Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday that was hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine.
All the fun you find in a “sort of” fake dating situation. Can’t Wait!
Description
A talent agent hires an actress to play the part of “novelist” on a book tour for his agency’s publicity-shy client in this delightful rom-com from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Reese’s Book Club Pick One Day in DecemberShe’s playing the part of romance author, but has she found her own real life love story?
Talent agent Charlie Francisco has three problems: a divorce that ended his screenwriting career, a business he never planned to inherit, and a take-your-breath-away romance novel whose author wants nothing to do with its publication. The book is a surefire hit, if only his agency can find someone to “play” author on its summer book tour.
Enter Kate Elliott, a former soap actress who’s miraculously right for the part at the very moment her life seems to be going all wrong. Kate is still recovering from her own divorce and Charlie’s job offer is a lifeline. She agrees to the pretense for all interviews, signings, and appearances surrounding the novel’s publication. But she can’t know who really wrote the remarkable story—the one so beautiful it’s made her believe in love again.
When Kate and Charlie meet they’re all friction and sparks—the one thing they have in common is they’re determined to play their respective parts. But as the summer heat ups and the lies get bigger and bigger, can they stick to their lines . . . or will they go off-script?
Book Info
- Release Date: June 10, 2025
- Audiobook Narrator: TBD
- Audio Length: ~11 hours
- Print/Digital Page Numbers: ~352
- Publishers: Dell (print & digital) Random House Audio (audio)



Sounds great fun, Jo!
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I think so, too.
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I enjoy this author too Jonetta! Great pick!
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Thanks, Jodie💜
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This sounds great! I’ve enjoyed other books by this author, will look forward to hearing more about this one.
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I’ve enjoyed several, too, and like her writing style.
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This sounds like such a fun read! xx
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Doesn’t it? Sorta like fake dating in a way.
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The setup is similar to what Kelley Armstrong did in Finding Mr. Write. I hope you enjoy it.
Anne – Books of My Heart
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Thanks, Anne💜
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Great choice, Jo. I like those false identity plots.
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Thanks, Carla💜 So do I.
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