JWhite, I'm in the exact same boat as you. My wife cannot pull 40lbs either and has a 23" draw length. You might want to check out the Browning line. The Micro Eclipse is a solo cam bow with a 33" ATA, 2.5lbs mass weight, the cam is adjustable in draw length from 21" to 25", draw weights available are 15-25lbs, 25-35lbs, and 35-45lbs. The only thing she's/we are holding out on is whether to get the 25-35lb or 35-45lb draw weight model, i think she'll end up with the 25-35lb. The only thing she doesn't like about it is that it only comes in mossy oak breakup, she would rather have PURPLE! oh yeah it only runs $179.00 at the local "wally gander mart".