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Chasing Charlie
Get swept away with Vince and Angela in Chasing Charlie, a deep exploration of love and faith that has been the #1 best seller on both Kindle's Religious Romance and Christian Inspirational Romance lists, as well as in the Top 100 best sellers list of Kindle's free books.
Vince Glasser, an overworked federal agent and single father with a troubled past, already has enough on his plate when he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. He deals with it the only way he knows how--by fighting the illness with everything he has in him. Along his path toward a certain end, he mends relations with his estranged brother, reexamines his faith, prepares his son to live life without his parents, and finds room for romance with his longtime partner, Angela Hawkins.
Angela finds herself falling in love not only with Vince, but also with his young son, Charlie. In caring for both of them, she sees that despite decades-old mistakes that have left her in a pattern of empty relationships, she can still find redemption and have the family she's always wanted. But a nagging feeling tells her that death isn't the only thing that threatens to tear her new family from her grasp.
Amidst the struggles of a family with an expiration date, between the medicine and the meltdowns, Angela and Vince learn the true meaning of grace. See what other readers are talking about as two lost people find each other and God - just in time.
Vince Glasser, an overworked federal agent and single father with a troubled past, already has enough on his plate when he is diagnosed with terminal cancer. He deals with it the only way he knows how--by fighting the illness with everything he has in him. Along his path toward a certain end, he mends relations with his estranged brother, reexamines his faith, prepares his son to live life without his parents, and finds room for romance with his longtime partner, Angela Hawkins.
Angela finds herself falling in love not only with Vince, but also with his young son, Charlie. In caring for both of them, she sees that despite decades-old mistakes that have left her in a pattern of empty relationships, she can still find redemption and have the family she's always wanted. But a nagging feeling tells her that death isn't the only thing that threatens to tear her new family from her grasp.
Amidst the struggles of a family with an expiration date, between the medicine and the meltdowns, Angela and Vince learn the true meaning of grace. See what other readers are talking about as two lost people find each other and God - just in time.
803 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 13, 2013
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About the author
C.M. Newman
1 book24 followersC. M. Newman is in her late twenties and lives in the Midwest. She enjoys writing (obviously), napping, and watching TV shows marathon-style on Netflix. She is host to a myriad of pathetic diseases that make organizing pills a challenge. She loves photography, so she bought a fancy camera and dusts it off once every three months, naturally.
Look out for her next untitled book in the coming months!
NEW BOOK COMING SUMMER 2013 - TITLE T.B.A.
In this new romance from C. M. Newman, Abby Thorne unexpectedly loses her husband, Jesse, to suicide. Needing to get away from her hometown of Denver to avoid the stares and nosy neighbors and start afresh, she flees to a cabin high in the Rockies, the only special place she can think of that doesn't contain memories of Jesse. Life up high doesn't provide the same peace she expected, though.
Amidst other life-altering surprises, Abby meets Jack Howell, her new loner neighbor and furniture maker. His past choices have combined forces with a wrathful ex-wife to keep his daughter away from him for four years--so far. As his friendship with Abby burgeons into something deeper against his will, he learns that Abby isn't the only one not ready for a relationship. Before they can establish anything worth keeping, not only must Abby learn to rise above her own history and say goodbye to Jesse, but Jack also needs to throw away his old excuses and track down the daughter he doesn't know.
Look out for her next untitled book in the coming months!
NEW BOOK COMING SUMMER 2013 - TITLE T.B.A.
In this new romance from C. M. Newman, Abby Thorne unexpectedly loses her husband, Jesse, to suicide. Needing to get away from her hometown of Denver to avoid the stares and nosy neighbors and start afresh, she flees to a cabin high in the Rockies, the only special place she can think of that doesn't contain memories of Jesse. Life up high doesn't provide the same peace she expected, though.
Amidst other life-altering surprises, Abby meets Jack Howell, her new loner neighbor and furniture maker. His past choices have combined forces with a wrathful ex-wife to keep his daughter away from him for four years--so far. As his friendship with Abby burgeons into something deeper against his will, he learns that Abby isn't the only one not ready for a relationship. Before they can establish anything worth keeping, not only must Abby learn to rise above her own history and say goodbye to Jesse, but Jack also needs to throw away his old excuses and track down the daughter he doesn't know.
