Another sweet romance by the queen of clean rom-coms. In this one, Rosie needs to re-evaluate her career in theater. Her dreams haven’t panned out and compared to her friends who seem to be hitting all the “adulting” steps right on target, she feels like a failure. After blindly applying for every possible acting job she could find, she gets an offer to join a creative team in a production of Cinderella. If only she’d actually read the job description before jumping on the offer. Rosie finds herself in a retirement community, directing an unusual cast of characters, but also examining her life, her past hurts, her future options, and what it means to truly succeed at what you love.

Courtney Walsh is so good at writing perky heroines with witty quips and peculiar quirks. Rosie is FUNNY and utterly enjoyable.

What worked for me:
Realistically confronting the fact that sometimes your dreams don’t come true the way you imagined they would. It’s ok to pivot.
Strong friendships and found family relationships.
The setting (a retirement community) is so refreshing - totally overlooked by most rom-com writers. There’s even a retirement love story.
NOT a slow-burn: Booker and Rosie hit it off immediately.

What didn’t work for me:
The beginning was slow and dragged a little until Rosie was well into her stay among the retirees.
I think this was the right narrator - she was appropriately “Rosie;” however, the perkiness just got grating for me after a while. I think I may have enjoyed reading the story rather than listening to it. It was like listening to Bernadette from TBBT for hours.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the advanced access to the audiobook in exchange for my honest review.

🎭 Everything’s Coming Up Rosie 🎭

This audiobook was darling. I loved Rosie’s story SO much! I worked in Senior Living for 6 1/2 years - so this story holds a spot in my heart for sure.

Rosie’s dream of becoming an actress is falling apart. After losing her job and apartment, she takes an opportunity to direct a play — only to find it’s for a group of senior citizens. She failed to look at the job description so it’s not what she expected when she arrived in a small town’s retirement community.

The FMC starts out with a lot of self doubt. It was so heartwarming to watch her growth and self acceptance throughout the story- ultimately finding what truly makes her happy.

🎙️ narrated by Jorjeana Marie - this was my first sorry narrated by her! She was enjoyable to listen to and portrayed Rosies voice so nicely.

If you’re an audiobook reader, the audio is an absolute MUST! Jorjeana Marie’s narration makes the story come to life!

Rosie has struggled to make a name as an actress for herself for years. To avoid having to live with her parents, she blindly accepts a summer position in Wisconsin to direct Cinderella without knowing that the theatre is the senior living community’s theatre — where all the actors are senior citizens. Will she let go of her dream of being an actress? Will the unexpected be exactly what she needs?

For years, Rosie has been hiding the struggles of her life and career from everyone close to her because she deeply cares what people think of her, She is afraid of being seen as a failure. Rosie’s struggles and insecurities are all so relatable.

I loved watching Rosie learn how to step up to be the leader the theatre needed. Booker was such a cinnamon roll. I love how he was so caring, patient and non-judgmental as he helped Rosie work through her feelings. I loved watching her grow as a person, learn to love herself and trust that her friends will always love and support her. There is lots of witty banter and so many wonderfully funny side characters too!

This would be the perfect summer read! It does lean more towards women’s fiction rather than romance.

Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the copy of this book and audiobook. All thoughts are my own.

CW: Parental Abandonment

I knew from following the author's Instagram that she is involved in theater, and it was so fun seeing that world come to life in the unique setting of a retirement community. Rosie, a struggling actress, is such a relatable and sympathetic main character, and being along for the ride as she reimagined her acting dreams was such a treat. The love interest, Booker, was so endearing, as were all the supporting characters, young (Rosie's roommate, a teen girl she takes under her wing, her best friends back home) and old (the colorful residents of the community.) This novel is heartwarming without being cheesy, and uplifting in the truest sense of the word, and not in a false or condescending way. If you liked this author's The Summer of Yes and The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley, you will love this one as well!

