I didn't mind this simple love story of two people who are going through their own personal struggles and find out the like each other. Sophie the FMC has writers block and Dash the MMC is trying to hang on to his sobriety.
Sophie has some trust and relationships issues where she dosen't know what she wants or who she wants to be with and Dash has parent issues and dosen't want a relationship. He is also worried that he might revert back to alcoholism but can't help how he feels for soph.
I feel all the Troupes possible are in this book. I guess the author could not decide on one so she put them all and it worked fine for me. Cute love story not to much drama and it has good flow.

Solid four star read for me. I enjoyed the story and the characters. It was a fun read I breezed through.

I would like to thank #Netgalley for the free advanced reader’s copy. This book was just okay. The storyline was cute - but it was almost a DNF for me. Way too heavy on the graphic sex. Not at all a prude, but it was completely unnecessary in my opinion.

REVIEW
cw: substance abuse recovery, anxiety, mentions of IVF, stalking
When a video of romance writer Sophie Lyon professing to never having been in love goes viral, she sets about (publicly reviewing her past relationships). Former teen star Dash Montrose can't afford to be distracted by romance. His single focus is sobriety. But when his neighbour (and sister's best friend) asks for his help, he can't seem to stay away.
Plot Twist had all the ingredients I usually love in romance. But, while I liked both Sophie and Dash, some of their early decisions didn't make a lot of sense to me, and I felt the revisiting of partners past took up too much of the story.
There were some truly adorable and hilarious moments, as well as some great chemistry, but I also felt incredibly frustrated at times, both with the characterisation and the pacing. One moment, in particular, didn't feel authentic: Dash was struggling to be around people drinking, but after he told Sophie about his addiction, they kissed (immediately after she'd drunk wine). Yet neither even acknowledged it, and Dash said how good she tasted. I also felt that some of their reactions were overly heightened, and a little immature for characters in their late twenties to mid thirties. Sophie described herself as a 'monster' for liking her friend's brother, and Dash's crafting is some HUGE secret from everyone for reasons that only sort of made sense.
That said, I really did appreciate the representation in this story. I felt that Dash's daily substance abuse recovery and anxiety was handled sensitively, and the events at and after the speech really broke my heart and had me rooting for him even more. Sophie was pansexual, and I liked that her exes reflected her sexuality. Ultimately, I loved the development of Dash as a character, and I was so happy when he finally stood up to his mother. I really liked Poppy, and I really liked the dynamic between Rhys and Justine. Probably my favourite character was Chris, as he very often made the most sense. Still, while Sophie and Dash frustrated me at times, I think the story really worked in the latter third and I genuinely loved their connection and was pleased when they finally let down their guards and accepted what had been very clearly inevitable.
Not perfect but some truly sweet and emotional moments, and I'm so glad I continued reading as I loved the final third.

Overall Rating: ❤❤❤.5
Heat Rating: 🔥🔥.5
Emotional Rating: 🙈💓😂💓😒💓🤦🏻‍♀️💓🥰😬💓😉🚜😂💓😢💓😒😍🙄💓🙄😬💓💔💓🤬💔💓🥰💓😂🥰💓😍💓🙄😒👏💓😐💓🥰😍💓😒🤦🏻‍♀️🙄😒💓😂💓😬🤬💔👏🏻💓💔👏🏻😢💓🥰💓🥰😊😂💓🥰😉😊🥰

*Thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to leave an honest review. Plot Twist is published on 14th November in the UK*

Favourite Quotes:

"...right now, all he wanted was her—and that was better than any high he’d ever felt."

“Dash, I hope you can hear what I’m about to say. I am not leaving. I am here. We are here for you."

“Just Dash is who I like best.”

“I will get there, Dash. I’ll trust you, if you trust me.”

Love is a word, but more importantly, love is action.

Plot Twist is a delightful blend of sweetness and spice, making it a true treat for rom-com enthusiasts. With its witty and entertaining narrative, this novel strikes a perfect balance between fun and realism, offering readers an exceptional form of escapism at its finest.

3.5 stars???

i have to say, while this book is very tropey and silly, it definitely held my interest and i really liked it!! that sex scene at 60% though…… the dialogue and descriptions were very comedic and i struggled to get through it.

this book is very fun and has a lot of good representation!!! the fmc is pansexual and has a pacemaker and the plot touches on alcoholism, recovery, and dysfunctional families. i think this book had a lot of boxes to check off, so to speak, but the main downfall is that at times it really felt that way. trying to check off every box. i also went into this book with really high expectations which may have been my downfall…..

i enjoyed the book a lot and i’ll definitely keep reading from erin!

thank you so much to erin la rosa and netgalley for gifting me this earc in exhange for an honest review!!

Close proximity? Grumpy/sunshine? Best Friends brother? Say less 😮‍💨

I was beyond thrilled to dive into this story. The way the tough topics were handled in Plot Twist without an over abundance of angst was perfect for me. Also, hello, that cover? Perfection. I will definitely need a trophy copy for my collection.

First, let's start with the cover!! SO cute. I love books that have cute covers, especially with drawings of the characters from the book.

I was so excited to receive an arc for this book because based on the description and title I knew this would be a popular book, After reading I can for sure say I will be recommending this to all of my bookish friends.

Plot Twist is a fantastic novel about Sophie a romance author and Dash her landlord.

