Wes and Addie Had Their Chance, Bethany Turner
Wes and Addie Had Their Chance, Bethany Turner
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Wes and Addie Had Their Chance
A Left-at-the-Altar, Second-Chance, Rom-Com

Author: Bethany Turner

Narrator: Talon David, Patrick Zeller, Bethany Turner

Unabridged: 10 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Thomas Nelson

Published: 07/15/2025


Synopsis

"A delight!" --Sophie Cousens, New York Times bestselling author"The perfect escape for every sweet romance lover!" --Courtney Walsh, New York Times bestselling author"Another laugh out loud, pitch perfect romance." --Annabel Monaghan, bestselling authorWes left Addie at the altar two decades ago . . . and that was supposed to be the end of the story.When her life crashes and burns in a flurry of secrets and redacted information, Addie Atwater-Elwyn hightails it home to the tiny mountain town of Adelaide Springs, Colorado--back to living with her dad, back to working a low-paying job, back to a life of disappointments. Growing up, nobody expected their local girl to become a high-ranking CIA analyst, married to a gorgeous CIA operative. But that was Addie's life until she lost . . . well, everything.Now she's trying to pick up the pieces of her broken life with a little help from old friends. But there's one old friend she knows her life is better without--Wesley Hobbes, her childhood sweetheart who left her standing at the altar when they were eighteen years old. Truth be told, Addie would be perfectly content never seeing Wes's stupid face ever again--which makes it very inconvenient that he's now a beloved senator and presidential frontrunner, his face everywhere she looks. But that has nothing to do with Addie personally. He might make history, but in her book, he is history.So, when the unwelcome Wes appears back in their hometown, no one rolls out the red carpet--not Addie and not an entire town that was forced to pick sides (and unanimously chose Addie) decades ago. Senator Hobbes certainly won't win the popular vote in Adelaide Springs.Wes, meanwhile, is sitting on a few secrets of his own, including the political scoop of the decade: he'd seriously rather gouge his eyes out than spend another minute in politics, much less ever go anywhere near the White House. Addie knows there has to be more to the story, and her curiosity is clouding her judgment. You can take the girl out of the CIA, but it's not so easy to shake the CIA out of the girl. Of course, it's not just curiosity (and the acknowledgement that his face isn't so stupid after all) that's been reawakened inside her. But after more than two decades, it's too late. Wes and Addie already had their chance. Right?Wes and Addie Had Their Chance is a standalone novel set in charming Adelaide Springs, Colorado, where the author's previous books, Brynn and Sebastian Hate Each Other and Cole and Laila Are Just Friends, also take place. This heartwarming story includes discussion questions for book clubs and readers to further explore the delightful journey of Wes and Addie's relationship.

About Bethany Turner

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 the proud parents of two grown sons. 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.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Imani Taliah on February 26, 2025

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. I hate DNFing books. But my ADHD and the often disjointed writing were not pals. I was so confused in spots. To be fair, I didn’t realize this was a part of a series but I think some of the confusin......more

Goodreads review by Chris on May 21, 2025

I love a great small-town romance, and this one fit the bill. The author included a lot of twists and interest that really leveled up the story. Second chance romance between high school sweethearts and a change of mind at the last second. Two times heartbreak, interesting jobs, and a swirl of myster......more

Goodreads review by Meagan on July 02, 2025

Cute! Reads as a standalone too. Fun on audio too......more

Goodreads review by Cait | GoodeyReads on July 20, 2025

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and Bibliolifestyle for the gifted copy. NOT SURE. BLOG || INSTAGRAM || TIKTOK This is definitely my least favorite of the series AND on that note, this book really can’t be read as a standalone. I feel like it falls on you knowing the secondary characters well (from their bo......more

Goodreads review by Anna on July 18, 2025

WES AND ADDIE HAD THEIR CHANCE is a small town second chance romance. The MCs were childhood sweethearts whose relationship ended when Wes left 18-year-old Addie at the altar. They haven’t spoken since. More than two decades later Addie returns to her small Colorado hometown after the mysterious dea......more


Quotes

'Another laugh out loud, pitch perfect romance from Bethany Turner.' Annabel Monaghan, bestselling author

'Bethany Turner is a master at writing romantic tension with the snappy wit of Gilmore Girls--all while being laugh-out-loud funny.' Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of MEET ME IN THE MARGINS

'Consider yourself warned: Once you start a Bethany Turner romance, you better clear your schedule because you're not going to want to do anything but read and swoon! WES AND ADDIE HAD THEIR CHANCE is the perfect return to Adelaide Springs, and the perfect escape for every sweet romance lover!' New York Times bestselling author Courtney Walsh

'Just when you think Bethany Turner can't get any funnier or her characters get any more lovable, in walk Wes and Addie . . .' Betsy St. Amant, author of TACOS FOR TWO and the MAGNOLIA BAY series

'Real, funny, open, honest, and oh-so-entertaining, this book is just like Bethany herself!' Zibby Owens, author of BLANK: A NOVEL, host of podcast Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books

'Returning to the cozy setting of Adelaide Springs, Colo., Turner (COLE AND LAILA ARE JUST FRIENDS) delivers a sweet second-chance romance . . . Turner makes their emotional rekindling sing, taking special care in portraying Addie's fraught feelings about entering a new relationship after her husband's death. Readers will hope for further visits to this bucolic town.' Publishers Weekly

'Set in the Colorado mountains, this coming home story features a colorful small-town cast whose warmth and familiarity offer a refuge to life's storms, including spousal loss, addiction, and career crossroads. Turner's signature wit and sense of humor is an absolute delight and brings levity through heartbreak and hopeful healing.' Booklist

'This delightfully swoony rom-com had me rooting for Wes and Addie at every turn! If you're a fan of stories with punchy dialog, charming dry wit, and romance that will sweep you off your feet, be sure not to miss this one.' Katie Bailey, bestselling author of THE QUIT LIST

'Turner (COLE AND LAILA ARE JUST FRIENDS) has written another charming rom-com with a quirky small-town setting that features characters from past books. Recommend to readers who enjoy chaste small-town romances with heart.' Library Journal