This book was such a heartwarming story! I loved the journey Rosie went on of finding her dream! I loved the evolution of her dream and how she chased it and developed it. There’s such a great message of keep your hands and mind opened to let your dream change and be open to surprising ways of finding happiness. The friendships were super sweet…all of the different relationships were super endearing! The romance was incredible. It’s sweet and just kisses, but there was plenty of chemistry!

Such a sweet and charming book! I really enjoyed Rosie’s coming-of-age journey, her story was heartfelt and relatable. The setting was beautifully written, and I loved the friendships she formed along the way. There were also some lovely life lessons woven throughout the story. A truly enjoyable read!

Thanks to Netgalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction | Thomas Nelson

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh is an uplifting story. Rosie Waterman is a struggling actor. She loses her New York apartment and has no real plans for her summer. That all changes when she agrees to be the director for Cinderella for a production company in Wisconsin. She befriends a variety of characters. It isn’t what she expects but it turns out to be exactly what she needs.

It is narrated by Jorjeana Marie. She did a nice job. Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for this advanced reader copy in exchange of my honest review.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh is an absolutely delightful women’s fiction romance! Courtney is a favorite author of mine because she writes such believable characters that feel so real to me. They are dealing with life and all that goes along with that, and I find I learn something along the way to apply to my own life. She also writes incredible romantic leading men and manages to create the perfect amount of tension and swoon worthiness while keeping it totally chaste!
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In Rosie’s story we find a lady who is failing in her attempt to find her dreams as an actress in NYC, and not being honest with her true friends about her realities. She takes a summer theatre job in Door County, Wisconsin, a job that she really didn’t read the description for because it paid well and it was a theatre. The surprise reality makes for a great read! There were so many characters to love and so much wisdom to be gained. I loved the way this story unfolded and I loved watching Rosie grow as a person. The ending was everything I could have wanted!
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The narration by Jorjeana Marie was perfect! Her reading was so fun and she made the characters come to life! I read this in both the audio and physical and really enjoyed the tandem experience!
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I recommend this for romance lovers yes, but even if you are not particularly into romance yet you love a good women’s fiction about a woman coming into her own. This would be a great vacation read or lazy summer day read. Although it can be read anytime of year!
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Thanks @NetGalley and @ThomasNelsonFiction and @ZondervanFictionAudio for the ARC and the ALC that I received in exchange for my unbiased review.

I'm officially OBSESSED with all the characters in this book, and immediately researching open jobs at retirement homes near me.

The absolute sweetest, most heartwarming book!
@courtneywalsh is the QUEEN of romance without the spice, so it's suitable for readers of all ages, and this one spoke to a wider audience by roping in the *slightly older* crowd as well.

An absolute hug to your heart that l highly recommend you check out. I listened to the audiobook and the narration was so good!

This was a cute story about an aspiring actress named Rosie who found her dreams while working at a senior Community Resort. The book was full of humorous Rosie moments, fun and flirty banter between Rosie and Booker, and wonderful characters. It had a more serious undertone than Courtney’s other books, but it ended on a happy note🎵 - pun intended! I loved watching Rosie’s character develop throughout the story. I also loved seeing Rosie bring out Arthur’s soft side.

I was also able to listen to the audiobook ⭐️⭐️⭐️ narrated by Jorjeana Marie. She had a great reading voice but struggled a bit with distinguishing voices between the different characters.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for the ARCs in exchange for my honest opinion. A big thank you to Zondervan Fiction Audio for the audiobook!

Thank you so much to Thomas Nelson for the gifted book!

4 stars

Title: Everything's Coming Up Rosie
Author: Courtney Walsh
Pub Date: June 10, 2025
Audiobook Length: 11hrs, 10mins
Audiobook Narrator: Jorjeana Marie

I always know Courtney's books will be sure to put me in a good mood! This one was especially sweet and fun, though!

