Rosie Waterman has the ambition to become an actor but it isn't everything she dreamed of. Her life takes a turn for the worse when she loses her job and apartment on the same day she has to determine what to do with her life.

Everything's Coming Up Rosie by Courtney Walsh is a delightful romantic comedy that beautifully combines humor, heart, and a bit of self-discovery. Walsh has recently become on of my favorite authors, and this latest novel just helps to seal the deal. The story follows Rosie, a young woman who is eager to follow her dreams, but life has a different plan. Instead of pursuing the path she envisioned, Rosie ends up taking an unexpected detour that lands her at a swanky retirement home. This twist, though far from what she anticipated, becomes the perfect setting for Rosie to discover new friendships, reevaluate her own dreams, and reimagine what true love can look like.

What makes this book so special is its exploration of the unexpected ways life can change course and how those changes often lead to the most meaningful moments. It is a clean, well-written, well-thought out book that shares invaluable life lessons with the reader. 5+ stars. Highly recommend.

Thank you NetGalley for the preview.

I so enjoy Courtney’s books and especially her writing style. This book is about Rosie who is a struggling actress and at her bottom. She applied for acting gigs, actually not knowing what the job entailed due to her desperation and ended up with one at a senior community in Wisconsin directing their theatrical production of Cinderella.

Loved her cast of characters, with their own flaws, but all came together for such an uplifting and beautiful story. Courtney’s characters in her books typically are struggling with something and while weaving in a great rom com there is always a message which also means something for the reader to think about. This story will stay with me with a long time.

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC.

If someone asks me to give an example of what a perfect book is like, this one would be my choice.
I loved every page of the book. From the storyline and characters to the setting.
While the plot is not out-of-this-world original, the author's version was absolutely breathtaking. The way she build Rosie with all her layers and insecurities was fantastic.
I related to Rosie big time. She was super humane and realistic.
Her view on being a failure and hiding from family and friends, even if they were supportive, hit me hard. It's the same for me, and with how the author transformed her thoughts and feelings to words, it was really hard not to cry.
I also appreciate how the author didn't conform to cliches. For example, Rosie wasn't opposed to romance, she was just okay with not being in a relationship. If it happens, it happens.
The whole I-need-no-man trope is just so overdone, it was great how normal this one was.
And also her mannerisms. Finally an author who can write funny. Not quirky, not weirdo. Funny. Big difference.
The setting and side characters were fantastic. I would go as far to say I loved Arthur more than Booker. He had more of an impact on Rosie.
Booker was kind of a perk of Rosie working there. The guy was charming but in rom-com world, there are a lot of him!
Genuinely, the book was really special and heartfelt.
I strongly recommend it.
*I received an ARC of this book through netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*

Courtney's writing has consistently been a 5 star for me! Her books are always an easy, enjoyable read but with depth. I loved the quick wit, quirky humor and personalities. I loved the references to musicals and songs throughout. I was highlighting quotes often, not just for the fun parts but for the depth this book has as we watch Rosie face new growth. Rosie's fears and growth felt so relatable surrounding going after dreams, perceived failure, and understanding our "why." I love books that have the wisdom and perspective of older generations, and this book did not disappoint. I also appreciated the ending wasn't predictable and not as I thought it would-- but in a good way!

This is my first Courtney Walsh book—despite having a couple on my shelf—and it did not disappoint. The only disappointing part is the fact that I haven’t read any of her books sooner. This is a phenomenal story about second chances—in love and in life—as well as learning who you are. As an enneagram three (yes, I’m bringing a personality test into a book review) a lot of this book really hit home. I’m so glad I went into this with little to no expectation—I think it made reading all the more worth it.

Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I can’t wait to read more from Courtney Walsh.

This was a lot of fun. I really enjoyed the setting, the friend group, and the residents at the retirement community. There was humor, found family, and really good character growth. Definitely recommend for those looking for a heartwarming read.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC.

Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson books for the ARC of Courtney Walsh's latest. This book was such a good read. I really like that her books are wholesome, non spicy romances; they are like watching a Hallmark movie! Sometimes that is what I need after reading a heavy or "murder and mayhem" book. Rosie accepts a summer job not really knowing what she signed up for and it is fun to watch her grow and spread her wings.

