What a heartwarming story! I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did. Kelsey and Georgina were great characters who often made me smile and giggle. The story encourages us to take chances and focus on the things and people who make us happy. This will be a great summer read. Well done!

This was such a fun summer read about friendship, family and taking chances. I highly recommend adding it to your summer TBR!

Kelsey found herself in the hospital after being hit by a car. She considered it fate that she was sharing a room with grumpy makeup mogul, Georgina Tate. Georgina was dying and needed a new kidney STAT. Both in very different situations, they were sitting in the hospital realizing neither of them had accomplished nearly enough in their lives because they were workaholics and always turned the idea of fun down with a definitive NO. Thus, the Summer of Yes was born.

I’ll admit, this book was slow to start but once the love interest was introduced, I was ALL IN. Hayden was such a likable character. He and his father were ready to forgive and help Georgina get better.

Friends, I cannot contain my excitement - I had to tell you about this incredible book! I abandoned ALL my responsibilities just so I could devour this novel in one sitting. As soon as the sun rose, I dove right in (forget sleep!) and gave the kids free rein of the house so nothing could interrupt my reading. Courtney Walsh is simply the best - this is my second book of hers and they're both phenomenal! She is my go to author! Without spoiling anything, let me just say this book took me on such an emotional journey. I filled page after page with notes because her writing is so powerful and meaningful. I fell in love with every character, even the stubborn ones. You guys, this is a truly feel-good summer read that will leave you with all the feels. I can't recommend it enough - clear your schedule because you won't want this story to end!

Cute, cute, cute. Give me an elderly adventure partner and a little romance and I’m all set. This was such a sweet, fun summer read with deeper lessons about owning your place in the world and saying “yes” to what’s truly important in life.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC!

“Do you ever feel like you’re not really living?”

What a beautiful, uplifting, inspirational, powerful story about an intergenerational friendship, second chances, healing and self discovery! It’s also about living life to the fullest with intentional purpose and no regrets.

I loved both of the MCs, both hardworking women who have made work their sole priority, not leaving room for family, relationships or a life outside of work. Georgina, a very successful, wealthy, stubborn, older woman who is dealing with a scary diagnosis. Kelsey, a bubbly, encouraging, persistent, young woman who is a workaholic, overthinking, control freak who craves stability, security and predictability but dreams of becoming successful in the working world no matter what the cost. After an eye opening accident occurs, “fate” brings Kelsey and Georgina together. Kelsey turns to Georgina for career advice asking “Is it worth it?” referring to the hard work and sacrifices. And so begins the Summer of Yes…a summer of adventures, experiences and a road trip. A summer of feeling alive while rediscovering the meaning of life and priorities.

I wholeheartedly believe we all read and connect with books based on our backgrounds and personal experiences and I feel like this one was written for me! This may not be a book for everyone but as a woman who tends to get wrapped up in her work and has had her share of wake up calls, I related with this character driven book on so many levels. This book was such an incredible reminder that life is precious and sacred but unpredictable, don’t take it for granted. “Life moves pretty fast. And if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Tanya Eby and Cathi Colas narration enhanced the experience, bringing the characters to life with impeccable tones and inflections while creating a believable narration. They delivered a remarkable performance from start to finish.

This book was so good! It was such a feel good book that was the perfect summer read! I also liked that we got both women’s pov! received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Sweet, hopeful, laugh out loud funny and tender. The perfect book to read poolside! And I may be saying yes a little more this summer now.

Wow, ok this might be the BEST women’s fiction/romance I have read in a while. I don’t know if it’s the theater blood in Courtney but the way that she writes characters is astounding. I could see myself in Kelsey a lot, over analyzing almost everything and coming up with situations are in her head. Yet, I want to be her. The persistence and courage it took for her to say yes to things that she normally don’t say yes to , I want that. Everything was perfect. I especially love Georgina’s stubbornness because it made her so raw and real and human. And hello Hayden. You sir are so #swoonworthy. Aside from all the amazing new summer series coming out, MAKE SURE you PICK THIS BOOK UP. It’s a story of acknowlegments , forgiveness, regrets and ultimately hope. *it’s time to think of my summer of yes 😉

I’m so glad I said yes to this summer read! This book had me checking my life priorities, and realizing that I shouldn’t be afraid to say yes to things that I can, while I still can. This sweet, hope filled summer romance should be at the top of your Summer TBR!

