Thanks to NetGalley for choosing me as Arc I read my first book by Courtney Walsh and I was not disappointed.
It is a little slow in the beginning but eventually picks up and is truly a journey full of life.
It makes you realize that sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone!
This book is definitely a yes, a relaxing summer read that will keep you company at the beach. Beautiful read!

I received this as an ARC from Net Galley. I’ve read several of her other books and was curious about this one. Perfect quick summer read! Brought tears to my eyes at the end. Loved it and it was hard to put down! Definitely needs added to everyone’s summer to be read list.

Kelsey Worthington is a junior editor, leading a life of routine until a near-death experience shakes her to the core. In the hospital, she meets Georgina Tate, a successful businesswoman facing her own mortality. Inspired by Georgina's regrets and determined to live life to the fullest, Kelsey embarks on a journey of saying yes to new experiences. Thus, The Yes Plan is born, leading them on adventures filled with joy, forgiveness, and unexpected connections.

Where do I even begin? This book had me in tears—in the best possible way. It's a story that tugs at your heartstrings, filled with themes of love, forgiveness, and the courage to embrace life's uncertainties. I found myself rooting for Kelsey and Georgina, cheering them on as they navigated their Summer of Yes and discovered the beauty of living fearlessly.

What I loved most about "The Summer of Yes" was its ability to evoke a range of emotions. From moments of joy and hope to instances of love and forgiveness, Courtney Walsh beautifully captures the essence of human connection. The characters were incredibly relatable, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and heartwarming.

With a blend of contemporary fiction and romance, "The Summer of Yes" is a book that leaves a lasting impression. It encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and consider the power of saying yes to new adventures. So, if you're looking for a feel-good read that will leave you uplifted and inspired, mark your calendars for its release on 7/2/2024. Trust me—you won't want to miss it!

Big thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing my an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own and freely given.

Fun, emotional, and romantic, "The Summer of Yes," by Courtney Walsh is a good summer/beach read option. But the pacing, particularly in the beginning, is on the slower side.

When workaholic Kellsey has a near-death experience, she finds herself sharing a hospital room with business tycoon and multimillionaire, Georgina Tate. Kellsey sees Georgina, who has given up so much, including her family, to build her business empire, as a glimpse into her own future. And she is not sure if she likes it. Kellsey decides to turn things around and start saying "yes" to more fun. She convinces Georgina to do the same, and thus begins The Summer of Yes. Kellsey and Georgina start saying yes to everything and living life to the fullest.

I loved the idea of this story. It was a fun read, sprinkled with some emotion, drama, and inspiring lessons about life. But I found that it took too long to get to the meat of the story. Too much of the beginning was leading up to the actual 'Summer of Yes,' and as a reader I was getting impatient.

I also felt that a lot of the book was repetitive. At times, it felt like it was spitting out the same feelings from the characters over and over again.

I did really enjoy the romances that developed. I wished they started earlier in the book, and more time was focused on building those relationships. I think more attention could have been given to this aspect of the story.

This was a cute story, and it can be a great book to read this summer. But it was a tad slower paced than I would have liked.

Yes, yes and more YES.

I love when a book makes me take a look at my own life. In a season where it’s hard to get out of my own comfort zone, am I saying no when I should be saying yes. Spoiler alert: I am.

This whole book is so sweet and I found myself laughing and crying through out the whole thing. Life is short and much like Kelsey, how are you living your life? Are you living it to the fullest? Because I know I could add more yes into my own vocabulary.

This book will be a permanent addition to my bookshelf and one I know I will be revisiting. Say yes to this book and read it, you’ll love it, I know I did.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this arc. All opinions are my own.

I am obsessed with Courtney Walsh. I've not read a book from her that has been less than 5 stars and this was no different.

Kelsey meets her icon Georgina after she lands in the hospital. While both MCs are very different, considering the generational gap, they realize each has something to teach the other. A road trip brings Georgina to her past while helping Kelsey realize a new future. This story was uplifting, wholesome, sweet, and heartwarming. It was a story of second chances for both MCs. I laughed and cried.

You will get witty banter, unexpected friendships, second chances, and encouragement to just say YES. It truly made me think if I was living my life to its fullest potential and not letting anything hold me back.

Say YES to this book on July 2, 2024.

What an absolutely beautiful book, I absolutely love this author and I think this might be my favourite read from Courtney yet. Amazing!

🩵 Road Trip
🩵 Second Chance
🩵 Self Discovery

This book grabbed me in right from the start and I just knew that I was going to love it. We have Kelsey, an assistant editor who after being hit by a car ended up in hospital, sharing a room with one of her icons, Georgina Tate. Ending up in hospital got Kelsey thinking, was she even living her life anymore or was she just existing in her safe little bubble of work and nothing else?

After talking to Georgina she realised that even though these woman were so very different, in some ways they were exactly the same person and this just blew her mind.

This is where she decides to embark on a summer of yes, get herself out of her comfort zone, really push her boundaries and what a fun ride that took us on.