I loved this so much! This book was like a massive cosy wholesome hug in the best way! We follow Rosie who is in her late 20s and in the midst of a quarter life crisis. She feels left behind and a failure. Queue Rosie accidentally taking a job at a retirement community. What follows is a gorgeous story of self growth and realising the importance of connection.

The cast of this book are so lovable. I’m a bit of a sucker for a multigenerational story and this one absolutely delivers. The flirty banter between Booker and Rosie is absolutely up my street and I really enjoyed the romance element of this story, I just wish there had been slightly more scenes between them. Rosie’s self reflection and growth is beautifully done and will serve as a beacon of hope for anyone trying to find their place in the world.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5. Thank you to Netgalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I love Courtney Walsh’s books, but Everything’s Coming Up Rosie may have been her best yet. Rosie is an aspiring actress who isn’t having luck furthering her career in New York. Too embarrassed to tell her friends and family about her lack of success, she accidentally takes a job as the director of a theater program at a retirement community, where she learns how to rethink the ways she has always imagined her life.

As a theater nerd, I loved the ways Rosie handled the challenges of putting together a play in a retirement community. But what I mostly loved was Rosie herself, and all the ways that she grew over the course of the novel. Her character was relatable, and despite all her struggles, still joyful. The cast of characters were unique and wonderful, despite the sheer number of them–her new roommate, her best friends from home, Booker (her love interest), and all the various members of the retirement community who join her theater group. They were all interesting and felt like people you knew, learning to live in community together and accept each other and themselves.

If you are looking for a feel-good story about romance, friendship, and personal growth, then this is the book for you.

Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for the advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

EVERYTHING’S COMING UP ROSIE by COURTNEY WALSH is one of the most enjoyable novels I have read lately. Not only is it incredibly funny, but also there is depth of character, sweetness and a sense of excitement, as we follow aspiring actress and self confessed failure, Rosie Waterman, to Wisconsin to direct “Cinderella” at Sunset Hills retirement facility. Is she giving up her dream of acting, or will she learn how to adjust to her new situation and learn from it?
She has reached rock bottom but refuses to tell her three best friends, Taylor, Marnie and Maya, insisting that she is doing well. Will she open up to the gorgeous physiotherapist, Booker Hayes, or anyone of her new friends, and will she ever learn to relax and just have fun, living life to the full, both the good and bad parts?
I am not going to tell you any more for fear of spoiling things for you.
I cannot recommend this lovely read highly enough.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Thomas Nelson. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Rosie is living big in New York, living out her dream of being an actress. Except for one thing, she’s failing at it. She hasn’t gotten any jobs, she’s months behind on her rent, she can’t remember the last time this life brought her happiness, and worst of all, she’s too scared to tell her family and friends the truth about it. After she panic applies to everything under the sun, she gets offered a job in a small town in Wisconsin. It isn’t acting, but it is in a theatre, it pays, offers her a place to live, and is her only option at this point. It ends up being not at all what she expects, but possibly the exact thing she needs!

This book made my theatre-kid heart so happy! It’s hard to explain the feelings of being in a production, on stage or back stage and how happy it used to make me, but this book brought that all back and made me miss it all over again. Rosie is fun and silly and relatable in all her feelings of inadequacy. Booker is quiet and sweet and I loved him! All of the characters were fun to read about but Arthur might be my most favoritest old man ever. The love story is darling, the friendships are sweet and I loved the theme that it’s never too late to chase your dreams, but it’s also never too late to change your dreams.

Thanks NetGalley for an advanced copy, lurved it! This book officially comes out June 10!

I love Courtney’s books. Rosie is a theatre actress and keeps getting turned down for roles. She lost her job and apartment and takes a job in Wisconsin as a director of a theatre. When she gets there she realizes it’s a retirement community with the casts being residents. She casts them all in Cinderella and there are ups and downs. And of course she meets Booker which turns into a romance but they both have dreams which they follow

Rosie went to live her dream in NYC to become a broadway actor, but the best thing she did was play a corpse on Law and Order. On the brink of bankruptcy, she takes a temporary position in Wisconsin at an assisted living facility to cast and direct a production of Cinderella, starring the octogenarian residents.

