Thank you, Netgalley and Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio, for an Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. This story was not what I was expecting in so many ways. I loved how Rosie developed and grew throughout this story. I loved that she built relationships between friends, her boyfriend, and the cast members of the play she is directing. I found Rosie's character so interesting. I found that her growth and development related to me so much as I read, which was so nice to feel connected to her character as she was figuring out her dream and how it might look different from what she expected. I also loved her relationship with Booker, he was there for her as she began to learn more about herself. Their relationship was so sweet, and I loved reading about it. I also loved her relationship with her friends and how they were all there for each other. I enjoyed the theatre portions of this story, and it was so interesting to read about. I genuinely loved this story and Courtney Walsh's writing in this book. I also loved the narrator of this book.

Anything that @courtneywalsh writes I’ll read! I love her writing style and I love that I can go into her stories knowing that there’s a HEA! I loved the character growth in this story and I loved the where Rosie works! 💛 watching her give her best efforts in this situation was so sweet and seeing her fall in love with her new work friends was amazing! 💛

Courtney Walsh serves up a cozy story of a struggling actress on the brink of giving up on her dreams when she lands a summer job as a creative director-in-residence. Little does she know, she has signed on to work in a retirement community of senior citizens. Nevertheless, Rosie gives it her all and finds herself, and a little romance, along the way.

Thank you, Courtney Walsh, Thomas Nelson, and NetGalley, for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this audiobook! The sound quality was excellent. The narrator, Jorjeana Marie, did a great job bringing the characters to life and portraying Rosie in the innocent, gentle way she was written!

Oh this book was amazing! The story is all about a girl named Rosie, an aspiring actor. When she hits rock bottom, she is surprised with a job offer she doesn’t expect. I think what I loved about this book so much was that I could see the authors experience seeping through the book. And it made it all the more enjoyable!

Favorite aspects:
- A muddy golf cart
- Unexpected friends
- Surprise mentor
- Cross Generational Connection
- Retirement community quirks
- Finding your dream and being willing to adjust the dream
- Romance that starts as friendship


Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the advance copy of this book. A review was not required.

Rosie is not thriving in New York as an actress. All her life, being an actress has been her dream, but sometimes life takes a turn. Somehow, Rosie ends up with a directing job for a theater in Wisconsin. But it isn't an ordinary theater and the people she works with are not who she would expect to work with. But unexpected places lead to unexpected relationships, and Rosie finds that diversions don't always mean giving up on dreams.

Thank you Courtney Walsh, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the audio ARC of this book in exchange for a thorough and honest review. All thoughts and opinions written here are mine and mine alone.

This was a very fun and light-hearted story that kept me engaged and interested the whole time. I really appreciated the ending as it did not follow the usual script of making a new life that fits in with what a character wants in the moment rather than the character sticking to their original dreams. Well done and honestly refreshing!

I also liked the narrator; her pacing was just right and she voiced Rosie well. I recommend this book to those looking for a sweet romance that has deeper characters and touches on the reality of life.

Sigh… loved this one! All the feels! I shouldn’t have been surprised because The Summer of Yes and Isadora Bentley are two of my favorites but I just loved this one! It sucked me in so fast and even made me think theatre sounded fun and I am not an actor nor do I have any desire to do theatre in any form- I took a class in jr high with my best friend but we quickly volunteered for the sound/lights and I was much happier there 😅

Rosie is an actor living in New York but life isn’t turning out quite the way she imagined and she ends up broke and homeless and takes a job out of desperation to direct a play at Sunset Hills but when she shows up to work she realizes it was not what she was expecting and she really should have read the job description before accepting. But maybe she is suppose to be there for a reason…

I loved the underlying message in this book so so much! It’s okay for dreams to change. A lot of the time they change for the better- because we change and isn’t it great because man when I was a teenager I made some pretty awful choices and I am so glad not everything in my life ended up the way I wanted it to back then.

I loved all the side characters and residents of sunset hills- Aurthur- he was such a gem- all gruff on the outside but man there were a few scenes with him that just made me cry.

Belinda- she was a feisty one and I equally loved her character and wanted to shake some sense into her.

Daisy- she was the perfect roommate for Rosie

Booker- in Rosie’s words he isn’t perfect but maybe he is perfect for her- seriously he was 👌🏼 I mean a physical therapist for a retirement community- can it get any cuter?

Rosie- she had some struggles and I just wanted her to be honest with her friends and family and she just kept digging herself deeper and then she meets Booker and he just cracks into her protective shell and all the residents of Sunset Hills just really do a number on her and help her to find joy in her life again.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did an amazing job bringing this story to life!

