! Since finally getting around to reading The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck last year (which I LOVED by the way!) I have been eagerly anticipating Bethany Turner's next book! Needless to say my expectations were sky high, and this amazing book surpassed them all and completely raised the bar to a whole new level! I loved Cadie and Will immediately, by the time I finished the prologue I was already rooting for them with everything in me. I was totally engrossed in their story and I hated to stop reading! This book completely enthralled me from start to finish, it made me laugh aloud so many times, and I couldn't stop smiling while I was reading it! I said it in my review of TSLOSH and the same goes for WOOCAM, Bethany Turner's stories are happiness in book form! I loved every moment of this book so much, and it left me itching to binge watch all the awesome rom-com movies that I haven't yet seen. I could seriously go on gushing forever, but to avoid the risk of spoiling anything I will just say that I absolutely LOVED this book and will definitely be rereading both it and TSLOSH many times in the future! Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is definitely a MUST READ for all fans of Christian rom-com!
Oh, and just in case you haven't already guessed I HIGHLY RECOMMEND it and am excitedly awaiting this author's 2020 release!


I received an ebook copy of this book from the publisher which did not influence my review in any way. All thoughts and opinions are one hundred percent my own.
Profile Image for Beth | Faithfully Bookish .
900 reviews234 followers
June 26, 2019
Full review on FaithfullyBookish.com

Cadie is unabashedly uninterested in sports despite being surrounded by the athletically inclined on a daily basis. I admire this trait, Cadie is comfortable being herself, even when she has different interests and skills than those around her.

Will is a delightful underdog hero! He’s a bit nerdy and a low-key mister steady. Will puts forth a herculean effort to do things right including dragging his man’s man buddies along for the ride (which is hilariously entertaining).

His frustration is as palpable as Cadie’s desperation as they engage in miscommunication and heartwrenching disappointment. Cadie and Will are believers and (like the rest of us) they occasionally mess up and learn to move on.

I literally could NOT put this book down until I read every page. Sleep, food, these things are trivial when engrossed in a Bethany Turner novel. Priorities, people. Priorities. This book will be joining the author’s debut among my all-time favorites and I enthusiastically recommend it!

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
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Author 13 books1,099 followers
July 15, 2019
This book will satisfy your ever loving rom-com heart!! Once again, author, Bethany Turner, proves she has the gumption to deliver romantic comedies worthy of making her a favorite author. If you love romantic comedies on the big screen you will ADORE Will and Cadie's story. It was so much fun to see the fun tropes we love used in this romantic story as Will tries desperately to woo Cadie back. I'll admit there was quite a bit of angst on my part (and maybe the characters, too??) in regards to what's going to happen and can they just get it right?? But I get those feelings whenever I watch a really good romantic comedy so Ms. Turner nails it.

This book is a fun read and almost as perfect as a bouquet of sharpened pencils or daisies when you're sick!!
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2,318 reviews237 followers
May 15, 2019
Now that was an entertaining book! This is a Christian contemporary romance, focus of the characters and the romance. This was a fun book to read. The banter and chemistry between these two was so great! This book told a great story with some really good growing and learning moments with Christianity throw in. Forgiveness and love at its best. This author did a great job of mixing all these elements into a fun believable story. I am excited to read more from this author.
376 reviews16 followers
May 18, 2019
Love love and love this story!! Love doesn't always go the way that we think or hope it will. It's messy, frustrating, and downright hard. But that's when we know that it's real, you just have to get through the rough patches for a love that lasts. It's all part of the journey that makes every love story unique! God is in the details and when He is in charge the results will always blow us away!
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836 reviews134 followers
December 22, 2020
Out of all Bethany Turner books I think this one will be my favorite. Cadie and Will are a couple and the after a huge mistake they break up. Can Will win her back? I have to say I love Cadie and Will. Both Christian trying to live the life God wants them too. Have you ever made a huge mistake even if you don't want to. This is Cadie and Will. I love to see Will trying so hard to will Cadie back, and everything isn't working for him. Cadie has that dry sense of humor that will have you laughing even when things seem impossible for both Cadie and Will. Another great aspect of this books are their friends. All are trying to get them back together, even the big boss. It gets so hard for Cadie she quits her job. The question is will Cadie and Will ever get back together? Through romance movies and terrible advice its fun to watch Will try. Now if you are a Christian there are many truths in this book. Some might find you not liking some of their mistakes, but this is what I love most about this book. Its real and it has you facing real problems that many of us face. I highly recommend this book, especially for Christians. Its good to face real life issues and you will learn from them. Great read!!
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Author 37 books644 followers
June 14, 2019
Let me first preface this by saying I'm not a huge fan of fluffy Hallmark romances on Netflix. I love romance books but generally want more substance. So maybe I was not the intended audience.