This book was filled with so many different feelings: Joy, hope, love, fun, forgiveness and it was just so heartwarming a read. I absolutely loved each and every character and the relationships that they shared and it was just a pleasure watching those relationships grow into what we saw at the end of the storyline.

We also got to see some sweet romance and it will just melt your heart.

Say YES to this book, you will not be disappointed 🩵

Thank you so much to the author, Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for the advance copy of this book, all thoughts are my own.

The Summer of Yes by C. Walsh, published by Thomas Nelson Fiction is a gripping, heartwrenching story that gives all the feels.
Kelsey and Georgina have not much in common, but on a second look, they're more like each other than the reader would think.
The navelgazing assistant editor and the accomplished business woman are thrown together in a story of regret, love, forgivness and healing. Second chances do exist.

such a great feel good book about friendship and some hardships. i found myself smiling all throughout this book. excellent work!!!!

This book is total cotton candy goodness if you are in the mood for something quick and sweet. I found the whole concept to be very tender but I did feel like there was very little nuance in the situations that had made the characters and disrupted their lives. I think it's a little bit intense to be so one way or the other but I definitely related to both women at different points. I thought the love story was so tender and that it was a great book about saying YES to new things and to living life.

I absolutely ADORED this book! It had everything that I could ask for in a Courtney Walsh book. The characters were well developed and I found myself staying up way past my bedtime to sneak a few more chapters in. Thank you so much for the opportunity to read this amazing book! I will definitely be sharing it with all of my fellow book lovers!

I found this book to be enjoyable with a good flow that captured my attention throughout the story. I typically am more into thrillers; however this fictional novel kept me entertained and was a page turner. It is a positive book about friendship and love. I felt like I was with them in the adventure and enjoyed the ride. Say YES to this read :)

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

This novel was really cute!! I loved the relationship between Kelsey and Georgina, but the relationships for all of the characters were realistic and incredibly well-written!

It is a love story, but it deals with a lot more than that. It talks about finding yourself, the value of relationships, the importance of caring for others and yourself.

It’s also the perfect length. Nothing really dragged, it was all done really well! I would definitely recommend this book!

It was cold and snowy when I requested this book from @netgalley and yes, I judged this one by its cover. As soon as my request was approved, it magically turned 75 degrees and sunny! Signs are everywhere if we stop and take the time to appreciate them. When a serious accident lands Kelsey in the hospital, the universe sends her a roommate notable for her accomplishments. I could absolutely close my eyes and imagine women like Georgina who have come into my life and absolutely inspired me in a life-altering way. Sometimes it takes a little (or big) life shake-up to remind us to take a step back and see the bigger picture. The Summer of Yes is an absolute beautiful and inspiring book that reminds us that instead of a yes day, we need the yes life we are worthy of!

Review is posted on Goodreads and will be on Instagram later in March!

Thank you netgalley and Courtney Walsh for the arc of this book.
Kelsey gets hit by a car and wakes up in the hospital Georgina has liver failure and will die if she doesn’t get a new liver but she has a rare blood type and tissue. They meet at the hospital as the hospital put them in the same room together. After the accident Kelsey decides she needs to say yes more to things she normally wouldn’t. She usually just works. So she goes back to the hospital to try to talk Georgina into joining her. Very reluctantly Georgina agrees. At first they just do things in nyc they haven’t done before but then Kelsey has other plans that she doesn’t tell Georgina about. This is a book about love, hope and forgiveness both Kelsey and Georgina grow a lot along the way. I absolutely recommend reading this book.

The summer of yes by Courtney Walsh was a cute entertaining read that remind me of a movie. I enjoyed the story, i thought it was lighthearted and funny. I also loved the characters and the subjects like friendship. Overall i would recommend it.

The Summer of Yes is a heartwarming and inspiring story about two women who learn to embrace life and live with no regrets. Kelsey and Georgina are both relatable characters who go on a transformative journey together. The book is full of humor, friendship, and romance, making it a perfect read for anyone looking for a feel-good story. You should say yes to this one!

A delightful story about seizing the moment and discovering oneself. When Kelsey's ordinary day turns into something extraordinary, she finds herself alongside the formidable Georgina Tate. Despite their differences, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, learning to say "yes" to life's opportunities. Filled with relatable characters and inspiring messages about courage and love, this is a feel-good read that will leave you smiling and motivated to embrace life's adventures.

I love Courtney books. This is a great book. Kelsey is a junior editor who wants to be a writer. She gets hit by a car and ends up in a room with Georgina a well known business woman who has failing kidneys. Kelsey decides to do a yes summer where she says yes to all the things she said no to. She talks Georgina into going with her and they build a great relationship. There is renewed love and new love along the way and forgiveness.

This book really makes you stop and think and take stock of your life and what you are doing with your time. It centers around a young woman, Kelsey, and an older woman, Georgina who both have put work before anything else in their life. The story ultimately ends up with dual story telling and a couple of romances, but they aren’t at the forefront. For me the first part of the story felt slow and I didn’t enjoy the monologues of stories Kelsey made up in her head in the middle of what was actually going on. I felt like it took away from the moments. Overall still a 4 star read. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson publishing for the ARC.