Kelsey and Georgina are two characters that never knew that they needed each other in their lives. When Kelsey wakes up at the hospital and realizes that she had been hit by a car, she at first can think about nothing but getting back to work so that she can get the promotion she has been working so hard for. When she ends up having to share her hospital room with another patient who is an older successful business woman (Georgina), she starts to get an idea of the cost of success. Georgina is terminally ill and is faced with the regrets she had in her life while picking her career over family and friends. Kelsey realizes that she does not want to end up with the same kind of regrets as her roommate Georgina, and so she embarks on a journey of saying yes to things she normally wouldn’t and brings Georgina along with her for the ride.

I want to thank NetGalley, Thomas Nielson Fiction, and Courtney Walsh for the complimentary copy of this book. I was not required to provide a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

The book premise provokes some interesting questions. When given a life altering situation, how would you look at where you are (culmination of your decisions)…how would you answer, “is it worth it?” Do you have regrets? Would you have said more “YES” than no in the past? In the present? As the author says, “as an adult, you get to decide what kind of life you want to live (Chapter 5).”

This enjoyable, humorous read introduces you to a couple of workaholics taking a summer to say more YES than they would normally. This adventure holds new friendships, reunions, sacrifices, new discoveries, chasing dreams and some romance! In the end, would you say more YES to things that scare you?

Thank you to Courtney Walsh, Thomas Nelson Fiction and NetGalley for this ARC opportunity!

📚ARC Review📚

The Summer of Yes⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

When Kelsey wakes up in the hospital after a near-death experience, she realizes that she needs to embrace life more. Always saying “No” to everything and putting work first, she needs to live more in the moment and find the best things in her life. Georgina, her hospital roommate who is older, feels the same way. She has built her cosmetics company from the ground up and hasn’t focused on her family as much as she should have. Wishing she could have more time, that is not the case due to kidney failure. But with the persuasion from Kelsey, she decides to make the most of the time she does have. They both are going to have a Summer of Yes!

This was such a heartwarming story. It’s a quick, easy read that is focused on family, friendships, grace and forgiveness. I loved the dual POVs of the two women and how they are the same in some ways but also different. Georgina is older and has the wisdom from valuable life lessons that Kelsey can learn from. Overall, I really enjoyed this book. It’s a great summer read!

This book will publish July 2, 2024. Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for my advance readers copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

This was my first Courtney Walsh book and I already have two more on my kindle ready to go. At first I was with Georgina and Kelsey got on my nerves but I came around. I loved both of the male main characters. I really enjoyed the story and made me think how often I say yes.
A quick loving but heavy women’s fiction/ romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.

This book is so much fun!!! I love Courtney Walsh's writing and the characters she creates. This book was a huge hug to me. You know the ones... the ones that fully envelop you and hold you close for more than a few seconds; that squeeze you a little and let you know you're loved. I loved the premise of this book and the references to so many great movies. I loved the characters and the relationships formed and reformed.

Thank you, NetGalley, for my eARC.

Such a sweet story! I loved the relationship between Georgina and Kelsey. I struggled a little with how “neatly” the story wrapped up. It felt a little fast and perfect. Overall it was a fun read I couldn’t put down.

This is the perfect book to add to your summer reading list! It’s a lighthearted women’s fiction book from two POV’s—a woman in her thirties and a woman in her sixties with a little romance sprinkled in.

I loved the two perspectives and what they brought to the story. You’ll be reminded of valuable life lessons from their own experiences alongside their mini road-trip together. You’ll have fun being a side-car observer to their hilarious banter and sass, along with both finding their own love story.

"Because Times Change. People Change. Life moves pretty fast. And if you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it "


One word could change the course of your life, three letters (YES).
Have you ever wondered if you had said yes more what could have changed?

That's what happened with our heroine Kelsey. She is 32 living in New York and working as an assistant editor. She long settled for the life she has until she gets hit by a car and suffers from head trauma leaving her unconscious for 2 days.

Waking up she starts to contemplate her life and the long list of things she never did which is everything. The near-death experience leaves her wishing she could have said YES more and realising that the story of her life needs to be rewritten which lets her come up with a plan (The Summer Of Yes).