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May 13, 2013
This book made me bawl like no other book ever! Angela and Vince's story is so sweet and so sad at the same time....it seems like they don't get any positive things happen to them but I guess sometimes that's how life is, we don't understand God's purpose or His will however this book was a great example of how we can trust that He has the best always in mind for us....a beautiful story of forgiveness, the renewal of faith, and of course love.... Loved it!
August 8, 2013
I loved getting to know Vince and Angela, Charlie, and Mitch. Their story is poignant, but full of hope, too. I feared the story would get a predictable "happy ever after" treatment, but it didn't. Real life, in a world that has sorrows and conflicts more often than we want, is still to be enjoyed and treasured. God's grace is never far away if we will just look for it. I hope Ms. Newman writes more about Angela, Charlie, and Mitch.
June 2, 2013
This was a very moving and, oddly enough, uplifting story, even though Vince's prognosis was terminal. Yet the relationship Vince and Angela create is rich and loving, sacrificial on both their parts. I loved the length of it and feel it's appropriate to the story. I don't have the energy to write more, now. All in all, a powerful story about love, and going on.
June 19, 2013
This book became painful to read but I only stopped to dry teary eyes it is a good story and well written. Subject of death difficult but I learned more about the why of hospice. I'm glad I read it. It was very realistic.
February 12, 2014
Being honest, this has been the most bittersweet piece of literature I have come across to... but even so, it's a must read.
This book gets you immerse in a world of too much reality, cause it could easily happen to anyone. It teaches you about love, about God, new beginnings, reconciliation, how to gracefully embrace and overcome bad times and much much more.
I cried, my heart broke a few times, I smiled, my heart got warm another few more times, I felt in love with these characters, all so full of humanity. It was, without a doubt, worth it all.
This book gets you immerse in a world of too much reality, cause it could easily happen to anyone. It teaches you about love, about God, new beginnings, reconciliation, how to gracefully embrace and overcome bad times and much much more.
I cried, my heart broke a few times, I smiled, my heart got warm another few more times, I felt in love with these characters, all so full of humanity. It was, without a doubt, worth it all.
June 29, 2013
This book was incredible. I could not put it down and when I had to I would get really excited to pick it up again. The characters are so easy to relate to. I found myself in tears so many times. It broke my heart and yet at the same time made me value my faith more. It's simple message is that God loves us and is never away from us. He meets us right where we are with tender heart and open arms. I will read this many more times over.
August 14, 2013
Excellent book. Make sure you have a box of tissues near by.
I found myself asking, "What would I do if I was in Angie's shoes?" I am not if I could gone through what she did willingly . I know it was a fiction but would I be willing to marry someone I knew didn't have long to live.
I found myself asking, "What would I do if I was in Angie's shoes?" I am not if I could gone through what she did willingly . I know it was a fiction but would I be willing to marry someone I knew didn't have long to live.
May 12, 2017
Good book but needs some serious editing and proofing. Way too long. However, is a good story. Definitely fiction but tells a little of what a cancer patient and their families, friends, and caregivers go through. Have the tissues handy!
June 4, 2013
A wonderful journey of love, commitment, and faith. Always remember to count your blessings. Even in hardship, joy and happiness can be found.
June 18, 2013
Never cried so much reading a book. Buy stock on Kleanex.
February 2, 2014
I have finally finished "Chasing Charlie". It took me longer than expected because I had to keep stopping due to the tears that kept flowing. I became very wrapped up in the characters and the situations they faced alone and together. I tend to be emotional anyway and this novel tugged at every one of my heart strings. That alone almost earned it five stars from me. However, I think some of the length could have been cut as some things were very repetitive and drawn out. I think I would have also liked some sort of timeline. It was sometimes hard for me to keep track of how much time had passed - although that could be more of a personal fault than something to do with the story.
After a few days of crying I actually jumped onto Goodreads to see a couple of other reviews - so that I would have some confirmation that I wasn't the only person going through a box of tissues. I think I read that C.M. Newman is only in her 20's?? Holy cow!! Nicely done!
After a few days of crying I actually jumped onto Goodreads to see a couple of other reviews - so that I would have some confirmation that I wasn't the only person going through a box of tissues. I think I read that C.M. Newman is only in her 20's?? Holy cow!! Nicely done!
December 1, 2013
The first part of this story was compelling. Vince, an FBI agent, had just found out he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer and only 6 to 8 months to live. He is facing some tough decisions regarding his 6 year old son, Charlie. In the midst of everything going on, Vince acknowledges the feelings he has for his partner, Angela. The relationship grows despite the circumstances. As the story unfolds, the book gets boring. I found myself skipping large portions of the book. The story dragged and the writing was repetitive. Even the end dragged for many pages. I think this book could've benefited from some serious editing.
