Rosie Waterman is an aspiring actor but lately her life is falling apart. She hasn’t had any real gigs in a long time and is barely making ends meet. When she gets evicted from her apartment in New York she feels like she has hit rock bottom.
She decided to go back home, where she meets up with her friends. They catch each other up on what’s going on in their lives, but Rosie feels embarrassed with her life and doesn’t want to tell her friends about her failed career as an actor.
Then out of the blue she gets a job offer as a part of a creative team, but she doesn’t remember when she applied for the job or what the job really is. The job pays really well so she decides to take it. When she gets to her new job, it’s completely different than anything she expected. It’s not a theater but a retirement home, where she is in charge of the theater club.
At first Rosie didn’t want to do the job because she thought she wasn’t good enough. She thought about quitting but she quickly stepped up to the challenge. This job taught her a lot about other people but also about herself. The longer she has the job the more she starts to love this job and the people there.

I liked this book a lot. It was inspiring to read about someone who is trying to find herself and her self confidence. I think we all struggle a bit with this from time to time.
I really liked Rosie and her struggles. I also liked how she got into some funny and crazy situations. I also really liked Booker. The banter and the chemistry between them was really great.
The narration of this book was great and clear. It was easy to understand.
The story was written beautifully. I’m looking forward to reading more from Courtney Walsh.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

this was such a great audiobook and story!!! I really loved to see Rosies road to self discovery and self love. I found myself in this character and I really love when that happens. this was such a whitty/fun, yet serious story. I really loved the whole cast of characters as well and how they build to Rosies story. great narration!

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for an ARC audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

4+ stars

Rosie has been trying to make it in New York City as an actor but hasn't had much success. She ends up accepting a summer position for a regional theatre's production of Cinderella. She just didn't really read the details of the job.

Super sweet book. Loved Rosie vulnerability which she overcomes. Fun characters.

I enjoyed Jorjeana Marie's narration.

Very cute, light read!! Rosie is a struggling actress, accepts a job that is not at all what she thought it was going to be! It was sweet and a quick read.

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of the audiobook!!

C U T E !!!

I love Courtney Walsh’s books and so happy to receive this ALC.

Rosie’s emotions were felt so deeply when she was navigating the challenges of being an actor, and how she stacked up to her “more” successful friends. The growth journey she went on really blossomed and added so much to this fell good book.
There were so many hilarious moments while working as the theatre director at the Retirement Community too. The characters really shined and had me rooting for Rosie and her cast. Add in Booker…the cute physical therapist…. Swoon, I loved the sweet connection & budding romance between him & Rosie.

I highly recommend this book, especially the audiobook, it was narrated so well!

Rosie is an actress in NYC, well she is trying to be. She's struggling and doesn't talk about this with her friends and family. She's applied to so many jobs she doesn't even read the job descriptions.

So accepts a job as a director for a play at a summer theatre. She's never been a director. She shows up and realizes that she's going to direct senior citizens at a live in senior citizen community. She meets Booker and the rest of the staff who all love their jobs. She decides to stay and has to figure out how to do her job. This is a fun listen and the narrator does a great job!

A charming story with an endearing cast of characters that will leave you feeling good and hopeful about the possibilities in life. I do think that there were parts of the story that fell flat or that could use some expanding to help readers connect with the story more deeply.

This is the first book I have read by Courtney Walsh and it won’t be my last. This lighthearted romance was a fun and easy read. As a theater kid in high school, it brought back such fun memories. Both the main characters were great people so it was easy to cheer for them to be together. Even the side characters were all fun to get to know. This book was truly enjoyable to read from start to finish which is why I gave it 5 out of 5 stars.

DNF. This book was not something that I was able to enjoy I wanted to and I thought maybe the last Courtney Walsh book I read was just a one-off because she's so popular, but I just think she's not the author for me unfortunately :(

Wow! What an awesome story. Rosie's journey of self-discovery, facing her fears, acknowledging her dreams, opening her heart again is beautiful, funny, kirky and emotional. The side characters are wonderful and the story really touch your heart. The audiobook with Jorjeana Maries makes an amazing story in an incredible one. Thanks to NetGalley for the ALC. This is my honest review.

Courtney Walsh did it again. She manages to write a book that just is cozy and sweet and enjoyable! The two words I would use to describe this are uplifting and heartwarming. Rosie's personal growth and acceptance of herself were so sweet to watch as the story developed. I found myself growing to love the characters more and more as they story developed and not wanting it to end! If you like books & musicals/plays/theater this book is PERFECT for you!

I love Courtney Walsh's books because they are books I feel comfortable recommending to anyone including my mom! :)

Thank you to Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction Audio via NetGalley for the complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. <3

Such a fun, sweet and wholesome listen! I’ve always enjoyed Courtney’s book… and this one followed suit. It definitely is a little bit slower paced, but this made listening to it as an audiobook convenient as I could speed it up a bit. I loved the narrators voice as well! Although this is a romance book - and the romance storyline is primary…. I also loved that Rosie’s self discovery and personal exploration was a major storyline. It made me think of her previous book, The Summer of Yes, in the sense that it was not just about a romance. I loved the “old people” characters and seriously think Arthur may be my fave character of the book. Rosie is a very relatable FMC - she has been working so hard to follow her dreams but things aren’t working out as she had hoped. It’s even gotten to the point where she isn’t being truthful with those who matter most about her life as she is afraid of being seen as a failure, because that is what she feels like. I love that we get to see how the other characters in the book don’t discourage her from her dream but that they encourage her to continue shooting for it… but maybe pivoting or changing how she shoots for it. Booker was the sweetest MMC and I think we all love him for it. I was so worried leading up to the ending that it was NOT going to end as I had hoped… well it doesn’t in a sense but I was happy and content with the ending. I always love Courtney Walsh’s books and would for sure recommend this one to others.

