4 stars! Cute summer read. It was a good story but it left me wanting more. I wanted to know more about Georgina and Dylan.

This one's for all the feel-good rom-com lovers! It's about Kelsey, a New Yorker and editor who lives a busy life in the big city and always says 'no' to everything, resulting in an unsatisfying life. But she's so stuck in her ways and struggles to open up, until she ends up in the hospital and meets the older famous makeup-mogul Georgina Tate, who is so much like Kelsey. Georgina is dying and has no relationship with her family, which makes Kelsey realise this is not the life she wants for herself. So Kelsey convinces Georgina to embark on a summer of saying yes, which ends up changing both of their lives. The result is an easily digestible, cute, summery, inspiring, slightly cliché popcorn-read of a story. Perfect as a palate cleanser between heavier books or as a vacation beach read.

"Say yes, It could change your life."
Courtney Walsh has knocked it out of the park again. This is probably my favorite of hers to date. They just keep getting better and better. It felt a little fake at the beginning that these two people with their two different medical conditions would be placed in a hospital room together but after that the book really took off. I am so glad that everyone in this book got a happy ever after. It was so sweet and endearing. I loved all the characters and I can just picture Meryl Streep playing Georgina if this was a movie.

This read like the perfect summer chick flick! I’m sprinting to Kindle Unlimited for more Courtney Walsh books.

PS: thank you to NetGalley for saying YES to giving me this ARC. What a treat!

I already adored Courtney Walsh, and this sweet book just made me love her more. This story was full of humor and heart, and the characters were so loveable and relatable. The perfect summer time read!

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

"What if I want to change my life? How do I even start? What if all the choices I've made up until this point were the wrong ones? Do I even have the capacity to love another human, and if so, will anyone ever love me back? Do I start over? Was that all just wasted time?"

This is a beautiful, funny and charming book. You will fall in love with the characters and as you travel along theor journey you may just end up going on one of your own. Have you ever wondered what if?

If so, take a chance and ask yourself the same questions that the characters ask themselves in this book.

Such a great read for summer time! This is my first novel by Cortney Walsh!! Quick & easy reads which are my favorite kind! Definitely Recommend!

What a fun read - the epitome of a beach read with a great message. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Kelsey is an assistant editor at a publishing company. She puts work above everything else. When she gets hit by a car she ends up sharing a hospital room with Georgina, a crotchety old woman who head a successful cosmetics company. The accident causes Kelsey to reflect on the choices she’s made in life. She has always said “no” but now she decides to make this “the summer of yes” and asks Georgina to join her in this endeavor. The writing is cozy and engaging. There was great contrast between Kelsey’s point of view and Georgina’s. This added both humor and wistfulness. I had trouble putting the book down. I found it light and enjoyable reading. I thank NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC.

After meeting in the hospital, Kelsey and Georgina embark on a Summer of Yes which changes both of their lives dramatically! Kelsey realizes that she has been missing out on life by always saying no to everything - except work. And Georgina has built an empire by always focusing by on her work. Together they learn what really matters in life.

This book was so much fun. Between the relationships and the banter and the New York City setting, I just had a great time reading this. It was touching and funny, and I loved it.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thanks so much to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC.

This delightful, heartwarming story got my attention from the very beginning. Having read many books by this author, I have learned her characters always draw me right in from the very beginning. They are relatable, lovable and often have a delightful sense of humor.
The day Kelsey walked out of Starbucks and was hit by a car on the sidewalk was life-changing. Kelsey ended up in the hospital for several days and was thankful to be alive. She ends up with an unexpected roommate, Georgina Tate, well-known for her very successful Tate Cosmetics. Georgina is not happy to have a roommate, however there were no single rooms available.
Georgina is a wealthy, powerful woman, who gave up everything, including her family, to focus on building her cosmetic company. She is accustomed to having things go her way, she also has very few friends and work is her main focus in life. In order to even talk and visit with her roommate, Kelsey is asked by Georgina’s assistant to sign a standard nondisclosure ensuring she won’t tell anyone Georgina is in the hospital.
Although Kelsey aspires to be a writer, she is an editor at a New York publishing company. She pretty much keeps to herself except for work. She has few friends and she likes it that way. She mainly says yes to work, and no to everything else.
When she gets out of the hospital, Kelsey makes an important decision to quit saying no and to spend the summer saying yes. That includes attending a family dinner of her best friend, who she usually says no to; trying new food; and she is determined to take the famous, wealthy Georgina Tate along with her on a summer of saying yes. Georgina hasn’t seen her husband or son for twenty years because she was so absorbed in building her business, they eventually moved away.
Although Georgina has a serious health condition that could cut her life short at any time, Kelsey manages to coerce her to join her on a road trip. Although Georgina starts out unenthusiastically, Georgina’s life is about to take a new turn, right along with Kelsey’s. Both of them learn that it can be a lonely place when you always say no and it is risky to say yes to the unknown, however, the rewards are far greater.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All comments and opinions are my own.

The Summer of Yes is the story of Kelsey and Georgina. They met in a hospital when they are forced to share a room. Georgina is a make mogul who feels she has come to the end of her life with lots of regrets and Kelsey is a young writer who is looking to change the direction of hers and avoid regrets. Kelsey convinces Georgina to take on a summer where they say yes to life! What ensues is a fun story of friendship, love and new beginnings. What happens when you are given a second chance?

