When Kelsey has a near death experience and shares the same hospital room with a well known business women who is dying but has regrets she won't admit, Kelsey decides they are going on a Summer of Yes. Doing all the things they would have previously turned down before of work or fears holding them back.

I thought this was going to be a light fluffy read but I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of the story, the characters and their development, and the emotional components. I don't often cry or tear up at books but this one did it for me. It made you think about life and what you want from it.

I love how it was focused on the women and their own individual stories but there were also side aspects of romance and overarching family themes. This book also made me laugh and I found myself cheesing often. The banter was pretty good. I would definitely recommend this book and gave it 4.5/5 stars!

Thank you to Thomas Nelson Fiction, Courtney Walsh, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The Summer of Yes was such a delightful read!!

I will say that the first 15-20% of this did seem a bit slow for me, but I was still engaged with the story and what was going to happen. It picked up and I just got even more wrapped up in it.

This was also my first Courtney Walsh novel & I really enjoyed her writing style in this. I read that she is also a theatre director who owns & runs a youth theatre, which I grew up in theatre and felt like I could really see those glimpses of that theatrical side throughout her writing, which I personally really loved.

I enjoyed the characters, enjoyed the story, enjoyed the themes throughout it. I really loved the concept of a summer of yes and not letting things hold you back from doing what you want. The forgiveness and hope shown in this story was very nicely done and sweet also.

* I will say that this is a clean no sexual content women’s fiction with some romance. It did have a few jokes or innuendo talks about sex but nothing graphic or too much for me personally at all.

All in all I would definitely recommend you check out this book, it was a really fun read for me & I will definitely be checking out more of Courtney Walsh’s books in the future.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Publishing & Courtney Walsh for allowing me to read & review an arc of this book! All opinions are my own :)

Right from the start, this one drew me in... what could be a better incentive to start looking at the way you are living your life than getting hit by a car!? That is exactly what happens to Kelsey, finding herself waking up in a hospital room, lucky to be alive. She finds herself sharing a room with Georgina Tate--- a successful and well-known older businesswoman who has made many sacrifices to reach her success. When Kelsey sees the similarities in their lives, she decides to embark on a summer of yes... and to take Georgina along for the ride.

Courtney Walsh is best known for her romance stories, and while there is definitely romance in this story too (with two love stories in fact!), it definitely feels more like a women's fiction read than your typical romance. For starters, the romance threads don't pick up until maybe a quarter of the way or more through the story and focused more on this unlikely friendship between the two women. I loved seeing the banter between the two of them, and while Georgina is a little rough to like upon meeting, she certainly grows on you throughout, especially as we get to see more of her POV. I adored both of these characters and found myself very much rooting for both. But when we get to that romance? Oh yes, I adored that too. There was so much to love about this story... and I absolutely couldn't get enough. If you're looking for a book to say yes to, this is it!

**I received a complimentary copy via Netgalley. All opinions are my own.

Reading Summer of Yes was a slow story, but it had a good vibe. It was so good to read about two women at different stages of their lives becoming friends and teaching each other that it is Ok to let go and step into situations of life that help you learn more about yourself.
Kelsey and Georgina met while both were in the hospital. Kelsey had been hit by a car. Georgina needed a new kidney.
Being in the same hospital room gave them time to get to know each other and this is how their summer of YES happened. They knew changes needed to be made in their lives so they set off on an adventure to say yes to things they normally would not.
Thank you NetGalley, Courtney Walsh and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the copy of The Summer of Yes. This is my personal review.

Is Kelsey's accident a wake-up call, or just a minor disruption to her well-planned life? Ending up in hospital, sharing a room with Georgina Tate, makes Kelsey begin to question her priorities in life - not least because Georgina is a highly successful woman who's managed to get where Kelsey has so far only aimed, and it doesn't seem to have made her happy. One day back at work convinces her that it's time to take the summer off and start saying 'yes' to everything she's always rejected in favour of her career - a career that's gone nowhere. And she's going to take Georgina with her, even if she comes kicking and screaming. As each faces her priorities in life and what that has brought her, can they learn to embrace change? Not everything in life needs a 'yes' answer, but an openness to possibilities can achieve more than Kelsey has ever dreamed...

A deeply touching and heart-warming story - which is a little odd given how unlikeable Georgina does her best to be for almost the entire book. Career has never been a particularly high priority for me, so I guess I'm coming at it from the complete opposite perspective to either Kelsey or Georgina, but I loved watching them each learn that people are what really matter in life, and that sometimes one just needs to be willing to give something a try. I was impressed by Kelsey's stubbornness in her attempts to help and encourage Georgina - I'm not sure I could have done it! But I also appreciated the way that she was willing to step back when it became clear she'd gone too far. Georgina is expertly drawn to attract the reader's sympathy despite her best efforts to make everyone hate her, which is impressive - and ensured that I was rooting for the happy ending she seemed so reluctant to accept. An inspiring read for anyone later in life who regrets past choices equally with those making decisions about their future. Recommended.