Georgina Tate is ' a notoriously private cosmetic mogul' successful and wealthy but she is dying and she has a long list full of regrets.
When her path crosses with Kelsey they embark on a journey of saying YES to everything they've said no to.

A very beautiful and passionate story about two women of different ages and backgrounds thrown together on a journey full of hope, new beginnings and saying no to worry and fear.

I loved it so much. I can't remember a character that resonated more with me than Kelsey did she is me in every single way. Controlled by her fear and anxiety and not living the life she was supposed to live, but the way she was strong and fearless made all the difference and she was courageous.
Her relationship with Georgina was sweet and funny and they made a great duo despite the age difference.
The story was told from two POVs which made it all the more interesting and of course there was an amazing love story that had all my heart.

Thank you so to @netgalley and the publisher for granting me an ARC of #TheSummerOfYes in exchange for my honest review.

Xoxo💋

This book is heartwarming, wholesome and refreshing. It's a clean romance with authentic characters, subtle humor and a thought-provoking plot. I really enjoyed the banter between Kelsey and Georgina and the growth both women experienced during their Summer of Yes, as well as how Walsh approached the topics of forgiveness and grace. So beautifully done! A huge thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for the ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was adorable and such an easy, entertaining, charming summer read. While it does include some deeper topics (anxiety, broken families and kidney transplant), Walsh approaches them in a gentle way that provides so much hope. Insta-love is one of my least favorite tropes, but the characters acknowledge that their quick and deep feelings for each other are surprising and unexpected, which made it feel more authentic. I loved the banter between Georgina and Kelsey, and enjoyed seeing how they both grew throughout their summer together. What a sweet story that will definitely be added to my list of summer favorites!

I love all of Courtney Walsh’s books and her newest one was just as heartwarming and insightful as her others. No spice, just wholesome romance and a reminder to love with your whole heart even when it’s scary and difficult. This is a crowd-pleaser summer read that is enjoyable for all readers.

The Summer of Yes
☀️🤕⛵️🍨🏡🌙

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson, and the author for this digital ARC! As always, my recommendation comes with my honest review and touchy topics listed below to help you make an informed decision.

This was my first Courtney Walsh read and I’m grateful for the opportunity! I’ve heard a lot of good things about her and this book had so many important themes I wasn’t expecting. They went above and beyond what is typical for summer romcoms.

Kelsey Worthington is a young woman who gets hit by a car (yes, literally) and ends up in a shared hospital room due to overcrowding. Her roomie is none other than Georgina Tate, businesswoman extraordinaire and Kelsey’s personal idol.

Kelsey must sign an NDA when she discovers the reason Georgina is hospitalized, and soon learns something that is debatably more important: Georgina regrets spending her life as a workaholic. She pretty much abandoned her husband and son in the name of her cosmetics company, but she is set in her ways and will not let anyone -especially young, naive little Kelsey Worthington -have a say in how she lives her life.

The car accident and subsequent discoveries spur Kelsey to make changes in her own life, and she starts what she calls “the Summer of Yes”. She recruits Georgina, believing they were in that same hospital room for a reason.

And maybe they were.

This book explores authenticity, accountability, forgiveness, and grace in a way that is absolutely beautiful. We see characters exemplify what it means to love like Christ (hopefully like us), and we see characters extend grace upon grace to people (definitely like us) who don’t deserve it.

If you’re looking for a substance-filled book that still has the sweet and funny vibes of a quick-read summer romcom, you may have found your next read!

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Content: 🍓🍓🍓

Disclaimer: The reason for this star rating is that I didn’t LOVE the writing in this book, but the overall wisdom and plot were wonderful.

Touchy Topics: Kidney failure, car accident, parental abandonment, workaholic parent, separation, shame, selfishness, organ transplant, lying, allusions to drinking, kissing/thoughts of more.

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Rating Scale:

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: PERFECT. Probably cried
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️: Wonderful, just not top 10
⭐️⭐️⭐️: Good! Most books fit here
⭐️⭐️: Not really my cup of tea
⭐️: Basically DNF

Content Scale:

🍓🍓🍓🍓🍓: Squeaky clean!
🍓🍓🍓🍓: Appropriate for most readers
🍓🍓🍓: Heavy topics, likely 18+
🍓🍓: Intense scenes about heavy topics
🍓: Tread lightly