Really enjoyed this sweet lighthearted read. Kelsey has a life changing accident that leads to her meeting Georgina, older wealthy famous woman who is suffering from kidney disease. They take on the task of a summer of saying yes. This leads to beautiful family connections, a romance (or two) and just a sweet story overall.


This was given to me as an ARC from netgalley. All opinions are my own. Thank you to the publisher!!

I enjoyed reading this book! It was a bit predictable but it was a cute light summer read! The character development was good and it made me feel good all the way throughout

This was an enjoyable book about a woman who discovers she is not happy in her life and needs a change. She ends up in the hospital with a legendary New York businesswoman with a lot of baggage and they go on a journey of self-discovery together. The two women’s stories cause you to look into your own life and imagine what it would be like if you said yes more often.

Thank you to Net Galley for this digital ARC!

You need to say YES to reading this book this summer!

Was that too cheesy? Probably.

I am such a Courtney Walsh fan. This was another sweet, cute, clean story with dynamic and relatable characters that you just love, lots of witty banter, and some deep themes. This book was light and fun, but really inspiring! I love how all of Courtney’s books are so optimistic and full of hope and happiness.

I loved the Dual POV and the relationship between both women. I really related to different parts of Kelsey’s personality and absolutely loved the way that Kelsey and Georgina pushed each other out of their comfort zones. The romance aspect of the story was so sweet, and I loved that part of the book was set in North Carolina.

Absolutely adored. Highly recommend!

Thank you to @netgalley and the publisher for my gifted e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This is such a fun story! I enjoyed getting to know the two main characters and their very different perspectives, one looking back on life and the other in the midst of trying to make a career for herself. This is a delightful, rom com style story!

I absolutely loved this book! The way that it tells two stories of two main characters while also weaving their stories together is just brilliant. So full of heart and a great reminder of what really matters in life. Forever a Courtney Walsh reader!

Say YES to The Summer of Yes! You won't regret it. Courtney Walsh's newest book sparkles with fun, wittiness and enjoyment. At the center is an intergenerational friendship that opens long-time closed doors, revealing new adventures, new feelings, self-discovery and quite possibly new relationships and love. In addition to being a great story that is well-written and easy to read, the characters are extremely likable and fun to hang out with. This is a great book that is sure to be a summertime hit.

My thanks to NetGalley for the arc. I will say right off the bat that 'women's lit' is very much not my go-to, but the description was interesting, so I thought I'd give it a try. Overall, this was a quick read and relatively pleasant read. I can see this being an excellent beach read, or book club book--I just thought it was fine, but it really is a case of this not being a genre that I particularly enjoy. This book will find the right reader, but I'm not it.

Kelsey wakes up in a hospital bed, where she's been unconscious for two days. She's an assistant book editor and does not have time to be sick nor know anyone will enough to have visitors. Her roommate ends up being a famous woman, Georgina, whose started her own makeup company. Georgina doesn't want a roommate. It turns out they are similar personalities and both have said No more than they should have making work their live. This turns into the summer of yes, new friendship, refound family and new love.

<b>4⭐️s</b>

<I>But will it set your soul on fire?” </I>

Another super cute Courtney Walsh story! You’re definitely going to want to pick this one up!

<b>The Summer of Yes</b> by Courtney Walsh: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
<b>Spice:</b> N/A

<I><b>Tropes:</b> workaholic FMC, second chance, insta lust, grumpy sunshine</I>

<b><u>Here’s what I loved:</u></b>

<b>Georgina</b>
I FREAKING LOVE HER!! Honestly, she carried the book for me. Kelsey was fine and good, but I loved Georgina! I wish I was better at remembering the movies/shows I watch to give examples of who her character is, but alas I have the memory of a goldfish. She is just the classic rich, sassy, successful, older woman and I love her.

<b>The story</b>
A near death experience has Kelsey rethinking her whole life, and she’s dragging the grumpy and incredibly famous woman sharing her hospital room with her. Their (her) mission? A summer of yes! Saying yes to the things they (she) would normally say no to! It’s comical, it’s emotional, it’s thought provoking.


