I loved this book. I was laughing, smiling, and feeling all the feels. I loved all the characters. It was a sweet story filled with joy and hope.

I have to be honest and say that the beginning of this felt super cheesy and young, but I was quickly pulled into the story, and eager to hear what would happen next (especially with Booker).

This ended up being a clean, feel-good story that I think anyone could enjoy.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this ARC in exchange for my honest review!

♡ Thank you for the free ALC, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan Fiction Audio, and NetGalley.

I enjoy Walsh's sweet romances, and this was no exception. The cover and title drew me in, and the story kept me interested. I especially enjoyed the depth and personal growth in this one. Pick this book up if you are looking for a quick and delightful read.

Listening to this story via audiobook was lovely. Narrator Jorjeana Marie did a great job.

3.6 ⭐

This book felt cute, snuggly fun and relatable 🩷
It's more women's fiction then romance like I had thought... the romance is there and it's nice, but this is mostly about failure, dreams, companionships.
A wonderful audio accompaniment for my day!
It really makes you crave community and human relations 🥰

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This seemed so cute and on brand for me, I had to request ✨

// Thank you to Netgalley, Courtney Walsh and Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the opportunity to listen to the audio version of this ARC in exchange of my honest opinion //

I absolutely loved listening to this audiobook! The narrator was amazing! The storyline kept me engaged and I never wanted to put this down. I listened to the entire book in 24 hours. Rosie was dealing is a common problem, where she feels that her childhood friends are all successful in what they do, and she is going nowhere while trying to be an actress. After applying to many jobs, she takes a summer position as a creative director at a small theater in Wisconsin. Little does she know, that the small theater is actually part of a retirement community. I loved all the characters. There were challenges Rosie had to overcome in her own life and in the show. I could not stop smiling and laughing at the adventures and situations that Rosie found herself in. This is a perfect summer read, really a perfect read for anytime!

3.75⭐️ rounded up

This book was a bit of a slow starter for me, but once it picked up, I was hooked! I also really enjoyed learning more about theatre life!

Rosie is an actress, but her current jobs - cue usher, ticket taker, etc. - leave her feeling like she’s chasing a dream that’ll never come true. So, as a last ditch effort, Rosie applies to any and every job, and one sticks! Only problem is, Rosie didn’t read what exactly she applied for!

Following Rosie’s mentality shift from failure to go getter was amazing! The banter between all the character kept me smiling and laughing. The wisdom and insight from the older generation of characters was refreshing and relatable. And of course there’s Booker 🥰

Heartwarming, charming, sweet, and a precious summer read! Thank you NetGalley, Thomas Nelson, and Zondervan Fiction Audio for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and Courtney Walsh for the ALC in exchange for an honest review.

When I started this book I wasn’t sure if it was a match for me but ended up really liking it. The audio was well done and the narrator was pleasant.

Rosie, one FMC, is an actress in NYC and is dealing with some disappointment in her career, finances/living situation and overall life - especially when compared to her best friends from back home. Feeling insecure, she has kept the reality of her situation and how she feels about it to herself.

Desperate for a paying job she applies to anything remotely related to acting and is thrilled when she gets a generous creative team position for the summer in Door County, Wisconsin.

When Rosie shows up she quickly realizes she signed up for more than she realized. Not only is she the entire creative team but her actors and volunteers are all residents at a retirement community.

This story is very sweet and while there is romance it really highlights Rosie accepting where she is in life and what she wants to do with it. She learns a lot from the people she meets in the community and forms some really meaningful connections with a few.

From what I remember there is essentially zero spice (kisses only) or language so would be a great book for teens but I still enjoyed it.

This book just made me smile. I hated having to press pause on the audiobook - it was such a breath of fresh air! The characters were like friends or family, I felt like I was a part of their lives. As if someone was telling me a story over a coffee or lunch. I just adored them all. I loved that the main character was struggling with her life, but telling her friends and family everything was perfect. She would put a smile on her face and act like life was all sunshine and rainbows. When she accepts a job on a creative team in Wisconsin, she hopes for the best, but is shocked to learn that she is working in a retirement community. Throughout the course of the book, Rosie goes from questioning her life and experience, to falling in love with her job, the community and Wisconsin. I just loved the optimism and joy that was felt through the pages. It was just a wonderful and sweet book!