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

I’m starting my summer of yes by saying YES YOU SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.

This is a super sweet & wholesome read. While there are two romantic storylines, I appreciated that the main focus of the book was the unlikely friendship between the two female main characters.
Despite being light-hearted it touch on some deeper themes that prompted me to pause and reflect.
The only reason this wasn’t a five star for me is because I found the start to be slow and towards the end things got repetitive.

★★★★
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Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to review this book.

This book was just a heartwarming and a cute read. I really enjoyed the concept of this book, with two females in different ages and different positions in their lives figuring out how to live their lives to the fullest. To stop saying no to everything and start saying yes. I found it at times being kind of boring, repeating itself all over again why they are having the summer of yes. I thought it would be more spontaneous and more adventures but unfortunately the book didn't delivered that... And the romance in this book didn't convince me at all... But overall a fun and a cute read.

The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh was a delight to read from start to finish. It tells the story of two women who find themselves in the same hospital room and facing the same life crisis, one at the beginning of her career and one at the end of her career. This is fun, uplifting story that deals with the heavy truths of forgiveness, family struggles, love and fear of failure without being dark and gloomy. This book will encourage its reader to get out of their comfort zone and learn happiness in life by saying yes to life’s opportunities and not hiding in fear.

A lovely story about saying yes to the hard things, to change. I enjoyed how the book was about all the main characters needing to say yes. A sweet romance. A very enjoyable read.

Yes! Definitely pick up The Summer of Yes!

I can’t praise this one enough! Are you looking for a beach read? A get-out-of-a-reading-slump read? Well here it is! The Summer of yes starts with a bang and doesn’t let up.

Funny and magnetic, this book will keep your interest for the entire ride. Filled with two love stories and life lessons, this book unleashed so many emotions about life, love, regret and forgiveness.

Kelsey Worthington forgets her best friend’s birthday. She’s a workaholic at a publishing firm and is paving her way to notability. There’s no time for friends or family or fun nights out as a single eligible bachelorette. That is until she is unexpectedly hit by a car getting her morning coffee. An unlikely older woman is suddenly her roommate in the hospital and the irresistible urge Kelsey has to befriend her just won’t go away. Kelsey impulsively takes a leave from her job, using her extensively saved up vacation time, and embarks on the summer of yes.

I loved each character and the story so much. This is a summer must read. I’ll definitely be adding more titles by this author.

Thank you to the publisher-Thomas Nelson, NetGalley and the author, Courtney Walsh, for providing me with a digital reviewer copy in exchange for my honest review.
*Publishing on 7/2/2024*

This book was slow to start, it felt like nothing really happened in the first 45% of it. And even when it did get interesting it became very repetitive. I was hoping for an adventure of two women with lots of regrets and what I got was two women who have unrealistic romances. It was too sickly sweet and cheesy for my tastes and I wish the romantic relationships were built up to a little more… They felt very rushed.

Our main characters are at a crossroads in their lives. Kelsey was hit by a car and Georgina is very ill. I did like that Kelsey learned to love herself and got some confidence in her abilities along the way. She takes a chance on herself and learns to have some fun. Georgina also learns to have some fun but also to let love in because she deserves it. Both women are pretty work-orientated and realize they must put themselves and their friends and family first.

The romance parts felt very shallow to me, it was insta love in one case and one hundred percent forgive and forget in another. I found both really hard to believe. Maybe I am a cynic? The whole plot is very predictable and the health issues didn’t fly with me. I have been hit by a car and more than seven years later I am still suffering the effects of it. The ladies met in the hospital and Georgia’s outcome was just too convenient. There weren’t enough troubles or issues or drama for me. The whole thing was just saccharine and it gave me a toothache.

I did like that we get both character’s points of view in differing chapters. They are two women who have a lot in common despite being decades apart in age. I didn’t like how much Kelsey butted into Georiga’s life uninvited. She was really naive but smarmy at the same time. She is a complete stranger to this family and doing what she did was not okay no matter how you look at it.

A lot of people have loved this book and this author. I don’t think she is for me. I like happy ever afters as much as the next person but I like things to happen along the way to getting there.

What if you just said yes?

When Kelsey is hit by a car and walks away with minor injuries, she decides to reevaluate her life and take chances she never has before. She determines to say yes to opportunities that come along her way and pursue an unlikely friendship with her hospital roommate. What follows might just change her life.

I appreciate that Courtney Walsh has set out to make feel good novels with heart. They’re clean, they guarantee a happy ending, and while they may contain some heavier topics they’re crafted to be an escape from the real world.

That’s exactly what you’ll find here. A cute, sweet story made for pure enjoyment.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson publishing.

Another fun Courtney Walsh novel that follows two women, one early in her career and one late in her career who attempt to overcome and avoid regrets. The story has two romances - one second chance, one a type of opposites attract, love at first sight combo - but is centered as much on the women's adventure and relationship as either of the love stories, which I loved.

✌️Dual POV
📍Road Trip
⏳Second chances
🧲Opposites attract
⛵Small Town
🚪Closed Door

Thanks to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the eARC! Publishing 7/2!