What I love about this book
1. The loved the side character JP, the assistant. I love when a story can build up the life of the main character.
2. I loved the ending.
3. I loved the main two love interests.
4. The book was engaging where I kept wanting to pick it up during any downtime.
5. I loved how light hearted yet serious the subject matter was. I thought the writing was the perfect balance of both.

What I didn’t like about the book.
1. I thought the Kelsey was sometimes a bit too self conscious. But I think the way the book ended made this less of an issue for me.

If you are looking for your next summer read! Pick this up! I will definitely be looking into Courtney Walsh’s backlist. 3.5 stars

What a fun read this was! I know I am not the only one who says ‘no’ more than ‘yes’, and prefer to stay in my little bubble. This book is about exactly that, pushing your limits and doing all the ‘yes’ things. This book was funny and so cute. Hayden and Kelsey were such a cute match and I enjoyed their chemistry. I absolutely loved the banter between Georgina and Kelsey. This was my first Courtney Walsh book, but won’t be my last!

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

It's never too late to change your life! This was a sweet story with an important message. I liked that it contained all sorts of love; friendship, family and romantic, and how equally important they are.

The characters were great although a bit too stubborn, but I liked that they grew throughout the story and learnt what was really important to them. The romance bit was cute and well written and definitely elevated the whole read.

The story did lack some depth, but if you're looking for a light read about love, regret and forgiveness this one's perfect!

Rating: 3.5/5

4⭐
Spice Rating - NIL

The book starts off with Kelsey, who is in the hospital following a major accident, ending up sharing space with Georgina, a successful entrepreneur, who Kelsey looks up to. She sees a lot of herself in Georgia and feels dejected after seeing how closed off, grumpy and supposedly unhappy Georgina is. Kelsey herself isn't too thrilled with her career in shambles and work stress getting to her. She gets to introspect and see where everything went wrong, in her life and Georgina's as well. With her life falling apart and Georgina suffering from a terminal illness, they decide to go on a summer of yes - where they say yes to everything they have said no to over the years. This leads to both Kelsey and Georgina getting their act together again and realizing the value of family and relationships as well.

This book was such a pleasure to read, watching the characters transform in front of my eyes, grow, learn and unlearn. So wholesome, positive and made me feel good about life. It made me tear up as well, not gonna lie. It is a book about celebration of life's second chances, embracing the unknown with open arms and stepping out of one's comfort zones. There was depth, comedy and life lessons. The characters I loved very much; Kelsey’s is so young, cheery and does not hesitate to make herself vulnerable whereas Georgina is tough and strong but with a wealth of knowledge.
Surprisingly this book came to me at a time in my life when I was feeling the same things as Kelsey, maybe that’s why this book impacted me so much.

All that being said, up until the 68% mark, I kept wondering why <spoiler>Georgina's family, whom she has been living away from for over 20 years, were so quick to accept her and tell them they love her. How was everything forgotten and forgiven when there were no attempts to establish contact from Georgina's side? How forgiving are Dale and Hayden?</spoiler> Other than that point, I love the book in all it's entirety. `

This was such a well thought out and written book. Heart warming tale. It was like a bowl of warm soup on a winter night for me. Highly recommend reading this book if you feel like you are going in loops and life is passing you by. Perfect for the summer!


I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
<i>Thank you to Netgalley, the Author and the publisher for providing an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.</i>

“It’s a wild and precious life, Kelsey. If you have something that sets your soul on fire, you have a responsibility to chase that thing.”

After being hit by a car, Kelsey has an awakening. Her near-death experience has jarred her, and she realizes she has many regrets and has missed out on so much because she always let work or fear come first. Enter Georgina, a famous (and very grouchy) businesswoman Kelsey meets in the hospital, who’s dying of kidney disease.

Kelsey convinces a reluctant Georgina to embark upon a “summer of yes” where they play tourist in their home city of NYC, say yes to adventures, and even make a surprise visit to Georgina’s son (the town of Driftwood has such a cute coastal vibe!).

This book is about saying yes. Not caring what others think. Being flexible and straying from the plan. Making new friends. Forgiving yourself and the people you love. And living life to the fullest.

I kinda want to have a “Summer of Yes” myself now. :)

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

4.5 Stars Rounded Down

I absolutely adored this book. Romance books come in all shapes and sizes, but I have never read one like this. Truly, I didn't realize it would be a romance and until the relationships developed in real time, which is amazing.

Additionally, inter-generational friendship is a trope I often love in movies and I am so glad I took a dive into this book for it as well.

The half star was removed for one plot point (which I won't name for spoiler reasons), that I thought was not well thought out. However, it was not a big enough issue that would merit removal of a full star as this was such a great book. Unfortunately I was hyper focused on how it didn't make that much sense, therefore I couldn't give this book 5 stars.

This was such a fun book! Kind of a wholesome Devil Wears Prada. Loved the characters and the message and the author’s discussion of shame, grace, and forgiveness. Read this on the beach in Mexico and would definitely recommend for an easy, uplifting vacation book. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Wonderful book! I could not put the book down once I began reading it. Excited for it to be released. I will recommend it to everyone I know!