WOOING CADIE MCCAFFREY is the second book I read by Ms. Turner and it probably will be the last as this book was a miss (the first was too). I wanted to like it, I like chicklit, I like the humor, and I like romance. But...

First of, for some reason I couldn't care less about the characters. Then the sex is taken too far (which is realistic but I didn't want to read about it.). Then the 30 something year olds have zero communication skills (and after a 4 year relationship one would think there would be some.

I fall under the conservative reader label and this is not a book for those who also fall under that label. However, it was well written, there is a (rather disjointed) faith message, and I loved the cover.

I was given a copy free. All opinions are my own.
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Author 69 books1,682 followers
August 5, 2019
This was a fun take on Rom Com, but with some serious overtones. The switches in POV jarred in a couple places, but all in all I really enjoyed this read that had a delightful heroine, a slightly clueless hero, and a sweet cast of supporting characters.
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796 reviews21 followers
May 23, 2019
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey by Bethany Turner is a breath of fresh air. I laughed, I teared up a little, I struggled some, I got frustrated, I wrestled with a couple of my own issues, and I cheered like crazy for Will and Cadie. This fabulous story had me running through the gamut of my emotions, and I enjoyed the journey immensely.

I would like to propose a subtitle for this novel. My proposed title is as follows:

WOOING CADIE MCCAFFREY; OR, WHAT WE HAVE HERE IS A FAILURE TO COMMUNICATE*
(*yes, I stole the subtitle from Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, but it’s totally apropos!)

Cadie and Will are communication failures. I have definitely been a communication failure a time or two. I bet we’ve all been guilty a time or two of failing to communicate. Maybe we forgot to text our spouse about an important appointment. Perhaps we’ve accidentally sent an email to the wrong person but swore we sent it to the correct inbox. Or maybe we’ve just straight up misunderstood the words being spoken to us, especially if those words were coming at us prior to our first cup of coffee of the day. Point is we’ve all messed up a time or two where communication is concerned. But I’m not talking about this kind of communication. I’m talking about the more vulnerable kind; the kind between those we choose to love, our significant others.

Cadie and Will struggle to talk. The number one culprit: assumptions. Assuming the thoughts and feelings of our spouse or significant other is a super bad habit to get into. It gets Cadie into major trouble in the book, and it has really gotten me into some sticky situations a time or two in my marriage. In my personal experience, I’ve been with my husband for so long I am 100% convinced I know him like the back of my hand. I rationalize my assumption habit by saying to myself, “My husband and I have been together for a decade so I must be a Robert expert. In any given situation I know what my husband will think and I know how he will react!” But this is bunk. I can’t possibly know what my husband thinks at all times or how he will react to every situation we find ourselves in because my husband is NOT a programmable robot. He is an independent, flesh and blood man whom God fearfully and wonderfully made. Cadie has been with Will for four years and assumes she knows his every thought and feeling where she is concerned. Cadie then makes life-altering decisions based on what she THINKS Will thinks but never takes the time to ASK Will what he thinks. I have to admit that this drove me insane while I was reading the story, and I may have yelled at Cadie a few times, but of course, it’s because I recognize myself in Miss McCaffrey and knew what path her assumptions were leading her down. I wanted so badly to steer her in a different direction, but where would the fun be if I had the power to do that?! LOL!

Will is not off the hook in the communication department. Will’s failure lies in the fact that he forgets to check in with God. Aside from being totally swoonalicious and incredibly smart and charming, Will is a very focused man. Laser-focused actually. He desperately tries to give Cadie what he assumes she needs and wants, and even makes extremely grand plans in this regard, but completely forgets to get God’s take on the matter. Will disregards that man may make plans, but it is God who directs his steps (Proverbs 16:9). But honestly who hasn’t pulled a Will once or twice in his/her lifetime? I’m certainly not blameless. I can’t count how many times I’ve made a plan and jumped headfirst only to crash and burn. In my crash-and-burn status, I realize my error and ask God for forgiveness thinking to myself, “Man, life would be so much easier if I just remembered to talk to God first!” Will does eventually get there, but there were definitely moments in the novel where I had to shake my head at him. Silly Will!

Now, do you see why I want to add a subtitle to this novel?

Cadie and Will make it clear that good communication is key to a happy, successful relationship. And God makes it clear in His Word that good communication begins by adding Him into the conversation. It’s definitely my goal to remember to put God first BEFORE I open my mouth or make assumptions.

Anyway, I thoroughly enjoyed every minute spent reading Wooing Cadie McCaffrey. This book packs a punch and isn’t afraid to tackle some tough, real-life topics in an honest, respectful manner. It is a story filled with realistic, endearing characters. And, it’s a story that’s so engaging a reader will stay up way past bedtime devouring every word. I highly recommend this novel. Will and Cadie’s story is one I won’t soon forget!

