The cover is super cute and I loved the description of this book. I loved Turner's first book and was excited to read this book and was so happy, that Net Galley gave me another chance to read it.

Will and Cadie have a really cute meet cute. He comes in for a job interview at her work, the same day it happens to be her birthday. He has black frosting on his teeth and they share a laugh. 4 years later, on their anniversary and her birthday, things start to fall apart.

It took me a long time to get into this book and to keep reading it. Some chapters leap at different points in their story. Will is made to be a huge jerk and Cadie the innocent victim. I didn't care for Cadie most of the time and with Will's idea to woo her and win her back, and when she wasn't even happy with that? I almost wanted to stop reading. But I kept reading because I loved the references to romantic comedies.

I felt the length was really long and could've been summed up a lot sooner. Cadie, supposedly is 34 years old but she acted like a young 20 something who had never dated before. Maybe she was so dramatic because they had sex (when they were supposedly waiting) but she was very immature. She felt so right and that Will was wrong. I don't think he deserved her.

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?

This did not go how I expected. I went in hoping for a cute, fluffy romance novel and I got what kind of felt like an angsty mess.

*Book received from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*

"Wooing Cadie McCaffrey" turned out to be quite different that what I was expecting. I expected a light-hearted rom-com. Without giving away anything, the plot quickly turned out to be different than what I thought it would be. The novel wasn't bad, just not my cup of tea.

This was a cute story. First time reading this author and the story turned out more religious than I expected, which means I was distracted since it's published by Revell.

We get the story of Cadie and Will when they met 4 years ago and they are adorable. In present time, Cadie thinks Will doesn't love her as much as she loves him because he hasn't proposed or even brought up marriage.

I liked Will a lot except for his lack of gumption regarding one thing. Cadie seemed a bit wishy-washy for a while too. The themes of forgiveness and trust are the main message.

I received a copy from the publisher via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.

A chick-fic rom-com with a fast pace intended for a millennial audience. Some of it I found pushing believability - the workplace relationships and work ethic - and I felt the characters made a lot of jumps relationally that didn’t always hold true.

But it was an enjoyable read and I don’t regret the time I spent (fast) reading it. I liked how the author dealt with a major happening in the plot that was true-to-life, and especially the consequences of it (being cagey so as to to give away the plot).

The story of Cadie and Will.

She thinks they don't want the same thing out of their relationship so ends it with him before he can end it with her.
If only they had actually spoken to each other about how they were feeling.

He sets out to win her back, but is it too late for them?

I’ve been so eager and excited to read Bethany Turner’s Wooing Cadie McCaffrey. With good reason, I must add. Everything about this novel – from the creative cover to the interesting synopsis – leads readers to believe that a fun and romantic adventure awaits within its pages. So I was overjoyed when the chance finally came to embark on that adventure.

If nothing else, Wooing Cadie McCaffrey was comedy gold. And coming from a reader that’s been on a long streak of books that had serious and deep-thinking storylines, I deeply appreciated the lighthearted tones that was steady throughout the story. Besides that, I liked how vibrant the storyline was. Bethany Turner did a great job writing the characters in a way that was life like and relatable. There were scenes that made me a little uncomfortable (sometimes the characters made me uncomfortable), but I think overall this novel was an enjoyable read. So yeah…

I liked this novel and I’m looking forward to reading more of this author’s work!

*Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing a free copy for my honest review. All thoughts expressed are my own*

Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is a delightful inspirational romance. I throughly enjoyed the plot and characters. Loved this author’s writing style and will be reading more of her books. My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my digital arc. This is my unbiased review.

What a delightful read this book was!
This is the first time I’ve read anything by Bethany Turner, and I enjoyed it so much I searched (and was rewarded by) our local library for other books to read by the same author.
The story is about 30 year old Cadie McCaffrey who works in finance for a major sports network, but who could care less about sports. She’s happy without a guy, but when Will Whitaker walks into her office, ready to be interviewed (by someone else) her whole world is turned upside down.
When the relationship seems to get stale, Cadie thinks of ending things. Will is preoccupied with work and doesn’t seem to love her the same way she loves him. When a major mistake happens, Cadie sends him away determined not to see him again, or ever forgive him.
Will goes to great lengths to “woo” Cadie back by bringing romance movies to real life, and proving to her that the kind of love he has for her is the “forever” kind.
This novel is filled with humour, and I quite enjoyed the supporting cast of characters who support Will on his quest to win Cadie’s heart forever. Even Cadie’s parents, a mega-church pastor and an inspirational television host, play a vital role in the ups and downs of Will and Cadie’s courtship.
It’s really the first time I’ve come across a Christian author who has tackled the super sensitive issue of sex outside of marriage. Yikes! No graphic details were shared but the scene ended appropriately – leaving the reader with the knowledge of what was going on, but sparing any details. What I appreciated about the story of Cadie MaCaffrey was how real and raw the aftermath of a gigantic error in judgement and inability to avoid temptation was for this character. The story really examined the emotional turmoil that happens – something that is not really talked about when having “the” conversation in Christian circles (at least the ones I’ve had the privilege of being a part of), yet so vitally important to understand. Ms. Turner is to be commended for her courage and tasteful handling of the topic.
Faith plays a huge role throughout the pages of Cadie’s story. There’s a beautiful moment near the end of the story in a scene with her mother where Cadie realizes what she truly believes about God, and it serves as the catapult to a satisfactory conclusion of her faith journey.
I loved the easy, light style (even while tackling a sensitive issue). This is a great beach read if you enjoy humorous romances with lots of pop culture references.
I received an ecopy from the publisher through NetGalley. All opinions expressed are my own.

