The Summer of Yes: A Novel

Sometimes you're so busy writing other people's stories that you lose the plot of your own.

This wasn't how Kelsey Worthington's day was supposed to go. She wasn't supposed to be picking up Starbucks for her smarmy boss. She wasn't supposed to get hit by a car that jumped the curb. And she certainly wasn't supposed to wake up in a hospital room next to Georgina Tate--the legendary matriarch of New York City businesswomen.

Kelsey and Georgina couldn't be more opposite. Kelsey's a dreamer, a writer who questions her own skill. And Georgina is a confident businesswoman whose years of shouldering her way into boardrooms and making her voice heard have made her far too outspoken for the faint of heart.

But now, when Georgina's failing kidneys force her to face some big regrets about the way she's lived her life, the two women recognize they share a common thread. Maybe it's time to confront a few things. They must ask themselves: What if I said yes to everything I've always said no to?

With Georgina as her companion, Kelsey soon finds herself doing things she's never done before. Eating street food. Swimming in the ocean. Matchmaking for Georgina with the help of Georgina's handsome son. And writing her own romance--both in book form and in real life.

So begins the Summer of Yes.

  • Stand-alone novel
  • Perfect for fans of Denise Hunter and Rachel Linden
  • Book length: 100,000 words
  • Includes discussion questions for book clubs

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384 pages

Average rating: 7.62

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carrmel21
Feb 26, 2025
10/10 stars
First off the cover is perfect! I knew I was going to like it. I went in blind and I'm glad that I did. The chance meeting, special bond that is formed and all the characters are just what I needed. I really loved the story.

I fell in love with Kelsey right away. What are the chances of getting hit by a car while walking. That hit truly changed the rest of her life. Georgina reminded me of my grandma. Typical I can do it myself woman. The woman are so funny and so different. It made me want to say "Yes" to all the things I keep waiting on. Life is short giving yourself the permission to be afraid but still take chances is a thrill. All of the character's are fully developed even the side character's you can feel the love in the entire story.

The is the perfect story for a relaxing day. If you get the opportunity to list to the audio even better. I am in love all the way around! Great job. Just say YES!!! 5 Star read for me!
MaggieParedes
Feb 10, 2025
10/10 stars
Thank you for this book and exchange for my honest review. The Summer of Yes was a hilarious, heartwarming story of friendship and not giving in to a slow death by not fulfilling your life’s goals and dreams. Every single book that Courtney Walsh writes is my favorite, and this one was no different.
Anonymous
Nov 29, 2024
8/10 stars
Such a joy to read!

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