June 18, 2013
I'm not one for normally reading Christian books, so this one was a new thing for me. I really did enjoy it for the most part. Sometimes it seemed a little repetitive but it just showed the struggles that the characters faced throughout the story. There were several grammatical/spelling errors in the book though, and that kind of irked me but only because I am an English fanatic! Overall, I'd probably give this book 3.5/5. It is something I'd recommend for almost anyone, and hopefully they will get the same joy from it that I did! :)
January 22, 2014
Amazing story...
I wish I'd read this book a long time ago. You see, I lost someone to cancer in August 2012. I had no idea what he was going through until now. I think now I'm much more educated and enlightened, as well as more understanding and compassionate. I hope I never have to go through the experience again, but if it's God's will, at least I'll be able to be more supportive. The book could have been proofed a little more closely for typographical and grammatical errors, but the content more than made up for any misspelled or omitted words.
I wish I'd read this book a long time ago. You see, I lost someone to cancer in August 2012. I had no idea what he was going through until now. I think now I'm much more educated and enlightened, as well as more understanding and compassionate. I hope I never have to go through the experience again, but if it's God's will, at least I'll be able to be more supportive. The book could have been proofed a little more closely for typographical and grammatical errors, but the content more than made up for any misspelled or omitted words.
June 14, 2017
This is an absolutely beautiful book, although I cried through much of it. Vince and Angela have never acted on their feelings for each other because Vince is her boss. But that all changes when Vince is diagnosed with terminal cancer. Vince opts for the most aggressive treatment to give him as much time as possible with new wife Angela and six-year-old son Charlie, who has already lost his mother to death.
Other reviewers have mentioned editing issues. I'm usually very attuned to those kinds of problems, but I loved the story so much nothing distracted me.
Other reviewers have mentioned editing issues. I'm usually very attuned to those kinds of problems, but I loved the story so much nothing distracted me.
March 3, 2014
I have never read a book that caused me to cry like "Chasing Charlie". It did take longer to get through this book because it evoked so many emotions...you become so emotionally invested in the characters that their heartache is yours, their joy is yours, too and you give up trying to find tissues to wipe away the tears....it's a powerful story that opened my eyes..
March 24, 2014
First, while I really, really enjoyed this book, I have never ever cried so much while reading one! It is a book that I am happy I read, although I could only read - and cry - so much at a time. I would think that the author absolutely must have some experience with the illness as described in the book; but if she does not, she has really researched it well.
May 13, 2014
I finished this book last night and I thought I was going to wake up my husband last night bawling. I had to get up and blow my nose it was that hardcore! I wish there were some things that would've happened to Angela that didn't but this was a realistic book, and there isn't always a real amazing happy ending in life.
May 26, 2021
Good but needs some work
Overall I really enjoyed this book. However, it had quite a lot of grammatical errors, as well as tons of redundant conversations/arguments that made the first half of the book drag along. With some good editing this book could easily be a 5*. I loved the storyline and characters.
Overall I really enjoyed this book. However, it had quite a lot of grammatical errors, as well as tons of redundant conversations/arguments that made the first half of the book drag along. With some good editing this book could easily be a 5*. I loved the storyline and characters.
September 20, 2023
Interesting read
Great love story. Refreshing to read about people of faith, navigating relationships and going through challenges together.
Found typos, as well as at least one editing error... not that I was specifically searching for them, but there they were. Reported the errors.
Great love story. Refreshing to read about people of faith, navigating relationships and going through challenges together.
Found typos, as well as at least one editing error... not that I was specifically searching for them, but there they were. Reported the errors.
May 19, 2013
Amazing!
October 30, 2024
Wonderful book
It was so well written ! Great story line, characters were multi-dimensional and best of all, there was absolutely no profanity!
It was so well written ! Great story line, characters were multi-dimensional and best of all, there was absolutely no profanity!
June 22, 2013
loved it! a wonderful book about love, faith and family
June 29, 2018
Chasing Life.