Thank you netgalley for my advanced reader copy.

🎶Grab the book, from the racks the racks!
You've got nothing to do but relax.
Just a kiss. Read it now.
Honey, everything's coming up Rosie! 🎶


If you love the theater, you will love "Everything's Coming up Rosie". Courtney Walsh has titled her book with a paraphrase of the scene stealing hit number "Everything's Coming Up Roses" from "Gypsy", and this sweet confection that is sure to please any musical theater lover's taste. Rosie Waterman was a theater kid who actually had the gumption to move to New York and try for her big break. But now she is broke, and her career is non-existent. In an application blitz, she applies for anything theater related she can find, without really looking at the job descriptions carefully. Rosie finds herself in a job directing "Cinderella" at a retirement community. Part screwball comedy, part romance and part adult "coming of age", this novel follows Rosie's growth as a person as she learns to stop pretending and let people know what she is really thinking. - not an easy task for an actress. The author is also a theatre director and playwright, so all the theater details are spot on. Rosie can't resist a song cue and this book had me singing along with her. The characters were a lot of fun and had me wishing that I was in the cast with them. I did think that Rosie took too long to realize the exact nature of her job. It made her seem pretty dense, and she is otherwise pretty savvy. This novel refreshingly different from the current trend in romances. There is absolutely no spice- just kissing. That plot twist is a bit unrealistic for a character her age, but it makes the book appropriate for readers of any age. This one is sure to please theater geeks and senior citizens so it was right up my alley.

I alternated between the audiobook and eBook of this fun story. Narrator Jorjeana Marie makes an ideal Rosie and the versatile actress handled a variety of characters with ease. I will be on the lookout for more audiobooks with her narration. Follow my direction and grab this book.

Pub date: 6/10/2025

Oh boy, a dorky theatre nerd accidentally ends up at a retirement community for the summer. Everything’s Coming Up Rosie is a fun, light, easy breezy read for the summer. Rosie falls under the category of “adorkable” and gives off a Jess from New Girl vibe. The narrator embodied this same vibe through the book. I enjoyed the cast of retirees and Rosie’s (young adult) love interest was sweet. While predictable, I enjoyed the heart warming ending.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for early access to to the audiobook in exchange for an honest review.

This charming new book is definitely one to have on your summer TBR if you love heartfelt stories, character growth, and intergenerational connections! It follows a struggling Broadway star who takes a job directing a regional production but doesn’t realize until she arrives that it is actually at a retirement community.

I listened to the audiobook and that was a great way to go. The narrator Jorjeana Marie is one I was already a fan of from other authors’ books and she is very engaging and easy to listen to!

I have always been interested in theater and I know the author has a lot of experience from running a theater program herself and so I was really excited to see her bring that experience into one of her books. The mix of a Broadway star turned director/producer, a snarky teen that plays a pivotal role, and the elderly actors that make up the cast was delightful to see in the ways a common purpose in theater brought them all together, formed connections, and crossed divides. All of the intergenerational friendships were delightful to read about. There is also a romance side plot that was very sweet and felt very natural and overdramatized.

I loved the themes of what to do when the dreams you’ve always had don’t work out the way you pictured. It was a great exploration of the ways dreams pivot and can develop in different ways without giving up on them.

Trigger/content notes: Past parental abandonment. Spice level is kissing.

A cute little romance, that’s actually more a journey of self discovery for the main character, Rosie. The ending was surprising but not disappointing.

This book is a must read. I listened to the audio version and the voice actor nailed it! She added so much life into the book. I have loved everything I have read so far by this author and this book was no exception . It's the perfect feel good summer rom com. Clean romance, quirky characters/plot, and humor for days. While this is a fun book, there are some great serious notes weaved throughout like found family, and personal growth. I will be recommending yours book to all my girlfriends.

Thank you to netgalley and the books publishers for the advanced audio copy of this book. The thoughts above and 100 percent my own and honest opinions.

