This romance was sweet and funny. Loved the inter generational characters and the found family. I love audiobooks, but unfortunately didn’t really connect with this narrator. I still enjoyed the story though.

As always Courtney never fails to give an amazing story. Love how you can connect with the characters feelings and relate. This book definitely leaves you wanting more. Can't get enough of the love from all characters.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read this arc!

Everything's Coming Up Rosie is a chick-lit centered around a senior citizen community theater. I find Courtney Walsh's writing style easy to read and enjoyed many of the side characters. However, I did not like some of the main character's decisions/personality traits and was unable to connect to the romance portion. Overall, I still recommend this book to fans of Courtney Walsh or fans of theater.

I enjoyed narration performed by Jorjeana Marie.

I received an ARC and ALC from Thomas Nelson Fiction | Thomas Nelson and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio in exchange for an honest review.

Okay, so I picked up Everything’s Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh because the synopsis sounded like a rom com wrapped up in a feel good life lesson, and it delivered exactly that! The story is about Rosie Waterman, who’s this relatable mess of a human being. She’s been chasing her dream of being an actor for years, but life keeps throwing her curveballs. She heads back home and gets hit with the reality that all her friends are thriving as adults while she’s still out here hustling with nothing to show for it. Then the opportunity to direct a Cinderella play lands in her lap. Except when she gets there, it’s not a real theatre, but a retirement community, and her actors are all senior citizens. It’s basically her worst nightmare, but also kind of hilarious! Rosie starts to rethink her dreams, priorities, and what “making it” even means. Overall, it’s funny, heartfelt, and super sweet journey! I really enjoyed the audiobook version. Jorjeana Marie’s narration was fantastic!

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie was such a sweet and heartwarming read! Rosie is a lovable main character, and I really enjoyed watching her grow throughout the story. There were moments where I really felt for her, my heart ached but also understood what it meant for her to feel like she couldn’t be as honest with those closest to her.. Her personal growth in this story was top tier and I enjoyed the theme around taking risks and living in the moment instead of always stressing about what’s next. I loved how Rosie found herself and built new friendships that feel like they’ll last a lifetime with people who she never thought could become the type friends she needed.

I enjoyed watching her relationship with Booker bloom into what it was. I really liked Booker because he was supportive and let Rosie make her own choices and encouraged her to do what would make her happy even if it meant something would change for them— that as big of him! Oh and the reason he lived where he lived— so sweet!

Overall, it’s a charming, feel-good book about self-discovery, friendship, following your heart and being honest and vulnerable no matter what others think. Definitely worth the read! 🥹🫶🏾

I have to start out by saying the narrator was fantastic! We all know that sometimes a narrator can make or break a book for us and she was fantastic
!! The emotion and the ability to be in the story while reading was truly amazing 10/10! Now down to the book , let’s start with the cover it was beautiful and really had me excited to listen and read this book. Now the story was light and fun from start to finish. I genuinely laughed out loud through this book, understand and felt the embarrassment of Rosie throughout the book and pushed for her to reach her dreams and succeed! I was riding the Rosie train from start to finish AND the added romance with Booker was just the icing on the cake for this book! Then the perfect ending…..with Booker and Rosie ending together and her being a successful actor.
, surrounded by loved ones…Perfect!!!! Truly 5/5 stars from start to finish!! Can’t wait to hear and read more books from the author !!

This was such a fun and quick read that would absolutely be great pool/beachside. I enjoyed the characters and their journey towards discovering their own selves while they fell in love with each other. It was full of sweet and funny moments and the cast of characters surrounding the two leads were just delightful.

This was such a great listen. This book was such a cute romance. Actress turned director in a surprise setting. I really enjoyed all the characters in this book. Friends to lovers, banter, was all there. This story was about a women trying to find her passion again. I think we all struggle with pretending in life or thinking we should be at a certain place in life just because the people around us are there. Arthur was by far my favorite. I hope we get a Daisy story! Overall a great listen.

Rosie is a struggling actress. After not finding much success, she accepts a job directing a production of Cinderella at what she believes to be a regional theater. However, she soon discovers that the theater is actually located within a retirement community, and her cast consists entirely of senior citizens with no prior acting experience. She embraces the challenge and reevaluates her definition of success.

This one’s for you if...
🎭 You’re a theater kid at heart
💖 The "Found Family" trope makes your heart happy
😊 You could use a story that feels like a warm hug
🧍‍♂️ Side characters are your jam
🤔 You like to reflect on your life choices
💝 Sweet and emotionally rewarding books are your cup of tea

Some of my favorite quotes:
“Quitting something that isn't working for you isn't a bad thing.”
“Nobody needs to go through the hard stuff alone.”
“It’s the hard stuff that makes the good stuff so much sweeter.”
“Things are never easy. Not the things worth it anyway.”

📚 QOTD: “I have a Friday question - What is your favorite show or musical?”

Thank you, @netgalley and @tnzfiction for the #arc and #gifted (free) copy of the audiobook. The publication date is June 10th, 2025.

Courtney Walsh is one of my favorite feel-good authors. She writes (in her own words) low spice, cozy romance novels. While I think this book is more of a feel-good inspiring novel about remembering your dreams and finding your voice in a sea of self-doubt, I think the touch of romance within this book can qualify it for the love category. This one on audiobook is just so good. I read the e-book and audiobook together and found the audiobook added that extra "oomph" that the narrator could bring to all the characters. Especially the octogenarians. There are so many touching moments and personalities and she really brings home the idea of being your authentic self. That's such a valuable lesson to take from any story because I think woman especially tend to be people pleasers and this can lead us to do things for others without thinking about what we really want. I loved the message and the love letter to theatre that I know is a vital part of Courtney's world personally. This is such a cute one! I would say this would make a great pallet cleanser between books that might have difficult themes or sad stories as this one feels bright and full of joy. It really put me in such a great mood!

Everything's Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh is a heartwarming, witty, and uplifting read that blends romance, growth, and second chances in the most charming way. I truly enjoyed Rosie's journey—she’s quirky, relatable, and so easy to root for. Her blend of vulnerability and determination gives this story real emotional weight.

The chemistry between the characters was written with tenderness and just the right amount of tension. The dialogue sparkled with humour, and the emotional moments were handled with a light but honest touch. One quote that really stood out to me was: “Sometimes life has to fall apart so the right pieces can come together.” That line perfectly captures the theme of the story.

Courtney Walsh has a lovely writing style—easy to fall into, but filled with warmth and depth. While a couple of plot points felt slightly predictable, the emotional payoff and overall message made it worth it.

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this early—Everything’s Coming Up Rosie is a delightful, feel-good romance that left me smiling and just a little bit more hopeful.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Courtney Walsh is an auto read for me so when I saw this ARC I had to read it!!! Ugh I loved it so much like I still have tears in my eyes as I write this. I love her writing and how she always manages to suck you in ASAP!

In this book we have Rosie and Booker. Rosie is a theatre girl and is not doing so hot in NYC as far as her career goes. She decides to come back and in the process she gets a job offer and being down her luck she takes it…except she doesn’t know what the job is! Then Booker comes in…oh booker 🥰 Rosie quickly finds out she’s been hired at a retirement home in WI to save the theatre program. In the process she finds herself and lets go of some big emotional baggage. Along the way she meets people who end up changing her life.

It’s a very cozy and sweet story! Can’t wait to buy my physical copy as a trophy.

Thank you Zondervan and Netgally for the audio ARC

Audiobook Review

I also got the chance to listen early and it did not disappoint!!!! The narrator was great! It flowed nicely! And it was so fun to listen to one of my favorite reads of the year come to life through audio!!!