I loved this book. It was fun and light! I enjoyed the relationship between Georgina and Kelsey. It reminded me of Margo and Lenny. I love books with an older generation giving advice to and receiving a new outlook from a younger generation.

I really enjoyed this unique story by Courtney Walsh! This is the first time I’ve ever read this author, and it won’t be my last. Kelsey is an editor who gets hit by a car. Shortly after being admitted to the hospital, she received a roommate named Georgina, who turns out to be a makeup mogul. The accident changes Kelsey’s life, and inspires her to embark on a “yes” project, where she says yes to things she normally would not. In the process, she recruits a reluctant Georgina to participate in her project. The story is about family relationships, health trials, courage, grace and forgiveness. Special thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for this ARC!

I feel like I read a Courtney Walsh book exactly when I need it. I love the depth that she writes into her books but also the humor and well-crafted story. I’m still thinking about Kelsey and Georgina and everyone else; I didn’t want this book to end, so good!

Thank you to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for a complimentary copy of this book. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you for the early read for an honest review!
I’ll start by saying I loved this book. Kelsey’s life takes a turn when she’s walking on a sidewalk and is hit by a car. She’s admitted to the hospital where her roommate is Georgina Tate, a well-known business woman. These two would appear to have nothing in common, but Kelsey enlists Georgina’s help to accomplish her summer of yes. These two end up sharing a lot of experiences (mostly fun, but some heavy) and end up having life changing impacts on each other. Read this book; you won’t be disappointed!

Say yes to The Summer of Yes! Courtney Walsh has written another of my favorite books! She must be reading my mind because she knows how to write the exact book that I need to read to make me happy! The Summer of Yes made me very, very happy!

How many of us avoid doing stuff that we know would be fun, but we’re either too busy or too afraid? I’d be in that group. Kelsey Worthington was in that group too…until she’s hit by a car…on the sidewalk!! Then she wakes up in the hospital, and a cranky older woman is wheeled into her room. The woman wants her own room! She’s got money, darn it! But since no rooms are available Kelsey gains a roommate. Enter Georgina Tate, businesswoman extraordinaire and grouchy roommate. Before Kelsey leaves the hospital, she asks Georgina if all of the sacrifices she made were worth it and finds that Georgina has regrets…especially now that her kidneys are failing.

Kelsey miraculously convinces Georgina to join her in a summer of yes…saying yes to things they’d normally say no to. Within reason.What follows is an amazing journey in an amazing novel! The road trip isn’t in itself the journey. The real journey begins when they reach their destination…one Kelsey hasn’t clued Georgina in on…one that leads to her estranged son.

I can’t begin to tell you how much I adored The Summer of Yes! The characters are brilliantly written. It’s funny and charming and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once. I cried my eyes out, and I laughed too! It’s about forgiveness and accepting forgiveness! It’s got new friendships and romances. It’s about forging ahead even when you’re scared. It’s saying yes instead of no. It’s wonderful! I highly recommend it!!

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

Such a wholesome story! We meet our characters, Kelsey & Georgina in the hospital. This experience made both characters realize they have not been spending their time truly living and has them thinking about regrets. With this realization, starts the summer of yes!


What I love about Courtney’s writing is that it always instantly hooks me. I always want to read more and need to know what’s going on. I also love the humor in her books, it’s not often that aspect of books actually hits for me. In this book, both Kelsey and Georgina have very similar things taking up their lives, but have very different personalities, which makes for a humorous read at times.

While I loved aspects of this book, there are some things that i was expecting a bit more from! I loved the romance subplot, but I wanted more of it! I also wish Kelsey’s didn’t feel AS insta lovey as it did. While I loved both characters points of view, I wish we got to see so much more of Georgina. I feel like when we saw Georgina’s point of view it was also just a bit repetitive. There were some points throughout the book (more in the second half) that there seemed to be a bit more repetition and in some spots it even seemed to slow pace quite a bit.

