Romance author Sophie Lyon’s biggest secret is out—despite writing swoon-worthy love stories, she’s never actually been in love. Struggling with writer’s block and an upcoming deadline, she hatches a plan to reconnect with her exes (including the one who got away) to figure out why. Meanwhile, her reclusive landlord, former teen heartthrob Dash Montrose, offers to help her navigate the online chaos—without revealing his own struggles with sobriety and anonymity. As sparks fly, Sophie suggests a casual arrangement, but their growing connection proves that love doesn’t always follow the script.

Plot Twist has a fun premise, and the chemistry between Sophie and Dash is solid, but parts of the story felt underdeveloped. The emphasis on social media trends (especially TikTok) made it feel a little cringy/awkward. The romance had cute moments, but the emotional depth sometimes got lost in the banter. While the book is enjoyable for a light read, it doesn’t quite deliver the punch of a truly memorable rom-com.

While this wasn't my favorite book by Erin La Rosa, it defiantly still really enjoyed it. I liked how it has unique representation (FMC has a pacemaker) and I liked how Sophie was taking back control of her life. But sadly I feel as though this book is one of those forget as soon as you finish reads. It was on the lighter side with a sprinkle of family drama and revisiting the exes. Also I love me a flawed MMC and Dash was that, but he was trying to get back on track and I loved that for him. Overall a pleasant easy read.

With a name like Plot Twist, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect from this one. We follow Sophie, who’s a romance author that’s about to miss her deadline for book 2, but she has a total writer’s block. She can’t finish the book when she doesn’t believe in love - or that she’s never been in love.

After going viral on TikTok admitting she’s never been in love and having a drunk rant, she gets an idea to revisit all of her exes to see why it never worked out, get some closure, and she documents it all on TikTok to amp up her platform.

Enter her best friend’s brother, Dash, who also is her landlord. He encourages her and is supportive. But what drove me crazy is the fact that they have 2 reasons to know each other (the best friend’s brother part, and her landlord) how had they never really spoken before? And then in the span of 1 week and maybe 3 on-page conversations, he starts to get feelings for her? I don’t know if it’s considered insta-love, but I struggled with that.

Dash also happens to be a teenage heartthrob actor, who basically retired after struggling with an alcohol addiction. Wanting to stay out of the light to protect himself, his mother continues to try and get him into the spotlight again and back into film like his older brother. Instead, Dash turns to pottery and different crafts to keep sane.

Also, we aren’t told until like 40% in that she has a pacemaker. The timing and flow of this one was just off for me.

What a fun read! Sophie, a romance author who goes viral after drunkenly admitting she's never been in love, decides to revisit her exes to understand love better. Her relationship with Dash, a recovering alcoholic, was both hilarious and heartwarming.
The book brilliantly balances humor with genuine emotional depth. Sophie's viral TikTok moment and her journey with Dash were particularly entertaining. I loved how the story tackled serious topics like personal growth and recovery while keeping things light and engaging.
A delightful romance that was impossible to put down!

This was a sweet romance involving romance writer Sophie who has never been in love and former teen heartthrob Dash. I appreciated the imperfect characters and thought the premise was cute. I would read the other book in the series.

Unfortunately I did not finish this title. When I started I realized it was about some subject matter I wasn't comfortable reading at this time. This feels like more of a me problem then the book perhaps. I just don't think this was the book for me right now. Thank you for the opportunity to try it.

Recommend this one for all romance lovers. The characters were interesting and well written, the story was engaging and I thoroughly enjoyed my time reading it.

This book has been on my Netgalley for a bit and I haven’t picked it up. I haven’t been into romance in a minute, so I’m not the right person to review it anymore.

I love a good enemies to lovers story and this one delivers with all the delicious tension and chemistry.

A very sweet, mid-mild spice, romance novel. If you enjoy very cheesy romance stories, you will like this one. There are great underlying lessons and conversation about hard topics; family, friendship, identity, substance use. The story arc makes sense and the world is well built. Giving it three stars because it's good for what it is, but what it is is not a very high-calibre book. It just felt like everything was trying very hard to be pleasable to the general masses, walking within some set arbitrary lines. It was easy.

REVIEW: Plot Twist

Erin La Rosa's "Plot Twist" is a delightful and engaging contemporary romance that follows Sophie, a screenwriter tasked with revisiting her past relationships for a new project. The clever premise sets the stage for many humorous and heartwarming moments. La Rosa's writing is sharp and witty, and the dialogue sparkles, making it a quick and enjoyable read.

