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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this clean women's literature novel with multigenerational found family vibes in a multigenerational setting. The emphasis on emotional growth reminds me a bit of Katherine Center novels.
I appreciated that the MMC was forthcoming about how he was ready for a relationship, giving this a grown up feeling to the romance.
I appreciated that the MMC was forthcoming about how he was ready for a relationship, giving this a grown up feeling to the romance.
A fantastic book if you want a light hearted read full of heart ❤️
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Everything Courtney Walsh writes is cozy and lovely, and this is no exception. Beyond this, her stories are always heartwarming and full of joy, and I think this is the novel of Courtney’s that captured that best.
Rosie is a leading lady to love - she is plagued by self-doubt, but yet she perseveres. I wanted to shout at her in the beginning and beg her to trust her friends with her struggles, but I love the way the story unfolds.
My favorite thing about this story are the members of the retirement community and the relationships they and Rosie develop. They gave so much joy and laughs to this story! This isn’t heavily romance-focused; that takes more of a backseat - but there is some! (Always closed door with a Courtney Walsh book).
This was a wonderful, happy story.
Rosie is a leading lady to love - she is plagued by self-doubt, but yet she perseveres. I wanted to shout at her in the beginning and beg her to trust her friends with her struggles, but I love the way the story unfolds.
My favorite thing about this story are the members of the retirement community and the relationships they and Rosie develop. They gave so much joy and laughs to this story! This isn’t heavily romance-focused; that takes more of a backseat - but there is some! (Always closed door with a Courtney Walsh book).
This was a wonderful, happy story.
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was such a sweet story. I loved that Rosie was relatable. She was messy. She was quirky. She was inside her head and sometimes when you read books, when the character is inside her head, it isn’t portrayed honestly of how that would loo in real life, but she keeps getting called out for it. I loved the character of Booker. He is honest and straightforward and sincere and he wasn’t playing games. He was an adult, who was seeking a relationship with someone he found attractive, and that was a breath of fresh air that I just adored here. I love a man who is confident and forward without being grossly aggressive.
The side characters added the extra bit of pizzazz and how they mirrored Rosie’s own experiences as she moved through her personal journey to figure out what she wants out of life was such a cool writing device that Walsh did perfectly.
Overall, Courtney Walsh proves again that she is a master at creating women’s fiction with a side of romcom that encompasses heart and personal growth and fun and whimsy in all the best ways.
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A double whammy read for me! Thanks to Thomas Nelson for the complimentary digital and audio copies. I loved this so much that I read the digital ARC and then listened to the audio too. Which is a big deal, because before 2025 I was a very rare re-reader. Though in 2025 I have done many more rereads, and I'm so glad this made a quick circle back into my reading life. I received a complimentary copies of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
The side characters added the extra bit of pizzazz and how they mirrored Rosie’s own experiences as she moved through her personal journey to figure out what she wants out of life was such a cool writing device that Walsh did perfectly.
Overall, Courtney Walsh proves again that she is a master at creating women’s fiction with a side of romcom that encompasses heart and personal growth and fun and whimsy in all the best ways.
_____
A double whammy read for me! Thanks to Thomas Nelson for the complimentary digital and audio copies. I loved this so much that I read the digital ARC and then listened to the audio too. Which is a big deal, because before 2025 I was a very rare re-reader. Though in 2025 I have done many more rereads, and I'm so glad this made a quick circle back into my reading life. I received a complimentary copies of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.