Overall, I did enjoy this book and think this will be a MASSIVE hit for so many!

went on a great adventure with this cast who have both strong character and character flaws! It makes me stop and reflect on my own strengths and weaknesses. Who else cries "good tears" at happy moments like a reunion or forgiveness shown? I was barely into this book, and I got teary! I think kindness is underrated, but this book shows how important it is. Mixed with a forgiving heart, it shows no grudges held. Mercy.

There are serious topics covered and a lot of light-hearted fun, but it's an amazing book with wonderful characters and two love stories! I think this is my favorite book by Courtney Walsh!

I received a copy of this book from NetGalley. Opinions expressed are my own.

I listened and had the ebook for this book and I really enjoyed that. This story is such a good one and honestly my favorite by Courtney Walsh! I binged this book and can’t wait for everyone to read it!

Courtney Walsh has just written perhaps her best book yet! Loved everything about this beautiful story, especially the dual-narration of two women with completely different lives, leaning how to say yes. Five giant stars, wish I could give ten!

Beautiful & heartwarming! Courtney Walsh gives us a feel-good, second chance story with a little bit of a love story in between! It was so good! Grab this book for your beach bag/pool bag this summer!!

Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson for the ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own!!

I loved this book. It is a perfect book for summer and treating yourself to a can’t-put-down book. The characters are fun and you are pulled into their orbit without warning. Good story, good writing, and an overall feel-good book.

I love when you just FEEL…. just KNOW…. that a novel you’re reading will have a joyous happy dance with your golden five stars! Warm up your pre-order finger, go to your retailer, and tap or click to GET. THIS. BOOK. it releases July 2, 2024.

Kelsey is a young workaholic wanting to prove herself in the publishing world, but she has her own writing dreams on hold, possibly even evaporating. A terrible accident and a cantankerous old woman, who becomes her hospital roommate, cause her to take stock of her life. She admires Georgina Tate, her business acumen and many successes, but now she knows her secret. She’s lonely. She’s unhappy. She’s dying. Is this where Kelsey’s own young life is headed?

Kelsey challenges Georgina to join her in a summer of saying YES. Not no. Not maybe. Not later. With great reluctance, and a whole lot of sarcasm and sourness, Georgina grudging agrees. Sort of.

Kelsey hides her agenda to reunite Georgina with her estranged son, Hayden, who happens to be incredibly attractive. Let’s just say that it isn’t rainbows and puppy dog tails. In the meantime, Kelsey and Hayden are drawn to one another and truly enjoy each other’s company. A surprising turn of events occurs that causes everyone to re-evaluate and re-think about what truly matters. Is it grudges? Mistakes? Selfishness? Monetary and business success? Time? Distance? Does any of that matter or is it about speaking from the heart, being honest, letting our pride down, and being vulnerable and brave enough to say YES to the life and path you truly want?

This novel will poke you whether you can relate to one of the characters or not. It WILL make you a little uncomfortable and squirm in your seat. And it should. This is not just a great book with fabulous snark, humour, and romance. It has a lot of important things to say. You have to say yes and figure out what it is meant to teach YOU.

3.5/5 rounded up!
The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh has very relatable and loving characters. In Walsh’s latest book you will find humour, forgiveness and of course finding the right partner. rekindling of lost love, This is a novel of finding ones self and pushing the negativity out. You will find yourself connecting with the characters in this easy light and fun read.

Releases July 2nd. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions in this review are my own.

To me, the true heroine of the novel is Georgina. I loved her spunk and her attitude because I appreciated how she used both as a shield for her fears and her shame. The growth this character displays throughout the course of the story is remarkable. Kelsey, on the other hand, is a challenge to root for. She's not at all likable in the beginning, so it's hard to see why Hayden fell for her almost instantly. Also, the first half of the book is bizarre and bordered on completely implausible. Frankly, I miss the way Courtney used to write. I feel like she's rushing now, and omitting key components that make for a satisfying reading experience.
The second half of The Summer is Yes is quite enjoyable. There's still some suspension of disbelief required, but ultimately the conclusion is heartwarming. Although this isn't a faith-based story and there aren't any inspirational elements, the themes of forgiveness, grace and second chances are prevalent. Fans of sweet, swoonworthy romance will adore the sparks that fly between both romantic relationships.