And to the Author I loved your note at the end- I’m sure glad you let your dreams change and that we all get to benefit from your beautiful stories ❤️

3./ ⭐️

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie is a sweet, feel-good story about finding yourself when life takes an unexpected turn. I really enjoyed Rosie’s voice—funny, self-aware, and relatable. Her journey from struggling actress to unexpected director in a retirement community is both heartwarming and humorous.

The premise is charming, and the senior cast adds plenty of quirky charm. While the plot felt a bit predictable and slow in parts, the message about redefining success and embracing change was uplifting. A light, cozy read with a strong female lead and a satisfying arc.

I was so excited to hear Courtney Walsh’s new book Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. I have been a fan of a lot of Courtney Walsh’s books in the past and this passes the test as well. Her characters, their development, plot lines, and the witty banner that you could find between the characters is great. This one reminded me of summer camp. It reminded me of being in a community of people who are kind and who want the best for each other.

In this story, Rosie is a struggling actress and she has given up or is thinking about giving up her dream of making it big. She takes a new job, but she doesn’t realize that it’s in a retirement community directing their summer production of Cinderella. The characters are next level of course, and there’s a love interest that peaks your interest right away. The journey of Rosie, figuring out who she is, who to trust, how to be herself and what her dreams really are warms the heart.

Thank you, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction, and Net Galley for an early audio arc in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you so much to Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for this advanced copy of Everything’s Coming Up Rosie.

I enjoyed this book so much! Very quick and easy read. It was a unique concept in that most of the main characters were elderly. I loved it! The silly theatre references were awesome, and I laughed out loud several times.

The book cover is absolutely perfect. It also has a very good life lesson that I hope sticks with me — it’s just life… take chances.

I listened to the audiobook and loved the narrator. She did a great job!

This was absolutely delightful! Rosie takes a job as a director of the play "Cinderella" with plenty of surprises in store. I laughed out loud so many times I lost track. The plot was well-paced and captivating from start to finish. The characters were charming and witty. I highly recommend this fun, clean, and wholesome read. Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie 📕

Rosie is stuck trying to become an actress in New York City, unable to reevaluate her options with her mother’s voice in her head telling her to never give up.
When she hits rock bottom and is evicted from her home share, Rosie accepts the first job she’s offered - a director role for Cinderella - not really reading the job description. When she gets there, she realises that it’s a retirement village and she will be directing senior citizens.
A work colleague, Booker, who she has instant attraction to makes it hard for her to want to leave.
Soon, Rosie realises that dreams can change and what she wants looks a little different.

My review 📖:
The start is very slow but once you get past the first few chapters, it starts to pick up.
I anticipated that the book was going to be good from the way Booker was first introduced.
For the most part, the romance in the book was great. I really enjoyed listening to the slow build up between them. However, the moment they decided to start casually dating, the romance suddenly stopped.
This is where the other aspects of the storyline really start to develop: the found family trope, the personal growth and the life reevaluations Rosie goes through. I have to say that the ending may have left a few tears in my eyes.

I enjoyed listening to this. I thought it was a sweet storyline. What was missing for me was the depth. Everything felt very surface-level and didn’t go into enough detail. When the romance started between them, it wasn’t really focused on any longer and the trials and tribulations Rosie went through only lasted a few chapters.

I also didn’t like the fact that it was narrated by only one person. If Booker had his own voice (and not the female narrators version of a male voice) then it could have been better. Otherwise, I thought her voice for Rosie was suitable.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the ARC Audiobook.

Overall, enjoyable listen. 4 stars ⭐️

Thank you to NetGalley for the ARC of Everything's Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh. OH HOW I LOVED this book. I was an easy read, swoony but with no spice. Walsh created great characters with tons of heart that you just could not help but to root for.This is everything I was looking for in a rom-com.

Rosie Waterman has always wanted to be an actor, but it can be a tough profession and things haven't been working out so well. She struggles to be honest with her hometown best friends about how things are really going in her life. She thinks they’ve all got it made. Isn’t it interesting how our perceptions of one another aren’t always as accurate as we may think?  

Should Rosie hold onto her dreams? She’s unexpectedly offered a summer job. Will it lead to great things for her? Professionally, and personally?
This is such a heartwarming story. 

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•nonfiction Fridays (love this!) 
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•lighthearted fun
•friendships, old and new
•quirky characters 
•musical theater

‘Promise me you won’t let anyone steal your dreams.’

I enjoyed it! 💗
{ARC - NetGalley}
Narration by Jorjeana Marie
Publishes June 10th! 🎉

[Thanks to the publisher, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for the advance electronic copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.]

