After the Shut Up Ring

By: Cate C. Wells

Narrated by: Emma Wilder, Jamie Clyborne

Shut up ring (noun): a marriage proposal meant to get you off his back, intended to last indefinitely.

I waited eight years to marry the father of my children.

I worked on our relationship. I was patient. I forgave—the thoughtless remarks, the disappointments, the test results when I was expecting our youngest that proved he hadn't been "working late."

Then, when we finally made it to the altar, he looked deep into my eyes, smiled, and cracked a fat joke.

That wasn't the worst of it.

His vows weren't a promise to love. They were a final test of exactly what I'd do to get his ring on my finger—what I'd take—in front of our family, friends, and their cell phones.

Was I going to be internet famous? Another sad bride who must've known the kind of man she was marrying.

My two little girls stared up at me with big, round eyes. Was I really going to laugh it off like I always did?

At that moment, my house of cards came crashing down.

When the moment was over, for some reason, my best friend's older brother was on his feet with his chair knocked over like he was about to punch someone.

This is the story of what happened next.

Standalone. No cheating. HEA guaranteed.

©2024 Cate C. Wells (P)2025 Podium Audio

Sweet love story.

This is such a good listen. Sweet love story with a satisfying HEA. I would totally recommend.

Sweet, realistic, good amount of angst and HEA

Cute small town romance! It’s a more realistic take on leaving a crummy man and finding someone that loves her and her kids.

So good…..

We should all have a second shot at getting the to do’s right….Thanks to the author and everyone involved with the writing of this book.

AMAZING!

This book gave all the feels! The story was so close to mine and so many people I know. You will not regret reading or listening to this book!

Beautiful work

No notes! I could imagine the scenery, the emotions, etc. this writer and story was beautiful & made me feel attached to their character arch