Took me a little bit to get into this book but I did finally come around and really enjoyed it. I will say it’s a classic romantic comedy but was a little different since the FMC had an actor/theater personality. I loved how she was funny and out spoken.

I listened to the audiobook ARC of Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. This was my first book by Courtney Walsh. The story follows the MFC Rosie as she finds her place in the theater world. She struggles with self doubt and confidence. This story started very slow for me and took me awhile to get into. I thought the premise was cute, although it never really hooked me. The side characters were fun and the setting of a retirement community was adorable. I enjoyed the ending and was glad to see Rosie happy and proud. Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC.

Sometimes life takes you exactly where you need to be in the most unexpected of ways. After struggling to break through for years as an actor in New York, Rosie Waterman finds herself taking a job as director of a regional theatre production in Door County, Wisconsin. At least she’ll still be working on the stage.

The thing is, though, that Rosie didn’t exactly read the job description very thoroughly when she applied.

And it’s not exactly the type of regional theatre she is expecting.

Rosie has signed on to direct seniors in a retirement community production of Cinderella, and both they and she are in for an adjustment.

Rosie, bless her heart, is a bit clueless in many ways. Although she’s in her late 20s, this is still a coming of age novel of sorts. There is a bit of a summer romance—that we, as readers, of course, are hoping will extend past the final days of summer—but much of the focus is on Rosie, herself, opening up, gaining confidence, and finding the fun in life again and how, in the process, she impacts the lives of those around her.

Arthur, a particular, occasionally curmudgeonly, but highly insightful resident and theatre devotee was my absolute favorite part of the book.

Jorjeana Marie captures Rosie’s youthfulness so well in the audiobook version, but I didn’t love her voices for the male characters.

I received an advance copy of the audiobook Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio. All review opinions are my own.

This book started off very slow but I'm so glad I stuck with it. In this wholesome story, Rosie has big broadway dreams living/working in New York but, keeps striking out. Her self-worth is down and when she is forced to move home she feels worse when her friends are all doing so well. She hasn't told her friends about how unsucessful she truley has been. While home she is offered a job in Door County Wisconsin. Without looking into too many details of the position she takes it. After arriving at her new abode for the summer she slowly discovers that her employer is not what she expected. As the story progresses we see Rosie grow and her dreams shift into something new.

A sweet, funny read.

Many thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. All thoughts are my own.

POV:
This is a first-person point of view. We get Rosie Waterman's perspective. However, I would have enjoyed receiving the male love interest, Booker, as I would have enjoyed hearing his perspective and story.
Short Summary:
We follow Rosie Waterman's move to Wisconsin Door County after she receives a job offer as a director. In hopes of doing something she loves; as in the beginning of the book, we find out that she is both homeless and jobless. So, she took this job offer, and we followed her as she navigated into the new place and met new people.
Review:
One of the aspects of this book that struck a chord with me was Rosie's relatability. Like many of us, Rosie questions her dreams and whether her actions are enough. Her fear of not being good enough and successful is a feeling that resonates with readers. We all have times when we seek support and feel like our lives are in disarray. Rosie's struggles with self-doubt, her fear of failure, and her journey to find her place in the world, which involved [specific experiences or challenges], are all experiences that many of us can relate to. For instance, her struggle with [specific experience] and her fear of [specific fear] are moments that many readers will find familiar. This shared experience can make us feel understood and validated.
The romance in this book is a slow burn, a gradual and realistic portrayal of a relationship. We don't see any significant change in 50 percent of the book, but this pacing makes the romance compelling. It's a refreshing change from the typical instant love stories. However, I thoroughly enjoyed that aspect of the book. Not to mention, the love interest (Booker) in this book was very supportive of Rosie's dreams and aspirations. Though seemingly excessive, his unwavering support and understanding were a testament to his character development. This support was a plot device and a crucial element in Rosie's journey. Through his support, Rosie was able to [specific development or achievement]. I soon realized that this was just who he was: a genuinely supportive and understanding partner.
The author's note at the end of this book is a treasure trove of insights that I greatly appreciated. In it, the author shares their personal experiences and the real-life inspirations behind the characters and themes in the book. This note gave me a deeper understanding of the story and a greater appreciation for the author's craft. It's like a backstage pass to the author's mind, and I've always found such notes to be a fascinating way to connect with the story and the author's creative process. For instance, the author's personal experience and how it influenced Rosie's character was a revelation that added a new layer of depth to the story.
Overall, This was a great, clean romance that I highly recommend to anyone who loves theater and quirky characters.

Content Warnings:
Doesn't go as far as hugging and kissing
Minimal cursing

After losing her job and her home, Rosie is desperate to find a job. She has dreamed her whole life of being an actor and jumps at the chance of being director of Cinderella! It's a dream! It's a big chance! But when she arrives, she realizes that she has been hired by a retirement community and the talent will be the residents at the home. Has she bitten off more than she can chew????

This book has its fair share and cute and endearing moments. As Rosie gets to work, she has more than few challenges and obstacles to overcome. I enjoyed watching Rosie go from shock to acceptance then to enjoying what she was doing. I enjoyed the humor and the message of going for your dreams, taking chances, being vulnerable, self-growth, friendship, and drama! This book also has some romance and a very nice sense of community/found family which I always enjoy.

While there were parts of this book that I really enjoyed, there were other parts that were slow and at times I felt as if I would never finish this book. I struggle with slow and that brought down some of my enjoyment of the book.

Others enjoyed this book more than I did, so please read their reviews as well.

I had both the book and audiobook for Everything's Coming Up Rosie which made for a fully immersive reading experience. I thought the narrator of the audiobook did a great job of bringing the book to life!

4.25 🌟

Rosie is leaving New York to determine what's next in her career. She returns home for a brief stent before getting an exciting opportunity in Wisconsin. Only the opportunity is not what she expected!

I love a good Courtney Walsh novel! If you're familiar with her writing style, you're sure to enjoy Rosie, her friends, and the cast of Cinderella. I loved Rosie's glow-up! I felt giddy by her joy and perseverance. Big feelings are worth facing! Every character is so intentional and great. Though the beginning was slow, the pace picked up and provided for an entertaining story! The audio narrator was excellent as well.

Thank you Netgalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for this early listener copy!

To be honest, I wasn't expecting much when I requested this book. But I kept hearing about it and thought, I'll give it a read. And I was not disappointed. This is a lovely, closed door romance that entertained and warms the heart. Rosie is a struggling actress who moves to Wisconsin to be the creative director at a theatre. What she doesn't know is it's a theatre for senior citizens. But what starts off as what she considers rock bottom, turns out to be the best thing that's ever happened to her. It's really well written, the characters are beautifully fleshed out and the romance is just delightful. The narrator was a good choice - her singsong sweet voice matches the tone for the book which really added to the listening experience.
The narrator is brilliant. I loved her perky upbeat narration. She wasn't perfect with the men's voices 100% of the time, but it didn't take away from the performance. Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the advance audio arc. All opinions are my own.

I loved the unique setting of this story I won’t specifiy here because I feel it's better discovering it on your own. The funny, quirky, and loud personality of Rosie was so enjoyable. Booker is cool, suave, and handsome popularity. The many supporting characters were a great addition. Rosie goes on a self-discovery journey to find out who she really is and what she wants to be in life.

There are no swears or alcohol and level 1 kisses only. Dual POV.

I listened to the audio and the narrator was easy to understand and enjoyable to listen to.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from @netgalley and @thomasnelsonfiction. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

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

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