I said YES this summer to reading this book. It was a delightful summer read...all the good feels. The women get their men as we all know they will in the end, but it's the journey that makes this novel a delight. Although these are two rom-com tropes, I think they can apply here to the two protagonists, Kelsey Worthington and Georgina Tate. Trope #1 - Grumpy (Georgina) v. Sunshine (Kelsey) and Trope #2 - Second Chances...both protagonists get a second chance at life, and all because they braved their fears and said YES!!

I listened to The Summer of Yes as an audiobook and really enjoyed it. Whenever there is more than one narrator, it allows the story to move along well. The book was really pleasant and made me smile on more than a few occasions.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC The Summer of Yes by
Courtney Walsh (Audiobook version)
This is not my first title I have read from Courtney Walsh, so I was excited to get this one, especially during the summer perfect Summer time read.
It did start off a little slow, but picked up a few chapters in, I love the friendship between Kelsey & Georgina, I like the road trip aspect, for me and I think most people Kelsey is very relatable, Georgina is a blunt srong woman who speaks her mind. This was the perfect summer read! I recommend it!

A fun story! This book is a good choice for someone who likes a curmudgeon, second chances, sailing, and the publishing industry.

I loved the relationship between Kelsey and Georgina and how they each made a positive impact on the other. Saying yes to things you’d normally decline can be a real challenge to get outside your comfort zone and experience something new. 🤔

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for the opportunity to read and review this book.

If Courtney Walsh writes it, I’m going to read it. The Summer of Yes was an absolute delight to read. I especially enjoyed how the narrators brought the audiobook to life. It had a slow start but once I got into the story I loved it. It got me thinking about life and the things I say no to. Also, I loved the message about second chances. I loved this book and will be thinking about it for a long time to come.

3.75* I really love the premise of this book. I love the friendship that blooms, and the parallels between Georgina and Kelsey. Though with Kelsey I had a hard time imagining her as a workaholic. In the first few chapters yes, but once we get into the story she seems so free and fun loving. Don't get me wrong she did have some struggles with saying "yes" but overall I felt like it was just too easy for her. I had a hard time remembering that she was supposed to be a corporate minion. The other problem that I have with this story is that they never present the option for a woman to have a family and be a successful business woman. Maybe that is impossible and I just have my head in the clouds. I don't know.
The plot is good, its light, and fun, we have a cute romance that blooms, there are some cute dates and adventures, the message is great.
I did listen to the audiobook, which is read by 2 narrators - one for each FMC. I really loved the narrator for Kelsey, which thankfully was the majority of the book. Georgina's chapters were fine, but the audio quality was actually terrible. It really bothered me in the beginning - I did eventually get used to it but I would expect better.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins publishing for a copy of this audiobook in exchange for an honest review :)

Thank you to NetGalley for the advance review copy in return for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. This was such a fun and refreshing book. I loved all the characters and how they wanted the best for each other.

3.5 rounded down.

A good story that is a bit muddled in the telling. The movie references are distracting. I love movies and quote them frequently, but even I found the references in this were too frequent. They didn't really fit with anything else the story was trying to do. If Kelsey's dream had been to write film scripts rather than novels, this choice would have made a lot more sense.

The younger narrator for the audiobook was a bit grating to listen to. She sounded somehow both too old and too young and bubbly? Like a middle-aged woman trying to sound young. Weird choices were made.

Oh man, y'all...THIS. BOOK. Courtney Walsh is absolutely brilliant. This lovely story gave me all the feels and genuinely inspired me. I love when a book truly leaves a profound impact and this one absolutely did. I can't wait to recommend this to literally everyone.

Georgina...Total Devil Wears Prada vibes and I'm here for it. Georgina is so classy and crabby. 😂 I love how tough she is on the outside, but how kind she really is inside. I respect how she rose to success in a business world that wasn't the easiest for a female, but my heart breaks for her because of what that hard work and focus cost her. My absolute favorite though was her journey home.

Kelsey...I identified right off the bat with her because she's close to my age and I have to admit...I often play it safe just like her. I thought the entire premise of Kelsey's summer of yes was so neat. Definitely makes me want to work on saying yes more too!

Hayden...What an absolute sweetheart. He's just so incredibly kind and wonderful from the very beginning and he only gets better as the story progresses. I really liked how he encouraged and pushed Kelsey and his mother. It's difficult to find the perfect balance of those two actions, but he absolutely made it work.

Things I loved:
❤️The voice actors (especially Georgina)
❤️Kelsey's mom (and her difficult questions/wisdom)
❤️J.P.
❤️The friendship between Kelsey and Ravi (the way he always showed up for her was perfect)
❤️Ravi's boisterous, but fun, family
❤️The road trip stops
❤️The precious town of Driftwood
❤️Dylan 😍
❤️The scene where Georgina comes to visit Kelsey's office
...and so much more. It's all just so good, folks. Snag you a copy and get to reading!

Thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson, Zondervan Fiction Audio, and Courtney Walsh for my free audiobook copy. The opinions included here are all my own!

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Really lovely story about taking chances in life. Sometimes, all you need to do to get your dreams is to say yes. This story follows two lovely women while they both figure this out, each in their own way. The characters have depth, and their stories are so nice. I would have liked to know more about Kelseys backstory, but i loved it anyway!

the narrators do a really nice job as well. their voices suit the characters well!

Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

This was stinking adorable. I kept picturing Miranda Priestly from Devil Wears Prada. Excellent on audio!

This story was the cutest story ever!! Georgina and Kelsey make an odd pair, and it was so fun to join them along their journey of personal growth, self-discovery, and exploring opportunities. These characters were very real and relatable, which made them easy to like and dislike at the same time. Huge thank you to Courtney Walsh, NetGalley and Harper Collins Christian Publishing.

Wonderful and fun story of generational love stories one of which is a second chance love. I loved the audio version and am sure it’s wonderful to read with eyes too. Great summer read!

When I started this book, I didn't know if I was going to like it, but it exceeded my expectations. I listened to it and having two narrators for the older woman and younger woman was a great move. It was so sweet that you have to suspend your disbelief a bit, but sometimes that's what you need in a novel.

I listened to this audiobook on my work commute and it was surprisingly fitting. The narration is good. There are two different voices within the audio who represent Kelsey and Georgina, who are the two main female characters of the book. I like the fact that they were two different voices representing the two women since Kelsey is the younger female main character and Georgina is the older main character. The audio was good and held my attention the entire time. I think this book will hit home to women who are highly engaged in their careers - at least it did for me.

Synopsis
Kelsey a young female editor was hit by a car while she was walking on the sidewalk. This near death experience made her take a second look at her life and her life choices. This turns into her taking a three week vacation and having a summer of yes. She convinces her hospital roommate, who is a well known business woman; who is also going through a life crisis to join her, and together they embark on a summer of yes. This book is a great summer read. The dynamic between Kelsey and Georgina was enjoyable to listen to. I don’t get to see two female duos like this represented often. It was a nice surprise. I enjoyed Georgina’s older woman sass and that Kelsey did not take it personally. It made the book more likable. There’s a little bit of romance, but no spice. Very PG. I recommend this as a good audiobook.

An accident landed workaholic Kelsey in the hospital and into a room next to Georgina. This book is about second chances, in life, and romance. I felt that it flowed very well and I was not disappointed. I enjoyed the character development and the little surprises along the way as well as the challenges. I was given an audio ARC on NetGalley. I hope that everyone who read it enjoys it as much as I did I!

thank you for providing me with an ALC of this book, unfortunately i dont think this one is a good fit for me. one of the main characters kelsey just has one of those personalities o dont think i want to read a whole book on.

Kelsey is a junior editor who has put her dream of being a writer on back burner. Georgina is a wildly successful business woman who is facing a dire health diagnosis and has painful regrets of some of her past decisions.

After a miraculous death-defying experience, Kelsey ends up sharing her hospital room with the famous Georgina. Kelsey realizes after her accident that she needs to waste no more time and reach for a more fulfilling life and embrace a summer of “Yes”. After some finagling she gets Georgina, to join her in a Yes adventure. They begin small with local NYC sightseeing but soon advance a road trip on a road trip that has them visiting a coastal town in Georgia. There Georgia reconnects with her family with Kelsey falling head over heels with Georgia’s son

This sweet novel encourages the reader to go forth in life with love, compassion and say yes to things that makes l the most of life! Like the other books I’ve read by the author I really enjoyed the characters ( especially when they are older) I also thought narration was well done.

I want to thank Net Galley and HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Thomas Nelson Fiction and the author herself for a chance to listen/read an ARC version of this novel.

I adored the characters and settings in this book, so deeply. Courtney Walsh does an excellent job balancing dual perspective writing, and the dialogue is rich, realistic, smart, and moves the story along. For anyone who is reflective and looking for inspiration to say “yes” a bit more, pushing past their comfort zone, pick this one up for sure. Especially enjoyable as an audiobook companion read, as the narrative voice for Georgina in particular is just perfect. Well done!

Thank you to NetGalley, HarperCollins, and Courtney Walsh for access to this fantastic audiobook that was already burning a hole on my TBR list!

The Summer of Yes is summer pool read rom com fun at its finest. It was predictable, and fun.

This makes a great palate cleansing read.