I loved this book! From the beginning, I related to Rosie and was rooting for her. Her struggle to figure out what she wants to do with her life is one that resonated with me and I enjoyed her character development throughout the story. On top of that, Booker is absolutely swoon worthy and the relationship he had with Rosie was so sweet. The retirement community was such a unique setting and combined with the "save the theatre" theme, it made the book hard to put down.

This was a cute and fun read. I’ve enjoyed every Courtney Walsh book that I’ve read and this one was equally as enjoyable.

I did want more from the story though—I wanted more of her getting to know the cast members at her new position. I loved how much we got to know Arthur in particular but wished there was more substance with other characters there so that you could really feel why she felt at home there beyond having her own mailbox and knowing Booker. There was so much potential to connect with other characters when the disaster happened!

I also wanted more Booker towards the end of the book—I loved his character and his growing relationship with Rosie. I felt like the storyline with her friends from home overshadowed the relationships she was building at the theater and her relationship specifically with Booker. I didn’t care about her friendships back home nearly as much as the ones she was forming in her position.

Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the advanced copy of this book!

What a great, charming book! Rosie Waterman is a struggling actress who feels like a failure in comparison to her friends (and frenemies) back home. Thanks to a swath of job applications, she finds herself in Door County, Wisconsin for the summer as the artistic director for Sunset Players--not Sunset Playhouse--which winds up being... a retirement community. Does she give up on her acting dream? Can she even tell anyone she knows that she's working here and not with an actual theater company? Also, what really is going on with that hot guy who drove her from the bus station?

What I enjoyed most about this book was the relatability of the characters--I have had more than my fair share of wondering whether the choices I was making for my life were things I wanted versus things I thought other people wanted for me, or that would impress them. It can be challenging to look for your dream in different places/spaces, never mind the added difficulty of concurrently processing past drama. There are plenty of quirky, delightful people in this novel, and the romance is sweet and (mostly) believable (hot guy never dates but makes the exception this once...? Hmm). Anyway, I was primed to like this book because my youngest's name is Rosie and I myself loved acting when I was younger, and the author did not disappoint.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Courtney Walsh has done it again in 'Everything's Coming Up Rosie' by providing a thoughtful, tender and hilarious story. The author's genius way with words evokes deep emotions and laugh out loud moments that combine for a perfectly delightful experience. I highly recommend Rosie's story.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Courtney Walsh delivers another charming rom-com with Everything’s Coming Up Rosie, a sweet, heartfelt story filled with humor, personal growth, and just the right touch of romance. Rosie is a lovable, quirky protagonist who’s trying to find her way after her dreams of performing hit a dead end. Her journey is messy, sometimes frustrating (seriously, who takes a job without reading the description?), but always entertaining. The found-family dynamic adds warmth, and her relationship with Booker—who is equal parts patient, steady, and completely swoon-worthy—brings plenty of heart. While the romance felt a little slow at times and could have used a bit more emotional depth, the story as a whole is a cozy, uplifting read.

What makes this book shine is Walsh’s signature blend of humor and heartfelt emotion. Rosie’s character growth is satisfying, and I loved watching her come into her own, not just as a performer but as a person learning to redefine success on her own terms. The side characters add plenty of charm, and the banter keeps things light even as deeper themes of self-worth and resilience unfold. While it’s not my absolute favorite of Walsh’s books, it’s still a delightful escape—perfect for fans of feel-good romance with a dash of soul-searching.

I enjoyed reading Everything’s Coming Up Rosie. She is true to herself and the friendships (past and current) were so inspiring. She had the chance to direct a play even though she is an actress and discovered how much she loved it.
I will definitely read more of Courtney Walsh’s books as they provide the type of story I want without smut and course language.
Thanks again to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC as I appreciate it.

Courtney Walsh always delivers a funny heartwarming romance and this is no exception. Rosie feels she is failing as an actress and is in desperate need of a job. She takes one at a senior adult community theatre, not realizing that is where it is. Rosie meets Booker and other friends and as she leads and directs the play she grows and learns a lot about herself and what she wants her life to look like and also falls in love. Great read!

I love Courtney Walsh’s books so I was excited to get an ARC of this one. Unfortunately, it’s my least favourite of all her books. It could be that it’s a bit less romance focused and more solve-my-quarter-life-crisis focused. I LOVED BOOKER, though. Booker almost made me give this 3⭐️

The book definitely feels like it could be a movie - it has the feel-good quirky community-turned-found-family and a lots of feel-good feelings. As a book, there was a bit too much introspection on not wanting to feel sad feelings for me (maybe because I relate so much????!!! 💀) also, the ending was a bit much. Did he really get that job so easily???

If you like less romance-heavy books, though, you might really like this one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Publishing for the free book in exchange for this review.