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Thank you to HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Thomas Nelson Fiction, Courtney Walsh, and NetGalley for the advanced audio of this book.

Kelsey Worthington is an assistant editor in NYC, grabbing coffee for her boss when a car jumps the curb and hits her. When she wakes up in the hospital, she discovers her roommate is none other than Georgina Tate, the wildly successful owner of Tate Cosmetics.

Kelsey is young, with dreams of being a writer. Georgina has realized the success that most people only dream of, but her kidneys are failing and without a transplant, she doesn’t have much time left. While on the outside it seems they couldn’t be more different, Kelsey realizes they have may actually have a lot in common, and it causes her to take a good look at her life and how she wants to live it moving forward.

Kelsey declares it “The Summer of Yes” and feels called to bring Georgina along for the ride with her. Together they’ll say yes to the things they’ve said no to in the past, and it just might have the power to change both of their lives.

I loved the concept of this book, and Courtney Walsh’s writing. The grumpy Georgina and sunshine Kelsey banter was hilarious. The romantic elements in the story were closed door and very sweet.

This is a perfect feel-good read that will make you think maybe you should start saying “yes” a little more.

If you’re looking for a new favorite contemporary romance author, look no further than the fantastic Courtney Walsh, who delivers with another great story in The Summer of Yes. Kelsey, who is insecure and aimless, but well meaning, meets Georgina, a no-nonsense, successful older woman, in the hospital after a bad accident, and decides to embark on (and drag Georgina along, kicking and screaming) a summer of no limits, saying yes to everything she has avoided before.

I found the story engaging, well-written and well-paced, and absolutely loved Georgina’s hard-shelled, witty, dead-pan character (she made me laugh out loud at times!). If you’re a fan of Beth O’Leary or Katherine Center, you will enjoy this book.

A solidly written, super-enjoyable read. Thanks so much to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for the advance copy in exchange for honest review. 4.5 stars, definitely recommend!

A whirlwind accident makes workaholic/life escapist Kelsey question what's she's doing... when she sets off of an out of character road trip with a very reluctant, reclusive Georgina, her persistence and good intentions could set off something life changing.

Courtney Walsh's narratives always come with empathetic characters, well rounded development, realistic flaws and excellent flow - perfect for a substantive summer read!

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson publishing for an ARC.

☀️Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh OUT JULY 2nd ☀️

What a great read for the beggining of summer. It got me inspired to have my own summer of yes!

Kelsey Worthington wakes up in a hospital bed having no idea where she is. She then finds out she was hit by a car and almost died. The worst part, is because she’s such a workaholic, no one came to visit her. The only company she has is her hospital roomate who also has no vistors. Her roommate is none other than Georgina Tate, an older incredibly successful businesswoman. Kelsey realizes she doesn’t want her old life anymore, and thinks of the summer of yes, where the two unlikely freiends go on adventures and say yes to adventures they would never have agreed to in the past.

This book had everything! Friendship, adventure, summer scenery, romance and most of all humor! Such a light fun read. This is my first Courtney Walsh book but most certainly won’t be my last. 4.5 ✨

Can we just pause for a moment and give this book the standing ovation it deserves?? 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Literally felt like standing and clapping, and maybe even giving a few overly enthusiastic fist pumps as this story prepared for the final few chapters.

I don’t usually love books that are more Women’s Fiction, but between The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley and now The Summer of Yes, Courtney has made me a believer.

This book had me hooked from the very first Beep. Beep. Click. Drip. Whirrrr. Kelsey and Georgina were a dynamic duo, the new odd couple. Feisty and no nonsense Georgina, who no one ever tells no and “turning over a new leaf” Kelsey, who has decided to say yes to everything take us on the most heartwarming and eye opening adventure.

If you want a truly fun and sweet book that explores regret, reconciliation, forgiveness, and living the life you were meant to live, then please, PLEASE, say YES to this book!

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This book comes out July 2! Kelsey has a major disrupter in her life that makes her question everything. She works too much and needs a change. She meets this old curmudgeon lady who was very successful in her career but not very successful in any other aspect of her life. They team up together to have a summer of yes. They push each other to become better versions of themselves.


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The Sumer of Yes is my new favorite Courtney Walsh. It's a perfect beach read with deeper themes woven throughout that made me love it even more.
A car hits book editor Kelsey in New York City and when she wakes up in the hospital, she has a very grouchy roommate, who is also one of the richest woman in the world. Georgiana has given up almost everything to be successful in her business, but no money can save her life. Kelsey sees that the accident is a life "disrupter"-when an event makes you realize you need a life change, maybe from God. For Kelsey, that means saying "yes" to everything and she decides to take Georgiana along with her on the ride. Along the way, an old love re-blossoms and a new one blossoms.
I loved the characters in this novel and the truths that were given-to cherish life and value family. The multi-generational characters also make this story the five star it is, each generation had a lesson to give.
I received a complemental copy of The Summer of Us thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson, but all opinions are my own.