I adored this book! It was perfect for starting the summer. I related so much to the main character, her fears and questions. I loved the inspiration to say "yes" to whatever came her way and try new things- a mindset that encouraged me to do more. I loved the human stubbornness, quick wit, the banter, and the sweet redemptions that happened. Great read!

The Summer of Yes is a quick read. I appreciated the clean romance and the characters were very likable.

After an accident, Kelsey Worthington becomes roommates in the hospital Georgina Tate. Georgina is a well known business woman. Kelsey is junior editor who wants to write. Kelsey has decided to embark on a Summer of Yes. She wants to explore new places and try new things. She thinks Georgina should join her. The Summer of Yes, looks at when you say yes to new experiences then there are no regrets for not trying them later. It makes you think about the time spent on work and family. And which you want to be remembered for. It’s a good and quick book for your next summer read

Thanks to Thomas Nelson and NetGalley for the advanced reader copy.

I absolutely loved everything about this book. I loved the characters. I loved the storyline. I loved the message and the romance. Just so good. Absolutely a new favorite!!

I wasn’t sure what to think as I started this book. It seemed like a plot that may not hold my interest. Wow was I wrong! I started reading and couldn’t put it down. I found that I impatiently wanted to see how everything would work out, but also felt sad that it was time to say goodbye to characters I had grown to consider as friends. I struggle with goal setting, people pleasing and moving out of my comfort zone. This story made me laugh, think and encouraged me to say YES to some things I wouldn’t normally (within reason of course. ;-))

Yes, yes, YES! Like Courtney Walsh’s characters in The Summer of Yes, I’m saying ‘yes’ to this gem of a book. I loved everything about it and will promptly be reading her backlist of other books. Highly recommended! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy.

Thank you for an advance copy of this book it tells the story of Kelsey, who is in a life changing accident that causes her to reevaluate her life, career, etc. In the hospital she meets Georgina and decides that together they will start a Summer of Yes, a chance to do all the things they had no time to do before. Together they set off on an adventure that will change both of their lives. I loved the message of this book, carpe diem, enjoy life and the characters are very likable. It had a very perfect, somewhat fairy tale ending but overall was a sweet book with a good message.

There is always so much to love with Courtney Walsh’s books. The unlikely friendship and closed-door romance really had me flipping the pages.

At its heart, this is a story of redemption, and it’s written so well. Just a thoroughly delightful, heartwarming and enjoyable read.

My thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book.

I love Courtny Walsh for the realistic layers in the stories, relationships and in the characters she creates. I liked the story for the self reflection and growth of each of the main characters. I thought the plot was unique for having the dual pov of the older and younger women. I loved the humor infused throughout the dialogue and story admist hard things. I really appreciate the ability to write a story that feels relatable and infuses a real life vibe to it. Always such good conversations between the characters. Overall, I thought the writing was creative! I enjoyed the flashes and few mentions into theater which I know the authour also is a part of in real life. This book had a solid foundation in all the components that make up a good book. I felt I was kept in suspense to how everything would come about. I very much enjoyed myself while reading this. There were highs and lows like a wonderful roller-coaster.
Content: clean romance, no language, no fade out intimacy, no very detailed or passionate kissing

All the stars for this book! I loved loved loved it!! Kelsey Worthington was an overworked, underappreciated, junior editor who rarely ventured out of her comfort zone. One pivotal day, Kelsey gets hit by a rogue car outside of a Starbucks and finds herself sharing a hospital room with Georgina Tate, a legendary, extremely successful businesswoman who is very ill. Kelsey’s near death experience, combined with insights from Georgina’s life choices, leads Kelsey and a reluctant Georgina on a path to embrace life to the fullest, one yes at a time!

This book was a delight the whole way through. It was an interesting story of regret, forgiveness, found family, romance, and friendship. As someone who has also sacrificed a lot over the years for my career, it also made me really step back to reexamine my own life choices- to prioritize the relationships closest to me and to inject more fun, more “yes” into my life.

Highly recommend.! This was my first Courtney Walsh novel but I plan to read the rest as soon as possible!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author and publisher for such a wonderful book and the opportunity to read an advanced reader copy.

This book was light, quick, and enjoyable, though it had a predictable and straightforward Hallmark-y like quality. It began slow paced but eventually picked up, becoming quite heartwarming by the end.

The story revolves around the intriguing idea of spending an entire summer saying "yes" to things you typically wouldn't.

While Kelsey came across somewhat pushy at times, her good intentions were touching. The banter was amusing, and the New York setting added to the charm.

If you're looking for a story about forgiveness, love second chances, and new beginnings be sure to check this one out.

This was my first Courtney Walsh book and it will definitely not be my last. I loved this story. At one point, I did think would this really happen, but then I switched my brain to fiction mode. The main themes of friendship and second chances on life were what kept me so into this book. Forgiveness, commitment and unconditional love was written beautifully. This book made me think about my
life and how much time I may have left on this earth. This is a book I will remember for a long time! Now I need an actual copy of this book for my shelves!

Thank you to NetGalley for the early copy of this book and giving me the opportunity to review it.

