Okay, so I rarely fall into the chick-lit camp. But The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh got me good. It’s quirky, heartfelt, and just the kind of book you want to read with your feet up and something fruity in hand.
Kelsey Worthington is a junior editor who’s all about routines and playing it safe—until she gets smacked by a car and ends up in the hospital. That’s where she meets Georgina Tate, a powerhouse businesswoman with a terminal illness and more regrets than she’ll admit. Kelsey, fresh off her brush with death, pitches a wild idea: say “yes” to life. Georgina rolls her eyes… then goes along for the ride.
Their Yes Plan takes them from being tourists in their own city to impromptu road trips and awkward family reunions. It’s a sweet, feel-good story about second chances, big-hearted change, and a dash of late-in-life romance.
There’s nothing steamy here—think gentle hug instead of bodice-ripper—and it’s a gem. I laughed out loud (Tanya Eby’s audio narration is gold) and loved every poolside minute of it.
4.5 stars. Say yes to this one.
** Thanks to NetGalley and Thomas Nelson for a comp. The opinions are my own.