Thank you NetgGalley, Courtney Walsh, and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio

"Everything's Coming Up Rosie" by Courtney Walsh is generating buzz, and here's what people are saying. The book, set to release on June 10, 2025, falls into the romance genre and is geared towards adult readers. The story revolves around Rosie Waterman, an aspiring actor who faces a series of setbacks, including losing her apartment and her job. This leads her back home, where she realizes her friends have moved on to more traditional adult lives.

Feeling lost, Rosie takes a job directing a production of Cinderella at a "regional theatre". However, she soon discovers that the theatre is actually in a retirement community, and her cast consists of senior citizens with no acting experience. This unexpected challenge forces Rosie to grow as a leader and rethink her dreams.

Early reviews suggest that readers are connecting with Rosie's journey and the heartwarming relationships she develops with the senior cast. One reviewer admitted that they didn't initially like Rosie but became invested in her story after she took the job at the retirement community, and they loved the healing that took place in Rosie and the other characters. The reviewer stayed up late to finish the book and was very glad to have read it.

Many reviewers are praising the book's setting within the world of theatre, with one calling themselves a "theater geek" and appreciating the references and call-outs. They specifically mentioned a "For Good" duet, a nod to the musical "Wicked," as a highlight. Even those who aren't theatre enthusiasts are expected to enjoy the relationship stories and Rosie's personal evolution. The characters at the retirement home are also being called the stars of the show.

The humor and banter in the book are also being well-received, and the ending is being described as "amazing". One reviewer loved the way the conflict ended. Overall, "Everything's Coming Up Rosie" is being lauded as a fun and heartwarming read with a relatable protagonist.

Some reviewers are particularly drawn to Rosie's flaws, finding that they make her feel like a real person. They appreciate that the book leaves them feeling hopeful and positive. The romantic aspect of the story, particularly Rosie's connection with the character Booker, is also resonating with readers. Booker's flaws made him a safe haven for Rosie.

However, not all feedback is overwhelmingly positive. One reviewer found it difficult to like Rosie, even with the insight into her backstory. Another reviewer noted that Courtney Walsh's books have been "hit or miss" for them in the past, expressing initial hesitation before ultimately enjoying the novel.

Despite some mixed feelings, the general consensus is that "Everything's Coming Up Rosie" is a delightful and poignant rom-com. Readers who enjoy stories about personal growth, unexpected friendships, and the pursuit of dreams are likely to find this book appealing. The book is full of laughter, compassion, and heartwarming moments.

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I adored Everything’s Coming Up Rosie! Courtney Walsh has crafted such a sweet, feel-good story that’s full of charm, humor, and heart. Rosie is such a flawed, persistent, and relatable heroine who is trying so hard to chase her dreams even when life keeps throwing curveballs. I especially loved the cast of senior citizens she finds herself working with at the retirement community theater. They completely stole the show (pun intended) and added so much warmth and personality.

One of my favorite things? The plot didn't fall into that frustrating trope where the main character bails on the people who need her for some shiny, last-minute opportunity. I was bracing myself for that moment and so relieved when it didn't happen. Instead, the story unfolded in such a genuine, satisfying way. The ending felt earned and happy, but not in the predictable way I expected, which made it all the more touching.

It's a clean, cozy, uplifting read with a dash of romance and a whole lot of heart. And the audiobook is excellent—definitely recommend listening if that's your thing. This book is like a warm hug for anyone who's ever felt like they were running out of time to "make it." Loved it!

What a very cozy and sweet story! The audiobook was perfect. As always the narrator was great nice and smooth.

Thank you Zondervan and Netgally for the audio ARC

I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the audio version. This was a cute romcom. If you are looking for a light hearted summer read you will like this novel!

A romance novel that is NOT cheesy! I really loved that this novel had zero swearing and no smut. And yet, it connects to the adult audience in ways that feel just right. Add in the oldest generation cracking jokes and it was just the perfect laugh out loud novel. It had a girly girl vibe to it that wasn't over the top to exclude other readers, but also connect with a lot of others. My first Courtney Walsh novel, and I thought it was wonderfully done.

This book is a warm hug on a cold night. Super sweet and I loved how the story was more about the FMC’s growth than the romance. The romance was sweet but I loved Rosie’s story arc. Narrator was top notch.

I received an arc from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Absolutely loved this story! If you are someone who enjoys musicals this one is a story you don’t want to miss! I loved the storyline of following your dreams and not being afraid to find a new dream. The narrators were fun to listen to as well!