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.

📚 First time diving into Courtney Walsh's work and despite a slow start, I found myself hooked! 😊 By the end, I was shedding happy tears, a rarity for me with books. Ready for more from this author! Captivating, romantic, and a real page-turner. ⏩ The central message: don't let goals overshadow time with loved ones. Balancing work and family is key. Forgiveness also plays a big role. Appreciate the clean read and glad I invested my time. 👍

When Georgina Tate and Kelsey Worthington become roommates during a hospital stay, they discover common ground. Georgina, a successful NYC businesswoman, sacrificed family time for her career, losing her husband and son in the process. Kelsey, a workaholic editor, admires Georgina's success but questions the cost. Together, they embark on a summer of yes to explore life beyond work. Can they rewrite their futures?

Recommended for fans of Christian Fiction, Women’s Fiction, and contemporary Romance! 🌟

Thank you NetGalley, Courtney Walsh, and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the advanced copy of The Summer of Yes in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own!

Such a cute and inspiring story! I love the idea of putting yourself out there and saying yes to more opportunities.. Mix the grumpy, stubborn old woman who’s guarding her heart in the midst of major health crisis and the young woman who’s trying to figure out what she wants in life and you have an unlikely duo that you’re sure to love. Plenty of banter and romance. I will definitely recommend this, as I do all Courtney Walsh books! 4 stars only because I did feel like this got off to a slow start!

Such a sweet story!! Kelsey, an editor for a New York publishing company, gets hit by a car and has to recover in a hospital room with the famous cosmetic guru, Georgina Tate. Kelsey tries to get to know Georgina, but Georgina will have no part of the friendliness. Outside in the hospital hallway, Kelsey "randomly" encounters an incredibly cute guy. Once home, and after visiting with her mom, and after an unfortunate event at work, Kelsey hatches a plan to live The Summer of Yes, and to quit being so negative. She involves Georgina, and the adventure begins!

This is a fun read, and quite compelling as well. I read it in record time - I just could wait to find out it would all play out. The ending was wonderful and satisfying. And beautifully sappy, too. Loved it!

Thanks to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review The Summer of Yes.

Is it corny of me to say YES to this book? Because I loved it! And it really got me in the mood for summer! I loved this book and I am excited to share it with my patrons at the library!

This is a cute, uplifting, sassy story that I enjoyed, but found a little overly saccharine-sweet at times. It's a lovely lesson about realizing the importance of living your life, not just surviving it - and that money and success definitely do not guarantee happiness or fulfillment. I understand that this was a feel-good story, but it did get a little overly Pollyanna-ish and overly "only good things!" for my personal taste. I felt like an occasional setback or less-than-perfect confluence of intention and event would have made it resonate more strongly in its ultimate messaging. Still, it was a fun and cheerful read and a lovely break from the dreariness of so many contemporary novels. I loved the cantankerousness of Georgina, and found her blend of wit, wisdom, and grumpiness to be a refreshing counterpoint to Kelsey's irrepressible cheerfulness - although I did respect her spunk throughout, even when she had no idea what she was getting herself into. Overall it was an engaging and light-hearted read that delivered a lovely positive message.

Young or old, I think many women will find pieces of themselves in both Kelsey and Georgina. Opening your heart and mind to new ideas and experiences, coming to terms with past regrets and learning to live a happier life are but a few of the themes in this story.

I wanted to hear more of Georgina's POV and I felt like the beginning dragged a bit but overall I enjoyed!

Thank you NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Publishing and Courtney Walsh for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for my honest review. Publication date: July 2

I love Courtney Walsh! Her stories and writing are so tender, fun and easy. This book takes readers on a fun adventure with Kelsey following a traumatic accident. She meets legendary businesswoman Georgina Tate and together they embark on a series of adventures in the goal of ‘saying yes’. Both women live with regrets, with feelings of needing to rectify their lives. Whether it be in their careers, friendships, lifestyles, or relationships. I loved how this grumpy-sunshine trope was used between Kelsey and Georgina. The development of their friendship was so incredibly heartwarming. You can feel both of their personal growth throughout the book and were easy characters to root for. Kelsey was very relatable, as a young woman myself who sometimes feels stuck in life. This book was sweet, funny, heartwarming, and a lovely reminder to live life like you’ve been given a second chance. Life is short and we should all say ‘yes’ more!

This book was very good and I enjoyed reading it. I loved the story line and characters. They were unique and entertaining. It challenged me to be a better person. It made me think through some of my life goals and I appreciate that. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

This was my first time reading novel by Courtney Walsh and it will not be my last.

The story follows Kelsey, a young assistant editor in New York City who says no to everything except work. Following an accident she finds herself sharing a room with Georgina Tate, an older, extremely successful, no nonsense business woman.

Through conversation, Kelsey asks Georgina whether her total focus on her career was worth it. Georgina's slip of her cool, calm demeanour makes Kelsey reconsider her life. Serving out on a mission to say yes to things, Kelsey hopes to bring life back into her day to day world.

The dual point of view really helped to show the story from the two ladies' own view points and helped to knit the story together.

The depth of the characters, their relatability and the sensitivity that their stories were told meant that the novel was really enjoyable, amusing at times and just a pleasure to read.

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

I have read Courtney's other titles, and this story is different- more serious with a lesson to be learned. It was deep and meaningful while also being light. The characters were very relatable and it was easy to empathize with them and their stories. I had to pace myself because I didn't want to the story to end too quickly!!!! Loved the Summer of Yes!