Once again, Courtney Walsh crushes a closed door, swoony, precious romance! I lovedddd Rosie and Booker and how he took care of her. I found myself giggling at that Rosie ended up at an old folks home. But then it helped her identify what she really wanted and needed in life…so good! Loved it! Thank you, NetGalley!

⭐️ 3.5/5
First person POV, single narrative - Rosie
Linear timeline
FMC- Rosie, MMC- Booker
Romantic comedy - MF Closed door romance
Setting: Door County, WI

Everything’s Coming Up Rosie has Courtney Walsh’s classic touch of charm, humor, and closed door romance. It wasn’t my favorite of hers as I didn’t find Rosie’s job search very believable or relatable. It really bothered me that she took a job without reading the description or doing her research. No matter how desperate you are for a job I’d think you’d want to have done your homework on your future employer. The pace was also slowly moving at first, and I wish there was a little more emotional depth in the romantic relationship, and a lot more steam!
Readers will still find this a fun, cozy read and feeling warm inside .

Thank you Thomas Nelson Fiction for providing this ARC via NetGalley for an honest review.

This was a sweet read with a bit of a slow start that picked up a bit more in the second half of the book. I really loved Booker, Arthur, and Daisy. Those 3 characters really helped to prop the story up. My daughter is 10 and loves theatre so I enjoyed that aspect as she’s super goofy like Rosie.

4.5 ⭐️ - Wow! I’m not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn’t this. I loved the tension, the character development, all of it was amazing!

Rosie is an actress living in New York. I was skeptical at first, but she is hilarious & witty!

Also, every character in this book had their place & made the book so magical.

I couldn’t put the book down & kept wanting to know what would happen next. It is a YA book so it is just kissing, but it definitely pulled all the heart strings.

Can we get a book #2 please?? I need more of these characters in my life.

Pub Date: Jun 10th, 2025

Thank you NetGalley, Courtney Walsh, & Thomas Nelson Fiction for this #gifted eARC!

* I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own *

Thank you to Netgalley for this arc. I really liked and enjoyed this story. It was everything I hoped it would be.

Everything I have come to love about Courtney Walsh!! She just knows how to write them! I fall in love with all the characters- the main and also all of her side characters!! There’s no reason not to read Courtney’s books. They’re lighthearted without being shallow, always so fun!

This was a sweet and clean read and everything you expect from a Courtney Walsh book! Relatable characters, charming extras, and the sweet feels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction | Thomas Nelson for this book. ~I was given this book and made no commitments to leave my opinions, favorable or otherwise~

This book had the classic Courtney Walsh charm. It was sweet and light and clean. The main character is a struggling actress who finds herself in an unlikely job.

It wasn’t my favorite of her books. It felt slow to me and I had a hard time connecting with the characters. There didn’t seem to be much chemistry between the main characters. The book overall fell a little flat for me.

Content considerations: just kisses, no bad language, parental abandonment

Rosie is an aspiring actor. But everything is not going her way, and she is hesitant to tell her friends because it seems like they have it all together. Finally, she is offered a directing job. But when she arrives, she realizes that the job is within a senior living community. She is temped to quit but decides to stay and do the best with what she has been given.

Another 5 star read from Courtney Walsh! I’m not surprised! I really didn’t expect to love this one- I’m not into theater/ musicals at all but I loved sweet Rosie! Her journey of self-discovery was one for the books 🥁 🤭☺️ Booker 🙌 thank you for being a gentleman for being patient with Rosie & pursuing her! We love a MMC who is willing to peel back the layers/ jump the wall!!
The side characters made this story so phenomenal I don’t know where to start!!
Arthur is giving me a soft Severus Snape vibes (loved him!) seeing his and Rosie’s growing relationship and just encouraging each other to pursue life to the fullest was one of the best parts of this book. Daisy 🌼 I wish we got more of her!! Everyone deserves to have a Daisy in their life- a fierce friend and encourager! 💛 I’d love to see a book with Daisy in the future! Bertie!! Sweet & sassy Bertie! Some of the best quotes from this book was from this lovable grandma. Dylan- you never know the impact you have on including someone in the moment and when Rosie reached out to her my heart swelled and the ending with her- get your tissues!! You can change someone’s entire life in one interaction ☺️🩷

This book is just pure innocent gold! You should read it if you’re looking for encouragement, struggling to embrace life to the fullest or simply need an extra smile! 😊

I love Courtney Walsh’s books and this one was no exception. I don’t know anything about theatre, so it was fun getting a behind the scenes look at what goes on. Rosie is such a relatable character! I really enjoyed her journey…even though she frustrated me sometimes. The romance was sweet and I loved the friendships just as much! I appreciate this clean, fun romance!!

A cute, quirky rom-com perfect for lovers musicals and the theater! The characters are endearing, the romance is sweet and supportive, and the journey to believing in yourself was heartwarming.