<b><u>Here’s what I didn’t love:</u></b>

<b>There we’re a few slow moments</b>
A couple of times I found myself having to set the book down and not being too upset about doing so. It’s mainly the beginning of the story that’s a bit slow, while Kelsey is formulating her Summer of Yes, but after that the pacing is much better!


<i><b>Quotes:</b>
“My first thought is: I don’t have time to get hit by a car.”
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“Waiting for a man to let you do anything is pointless.”
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“Nothing comes without a cost, young lady, and only you can decide if you’re willing to pay it.”________________________________________

“People don’t leave quickly, but they do leave suddenly.”________________________________________

“Because being human feels good, even though it simultaneously feels bad. Because it feels necessary.”________________________________________

“It’s not complicated to fight for the people you love.”________________________________________

“And there’s one important thing I forgot about being a young woman with dreams.”
“What is it?” She asks.
I draw in a breath. “We all need someone to believe in us.”________________________________________

“Don’t wait to love the people you love.”
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<b><I>*Out July 02, 2024*</b></I>

<I>Thank you Thomas Nelson, Courtney Walsh, and NetGalley for the e-Arc in exchange for an honest review</I>

The Summer of Yes - what a great title and a great idea! The main character realizes she has said no to far too many things in life, including going after what she really wants. This was a good, enjoyable read that had me rooting for the main character as she embraced life and said YES. Thanks to the publisher, author, and NetGalley for this ARC.

What a refreshing take on a mid life crisis! Two entirely different women from different worlds meet under unusual circumstances and neither one will ever be the same. Georgina Tate, makeup mogul, needs a kidney transplant. After literally being hit by a car, Kelsey becomes her unlikely hospital roommate. Kelsey sees the accident as a wake up call and Georgina's workaholic nature as a cautionary tale. She convinces the older woman to join her in a summer of saying yes to things they normally wouldn't do, finding both love and fulfillment along the way. I truly enjoyed this book of an unlikely friendship and finding yourself again when you forgot who you were meant to be.

Loved this book. I loved that it was sentimental and sweet and uplifting. I loved that other people felt they were able to learn from these women’s experiences and find love, happiness, and even life in general.

What a fantastic read! I went into this book thinking it’d be a light hearted and humorous read but it was that and more. It truly had me reevaluating the things that I prioritize in my life, why I made them my goals and why I constantly snap to say no to experiences. I would love to take a note from this book and apply the Say Yes more theory to my own life from now on. Loved this book! 4.5/5⭐️

So, so good! I went into it thinking it would be just okay but I was definitely wrong! This was my first Courtney Walsh book but it won’t be my last.
The characters, with the exception of Georgina, were fantastically written and make the reader feel as if they KNOW them. Georgina was a little over-the-top unlikable for me but I do understand that her personality had to be as such to make the storyline make sense. The storyline was captivating, if a little predictable, and very well written. There were a few areas that I found redundant but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone who enjoys this genre!

This one was a slow burn for me. I enjoyed the premise and the dynamic between Kelsey and Georgina from the start but the first third left me struggling a bit. Once the roadtrip began and Georgina’s son and husband entered the story my interest really increased and I really enjoyed the rest of the book. It’s very much an HEA rom-com but also has good character growth for the female leads and some strong messages for women as well.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This book had me right away when Kelsey wakes up in the hospital. Her nurse says, “I’m Cecelia & I’ll be taking care of you.” Kelsey’s mind goes to a Simon & Garfunkel song. I knew it was going to be good and I was right.
The characters were so easy to like & I found myself laughing out loud at the banter between them.

The rocky relationship between Kelsey & Geraldine was fun to follow.

This story was romantic, funny, encouraging and inspiring.


Say YES to reading the Summer of Yes. You won’t regret it.

Thank you NetGalley & Thomas Nelson for allowing me to read this eARC.

Such a cute lil romance story. I highly recommend this one for a good summer read! I think there's a little something in there for everybody.

This book started out slow and i wasnt sure if i could get into it but i am glad i stuck with it! It was a cute and easy fun read!

The perfect summer read, book club, or just cute read just because.

Be sure to grab the tissues, this one is a real tear jerker.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for my E-ARC in exchange for my honest review.