You know I am going to say it.....brace yourself for the cheese that is about to show up on your screen......last chance, avert your eyes, but.......SAY YES TO THIS BOOK!
Courtney Walsh was one of the first authors I discovered when I began reading Christian fiction books. She produced nothing short of 4 stars for me. They are clean, fun, feel good and faith filled (hey hey look at that alliteration). That being said the last few books she has put out seem to be lacking the "faith" aspect.
Now I am not expecting a sermon (obviously; https://michellelesley.com/2018/08/03/women-preaching-its-not-a-secondary-doctrinal-issue/) or a gospel message in my fictional book, however it is marketed as Christian Fiction, I think she really had the opportunity to incorporate more aspects of the Christian Faith in this book. Like showing God's redemptive love, forgiveness, dependence on God and a fruitful life.
That being said, I really enjoyed getting to know Kelsey and Georgina. I love a grumpy stiff woman and getting her to crack. There was a lot of predictable sweetness that doesn't leave you as the reader ever wondering what is going to happen. Sometimes its fun to read a "low risk" romance. I like how she is clean and her characters uphold strong morals.
I wish there was a bit more conflict within the story or not so perfect/quick solutions. In someways the way that the past so quickly forgotten was a tad bit unrealistic. But Courtney is not one to write a dark book, so just enjoy the sunshine and rainbows!

I would recommend this book if you are coming off a heavy dark read and simply need a reason to smile. I am so thankful for Netgalley, Thomas Nelson and Courtney Walsh for allowing me to review The Summer of Yes. I was not influenced or paid for my thoughts. Do yourself a favor and check out this cute book!

All the yes! So thankful I was granted access to this ALC! What a cute & fun listen! I loved the dual POV & second chance at life. Clean / wholesome, funny, & just all around heartwarming. My first from this author but I’ll be looking into her others. Definitely recommend this one! 🩵

Cute, cute, cute. Give me an elderly adventure partner and a little romance and I’m all set. This was such a sweet, fun summer read with deeper lessons about owning your place in the world and saying “yes” to what’s truly important in life.

I will say that the narrators weren’t my favorite at first, but they both grew on me by the end. This was my first audiobook ARC and I really enjoyed the listening experience on the app - thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity!

“Do you ever feel like you’re not really living?”

What a beautiful, uplifting, inspirational, powerful story about an intergenerational friendship, second chances, healing and self discovery! It’s also about living life to the fullest with intentional purpose and no regrets.

I loved both of the MCs, both hardworking women who have made work their sole priority, not leaving room for family, relationships or a life outside of work. Georgina, a very successful, wealthy, stubborn, older woman who is dealing with a scary diagnosis. Kelsey, a bubbly, encouraging, persistent, young woman who is a workaholic, overthinking, control freak who craves stability, security and predictability but dreams of becoming successful in the working world no matter what the cost. After an eye opening accident occurs, “fate” brings Kelsey and Georgina together. Kelsey turns to Georgina for career advice asking “Is it worth it?” referring to the hard work and sacrifices. And so begins the Summer of Yes…a summer of adventures, experiences and a road trip. A summer of feeling alive while rediscovering the meaning of life and priorities.

I wholeheartedly believe we all read and connect with books based on our backgrounds and personal experiences and I feel like this one was written for me! This may not be a book for everyone but as a woman who tends to get wrapped up in her work and has had her share of wake up calls, I related with this character driven book on so many levels. This book was such an incredible reminder that life is precious and sacred but unpredictable, don’t take it for granted. “Life moves pretty fast. And if you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Tanya Eby and Cathi Colas narration enhanced the experience, bringing the characters to life with impeccable tones and inflections while creating a believable narration. They delivered a remarkable performance from start to finish.

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this book! If you love banter between characters this is a hit. A young woman and an older woman meet in an unexpected place and with many, many efforts become friends. The Summer of Yes, by Courtney Walsh, is a witty, laugh out loud, story of being true to oneself and saying YES! You will just say "one more chapter" more than once. It was a brilliant piece of work and the narrators brought it truly to life!
#TheSummerofYes #NetGalley

The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh

Georgina, Georgina, Georgina! We all need someone like you in our lives.
Ladies and Gentlemen! Move this book to the top of your TBR this summer. I promise you will not regret it!

#courtneywalsh has such an amazing ability to build character relationships, dialogue and witty banter! I absolutely loved every minute of this audiobook! Shout out to #tanyaeby and #cathycolas for bringing the characters to life! I had many moments where I laughed so hard and had to rewind the audio and listen again!

