I had high hopes for this because I liked the concept described in the synopsis but unfortunately, the execution was just not there for me. I found myself pretty bored by the plot and didn't really find anything about this book that held my interest.

"Plot Twist" by Erin La Rose is like a breath of fresh air in the world of romance novels. Sophie Lyon, our quirky romance author, finds herself in a hilarious predicament—she's never been in love, and her reputation is on the line. To solve the mystery of her own heart, she decides to reunite with her exes, including the one who might have been 'the one,' Carla. And guess who's there to add more spice to the mix? Dash Montrose, her reclusive landlord and former teen heartthrob, whose life isn't as straightforward as it seems,

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa is a rollercoaster of emotions and a delightful mix of charm and heart. If you're up for a romantic adventure that keeps you grinning and guessing, this one's a must-read. The book lives up to its name, delivering unexpected and delightful turns. It's a love story that keeps you on your toes, blending heartwarming moments with just the right touch of unpredictability. The narrative weaves entertaining moments, emotion, and surprises that linger in your thoughts even after you've closed the book.

Romance author Sophie Lyon has a secret, she has never been in love.
Actor Dash Montrose has a secret, he is in recovery and wants to quit acting.
The two neighbors share more than a yard, Sophie's best friend is Dash's sister and when their relationship turns into more it's a secret they keep together from her.

There were a lot of secrets, a lot of building and breaking trust, and a lot of fun in this book. I enjoyed Sophie and Dash and can't wait to read more of them.

A lovely romantic comedy that is not afraid to hit on hard topics.

Sophie is a new author who successfully published her first novel, but has hit writer’s block hard on finishing book 2. Her writing career hangs in the balance when a video clip of her having a meltdown at a karaoke bar goes viral. Now she has a new platform to promote herself and hopefully a fun new challenge that will help her find love and an ending for her book before her deadline. What she didn’t expect was to find answers just across her lawn in the form of Dash Montrose- Teen actor crush, land lord, and her best friend’s brother.

Dash is more than Hollywood royalty. He wants to change his life and career. His complex family dynamics and personal trials lead to an emotionally complex tale and the birth of a beautiful friendship with Sophie that blossoms to more as they both try to help one another navigate some uncharted territory for themselves z They work on moving on and forward from their past, but not without a few bumps along the way.

This is an open door romance with some good spice🌶️ and some good humor and 🌈 +. 💕

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

Plot Twist is definitely one of those books that appeals to the booktok community. If you're looking for a fun little rom com with some heart behind it, this is it. It has some just generally sunshiny moments but I appreciated that it tackles some serious topics as well.

Sophie is a sunshine FMC writer with a major block in writing her next book. She also happens to live across the yard to broody Dash, part of the famous Montrose family, actor, and brother to her best friend Poppy. Dash was THE guy when Sophie was younger but now she barely registered him, especially since he was forbidden (you know, best friends brothers are a no no). When she has a viral moment that exposes that she's never been in love (as a romance writer- what?!), he suggests she leans in to the issue and start exploring why she's never been in love. Enter the parade of exes (via TikTok confessional type videos) who she revisits in an effort to learn why she's struggling so much not just with her personal life but with the ending to her new HEA. In the midst of all this, we learn that Dash is a recovering alcoholic who is working hard at his sobriety while pursuing other creative endeavors under an anonymous TikTok handle. When Sophie and Dash realize they have undeniable chemistry, things get very interesting.

This has some classic tropes in it: best friends brother, a little grumpy sunshine, one bed so its sure to have something for every romance fan. Will Sophie and Dash go the distance? You're going to have to read it to find out!

This books was not for me. The characters just never captured me, and I found myself not really caring about the plot. I wonder if it's because I'm not on TikTok, nor do I frequent the app. I was definitely not the books target audience.

"Plot Twist" is an absolutely wonderful and sweet romance novel that captivates readers from the first page. The characters are so well-developed that I found myself genuinely invested in their lives, and their stories lingered in my thoughts long after I put the book down. The title, "Plot Twist," couldn't be more fitting as the narrative takes unexpected and delightful turns, keeping the reader on the edge of their seat. The novel skillfully balances heartwarming moments with a touch of unpredictability, making it a truly engaging and enjoyable read. It's a love story that lives up to its name, offering a perfect blend of charm, emotion, and surprises that will leave readers eager for more.

