Can’t Wait Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Tressa at Wishful Endings, in which we take a look at upcoming releases we’re super excited about.
Today’s selection and book I’m excitedly awaiting is:
The Name Game
by Beth O’Leary
Adult Fiction – Contemporary – Romance
April 7th, 2026
Goodreads
Charlie Jones has her dream fresh start.
But Charlie Jones is trying to steal it …
The Isle of population 500, soon to be 501.
Charlie Jones has landed on the island to embark on her brand new life. As the manager at Ormer’s only farm shop, this job will be her perfect next chapter. Good riddance to the mainland, this is it – fresh air, and a clean slate.
Except there is one small issue …
Charlie Jones has also just arrived on the Isle of Ormer, to embark on his brand new life. His job at the farm shop feels like fate, and could not have come at a better moment. On Ormer, Charlie has promised himself he’ll escape old friends, bad habits and heartbreak.
This second chance is the best thing that could have happened to Charlie . . . and Charlie.
That is, until they are introduced . . .
I have loved many Beth O’Leary books so far, and this new one sounds so much fun (though I’m sure it’ll also bring the depth and emotions we can expect from her)! A remote island, a fresh start, and mistaken identity shenanigans? Count me in!
Tell Me:
Will you be reading this book?
I’m honestly a bit surprised that I haven’t seen more people talk about this book since O’Leary’s books are generally well-loved. Its been a minute since I read anything by her, but I’m keen to check this out!
So true, I haven’t seen this around a lot yet! I loved The Flatshare, The Switch and The No-Show by her (still need to read her last releases), so I hope I’ll love this one too 🙂
LOL, this mistaken identity sounds like it’s going to bring a lot of fun!
Haha it indeed sounds like such perfect rom-com material 😀
This story sounds like so much fun!
It’s such a fun premise indeed!