Absolutely adored it! This phenomenal second chance romcom is so fun. Love the characters. Cute, fun, simple but memorable.

Giving this five stars because I can’t accurately rate this. I couldn’t finish it and am just not in the right headspace for it. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻

Wes and Addie Had Their Chance is a heartwarming second chance romance that hits all the right spots! The small town of Adelaide Springs is the perfect setting for this book filled with humor, personal growth, and nostalgia. Wes and Addie’s complicated history adds layers of depth to their reunion. I loved seeing how both characters had changed over the years, each on their own personal journeys of healing and self discovery. Addie, with her sharp wit and CIA background and Wes’s transformation from a political figure to someone seeking true redemption.

Bethany Turner really makes the reader experience the emotional highs and lows throughout the novel. The chemistry between Wes and Addie feels genuine, and their witty banter is entertaining. I enjoyed the political drama and the quirky small-town charm that gave the story a homey charm.

That said, there were a couple of moments that felt a bit out of place, but overall it was still very enjoyable! If you’re into small town second chance romances Wes and Addie Had Their Chance is the book for you!

*Wes and Addie Had Their Chance* is a heartwarming and delightful read. The story captures the emotional journey of love, second chances, and personal growth. I really enjoyed Turner's as I thought it was engaging and relatable, making it easier to connect with the characters. Wes and Addie’s relationship is full of ups and downs, but their story is both touching and inspiring. With its blend of humor, romance, and genuine moments, this book is perfect for anyone looking for an uplifting and feel-good read. Highly recommended for fans of heartfelt romance and I'm excited for everyone to read it when it releases in July!

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

The important bit, CALAJF was my first Bethany Turner experience and I was hooked immediately. After I finished I immediately read BASHEO and have since been patiently waiting for Addie and Wes' story.

Whilst I will read anything Turner writes, I was hesitant with this story as I find second-chance plot lines some of the hardest to believe and support through to the end. I knew I wanted this story after finishing Cole and Laila's, I just never knew I could feel so much empathy for both sides of the relationship. I love that nothing was dismissed in regards to the characters past and my favourite part, they communicated!

What has struck me since I picked up my first Bethany Turner story, is that she produces the most emotionally intelligent characters and Addie and Wes are no exception.

It’s refreshing to read a romance where the characters are my own age and of similar life experiences. Cole and Laila was perhaps my favorite read of last year and this title is a satisfying addition to the series. Highly recommend.

Wes and Addie Had Their Chance by Bethany Turner is a witty, heartfelt second-chance romance that explores love, betrayal, and the complexities of moving on. The story centers around Addie Atwater-Elwyn, a former CIA analyst who returns to her small hometown in Colorado after her life falls apart. While trying to rebuild her life, she is forced to face her past—particularly Wes Hobbes, her childhood sweetheart who left her at the altar two decades ago.

Addie is fiercely independent, but she’s also carrying a lot of emotional baggage, and the last thing she wants is to confront the man who shattered her heart. Yet, as Wes reappears in town and old feelings resurface, she finds herself questioning everything she thought she knew about love and forgiveness. Wes, now a senator with a hidden political agenda, brings with him a few secrets, making the tension between them even more compelling.

Turner's writing is sharp and engaging, with a perfect blend of humor and emotional depth. Addie’s dry wit and resilience make her an endearing protagonist, while Wes's complex nature and vulnerability add layers to their rekindled connection. The small-town setting and the town's opinion of Wes add a fun dynamic to the story, making it not just a love story but also a reflection on forgiveness, identity, and the consequences of past decisions.

Wes and Addie Had Their Chance is a delightful, romantic read that will keep readers hooked with its relatable characters, heartfelt moments, and unexpected twists. It's perfect for fans of second-chance romances with a touch of humor and depth.

Every book I’ve read by Bethany Turner captures my heart from the very beginning, and this one is no exception. Her characters effortlessly draw me into their lives, and I was completely enthralled by Addie and Wes’s heartfelt journey. I truly didn’t want this story to end.
At eighteen, Addie’s fiancé Wes—her best friend and first love—left her at the altar. Fast-forward to age thirty-eight, and Addie finds herself a widow after the death of her husband. Now forty, she returns to her small Colorado hometown to live with her dad, having also lost her job with the CIA. To make matters more complicated, Addie harbors a personal secret she’s kept to herself. Reconnecting with childhood friends and taking a low-paying job, she attempts to navigate her new reality.
Meanwhile, Wes has become a beloved United States Senator and is the frontrunner in the presidential election. After twenty-two years of no contact, Addie is shocked to see him back in their hometown. Wes, too, has his own secrets and hesitates to share them with his adoring fans.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

Poignant, impressive, beautifully written love story that demands to be discovered and savored again. Set in Adelaide Springs, Colorado and Washington D.C. the unique plot and wonderful characters will keep
you enthralled and turning pages. This is book 3 of the Adelaide Springs series. I would recommend reading all of them. This book was provided by #NetGalley for me to read. The opinions expressed here are my own thoughts. Definitely worth the read.

This was an adorable second chance at love story. When they were younger, Wes left Addie at the altar. Now two decades later, Addie moves back home. To her surprise, Wes returns to Adelaide Springs, not knowing Addie would be there too. Will they be able to rekindle their love? The storyline was engaging, the characters were realistic, and the story includes loss, forgiveness, and second chances.
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Wes and Addie Had Their Chance by Bethany Turner is the third novel set in Adelaide Springs, Colorado, and I would recommend Brynn and Sebastian Hate Other and Cole and Laila Are Just Friends first. Addie Atwater-Elwyn returns home to regroup after the death of her husband and the loss of her job. Despite her masquerading as a local version of the Uber driver trying to ignore her recent past, the appearance of Wesley Hobbes, the man who left at the altar of their wedding years ago, forces Addie to confront her past. Wesley is not just the man who broke her heart. He has become a U.S. senator and the front-runner for the presidency, whose political career could end if the truth came out. Both Wes and Addie are hiding secrets. Turner uses memorable characters, witty dialogue, and the quaintness of a small town to create romantic tension with dashes of humor that will have you asking when you can revisit Adelaide Springs.

I adored it! I feel like every book by Bethany Turner gets better than the last one I read. I loved the banter back and forth between Wes and Addie and the glimpses of the other couples from the other books! I loved the way this turned out and the ending was unexpected. I am sad that the series is over but can't wait to see what else this author has up her sleeve! She is becoming a must read for me.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

As always, Bethany Turner writes with such a natural, effortless voice. Reading one of her books is like snuggling in and burrowing down with a good friend. I love her sense of humor and the fact the characters were a bit older than the norm for the romance genre.