I wasn’t hopeful with the first couple of chapters, but I’m pleased i stuck with it and it didnt end up a DNF.

Rosie needs work, shes a struggling actress in NYC, all her friendship group seem to have their lives together. So she mindlessly sends out her cv over and over, just when she thinks all is lost a summer job offer in Door County Wisconsin, lands in her inbox, directing a production on Cinderella. Rosie accepts, not remembering what she applied for, and only skimming the job adverts, she arrives at a retirement community.
Will she find love with the physio therapist?

This was a lovely multigenerational read, with a great mix of characters. Really enjoyed reading this. And its already in my to read again pile.

I won't lie, I did not enjoy the first quarter of the book. I found Rosie insufferable and annoying, but as the story progressed I began to understand her a bit better. As a fellow theatre kid/adult, I understood this book on a visceral level. It's paced SO well and the concept is very cute. I enjoyed the retirement facility setting and the band of hilarious characters living and working there.

It's a great book to read when you're in need of something light and funny with low stakes.

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

Overall I really enjoyed this. I loved the community Rosie worked in. I loved her growth and the friends she made. The ending was totally unexpected but I liked it overall.

I am so glad I came across this book! Lately I have been encouraging a lot of my friends to get into reading. Many of them have agreed to give romance a shot with the stipulation that it is free of spice so I have been on the lookout for cute, clean romances that I can recommend. This is most definitely one I will be adding to my list of recommendations. Rosie’s personality was so quirky and funny. I will say, I had several minutes of secondhand embarrassment but that didn’t stop me from still laughing out loud at the sheer silliness of the scenes. The romance seemed to take a bit of a backseat in the storyline, I would have loved to see more of her and Booker’s love story but it’s ok because I appreciated the character development that took place with Rosie’s character. I also really enjoyed the theater aspect. I have yet to read a theater themed romance/contemporary read so I felt like that kept this fresh and new for me. I so thoroughly enjoyed this book and will be recommending it to all of my friends looking for a clean romance.

I read this in tandem with the audio. I think Jorjeana was the perfect fit for Rosie’s voice although I don’t love her “male” voice.

“This is what’s holding you back, Rosie.”

There’s nothing better than reading a book with a very relatable main character. Rosie has big hopes and dreams, yet life has a way of creating hardships and detours on her way to achieving them, and admitting failure isn’t on her list of things to do. So…she pretends. Even with her closest friends. And in a moment of desperation, accepts a job for a Cinderella production without reading the fine lines and finds herself learning, stretching, growing, discovering her true self, and experiencing true friendship, trust, and love in the process. Who can relate to this?? I sure can and that made this insight all the sweeter.

Rosie’s character is so pliable and resilient. I adored her journey and admired her personality, but I especially loved watching her with this community. With all the feels of an incredible women’s fiction, mixed in with a gentle romance, and liberally sprinkled with the most magnificent group of friends, I devoured this story. Booker is a charming and winsome man who truly believes in Rosie and urges her, supports her, and cherishes her to fulfill her potential.

I loved everything about this book and it’s one I will ponder on frequently.

Content: mild romance

Everything’s NOT coming up rosie as our female main character realizes she’s stepped into a retirement community to host a version of Cinderella for…. ‘Old people’.
But wait what, Rosie cant do this, she’s an actor with a professional list of jobs under her belt.
Ok, maybe just some tv and some commercials but it WAS law and order, ok?!

But now she’s accepted a job as director in a retirement community that she doesn’t even remember applying for.

Cue: hot handyman. Also known as the physical therapist for the community. And the guy who seems to be able to keep up with the comebacks .

Rosie is in trouble. She has no interest in romance and she certainly doesn’t want to direct the “older thespians” in a play. But she can’t help thinking that the money pays too well and a certain side character may just turn into the main character of her life.

CUTEEEEEE.
Book cleanser
Easy read
Could be a YA romance but also for readers who like the curtains drawn on their 🌶️

Fav character: Arthur
Fav quote: “… I understand how being a part of something can change a person’s direction. It can change their life”

Absolutely delightful story! I really lined up with this story. The characters were so well fleshed out and authentic! I loved the premise of dreams are good, but dreams can change and still be your dreams! I really enjoyed all the banter and old people comment gems! This author makes me feel and I love that in a good book! I would adore more books like this one in the world! Keep them coming!

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for this story! All opinions and thoughts are my own.

🌟🌟🌟🌟✨ (4.5/5 stars)

*Rosie’s story* is a heartwarming, funny, and surprisingly moving reminder that the path to your dreams isn’t always a straight line—and sometimes, detours lead to the most magical places. 🎭✨💕

Rosie Waterman is a struggling actress with big-city dreams, but when life throws her a double curveball—losing both her job and her apartment—she ends up directing *Cinderella* at a retirement community in small-town Wisconsin. 🧀👵🏼🎬 What starts as a “this is better than nothing” gig slowly turns into something much more meaningful, as Rosie navigates quirky seniors, limited resources, and her own self-doubt to find a new version of success—and maybe even happiness.

This book is full of charm and laughter, but also touches on the deeper insecurities we carry about success, growing up, and letting go of what we thought we wanted. Rosie is relatable, messy, determined, and so easy to root for. And the cast of seniors? Absolute scene-stealers. 👑💬💛

If you’ve ever questioned your dream, felt like you’re falling behind, or just needed a gentle reminder that life doesn’t have to go as planned to be wonderful—this one’s for you. A cozy, feel-good read with heart and humor. 🫶📖

A contemporary romance set in the theatre. I enjoyed the retirement community setting and MMC. It’s a friends-to-more romance. Rosie struggles with self-doubt and the feeling that life is not going in the direction she envisioned.
Fyi-Lord's name was taken in vain, some crass joking, and “weed” was mentioned.
Thank you, Tomas Nelson and NetGalley, for a complimentary e-copy in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.