After four years together, Cadie pulls the plug on her relationship with Will, convinced that he isn't her forever love.



For Will their break up is a wake call of sorts, and he goes on a quest to be the man that she needs him to be.



Great for fans of romantic comedies, this book is told from both Will and Cadie's perspectives, as they looks back separately at their relationship, from their first meeting, through their years together, the good times and bad, up to the present day.



I liked that Will worked hard to win her back, and was respectful of her parent's wishes despite it putting him at odds with her. He is a good man, and hard worker.



Darby is a good friend to Cadie, giving her good advice and standing by her side while also helping Will understand what Cadie needs from him.



This book nods at pop culture and romantic comedies, while putting a more realistic spin on their story.



Overall, an enjoyable read, sugary sweet at times like a Hallmark Movie, but with a Christian spin.



I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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.

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Wooing Cadie McCaffrey follows two characters with very different ideas of where their relationship is and how it's progressing. Cadie is smitten with her boyfriend, Will. From their first meeting, their chemistry is palpable. Unfortunately, years later, they're at a stand-still. Cadie wants marriage. Will is oblivious.

While I found the character likable, I was often frustrated with the characters' lack of open communication. Cadie was not upfront about how she saw their relationship evolving and Will was not straight forward with where his head was at. It made sense to me that Will was waiting to feel stable at his job before diving into marriage. He wanted to be able to contribute to a household income. I also understand their decision not to have sex until marriage. I did not understand, however, why they didn't discuss all of these things openly after YEARS of being together. This miscommunication and lack of being open with their feelings leads to a lot of heartache on both sides. It also leads to pre-marital sex that didn't seem to help matters.

Overall, I liked the characters. I understood their motivations. I thought WIll and Cadie were so sweet when they were reconnecting. I rooted for them the entire time. I give them so much credit for getting it together at the end and actually sharing their thoughts and feelings with one another. This is a solid romance for me. While I had a few qualms with the story, I enjoyed my time with this novel.

Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is the story of Cadie and Will, how their relationship falls apart, and the aftermath of their relationship. While I wanted to like this book, and kept hoping it would get better, I just couldn't get into it. There were just too many factors that struck me as wrong. This story is heavily based in Christianity; and, while focusing on Cadie and Will's relationship with God didn't bother me, the author's take on modern day Christianity seemed quite off. Cadie's dad, a mega-pastor who has no problem dropping some major money on caviar, and her mom, who is quite vain and a little bit shallow, seem to represent what many people feel is wrong with the church today. While I thought the ending of the book was supposed to make these characters out as being ultimately good people, I just didn't see it. Cadie and Will having a four year relationship that included abstinence and no talks of marriage also didn't seem that likely. Who dates someone for four years as an adult and never brings up marriage? Who dates someone for four years without having sex? That is why most conservative Christian groups have a short dating and engagement time! Overall, these problems seemed to overshadow the good writing and cute story in this book.

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion.

I picked up this book looking for a light read. It wasn't quite as light and humorous as I expected--it deals with some pretty heavy topics--but I did find it enjoyable easy reading.

That being said, I wanted to shake some sense into the characters more than once (Cadie's parents really bugged me!). And a lot could be discussed about the theology (or lack thereof) of the characters as well. But if you're looking for an amusing book that will keep you reading, and if you like bringing movie references into every conversation, you might enjoy this book.

(I'm not sure I'd seen more than one or two of the romantic movies referenced, but I still found the attempts to recreate the scenes humorous, even though I didn't always understand the context.)

I’m wondering if the author was trying to make a Christian novel cross over as a secular one as well? If so, it didn’t work for me. If I was looking for a Christian novel with those specific values I would be disappointed. If I was looking for a secular contemporary romance, I wouldn’t relate to this at all either. For me, that distracted from the story.