I received a review copy of this novel in eBook form from the publisher via NetGalley. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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4,741 reviews2,436 followers
May 20, 2019
Oh my heart!
Bethany Turner's sophomore offering shows that she is a force to be reckoned with in the Christian romantic comedy market. Her voice is so absolutely fresh and appealing that reading her books is an absolute delight.
That's not to say that this book doesn't deal with some tough issues, because it absolutely does. There are some serious matters that the author handles with such grace. Christian fiction books often take one of two roads--either too sickly sweet and prudish or ignoring the real mess of life altogether. Turner does neither of those things, she approaches life's stumbling blocks with a realistic, yet wholly godly outlook.

There were many times throughout the reading of this book that I was so frustrated with the characters and wanted to shake them and make them talk to each other. And then I came upon this line:
"Just think of what might have happened if we'd actually talked."
I think so many relationships could use that piece of advice. As irritating as it is to read about, it's much more common than I want to believe.

I adored Cadie and Will and just cannot wait to see what Bethany Turner comes up with next.

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.
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Author 7 books9 followers
May 31, 2019
To be honest, this was a little much. There's "gentle homage to rom com movies" and then there's "shove coincidences down your throat", this was the latter. While it's undeniably well written, I lacked an emotional connection to the characters, and had no sympathy for them.

Part of that was the fact that they never had an honest conversation. How do you go four years without talking about important subjects like marriage, children, etc.? I get that they were saving themselves for marriage which, in this day and age, was quite refreshing, but these were 30-something individuals, not college graduates. If Cadie is a manager of her department, surely she's learned a thing or two about effective communication?

And that's another thing, I was not prepared for the strong religious aspects of this story. Yet, it almost wasn't strong enough. The author would go many chapters without mentioning God or The Lord, so when it was brought up again it was jarring and threw me out of the story. Did having it in the story add anything? Not really. The story would have been fine without the guilt.

Which leads me into my next point: Cadie's parents. Much was made about Cadie's fear of disappointing them, and that she was pretty much terrified of her mother. Yet, when we meet them, there is nothing to substantiate or justify her fears. Her mother was also presented as being this paragon of perfection and exalted almost god-like (I know, blasphemy) religious icon, but when we meet her on the page she's anything but. I couldn't help but be reminded of the show Leave It to Beaver, when Beave and Wally would warn each other about their dad beating them for whatever mischief they'd been up to. Only Ward never raised his voice to the boys, let alone his hand.

And for them to have meddled to heinously in their daughter's life really was a sore spot for me. Again, not really the actions you would take with an adult child. If Cadie had been in her early 20's, maybe. But meddling parents really gets my back up.

Overall, while the book had some great characters and humour moments, I just couldn't find it within me to care. Maybe I'm not the target audience, but then that should have been clearer in the book's information. Because as someone who adores both baseball AND romantic comedies, this should have been the perfect book for me. Sadly, it just wasn't.

*I was generously given an ARC of this book by NetGalley and the publisher. The opinions expressed in this review are my own and have not been influenced in any way.
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373 reviews
July 21, 2019
Originally posted on Inkwell Inspirations

Bethany Turner’s latest novel, Wooing Cadie McCaffrey, will have readers falling in love with the irresistible Will Whitaker as he tries to win back his girlfriend Cadie by using inspiration from many of her favorite romantic comedies. Bethany Turner takes readers on a fun, humorous journey of romance and second chances with numerous pop culture references sprinkled in throughout the novel. Fans of romantic comedies, such as You’ve Got Mail, Sleepless in Seattle, Dirty Dancing, Serendipity, and so many more, will love the references to their favorite movies. Readers will laugh out loud at the antics of Will and his athletic football friends as they watch the romantic comedies and try to help him win back Cadie.

In Wooing Cadie McCaffrey, Bethany Turner realistically describes the struggles and temptations that Christians face when dating in the 21st century, while still trying to stay true to their religious beliefs. Other Christian fiction novels often gloss over these issues or do not mention them at all, but Bethany Turner continues to bring a needed voice to Christian fiction. This book is very highly recommended for readers of Christian fiction who love romance and humor.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Revell through NetGalley and was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine. After reading the ebook from NetGalley, I enjoyed the book so much that I also purchased my own paperback copy.
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Author 32 books259 followers
May 21, 2019
Chick flicks, misunderstandings, a stubborn heroine and a fairly clueless hero trying to figure her out. What's not to love? The Queen of Christian RomCom has done it again with this latest release. I'll admit, it took me a little while to love Will. And Cadie. For a good while, I wanted to knock their heads together. But with every twist and turn and loop-de-loop of the story, I loved them both a little more. And trust me, there's a lot of that going on. Unpredictable and yet always pointing toward solid spiritual truth, with characters who make mistakes and face the consequences. That's my kind of book right there!
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