This sweet entertaining novel was labeled a Christian novel but if I hadn't known I wouldn't have noticed although the main theme is forgiveness. Second chances, grace and doing what you were born to do are indeed Christian values, but God is mentioned just once by Kelsey's mother, Jesus and faith not even once.
I really liked the characters, the reflection and the humor of this hopeful story.

This was such a fun read! I laughed out loud so many times. It’s not that there was a lack of depth or complexity- The Summer of Yes has it all! I had just finished two heavy reads so picking this one up was like a breath of fresh air! Kelsey faced a near death experience, and it makes her rethink everything, including taking no for an answer. While avoiding her own life, Kelsey takes it upon herself to help fiercely independent beauty icon, Georgina Tate, face her biggest regret. This biggest regret also happens to involve a beach town and a remarkably charming son 😜 The unlikely duo had me smiling, chuckling, and reflecting on my own life throughout the whole book! It’s an adventure of finding yourself, forgiveness, second chances and sweet romance.

4.5
Genre ~ friendship fiction
Setting ~ New York
Publication date ~ July 2, 2024
Est Page Count ~ 382 (46 chapters)
Audio length ~ 11 hours 30 minutes
Narrators ~ Tanya Eby, Cathi Colas
POV ~ dual 1st
Featuring ~ road trip, regrets, unlikely friendship

Kelsey & Georgina meet when they’re both in the hospital together.

It was a little slow to start with Kelsey trying her darnedest to convince Georgina to go along with her plan. The plan is to start living life to the fullest without regrets. To say yes to things she ordinarily would say no to because she was too busy trying to get ahead at work. It just so happens that Georgina has the same similarities in her life, even if she’s too stubborn to admit it.

The characters were perfect. The banter was perfect. The journey to forgiveness was perfect. There is a budding romance to root for, but I wouldn’t say it’s a main plot point. Hayden, Georgina's son, was the sweetest and for sure book boyfriend material.

Overall, a lovely book that makes you think ~ if you’re working to live are you really fully living? As I am in my last summer with my only daughter before she graduates I feel like this will be my summer of yes, as well, because I certainly don’t want to look back on my life and have any regrets at all. Life is precious and you never know when your last day living it will be. So let's live it to the fullest!

I was able to listen to an audio copy as well.
Narration notes:
I think both narrators sounded perfectly aged and did a nice job.

10 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

2024 book of the SUMMER! WOW! What a ride.

This was my first Courtney Walsh book & it didn’t disappoint at all. In fact, I’ll probably go and read ALL her books now.

This story made me laugh, cry, laugh and again and cry. It was full of banter, love, a mean old lady and a determined MC. Kelsey's growth throughout the book was inspiring. I felt like I knew her personally. Georgina, the other main character, was my favorite-grumpy but wonderfully feisty.

The themes of forgiveness and grace were beautifully integrated.
Seriously, you’ll want to read this book when it comes out. You are gonna love it!



Thank you NetGalley for a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

A fun summer read that actually made me rethink a few of my own life choices. Life really is so fragile, every single day a gift. What are we doing in it that will stay forever? Past our own mortal life?
The characters had plenty of banter. The back and forth was Kelsey and pretty well everybody but especially Georgina was very entertaining.
Thank you metgalley for the ARC. This is my honest take.

This book was nothing short of spectacular. I am such a sucker for romance but get sick of the love interest being introduced from practically the first chapter. This wasn’t the case. He was mentioned once or twice in passing, but the book allowed for such character development and growth for the FMC and they didn’t even meet each other until close to half-way. It was a lovely light summer read, with large side of contemporary literature!