Rosie Waterman's dreams of becoming an actress continue to be squashed as one thing falls apart in her life after another. While her friends are off doing wild and exciting things, Rosie is stuck in Wisconsin (LOL). As a Wisconsinite who loves her state, I thought that the whole concept of her being "stuck" in Door County, WI working a job for a retirement home theater was hilarious. Personally, living in Door County sounds like a dream, but I get it, I get it!

I love stories based around retirement homes and I love books based in Wisconsin, so this was right up my alley! I thought the senior citizens were totally entertaining and it was a joy watching Rosie learn so much about herself and grow so much during her time with them.

I think this was a perfect blend between women's fiction and romance. The romance aspect was organic and blended in so well with the rest of story!

If you love sweet and tender romances, books revolving around senior citizens, theater vibes, themes of resilience and following your dreams, this one is for you!

Jorjeana Marie did a wonderful job narrating and her voice totally fit the fun and upbeat vibes!

2.5 stars [Meh]

Sadly this was a flop for me. I enjoyed this author’s previous books and while this book was cute, it was also kind of boring. Luckily the narration of the audiobook was well done and kept me going but overall, this book was just not for me.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free advanced copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

Everything's Coming Up Rosie begins as a fairly typical drama—Rosie, a struggling actress, can’t land a job to keep herself afloat. A trip back home, where she’s confronted by the success of her old friends, pushes her to make a drastic decision: accept a job she hasn’t researched at all.

What follows is a series of hilarious antics and heartfelt moments, led by Rosie’s theatrical personality. The job she stumbles into might just be exactly what she needed. The story shines not only because of Rosie’s charm, but also due to a lovable supporting cast and genuine personal development throughout. It’s the kind of ensemble any story would be lucky to have.

I especially enjoyed watching Rosie grow—she faces hard truths and learns tough lessons, all of which help shape her into a relatable, likable protagonist.

While I did notice a few audio issues—some segments sounded like they were added or re-recorded later—it didn’t take away much from the overall experience. The narrator delivered a strong, engaging performance that really brought the story to life.

This was cute! I honestly hated the end until I read the authors note then I liked it more. 🤣 It had a great cast of characters and the audio narrator was great!

Thank you to @netgalley, @thomasnelson, and @zondervan for the ebook and ALC of Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh; all opinions are my own.

Sometimes I need a shot of sunshine in a book, and that’s what I received with Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. Rosie is not thriving as an actor in New York and accepts the first job she is offered without reading the fine (or bold) print.

“I don’t believe in accidents. So if you’re here, then you’re here for a reason. And I’m betting there is something here for you too.” There is so much there for her!

This book has so many characters and relationships, including my favorite- the spunky elderly! Everyone has a story. Rosie and Booker have the cutest, most fun conversations, and this contains the third act of my dreams. I had chills at one point!

In the “About the Author” of her books, it mentions that Walsh owns a performing arts studio and youth theatre. I’ve been waiting for this to play a prominent role in one of her books. While reading, I didn’t feel like anything was researched, it was KNOWN.

Narrator Jorjeana Marie is a favorite of mine. In her first line her voice says so much through sound alone- this character is youthful, friendly, fun and maybe a bit naïve. I’ve heard her in many books (Practice Makes Perfect, Kiss the Girl, Walsh’s My Phony Valentine) and I hope I hear more from her!

Publishing June 10, 2025, today! I recommend!

Booker may consider giving it 2/10 stars but I give it 5/5 stars!
11 hours 10 minutes at 1x on audio
Kissing only
Locations: Brooklyn, NY, Pleasant Valley, IL, Door County, WI, and more

Happy Publication Day to one of my favorite authors, @courtneywalsh! Courtney's new book, "Everything's Coming Up Rosie," is the perfect read to add to your summer reading list!

In a world full of cynicism, "Everything's Coming Up Rosie" is like being handed a freshly picked bouquet of wildflowers—it renews a hopeful perspective about life and the people we (sometimes reluctantly) share it with. I loved everything from the lovable cast of quirky characters to the swoony romance to the plot twist at the end.