The characters are well-developed and relatable, particularly Sophie, whose journey of self-discovery is entertaining and poignant. The romantic leads have good chemistry and often genuinely funny interactions. The Hollywood setting adds a touch of glamour and intrigue to the story.

However, the book isn't without its flaws. The plot occasionally feels unrealistic, and some secondary characters could have been more fleshed out. Additionally, while the pacing is generally good, there are a few moments where the story drags a bit.

Overall, "Plot Twist" is a fun and lighthearted read that will appeal to fans of contemporary romance. It's not a perfect book, but its charm and humor make it a worthwhile escape.

Thank you, Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing, for a free copy for my honest review.

This romance was not the best. It was a bit too meta for me and I didn't like the casual cheating aspect of the book.
The cover art is amazing. I think the authors writing is great, but the plot development itself was not.

Genre: Romance
Actual Rating: 5 stars
Spicy Meter: 2 fire emojis
Content Warnings: Touches on tough subjects like alcoholism and sobriety. Describes stalking. Contains sexual content.

I can’t come into this review saying I’m not biased—I love Erin La Rosa’s writing, and “Plot Twist” wasn’t the exception. “Plot Twist” follows romance author Sophie Lyon in the aftermath of a horrible confession that’s left the internet dumbstruck: she’s never been in love. Facing a career crisis and a manuscript deadline, Sophie decides to investigate her failed relationships and turn the chaos into content for her followers. Enter Dash Montrose, her brooding landlord and former teen star with secrets of his own. What starts as an unconventional friendship—with a dash of mutual attraction—quickly spirals into something much harder to define. What a plot twist.

This book strikes a balance between laugh-out-loud antics and thoughtful exploration of deeper themes like identity, family pressures, and the healing power of connection. Sophie’s journey to reclaim her narrative is inspiring, while Dash’s steady support and personal growth add emotional depth. And yes, the heat between them is undeniable—romance fans will not be disappointed.

Perfect for fans of romantic comedies with heart, “Plot Twist” is a testament to the messy, beautiful process of finding oneself—and maybe love—along the way. I couldn’t recommend this romance enough.

ARC provided by NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing in exchange for an honest review.

Publication Date: November 14, 2023

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC.

Why did I wait so long to read this??? Bc I am a mood reader… sometimes…

Anyway! I love Sophie and Dash. I related to Sophie on a level I haven’t since Lizzie Blake! Her writer’s block bc of never being in love is so real. I’m battling my own block and reading this story gave me a bit of insight for myself. That’s what I love in a story.

For the most part, Erin La Rosa's Plot Twist is a great book. It's rare to see characters like Sophie and Dash represented in romance, and the author's careful means of doing so made the story feel that much deeper. Love isn't always about saying the words, but it's about showing, and Erin La Rosa did a fantastic job of showing in these moments.

and she does it again. Erin is such a queen, her books dont miss and I love her so Much she is great and her characthers are like my besties and they deserve the whole world

Fun, sexy, and an easy read. I didn't love it as much as I wanted to. I loved the author's previous book but this one faired well.

There were so many things about this book that made me want to absolutely adore it. Things like Sophie having a pacemaker, the nuances of social media and representation of someone walking through recovery. But regardless of all the things I wanted to love about this book, I just really struggled with it.

I liked Dash, but didn't love him, and honestly felt like his recovery journey was super not great. I wish there had been a warning that he would relapse because that was pretty hard to read, and I'm not someone who has struggled with alcoholism in the past. I also don't think your sponsor can be your best friend? That seemed kind of weird to me.

Now, Sophie I had high hopes for. But they totally crashed and burned. I always love the build up of two people giving into the tension, but the moment that this happens for Sophie and Dash is also the moment that Sophie basically cheats on Carla, who she had just decided to try to make things work between them. I was even more confused that right after her and Dash got together that she blurts out that she's back with Carla and he's just like... oh okay, sure???? Just seemed super disingenuous. Especially lining up with the things that we know he is feeling from his POV.

But I think the nail in the coffin, was the scavenger hunt at the rehab facility. That just wouldn't be allowed, no way.

Overall, I really do like Erin La Rosa's writing style and the tempo of her plot. I really did want to love Plot Twist, but there was just too much to overlook to get there for me.

Cute little romance that makes a girl swoon. I love the literary drops of sweetness that we get sprinkled throughout the book. Nice characters and an adorable love story.

3.5… 4.. still unsure! It was super cute but I found myself bored a few times. I enjoyed the characters and thought they were cute together. The TikTok aspect was unique and entertaining! And I really liked how the topic of alcohol addiction was handled. Overall, it was sweet and fun but just not a favorite of mine!