I loved that the FMC is pansexual in this book. There aren’t enough pan characters in books. I thought the MC could have more chemistry. I thought that the “forbidden” trope of best friend’s brother didn’t work as well as the author wanted it to.

I was not a fan of all the TikTok references. Ok, we get that they do social media but why is it talked about all the time? Unfortunately, this book seemed to be written around tropes and not necessarily a plot. This one just wants for me.

Thanks to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for this eARC. Plot Twist is out now.

♥︎ Cinnamon roll MMC
♥︎ Best friends brother
♥︎ Close proximity
♥︎ Friends with benefits
♥︎Social media elements

Oh man Dash. That cute man. He had such a rough past. I loved the way he confronted his family and moved past it all. He is such a sweet soul and always there for Sophie.

Sophie. No dang way could I have confronted all my exes from the past. But good for her.. she was trying to work out what's always gone wrong with her relationships.

Loved their banter and chemistry. A fee heavier topics were mixed in. Made for a great read.

Thank you @netgalley Harlequin Trade Publishing, Canary Street Press, @erinlarosalit for allowing me to read and review.

Super fun read! I was hesitant with the current media references, but they're done in a way that isn't what I would consider cringey. The story itself was actually really cute, and the self-discovery Sophie has along the way is great. Her relationship progresses with Dash in just the right way for the story. Definitely enjoyed this read!

An rom com with tropes and lots a trigger warnings. Please check prior to picking this up. Overall, we follow a struggling writer and a recovering addict and how their relationship grows from there.

This book meh at best for me.

I really cannot with the woe is me celeb kids my life is so hard etc.

It was hard to get into and even harder to stick with. I had high hopes but it just didn’t pan out for me.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for a chance to read and review.

From the premise to the characters to the challenges they faced, this story was authentic and genuine. There’s so much to love about these two people trying to figure out their love lives and personal challenges.

If you’re looking for Hollywood drama, realistic portrayals of recovery, romance authors and tongue in cheek mentions of tropes, this is your book!

I’m hoping we get Poppy’s story next!!

This book was such a fun read while also dealing with certain issues! Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes and Erin did it so well!

Despite being super excited about this book, I unfortunately don't think its for me. That being said, I don't think it was a bad book and I can understand how people would like it, I just found the pacing quite slow, and the "everybody is rich and famous" to be uncompelling. Perhaps it is a book I could come back to later and try again.
I do like that it touched on real life issues though instead of just meaningless drama.

3.75 stars, maybe?

I liked this book and enjoyed, among other things, the representation of some different identities through the various characters. That being said, I did find my attention wandering at a couple points, so I know I wasn’t totally captivated by the story at all times. Either way, I’d still like to see what the writer comes out with next.

This was really wholesome, cute, and spicy. Aka a marvelous combo. Sophie is a writer but she’s got major writer’s block. It’s tough to be a romance writer when you’ve never been in love. She’s a tenant of former teen heartthrob, Dash Montrose, who inspires a TikTok journey she goes on, talking to old flames about why they ended things in hopes that it will help her break through her writer’s block. Along the way, her and Dash grow closer but Dash has some demons of his own. Not believing he is good enough for her because of his need for sobriety (and therefore it requiring all of his focus), he keeps her at arms length. I loved how they both brought something to the table for each other, and helped each other be the best version of themselves. They needed to better themselves first, but each other is an added bonus.

Thank you NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the early copy!

Erin La Rosa writes really fun and quick reads that just fully hooked me yet. I always enjoy my reading eperience, I love a celebrity romance - and I've read a few former childstar/hearthrob ones recently and they are perfect nostalgia stories. But the social media references are a big pet peeve of mine and they kept me from really hooking into the story.

Thank you to net galley for this opportunity. I thought the cover and blurb at first was just amazing. Not sure what to expect since i never read from this author before. I didnt know what to expect. I did enjoy the story i thought it was really cute.

To be honest I DNF this book from the start. There was something about it that just did not capture my attention.