Courtney Walsh is quickly becoming one of my "must read" authors and "Everything's Coming Up Rosie" will be a book I recommend to all my friends! One thing I love most about Courtney's writing is that she includes all of the plot, deep emotions/connections and fun characters without all of the graphic language and sexual content. I will happily recommend this novel to my daughter to read! While I went into the book excited for the romance (and the MMC was wonderful!), probably my favorite connection was the Rosie and her mentor Arthur. I had the pleasure of having both a print ARC and audio ARC--I absolutely ADORED the audio! The narrator was perfect, bringing the characters to life off the page. 4.5 stars for me! *I received a complimentary e-ARC and audio ARC from the author/publishing company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

This was a sweet book and I liked the premise. Summer camp vibes with a fun twist plus a Scott Eastwood/Glen Powell MMC? Should’ve been a 4-5 star read but a few things felt a little lackluster. The main characters are in their 20s-30s but only kissed the entire summer (both on and off page). It didn’t have to be super spicy but that felt a little unrealistic honestly. Especially with that MMC. The age gap between the seniors and younger employees should’ve allowed for a lot more recent humor and banter but there wasn’t much. There wasn’t as much depth and felt surface level in certain areas that I thought would’ve suited the book well. Overall it was okay. It had its moments.

This book is a wonderful, feel-good story that had me laughing out loud and tearing up throughout. It explores the meaning of true friendship and the many friendships that Rosie has created throughout her life.

Courtney does a lovely job making the reader think about life's journey and how goals can evolve. It's also wonderful commentary about being true to yourself, and those that love you most.

Narration was great- the narrator added a lot of enthusiasm and zeal to the story. It was enjoyable to listen to on audio and helped make the time fly by!

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, and Courtney Walsh for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

I absolutely loved this book! Everything’s Coming Up Rosie had me laughing one minute and tearing up the next. Rosie is such a relatable, lovable character, and her journey felt so real and heartfelt. I truly felt like I Connected Rosie. Courtney Walsh perfectly balances humor and emotion, creating a story that's both uplifting, funny, and deeply moving. If you’re looking for a feel-good read, this one’s a must! I really enjoyed the audiobook the narrator did an amazing job.

I highly recommend listening to Everything's Coming Up Rosie. Jorjeana Marie did a fantastic job with the narration. It took this story to another level.

Rosie's motto for this story could be "I once was lost, but now I'm found." It is an achingly sweet story of discovery and growth. I loved every minute of it; the characters were amazing, the community, and the whole experience were just superb.

Read for:

☆Rosie's character growth

☆Booker

☆witty banter

☆great cast of characters

☆found family

☆golf cart scene

☆Dillon's transformation

☆the depth of the story

☆the ending

☆the author's note

Seriously, this book made me think and ponder things in my own life. It also made me want to work in a retirement community!

Rosie Waterman is a wonderful main character! Rosie is an actress, and a major driving force for her character growth is suing acting as a defense mechanism.

Rosie receives a job offer as part of the creative team for a production of Rodgers and Hammerstein Cinderella (which is the superior version IMO). It isn’t until she arrives that she realizes the job she has taken is at a retirement community and the entire cast will be old. Rosie must learn more about herself and her style throughout the book. Of course she makes friends with the other staff members her age and receives mentorship from some of the residents. Rosie’s character set up is so comical, but in a way that really works. She’s floundering in this new job and phase of her career and it shows on the page.

For the audiobook, I thought the narrator did a good job. The inflections and accents brought life into all of the characters and it was fun to listen to.

When I heard that Courtney Walsh was setting this book in Door County, I knew I was going to read it ASAP. As a Wisconsinite, I have a deep love of Door County and the beauty it brings. The fact that Rosie found herself there was so beautiful to me. Thank you to the Publisher, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio and NetGalley for my ALC. All opinions are my own.

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson and Zondervan Fiction Audio, Thomas Nelson Fiction and Courtney Walsh for the chance to read this book in exchange for my honest review.

If you are a theater nerd that loves seriously sweet and cozy stories- this book is for you. Every little theater name, lyric, theme drop will make you giddy. Courtney does a lovely job making the reader think about life's journey and how goals can evolve. It's also wonderful commentary about being true to yourself, and those that love you most.

Narration was great- the narrator added a lot of enthusiasm and zeal to the story. Knowing the author's personality- it was a really great fit.