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson & Zondervan Fiction Audio for the ALC.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie

“What if feeling deeply is my super power because that allows me to connect with other people?”

Rosie is working hard to make it as an actor, but feels like she is hitting dead ends left and right. In a panic to find the next gig, she accepts a job that sounds perfect with little details about it. In move to Door County, Wisconsin from NYC, Rosie discovers that her new role is actually directing a play at the retirement community. Struggling to figure out how she got here, and where she truly wants to be in life, Rosie allows the wisdom of a fellow theater nerd and the support of a found family community (including a certain gorgeous physical therapist) to help her find her way.

This one comes through as women’s fiction, with a side of romance. Despite being set at late 20s, Rosie feels quite young to me. The emotions she goes through and the choices she makes were hard for me to relate to.

Arthur, the grumpy stage hand who imparts his wisdom begrudgingly, is my favorite part hands down.

If you’re looking for some lighter fluff, theater kid content, and set in a retirement home with a cast of nosy characters, this one is for you!

The audio was great and the narrator does a fabulous job bringing Rosie’s character to life. It was a lot more fun to listen, especially with all the inflections of the stage and the bursting into song. Highly recommend the audio!

Crying, laughing, smiling the whole way through!

I love this audiobook so much. The characters were all so engaging, especially the FMC Rosie-she's quirky and awkward, but fun and super authentic. The love story is more of a side part to the main theatre plot, but Courtney Walsh meshed it all together so perfectly that I want EVERY part of this story again and again!

Shoutout to the narrator as well, she's perfect for narrating Rosie. I can't imagine any other voice being given to our FMC.

5 stars
No spice (kissing only)
No language

Thank you to Courtney Walsh, the publisher, and Netgalley for my ARC copy in exchange for my honest review.

I think I have learned that Courtney Walsh is not for me and that is okay. I think many of her readers will love this one, especially if you love the theatre (😉). Jorjeana Marie did a lovely job, as always!

Everything's Coming Up Rosie is a sweet, feel-good story with heart and humor. Rosie is a quirky and endearing character whose journey is easy to root for. Though a bit predictable at times, the warmth and charm of the characters make it a delightful read.

Everything's Coming Up Rosie--the title is also a summary of the conclusion in the best possible way. Just like what we've come to expect from a Courtney Walsh novel, this story delivered in the same delightful way.

We meet the MMC when Rosie first arrives in Door County, Wisconsin. I was immediately "shipping" them and found Booker to be just as endearing as all the resident women did. :) We, as readers, put the pieces together faster than Rosie that she has agreed to a stint working as a play director in a retirement community. (It was honestly surprising how long it took Rosie to figure this out or question things more and I'm not sure why Booker seemed to be coy about it and not just verify she knew where she was when she was asking strange questions.)

I loved Rosie's attitude throughout the book and we see her grow as a human as she evaluates her priorities and what she really loves about the ways she's been spending her life. She doesn't let the grumps bring her down. I also loved her friendships with the seniors and how they nurtured and supported her (and she them.)

The slow burn between Rosie and Booker was *chefs kiss* and the way I was tearing up at the end had me wondering what kind of happily ever after we would get. Don't worry, it's an awesome ending for all the characters.

I recommend this for women's fiction fans and those who love slow burn closed door romances.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for this ARC in exchange for my honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I listened to the audio book - and it took some time to get into it. Not because of the story itself but b/c of the narrator. The narration was painfully slow. I had to put the speed to 2x - which I usually do not do. Their voice was distinct enought to differentiate between characters but their reading style did NOT bring the text to life. Once I changed the speed - I really enjoyed the story.

Loved the Senior Citizen characters. I loved how the author had stories and friendships develop across the generations of characters.

The author painted such a fantastic view of life in this community that I am ready to move in and I am not a senior citizen!

I enjoyed this coming-of-age-as-an-adult story, and I think it’ll be a fun read for anyone with an interest in theatre. I really liked the ensemble cast and the unique setting. However, the pacing didn’t work for me in the second half of the book; it didn’t keep me as engaged as the first half. I also found the FMC’s friendships a bit frustrating, likely because I can’t relate to not opening up to your friends and actively thinking “I can’t tell them that” when they’re meant to be her very best friends. For the audiobook specifically, I think it would’ve been great to have a full cast narrating or at least more differentiation between characters; as it stands, Arthur and Booker sound like the same person even though one is a grumpy old man and the other is a hot young love interest. Overall, I gave this book a 3.5

Love how wholesome, sweet, and endearing Walsh’s books are. You immediately fall in love with Rosie and then love watch her falling in love. The cast of characters are so well developed. I wanted to climb inside this book and spend a summer here! At times I felt the narration was too cute and silly, but then when you get to know Rosie, you get it! Enjoy!

Huge thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the ALC.