Beth O’Leary Books in Order

This page lists Beth O’Leary books in publication order, plus standalone reading paths, bonus material, and related titles.

Quick Index

  • Scope: Beth O’Leary novels, bonus material, and adaptation notes
  • Default Order: Publication order
  • Best Starting Point: The Flatshare
  • Order Matters: No, the novels are standalones
  • Main Format: Contemporary romantic fiction and romantic comedy
  • Latest Release Included: The Name Game, 2026

Beth O’Leary’s official site lists The Flatshare, The Switch, The Road Trip, The No-Show, The Wake-Up Call, and Swept Away. Publisher listings also include The Name Game as a 2026 release.

Reading Paths

Publication Order

Recommended for first-time readers who want the full catalog sequence.

  1. The Flatshare
  2. The Switch
  3. The Road Trip
  4. The No-Show
  5. The Wake-Up Call
  6. Swept Away
  7. The Name Game

Chronological Order

Not required.

  • Beth O’Leary’s novels are not one continuous timeline.
  • No shared-universe chronology is needed.
  • Use publication order for the cleanest full-bibliography path.

Beginner Path

Best for core Beth O’Leary reading.

  1. The Flatshare
  2. The Switch
  3. The No-Show
  4. The Wake-Up Call
  5. Swept Away

Adaptation-Aware Path

Best for readers starting with titles that have screen connections.

  1. The Flatshare
  2. The Road Trip
  3. The Switch
  4. The No-Show
  5. The Wake-Up Call
  6. Swept Away
  7. The Name Game

Publication Order Master List

  • The Flatshare (2019) – Novel – Standalone contemporary romance
  • The Switch (2020) – Novel – Standalone contemporary fiction
  • The Road Trip (2021) – Novel – Standalone second-chance romance
  • The No-Show (2022) – Novel – Standalone contemporary romance
  • The Wake-Up Call (2023) – Novel – Standalone enemies-to-lovers romance
  • Swept Away (2025) – Novel – Standalone survival romance
  • The Name Game (2026) – Novel – Standalone contemporary romance

Hachette Australia lists The Flatshare ebook and audiobook dates as April 10, 2019; The Switch ebook and audiobook dates as April 16, 2020; The Road Trip audiobook date as April 29, 2021; The No-Show audiobook date as April 5, 2022; The Wake-Up Call ebook and audiobook dates as September 26, 2023; and Swept Away ebook and audiobook dates as April 1, 2025. Penguin Random House lists The Name Game as published April 7, 2026 by Berkley.

Related Works and Where They Fit

The Return Journeys

  • The Return Journeys – Bonus chapters – Related to The Road Trip
  • Placement: Read after The Road Trip.
  • Note: This is bonus material included with a TV tie-in edition, not a separate full-length novel. Beth O’Leary’s Instagram announcement described the TV edition of The Road Trip as including two bonus chapters titled The Return Journeys.

The Flatshare TV Adaptation

  • The Flatshare – TV adaptation
  • Placement: Adaptation only. Not a book-order entry.
  • Note: Publisher copy describes The Flatshare as a major TV series.

The Road Trip TV Adaptation

  • The Road Trip – TV adaptation
  • Placement: Adaptation only. Not a book-order entry.
  • Note: Hachette’s author bio states that a TV series of The Road Trip first aired in 2024.

Dependencies & Notes

  • Beth O’Leary’s novels can be read as standalones.
  • Publication order is the best default path because there is no named book series.
  • The Flatshare is the best starting point because it is O’Leary’s debut novel.
  • The Return Journeys should be treated as optional bonus material after The Road Trip.
  • Adaptations are not part of the book reading order.
  • Not to be confused with a named series order. Current publisher listings present the main novels as individual standalones, not installments in one continuing series.

FAQs

What Beth O’Leary book should I read first?

Start with The Flatshare. It is her debut novel and the clearest entry point for her catalog.

Do Beth O’Leary books need to be read in order?

No. The novels are standalones. Publication order is recommended for a complete reading path.

Is The Switch a sequel to The Flatshare?

No. The Switch is a standalone novel.

Is The Road Trip part of a series?

No. Treat The Road Trip as a standalone novel. The Return Journeys is related bonus material, not a required sequel.

What is Beth O’Leary’s latest book?

The latest release included here is The Name Game, published in 2026.

Change Log

  • Last checked: June 13, 2026
  • What changed: Added The Name Game and noted The Return Journeys as bonus material rather than a separate novel
  • Most recent known release included: The Name Game, 2026