Everything is Coming Up Rosie
by Courtney Walsh
Release Date: 6.10.25

Thank you Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the ALC and Thomas Nelson Fiction for an e-ARC of this title.

Rosie is at a point in her life where all of her friends from high school are becoming successful in all that they have set out to do, which she is single, childless, and struggling to find work in her acting field. Just when all hope appears to be lost, Rosie gets a job offer she doesn't remember anything about.

This is an inspiring, multi-generational, light hearted, humorous story about never quitting your dream, but simply reimagining it. Comparison is a dream killer that isn't always accurate. Many see the outside success while missing the internal struggles. Such a feel good story ☺️

I was worried that this story wouldn't be for me because I was never in the theater scene, but the greater message is what drew me in along with the unique cast of characters and I enjoyed it!

While overall I enjoyed this book. I had trouble with the first half. Rosie is wallowing in self-pity after failing to become a successful actress in NYC. She is lying to all of her friends and family about her misfortune and takes the first job she gets at retirement community. The move is super smart as it includes room and board, and the people are very nice and welcoming. But even this turn of events, she is embarrassed to admit to her friends. We don’t get to see why Rosie is the way she is until 50% through the book, when she opens up to Booker, the physical therapist who works at the retirement community. 60% until the end is almost like a different book; the pacing is great, Rosie is a bit more appreciative, she finally stops lying, and makes real connections with people.

Jorjeana Marie does an excellent job with the narration of this book. The audiobook is well done and fun to listen to. Definitely for the theater kids at heart as well as anyone that enjoys a down on their luck FMC trying to find her way.

Thank you Courtney Walsh, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, and NetGalley for an advanced ARC/ALC of this book.

Closed door romance. Approved for a teenager. It is refreshing to be able to enjoy a romcom that is closed door.

I have read Courtney Walsh in the past, and this will not be my last!

“Sometimes I find fiction easier than reality. Easier to escape into someone else’s story, than to face everything on my own."

I think that this book did a lot of things well! It hits home pretty hard and I love that Rosie has big feelings too.

In the first third of the book, I was unsure this was going to be a good fit for me. I did not find Rosie to be very endearing and I found some of the interactions a little bit unreal — not like how people normally would ever behave. So some of the banter felts disjointed or forced and Rosie seemed to behave more like a meme than a person. But I think that toned down a bit as time went on. And it was easier to have compassion for her behavior/interactions once we got to see more of her dimension.

Rosie demonstrated major growth in the book. I can truly appreciate a character that, upon receiving new information/experiences, adapts. Sometimes she was a little slow on the uptake but it was lovely to watch her figure out how to build community and have vulnerability in her relationships.

This book has a strong focus of community and self-reflection, with a sprinkle of romantic interest.

This was adorable. Rosie was so stinking cute, and I just wanted to be her friend. Booker was perfect, and I needed more of him!

Rosie is a successful NYC actress...or so that's what she wants everyone to think she is. She is an actress but she hasn't had many upcoming opportunities lately. Her friends are either married, pregnant, or have amazing jobs. Except for Rosie. She is still trying to figure out this thing called life and how to make it. Rosie has a job opportunity that she applied for and she got the job as a director at a regional theatre for the theatre's production of "Cinderella"...at least that's what she thinks she is getting herself into. When Rosie arrives at the "regional theatre" she realizes that she is at a retirement community and that her "actors" and "actresses" will be senior citizens. She has a huge challenge on her hands? Will she accept the challenge or will she run from it?

I absolutely LOVED this book! I felt like I was actually living at the retirement community! The details in the story are so sweet and I did not want this book to end! I love Courtney Walsh's books! She is such an amazing author! Thank you to Thomas Nelson, for this E-ARC in exchange for my honest review!

Ii really enjoyed the vibes of this book! The characters were fresh and fun. Overall the book just moved at a slower pace and I felt like at times I was waiting a while for things to pick up

This book was sweet and had some good messages. It was a quick read, but I struggled to be truly invested in the characters. The relationship kind of seemed to start out of nowhere and I got somewhat bored with the plot line. There were some fun side characters and it was a heartwarming book. I give it 3.5 stars overall. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

This is a very sweet story about a young girl who is struggling with her way through life.

The characters are very relatable in their own unique way. My favorite character would have to be the old curmudgeon Arthur. I loved seeing Rosie peel back the layers of his character and backstory.

I did struggle with the pacing of this story, it didn’t keep my attention well.

I would like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

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Everything’s Coming Up Rosie was a fun read focused on Rosie, an aspiring actress struggling to figure out her path. While there were many silly antics and quirky side characters I really enjoyed how realistic Rosie’s personal storyline felt. She’s in her late twenties, struggling to find her path and deal with insecurity and doubts as it seems like everyone else has their life figured out.

This was a an enjoyable read and one I’d recommend if you are looking for some laughs, a bit of romance and a lot of personal growth.

Thanks to the publishers and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thanks so much to NetGalley for the early access of the digital and audio book of Courtney Walsh’s new novel! If you are looking for a sweet romance that also really focuses more on internal growth and life lessons and friendship and finding and chasing your dreams? You’ve come to the right place. And if you’re a theatre person—big bonus because you’ll adore all the theatrical references. I loved Rosie and Booker! But i also was in love with the full cast of characters! It was adorable and thought provoking and a lovely read—or listen!! Highly recommend both the audio and digital/physical versions of this!!