After four years, Cadie McCaffrey has given up on her boyfriend, and when a misunderstanding leads to a mistake and hurt, she finally sends him packing. But for Will, this is the beginning of his quest to become the man she needs, and he intends to win her back, using every weapon in his arsenal--be it the questionable guidance of his pro-athlete friends or tactics drawn from Cadie's romantic comedies. What could possibly go wrong?If you're looking for a fun romantic comedy with a classic feel, look no farther! Not only does it have moments fit for film, it references a good number of classic films in Will's wooing of Cadie McCaffrey. I love the characters, including--or maybe especially--the friends and coworkers in all their imperfect glory. Darby is a wonderful best friend for Cadie, and Kevin and Ellis are an amusing pair of wingmen for Will. No man is an island, and Will and Cadie would be shadows of themselves without their friends backing them up.
But behind all the cute rom-com references and fun banter among friends, there is some hefty, rough reality to the story. Cadie and Will are both believers, but they're not immune to poor choices. Their relationship falls to pieces because they don't talk, and together they make a huge error of judgement that further degrades their relationship. At one point Cadie responds to the statement "All things are possible with God" with the thought, Not all things, of course. She's immediately wracked with guilt not just because she thought it, but because a part of her believed it. It struck me just as it struck her when I realized there are a few areas of my life where I fall into the same trap, even knowing the truth.
Wooing Cadie McCaffrey is a fun romantic comedy, but it isn't just fluff--it has grit. Highly recommended!
Thank you Revell for the complimentary book. I was not required to write a positive review, and all opinions are my own.
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