Everyone is in love with Booker, the old and young ladies alike. Eventually Rosie falls for Booker and has to decide if she is going to give up the dream of acting on stage or keep going.

Rosie has a sad (but not overly tragic) backstory. The older crowd has some cranky naysayers and some filled with wisdom. They are a cute side character addition and a fun setting. If I have one criticism I would have liked to see more of the residents, less of Rosie’s insecure internal dialogue.

I am a fan of Courtney Walsh, she is the master of building chemistry while still keeping the bedroom door closed. It’s not easy to do. But I always end up a little happier when I finish her books.

Book to be published June 10, 2025. Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson fiction for the ARC.

I really enjoyed this book. It did take me a bit to get into it but l'm glad I finished it. I loved seeing Rosie transform throughout the summer she took a job at what she thought was a theatre only to get there and find out it was a retirement community. She Stuck it out and found a second family with the cast and crew there.

You can NEVER go wrong with a Courtney Walsh book. It was absolutely beautifully written and just a book that will stick with me for a long time. Loved it!

Man, I wish I could give this more than 5 stars. I don't know how Courtney Walsh manages to knock it out of the park every. single. time. My absolute favorite part of this was that neither of them gave up their dream for the other. That's what usually happens and its so gross. Everyone got the happy ending they deserved and I loved the journey. Rosie is probably my favorite of all her characters so far. The holding back feelings thing I think is so relatable and prominent. Loved loved loved.

"Sometimes dreams shift and change and grow, and changing along with them isn't failing. Pivioting isn't quitting. Happiness isn't linear, and seeking it isn't selfish."

Everything's coming up Rosie follows the story of the 29-year-old Rosie Waterman, a theater actress who had been stuck in a rut after years of rejections. after coming home to being bombarded by her group of friends who seemed to have their shit together, Rosie started to feel like even more of a failure at life. so when a promising job offer came into her email, she didn't waste any time to say yes. Everything seemed too good to be true, right? Maybe because it was.

First of all, I am so glad I decided to request this arc. This book came to me at the perfect time. I related to Rosie's inner struggles so much. the way she felt like a failure for living a life of perceived mediocrity, her refusal to open up to her friends about the reality of her life (how would they understand what she's feeling?), and the facade she put on in front of everyone around her—always the joker, always the one smiling—so they won't know what she's truly feeling.

It was at the Sunset Players with its charming aging residents that Rosie's facade slowly thawed. It also helped that the handsome booker was always there to help her every step of the way! i loved their relationship so much because it was so wholesome. I loved that Booker never pushed her to do anything that she didn't want to do. as a friend, he tried to help her open up about herself by encouraging her with their little games, but he was never forceful. Their chemistry was so good that I almost wished this book was more 18+, if you know what I mean.

Overall, I enjoyed myself reading this book. I really recommend this book to my fellow readers (like me) who feel like they haven't quite figured out their lives. If you need a pick me up, this book is for you!

This was such a wonderful, character driven book. Rosie, an actress, hits life hard, losing her job and apartment in the same day. She returns home to Wisconsin to direct Cinderella the play, but the theater and actors turn out to be within a senior living community. This was certainly not what Rosie wanted or envisioned for her career, but then she contemplates if it was perhaps what she needed.

This book was a solid character growth book - Rosie is actually quite relatable, but her hometown and the senior community help her discover and come into herself. I loved that the author relied on seniors to help assist with this, a group that is frequently overlooked. There were a lot of moments where I laughed, but also heartfelt moments, too.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own. Thank you to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this book. Rosie is a hot mess expresso. She wants to be an actress but has not acting jobs and has just lost her apartment. She returns home to attend the baby shower of a friend but feels like a failure. All her friends are married, engaged, or having babies, moving on in their lives while she feels stuck. She applies for job after job determined to be a success. She accepts a job to direct a summer production of Cinderella and once she arrives she finds she will directing seniors citizens! I loved this! Little grandmas and grandpas in a production. I wanted to buy a ticket!

Rosie works through several problems during the production and also finds romance. PG rated, just kissing, enough to add to her story but not take away from the book.

Looking forward to reading more by Courtney Walsh