Synopsis:
Kelsey wakes up in a hospital bed after being hit by a car running an errand she wasn’t suppose to. Kelsey is not the most confident but she dreams of being a writer, if only!

Enter Georgina Tate! A strong, confident business woman who has paid the price for success! And, oh boy, has she paid the price! Think of Georgina as Miranda Priestly but funny!

Together they are an unlikely duo, but Kelsey sets off on a summer adventure where she says “yes” to life! Georgina, reluctantly agrees to be her companion. Together, they build a friendship that leads them to finding what they ultimately need. Love.

The book has a lovely friendship story and bonus, two love stories (clean). I love the overall message of this book. Never forget to take a chance on yourself!

Highly recommend you read this book! The message of confidence and determination is beautiful. The funny dialogue will make read and re-read the lines over and over again, late into your summer day. Cheers!

4.5 ⭐️

This book was super charming! I really enjoyed getting to see the POV of both Kelsey and Georgina in this book. It really puts into perspective how much of a similar mindset they have to work, and how they are willing to make changes to better the parts of their life that are important. I really loved the way Georgina not only encourages Kelsey to take this challenge as a way to put things into perspective and change the trajectory of their life, but she allows Kelsey to help her grow as well.

The relationships that were formed and rebuilt were beautiful. I loved getting to look at the different pieces of different relationships and how the formation of those played into the other developing relationships. GREAT STORY, WILL RECOMMEND!

Story felt slow and I did not enjoy the narrator of this book.
The narrators voice felt older and did not match the main character of Kelsey.

Oh my goodness, I loved this book! It was a fun, feel-good adventure that really made me think about how I'm living my life. The Summer of Yes illustrates through the characters lives, how we often miss out on the good things in life because we're chasing a goal. We say no to experiences and relationships for the sake of our careers or simply because we're afraid. What would happen if we just said yes?

This is my first Courtney Walsh book but it definitely won't be my last. I thoroughly enjoyed every second of this. The characters were well developed and I felt a connection with each one of them. The audio narration was also really great making for a super enjoyable listen all around.

I highly recommend saying YES to this book!!

This was my first Courtney Walsh book and I already have two more on my kindle ready to go. At first I was with Georgina and Kelsey got on my nerves but I came around. I loved both of the male main characters. I really enjoyed the story and made me think how often I say yes.
A quick loving but heavy women’s fiction/ romance.

I really enjoyed whichever narrator did Georgina, she hit it right on the nail with how I would have envisioned her.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collin’s Christian Publishing for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.

If you are looking for a fun, inspiring, summertime romcom look no further! The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh is the perfect book! I fell in love with all the characters, (even the grumpy one) and finished this book with a desire to be more open and make the most out of life!

Courtney writes such fun, clean books that leave you with that ‘feel good’ feeling! This book is filled with second chances, forgiveness, family bonds, and saying yes to new things, even if (or more like especially when) it’s outside of your comfort zone!

The Summer of Yes has me wanting to be more open this summer and I too am going to work on saying YES to more!

Huge thank you to #netgalley and @harpercollinschristian for the advanced audiobook copy!🩷

I was gravitated to the synopsis and stayed for the story. There was so much love, regret, and "yes" happening in this book. It was my first book by Courtney Walsh and I am definitely impressed by her writing, meaning I would love to read more by her <3

I loved Kelsey and Georgina's relationship and how they saw themselves in each other...and invested in each other's lives, even if fate is what brought them together. Their love stories were beautiful and the banter throughout was so fun/cheeky!

Thank you to NetGalley, Courtney Walsh, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing | Thomas Nelson Fiction for the opportunity to listen to and review an Advanced Listener's Copy (ALC) in exchange for my honest opinion.

I LOVED this book! Such an easy summer read. I loved both main characters and their relationship. No spice, so perfect for those who like closed door, PG books. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

What a charming read!! Thanks so much for the audio arc!

We start the story finding Kelsey, a 30-something writer, in the hospital. She doesn’t know what happened or why she’s there. Turns out she was hit by a car. In the room with her is Georgina. An older women who is a pseudo celebrity. She runs a very large, successful company. Kelsey even has to sign an NDA since she was privy to some of Georgina’s information.