It's so sad and I almost never read it but it's also very intriguing and I really wanted to know what will happen next. Romantic? Yes, but it's not the typical romance you think you'll read. It's a grieving process and the author walks you through all the stages of grief, and you actually go through it and feel it, it's as if you're reading a memoir of a dying man and the woman he loves not a fiction novel. The book deals with something that could happen to anyone, whether it's on a personal level or with a loved one. The author did a great job of getting our hopes up and letting them down so harshly, and on more than one occasion. I personally read to find solace in a fictional world where anything is possible, But the author seems determined to keep us grounded and to make sure we lose the only escape we find inside a book. Two things I didn't like here, one, Vince's character was very weak for an FBI agent, he cried at every possible moment, and the end was nothing like the rest of the book, the excessive repetition and the heavy preaching made it hard to stay interested enough to finish the book.
It's one of the hardest books I've ever read but it is a good read and I would read it again once I feel emotionally ready for it.
It's so sad and I almost never read it but it's also very intriguing and I really wanted to know what will happen next. Romantic? Yes, but it's not the typical romance you think you'll read. It's a grieving process and the author walks you through all the stages of grief, and you actually go through it and feel it, it's as if you're reading a memoir of a dying man and the woman he loves not a fiction novel. The book deals with something that could happen to anyone, whether it's on a personal level or with a loved one. The author did a great job of getting our hopes up and letting them down so harshly, and on more than one occasion. I personally read to find solace in a fictional world where anything is possible, But the author seems determined to keep us grounded and to make sure we lose the only escape we find inside a book. Two things I didn't like here, one, Vince's character was very weak for an FBI agent, he cried at every possible moment, and the end was nothing like the rest of the book, the excessive repetition and the heavy preaching made it hard to stay interested enough to finish the book.
It's one of the hardest books I've ever read but it is a good read and I would read it again once I feel emotionally ready for it.
October 4, 2024
This is a touching and emotional novel. The author has created characters (including supporting characters) that the reader can easily identify with and care about.
While the story progresses as expected, the author does provide enough twists and turns that all is not as it seems. Answers to prayer are always there - just not necessarily what the reader or the character was expecting.
There are a few minor debatable theology issues but nothing is preached at the reader.
The FREE edition I read was for the Nook. It contained quite a few grammar/sentence structure items (i.e. missing words/extra words/wrong words)that the reader was pulled out of the story. However, despite that annoyance, the story was so moving that it was worth that difficulty.
While the story progresses as expected, the author does provide enough twists and turns that all is not as it seems. Answers to prayer are always there - just not necessarily what the reader or the character was expecting.
There are a few minor debatable theology issues but nothing is preached at the reader.
The FREE edition I read was for the Nook. It contained quite a few grammar/sentence structure items (i.e. missing words/extra words/wrong words)that the reader was pulled out of the story. However, despite that annoyance, the story was so moving that it was worth that difficulty.
June 30, 2025
A verrrry long but heartwrenching story. I cried so much reading this book. I recently loss a cousin to his brutal disease. His widow knew of his diagnosis before they were wed. She chose to go through it with him. I could feel her pain and struggle as I read Angela's story. My cousin did celebrate one anniversary with his bride. Very good book. Just a little bit too long. I'd love to read sequels with Jenna and Mitch's back stories. And perhaps glimpses of Angela and Charlie's future.
June 6, 2018
I liked this book ... I did not get bogged down in dialogue at all .... I thought it was a cute, funny story ... I guess some minds run different... Each one to his or her own choice! Just saying, I liked it! I read so much, I am sorry I didn't put my timetable down on start & finish!
February 3, 2014
This book was hard for me to read. Although i did like it, it was very hard to get through. It took me a long time to read it because the whole thing was so emotionally charged that i would have to stop and regroup. I cried so many times while reading.
There was a lot of repetition and that was hard to get through so i found myself skimming over a lot of stuff just to get back into the book again.
Overall a good book but if i had known upfront about how sad it was i probably would not have read it.
There was a lot of repetition and that was hard to get through so i found myself skimming over a lot of stuff just to get back into the book again.
Overall a good book but if i had known upfront about how sad it was i probably would not have read it.
August 22, 2016
Well written but long book, a little repetitive with some of the conversations. Had to read in small segments as was a very emotional read and left me in tears more than once. What happens to Vince could happen to any one of us and makes you question how you would handle it. Absolutely heartbreaking to think about Charlie and how a 6 year old would overcome losing both his parents.
July 9, 2015
Sad but ultimately a wonderful read. I wished that it would have had a happier ending, but it was a wonderful book all the way through! I highly recommend this book if you believe in God, love, and family!
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