But what I loved most is the message of the book—it's all about connection and seeing things in others that they can't see for themselves. And it's about giving yourself permission to grow. That's what makes Courtney's books stand out in the crowd of rom-coms—she always brings out a deeper meaning in the story with so many applicable takeaways, which is a rare find in today's fiction world.

Here are the spoiler free details: Rosie Waterman has one dream: to become a working actor. But when she loses her apartment and her job in New York on the same day, she does what she always does—puts herself out there, ready to find the next big thing. When she's offered a job as the director of a regional theatre's production of Cinderella, she jumps at the chance—even though the job is in Door County, Wisconsin, and not in New York. She has no other offers, and at least she'll be getting paid to do something theatrical. But when she arrives, she quickly realizes that the "regional theatre" is actually in a retirement community, and the "actors" are actually senior citizens with no acting experience whatsoever.

I loved getting this glimpse into Courtney's connection to the theatre—in real life, she and her husband co-own a performing arts studio and youth theatre, where she also writes and directs plays. While reading the book, it was obvious that she has a deep love for the stage and has experienced some of the same things that her MC, Rosie, has experienced! Thanks to @netgalley, @thomasnelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the advance audiobook copy read by Jorjeana Marie, who did a great job conveying the voices and emotions of the characters.

My favorite quote from the book: "Sometimes dreams shift and change and grow, and changing along with them isn't failing. Pivoting isn't quitting. Happiness isn't linear, and seeking it isn't selfish." Wow! Can I get an "Amen"?

I loved this book and the audio fit Rosie so well! Rosie was so relatable and I really enjoyed the many side characters throughout. A beautiful story full of sadness, joy, laughter, and of course some swoon!

🎧Audiobook Review : Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh 🩷
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I loved this audiobook so much! Thank you Courtney Walsh, thomasnelson and zondervan!

I absolutely loved this newest release! Courtney is one of my favorite authors and this book was no different.

This was a love letter to the theater and to chasing your dreams, whatever that journey may look like. Courtney always has a way of making you feel like the story relates to you, even if like me, you’ve never been apart of theater. The story reminds us that, “maybe I just need to do what I love with people I love…dreams shift and change. They grow and evolve.” 😮‍💨😮‍💨

And that, truth be told is not only true but absolutely relatable!

The story also has a totally swoon worthy guy and some absolutely hilarious and heartwarming side characters. An absolute feel good read!

This was such a good book!

I loved Rosie’s arch and character development. Seeing her go after her dreams was inspiring, even if they looked a little different than she thought.

I loved the cast of characters—the retirement home tie-in was so fun!

Booker is such a dream: I really enjoyed his patience and thoughtfulness, especially with Rosie.

I loved the Cinderella aspect and all the high jinxes that ensued.

Overall, a funny, fun read!

📚🎉 Pub Day Book Review

🎧 Everything’s Coming up Rosie
By @courtneywalsh
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🥰Meet cute
🗽New York City
🎬actress
🆕New job new city
🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏻‍♂️Question Friday
⛳️ Golf cart
🗣️Honesty
🤫Secrets
🧔🏻‍♂️He falls first
👵🏻👴🏻Retirement community
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒Found family
🔥 Slow burn
🥸Fake it til you make it
👩🏻Personal growth
🌶️ No spice

I will read anything Courtney Walsh writes. I was so lucky to get an ALC of her newest book. It is such a cute, quick, light hearted book. We all put up our best and can get lost thinking everyone else’s lives are perfect so we can’t be honest about ours. This book follows an insecure and vulnerable Rosie on an unexpected journey to find her true self and life. I loved the audiobook and go get your copy it’s out today!

Thank you @netgalley @thomasnelson and @zondervan
And @courtneywalsh for this ALC in exchange for my honest review.

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