Just loved this book "The Summer of Yes" by Courtney Walsh. This is everything I've come to expect from a book by Courtney and I saved this one to read once it felt like summer here in Wisconsin where I live. This is a perfect summer beach read - and yes there are some fun scenes at the beach/ocean that are just wonderful.

The main character Kelsey ends up in the hospital after being hit by a car while leaving a Starbucks getting her boss a coffee. She wakes up later in the hospital, lucky to be alive with an older, grouchy lady Georgina as her roommate. She instantly knows who Georgina is - a savvy businesswoman who is famous and someone many women look up to that want to be successful in NYC. Both women have a lot in common but as Kelsey looks at her life and sees where Georgina is at - her way of thinking starts to change.

Kelsey convinces Georgina who she can tell has many regrets in life to participate with her in "A Summer of Yes" where they do things they'd normally say no to like eating street food, going on a boat and a road trip. This book is so incredibly good and gives a nod to what I loved in Walsh's "Happy Life of Isadora Bentley." If you loved that book, this one should definitely be on your TBR. Five stars without hesitation. I just couldn't put this one down.

Thank you to Thomas Nelson for the opportunity to read an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

So, I really loved the first half of this book. I loved reading about Kelsey re-discovering the things that make her happy and I loved the dynamic between her and Georgina. It was fun having Kelsey meddle in Georgina’s life and I was excited to see where the story would go.

The second half of the book kind of fell apart for me. Not only was there an insta-love story, which I always struggle with, but both Hayden and Dylan seemed too good to be true. Their feelings and actions were not believable in comparison to the way most humans process life events. Additionally, while I liked Georgina’s attitude and overall feistiness in the first half of the book, there was an expectation that she would grow as a person as the book continued…and I really don’t feel like she did. By the end of the book, I really didn’t like her all that much and was not invested at all in her story.

Even though this book was a bit of a miss for me, I do think it will resonate with many readers. A big thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson fiction for an Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest review.

I so enjoyed this book! Clever storyline and two great female characters. Potential life altering circumstances bring the women together on a great journey with surprising results. A great summer read I would definitely recommend!

By now, you all know my love for Courtney Walsh and everything she writes - obviously, her latest is no exception!

THE SUMMER OF YES is more in the vein of her last summer release, THE HAPPY LIFE OF ISADORA BENTLEY - heavier on the women’s fiction, with a side of romance 🥰 Walsh takes on life’s choices and regrets, you will find yourself wanting to say YES!! I love when a book’s theme translates so easily into your own life, and this one had me doing some major thinking…

Can’t forget the romance - it’s sugary sweet, a bit forbidden, and has a golden retriever hero 😍 But, the real star relationship is between Kelsey and Georgina. Their hilarious banter and unlikely friendship was so heartwarming 🩷

100% my favorite @courtneywalsh book!!!! I’m a huge fan of her books, so I feel as though that’s saying a lot!

When Kelsey has a near-death experience, her views on life and everything she thought she wanted begin to change. This is where the summer of yes enters! I loved the idea of saying yes to things you normally wouldn’t so much. I absolutely loved all of the characters and the different roles that they played. The development of Georgina was perfection. The ending was done so well and left my heart bursting with happiness. I also really enjoyed the fact that a lot of it took place in North Carolina. The mention of the wild horses was fun - we vacation on the Outer Banks every summer and they will show up at our house!

I definitely recommend reading this one! I will be having my own summer of yes for sure!!

All I could think about is my friend Megan. And our conversations about life… dreams.. taking a chance. And finding some glimmers .

Saying yes instead of putting ourselves on a back burner in the most light, uplifting and fun way. Courtney seems to write the books of positive while trying to give us the heartwarming life moments (and pushes) we need.

Total book cleanser.

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

This book was an overall feel-good women’s fiction book! I much prefer romance but I still really enjoyed it. The first half of the book was a little slow-going and repetitive, but I just kept with it because the book is not too long. The second half of the book was much more enjoyable to binge and read! The plot moved along quicker and there was more character development happening which is the main point of the book. The second half also had some romance for both characters which was lovely to see. I really loved seeing the characters get happy endings and got so emotional at some of the end scenes! I would recommend this book to the reader who likes Devil wears Prada, women’s fiction, and a quick cute read .

The Summer of Yes was a lighthearted, fun read! I loved Kelsey and Georgina and it was such a fun play on the grumpy/sunshine trope. I loved the message to push yourself to say yes to more things before it's too late!

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Courtney Walsh I was able to read and ARC of this novel.

This was not my first Courtney Walsh novel and it will not be my last. Courtney has such a way with words and forming stories that takes readers on an adventure and carries meanings that can be heavy or hard hitting for some.

This novel is about two women named Kelsey and Georgina who meet in the most unlikely of ways. Throughout the course of a summer they find out the true meaning of friendship and also the two go on an adventure of a lifetime.

This novel was a very fun and engaging read. I loved the character development, the setting and events. There was nothing about this novel that was unenjoyable! I would recommend this to anyone who is a fan of roadtrips, second chances, dual POV and also heartwarming beach reads.