When Kelsey leaves the hospital she starts to question her life. Her job is feeling dead-end, she is scared to go to most events, her apartment is boring. She gets the idea to visit Georgina & talks her into joining her on a “summer of yes.” It takes a lot of persistence but Georgina is dying and realizes how lonely her life has been.

The journey takes them to Georgina’s estranged husband and handsome son. She has to unpack the years of damage she’s done- while Kelsey begins to flourish in the presence of Hayden, the son.

I loved the banter between these two unlikely friends. I loved seeing Kelsey really begin to appreciate life. It made me want to say yes to more things! It was heartwarming to see the love Georgina’s family had for her- even though she didn’t quite deserve it.

I enjoyed the narrator! I couldn’t stop listening. This story also has a nice summer- road trip vibe! This will not be my last Courtney Walsh!

This book is heartwarming, wholesome and refreshing. It's a clean romance with authentic characters, subtle humor and a thought-provoking plot. I really enjoyed the banter between Kelsey and Georgina and the growth both women experienced during their Summer of Yes, as well as how Walsh approached the topics of forgiveness and grace. The audiobook narration was so beautifully done! A huge thank you to NetGalley, Thomas Nelson Fiction, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing for the ARC and ALC in exchange for my honest opinion.

This book was adorable and such an easy and entertaining audiobook to listen to. The narrator did a great job with both the male and female voices and I really enjoyed the listening experience.

While it does include some deeper topics (anxiety, broken families and kidney transplant), Walsh approaches them in a gentle way that provides so much hope. Insta-love is one of my least favorite tropes, but the characters acknowledge that their quick and deep feelings for each other are surprising and unexpected, which made it feel more authentic. I loved the banter between Georgina and Kelsey, and enjoyed seeing how they both grew throughout their summer together. What a sweet story that will definitely be added to my list of summer favorites!

Thank you #NetGalley for the ARC of this wonderful, and thought provoking book. A young lady is at a fork in the road after an accident and an older woman is at a fork in the road after a lengthy illness. They decide to give some time in their summer to do the things they have said no to. What happens next are some unexpected adventures that change their lives. Such an awesome story.

The Summer of Yes is a story of forced friendship between workaholic, 30 year old Kelsey and business powerhouse, 70 year old Georgina. They meet after Kelsey is hit by a car and she forcefully adopts the old woman into a summer of saying yes to things they would normally say no to.

This book is just too cute! This is an easy to read feel good book. I enjoyed that the focus stayed on the relationship between Kelsey and Georgina. The banter was great. The romantic relationships were a fun sub plot but glad they didn't take front and center.

I love Georgina's character and her snark. I enjoyed watching her growth as well.

The narrators did an excellent job.

This was a 4.75/5 stars rounded up to 5.

Thanks to NetGalley, HarperCollins Christian publishing, and Chloe Walsh for this ALC!

The Summer of Yes is the perfect light summer read, filled with many feel good moments. The story focuses on friendship, family, forgiveness, acceptance and standing up for what you deserve.
We meet Kelsey, an overworked editor, who dreams of being a writer and Georgina, a very successful business woman, who gave up her family to focus on her career. Kelsey develops a plan to get a reluctant Georgina to agree to spend the summer with her, taking a trip and saying “yes.” As the unlikely relationship builds, we soon learn that saying yes doesn’t always lead to the best results. The second half of this book will leave you with nothing but a smile the whole way!
Thank you to Thomas Nelson Publishing and NetGally for the ARC!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

A fun read, that gave me all the feels! This story had me chuckling out loud, but also had deeper moments of reflection. I went into this story expecting a lighthearted summer read, however it does touch on more thought-provoking topics.

Kelsey Worthington wakes up in a hospital room, after getting hit by a car that jumped the curb while getting coffee for her boss. She finds herself sharing a hospital room with Georgina Tate, a famous NYC businesswoman who is not pleased to be sharing a hospital room. After her close call with death, Kelsey begins to think about the current direction of her life. Georgina begins to realize she too has regrets as she deals with her failing kidneys. After wearing her down, Kelsey convinces Georgina to join her on a road trip in a “Summer of yes” to change the trajectory of their lives.
I’ve read a few stories by Courtney Walsh, and like the others, I thoroughly enjoyed The Summer of Yes.

This audiobook is narrated by Tanya Eby and Cathi Colas whose voices are appropriately matched to their characters. Both narrators did an excellent job and were easily understood when listened to at 1.75x speed.

Thank you to HarperCollins for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.