I’m torn. I want to tell you that I love this book and its great and everyone should read it, but at the same time it uses words that I am opposed to (i.e. crap) and the movies that are mentioned are PG-13 and R rated, movies that I would not watch myself and I would definitely not recommend others watching. I have seen a few, such as Serendipity and Sleepless in Seattle. If you are a rom-com lover, you will enjoy all the hidden (and not so hidden) references.
I will say this. Mrs. Turner is a wonderful storyteller, especially in the first-person. I’m not a big first-person fan, but in her books, I think she tells her stories best that way. Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is a nice blend of the funny and the serious. It’s considered a comedy, but it’s not like laugh out loud or rolling on the floor humor. It’s the kind of humor we chuckle and smile at mostly because we can see ourselves doing the same thing. Ms. Turner’s personality shines through the narrative and that alone will make you chuckle.
I will also say this. While WooCam does involve premarital sex, it is done completely behind the scenes and it is handled in the right way. Both characters know they have sinned and ask God’s forgiveness for the wrong that they committed. It is in no way glorified or gratuitous. The book does mention the word “sex” several times.
If you are tired of the same old/same old in Christian genres and are looking for something new, you will enjoy this book. If you are perfectly content with the way things have always been done, you will probably not enjoy this book. It’s edgier than most Christian novels and pushes the envelope about what is considered acceptable in Christian literature.
If you are entertained by PG-13 rom-coms, then you will absolutely enjoy this book. I think this book could also be a valuable tool to teach older teens about the consequences of 1) engaging in fornication and 2) not having open communication. Parental discretion is definitely advised for anyone under the age of 18.
In the end I decided to give this book four stars because it is so well-written. The characters journey will touch your heart. You will find yourself rooting for Will and pulling your hair out at Cadie. You will laugh when his sweet attempts at being romantic blow up in his face. It has some amazing advice for dating couples in our millennial era, including waiting until marriage to be intimate, not placing yourself in tempting situations, and being open to listening and talking about problems rather than hiding them or keeping them to yourself.

I really wanted to like this book, but it missed the mark for me. It's a romantic comedy movie in book form, which is right up my alley, but the characters just didn't connect with me. I found it unrealistic that Cadie and Will could give in to temptation so quickly after being pure with each other for four years. I also felt that Cadie was wishy-washy. One minute she wants over the top romance and the next minute it irritates her. I was Team Will throughout the whole book and felt like Cadie's problems with Will were minimal at best. The timeline of the book was also all over the place in the beginning and there were gaps in the story. This book is also a bit racy and controversial for a Christian publisher. I wish I would have been able to write a better review, but this is my honest opinion and I am still grateful to the publisher for the chance to review this book!

This is a funny, sweet but yet frustrating at times romance. Cadie and Will both work at a sports network in New York City and have dated for four years-since the day that Will started his job there on Cadie's birthday. She is head of accounting and he works on the programming side as a researcher. Cadie has decided that their relationship isn't going anywhere and wants to call it quits. Will is devastated. It is a matter of lack of communication it seems. Will works very hard to win Cadie back but it is an uphill battle. I really was pulling for Will and frustrated with Cadie at times even though I understood where she was coming from. Bethany Turner does a great job creating real, likable and funny characters with human flaws and quirks - people that we could all know and/or relate to in ourselves. And, this is a situation that we can all relate to as well.
I received a complimentary ARC from Revell through NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are mine only.

Cadie McCaffrey is the only non-sports addict working at the American Sports Network (ASN). Her taste runs more toward romantic movies. For her thirtieth birthday, her boss is giving her a birthday party, but Joe Montana comes to the network studios for an interview and everyone abruptly leaves Cadie's office to go see the legend, leaving Cadie standing on her desk holding a full-size sheet cake with candles still burning on it. Cadie's help comes in the form of Will, who helps her off her desk and then helps her remove the candles from her cake. By that time, "Happy Birthday" on the cake had morphed into "Harpy Birdbay." Will was there for an interview for a job with the network but he was intrigued enough to ask her out for a date that night.

Speed ahead four years, and Cadie has come to the end of her rope and breaks up with Will. He doesn't understand what went wrong. He is totally clueless. Over the last year, he has allowed work to interfere with his time with Cadie and she feels justifiably neglected. She's hurt, Will is hurt, and all of her co-workers are working to get them back together. Darby, who works in the same area as Cadie and is Cadie's best friend, tells Will to do what he does best, and research the things Cadie likes, starting with romantic movies. Will follows the romantic movies and copies them to the letter, but that isn't really what Cadie wants. She wants to know that she's a priority in Will's life.

Bethany Turner has a way with a phrase. She finds a way to put laughter and subtle comedy in her writings that make them all the more enjoyable. Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is a five star book, with two thumbs up, and a grand gesture of love.

My thanks to Revell Publishing and NetGalley.com for allowing me to read and review this book.

I thought the premise of this book sounded fun and interesting. This is Christian lit and it is in the text quite a bit so I was a little thrown off when sex came up in discussion and then occurred, though off the page. I felt a little whiplashed by it when the story had talked so much about them saving it for marriage and then suddenly it was there. I'm trying to decide if it was actually essential to the story and it was used as a catalyst but I think the conflict could have occurred without it. So I feel a little conflicted about the story overall. The whole conflict really was based on a lack of communication. They are both guilty of it.
I did care about the characters though. I wanted Cadie and Will to find their happiness together. I didn't really get Anna and how she thought she could waltz right in to snag Will. That seemed to come out of the blue. But I loved Cadie's best friend who is always on her side.
The Christian themes included repentance and forgiveness of others and self as well as how much does God interfere in our lives vs having a plan for us, having a relationship with God etc. If you aren't into Christian lit you will want to give this a pass because it is definitely there.

Sex: yes but not on the page
Language: I can't remember any
Violence: no