Wooing Cadie McCaffrey

By: Bethany Turner

Narrated by: Suzanne Elise Freeman

Length: 9 hrs and 1 min

Publisher's Summary

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 listeners love. Anyone who enjoys a good romance or binges romantic comedies on Netflix will devour this delightful story.

©2019 Bethany Turner (P)2019 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Warning! Christian romance

If you want a Christian romance, you may enjoy this. I don’t know. I’m giving the story the benefit of the doubt that all the flaws are because of that. But when I choose a romance I don’t want the author preaching at me. It would be nice if there was some sort of mention in the summary blurb to let those of us who choose not to waste time on this a warning before choosing this title.

Christian Romance

If you like your romances with a hefty dose of Christian molarizing this is for you. Cute story, but very preachy.

Not Preachy

Other reviews call the author preaching and subject preachy. But that's not true. It's a story of two Christians and their relationship. Yes a small part is how they struggle with attraction and avoiding premarital sex. At no point in the story does the author preach that belief, it's just the belief of the characters. The other review that said they gave up their life for God, is very sad. I don't know what part of the story make them think they have given up anything.

Weak main character

I wish I would’ve known this was about a 34-year-old virgin before I bought this book. The idea that this woman had to get the blessing of her overly controlling parents to find happiness was ridiculous.

I FOUND TWILIGHT TO BE MORE PLAUSIBLE

Maybe this just isn't my type of book but I finally gave up mid-chapter 8.

SPOILERS TO FOLLOW SO STOP READING HERE

I'm not one to like graphic sex scenes so I'm always happy to just skip that but...
dating 4 years, now she's 34 and the couple has not only NOT had sex but also AFTER FOUR YEARS!!! have not had a heart to heart conversation where we ask what exactly are we waiting for? Meaning, if you can't ask an adult woman to marry you but instead talk to her parents w/o her knowing as if to ask permission, then you are a man child and treat her like a 30+yo woman child.

I'm fine with waiting until marriage for this couple but waiting FOUR YEARS?! to even have the conversation. No. Just no.
Apparently I cannot suspend the realm of fantasy enough to believe this could ever happen in real life!

As a Christian

Hard to find good, clean stories with interesting plots as a Christian.
I liked the story and laughed out loud at times.
I have already recommended this book to others.

These are not perfect Christians who do perfect Christian things.
The characters have actual struggles and actually demonstrate faith and repentance.
Yet it is not preachy at all. I dislike fiction that gets preachy.

Not what I wanted

This definitely felt like I was getting preached at While if you are "a Christian" and you feel very strongly about those beliefs, this might be a great read/listen for you.
I am all for cute romance without graphic love scenes... however the whole premise of this book sort of felt like the author was passing judgement on me.
no thanks. could not finish.

Don’t waste a credit!

Long, rambling, shallow. I thought it would never end. Only finished it bc it was free

Frustrating Heroine

Parts of this story were funny and entertaining - yet I can not recall feeling this frustrated with a book in a long time! Seriously, the heroine is nauseating. The author set up such a supportive environment with friends and at work. Then, she then has the heroine so stupidly... and this after author goes to lengths to establish how smart the heroine is. I THINK she was going for relatable but instead I only wanted to shake her. Super disappointing as the book started out with great promise. Does it have a happy ending? yep but good grief. The misunderstanding/not communicating stuff just lasted a tad too long.

Surprise! Christian comedy

I’ve read Turner previously and found her funny and charming.
Wooing CM though…….Christian love with a heavy dose of guilt and shame isn’t my bag. Had to return this one. I’m sure it’s lovely if you’re looking for something aligned with Christian conservative culture.