Sophie is a romance author who has never been in love and is worried about her writing due to that fact. Sophie then comes up with a plan to reconnect with her exes to try to understand why she's never fallen in love. She decides to document this experience so that her new audience can come along with her.

Dash, her sexy landlord ;), is more than willing to help Sophie out with her mission. However, he has some baggage of his own. Dash is a recovering alcoholic and has an online blog that helps him to keep up his sobriety. Dash keeps this anonymous. He has a famous Hollywood family so needs to steer clear of any controversy,

This book had really cute banter and an amazing storyline. As the main characters get closer things become more intimate between the two. Unfortunately, Dash has some commitment issues and Sophie really needs some self-discovery. Watching their story pan out had my jaw dropped because of how badly I wanted things to work. They attempt a ": friends with benefits" butttt idkkkkk.

I give this read a 5/5 overall and a 4/5 for the spice I really like how each was implemented into this book.

I really enjoyed this book! It was sexy and it was also very romantic and sweet. La Rosa did an amazing job at writing two characters who have the capacity for love and to care for each other while still being imperfect people. I also love for my MCs to be writers or any sort of celebrity, so this was just for me. Additionally, I feel that it can be hard to pull off the "revisiting past relationships to interview" trope in a way that doesn't feel stinted, and Plot Twist does a great job of that. Great read!

Rating: 4/5⭐️
Spice: 1/5🌶️

Summary: Sophie is a romance author but currently is suffering with a combination of writer’s block and imposter syndrome. A video of her doing drunken karaoke and admitting she’s never been in love goes viral. Instead of hiding from it, she embraces it and decides to seek out all her exes to find out what went wrong.

Thoughts: This was a quick, adorable read that had a great storyline. I had a hard time at first connecting with Sophie but eventually, she wore me down.

The author does a great job at setting the scene in California, it really felt like I was there. I loved how it was immersed in the Hollywood lifestyle but the characters still felt relatable.

This one felt very modern and fresh and I really enjoyed it. Thank you to the author and publisher for providing an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. The thoughts are completely mine.

WOAH! This book was amazing. Erin created characters that had many layers and the story was very spicy and fresh. I really enjoyed this read.

Thank you to NetGalley & the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review! I think if someone is looking for a cute romance/romcom this would be a good pick. The plot was an intriguing one, though I wish there were less tropes if that makes sense. I want a book to feel like a story that happens to contain tropes, and not to feel like a bunch of tropes in a trench coat masquerading as a story. I would also say as someone who doesn't have or use TikTok, parts of this book sort of lost my interest because they did revolve around going viral on TIkTok. That's just something that doesn't work for me personally. I think it's something that a lot of other people might really enjoy though. There were some serious topics I did think were handled well and the characters were overall pretty enjoyable, though I wouldn't say I felt strongly connected to either Sophie or Dash. If you like Erin La Rosa's previous work, specifically I'm thinking of For Butter or Worse the first book in the series Plot Twist belongs to, you'll probably enjoy this as well. Or if you like a lot of common romance novel tropes this should definitely be a book you're interested in reading!

Sophie is a romance author, and never expected to go viral…for never being in love. She decides in order to find love, she will document herself talking to her old exes for TikTok. She is facing a deadline for a book she hasn’t even started writing and is hoping this will help. Since she’s never used social media, she’s lucky her landlord, and best friends’ brother, Dash, has it all figured out.

As Sophie and Dash grow closer, they discover heat between them that they can’t ignore. Sophie tries to temper things so she can discover herself, but maybe Dash is what she’s been missing all along.

This book was very good and a lot of fun. I loved the tropes that were present, one bed is one of my favorites, as is grumpy/sunshine. I enjoyed how addiction was dealt with in this book. It was handled with grace and care despite being a heavy topic. I really enjoyed the TikTok element. Even though I’m not on TikTok myself, it was a lot of fun to read about. Sophie was quirky, and although a little annoying at times, I enjoyed her character and how she was a romance author who has never experienced love. The romance between Dash and Sophie was done wonderfully and I could feel the chemistry. I loved how they both had flaws and they worked on them together.

If you are looking for a fun book with a little spice, then check this one out.

Thank you so much to Harlequin Trade Publishing and Netgalley for this e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

4.5 stars

I adored this book. I didn't read the first one but I didn't want to put this book down. I loved the importance of teaching about sobriety and family relationships.

I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review

I think this may be my favorite romance that I have read so far this year.

Sophie is a romance author struggling with a deadline and the fact she's never been in love. Dash is a retired teen movie star working on his sobriety while also dealing with his over the top family. This unlikely pair teams up to help the other, striking up some complicated feelings in the process.

I loved that this book had a few twists and turns and characters that had some complex issues to deal with. Plus, I love a good one bed trope. The only thing I didn't love was Sophie's tattoo, but significant other tattoos give me the ick.

Overall, this was a fun read for anyone looking for a rom-com vibe.

I was hooked on this author's writing from the first page. The characters were loveable and the story and problems that they had were real. I liked that it was not a picture perfect life and they were each trying to grow. Told from Sophie and Dash's viewpoints it was interesting to see both sides of the story. Which was good because then you got to hear the deeper thoughts into the multifaceted characters. There was laughing, heart pains, a good amount of spice thrown in and a generally good time. I will be reading more of this author for sure!

Honestly, the premise of the book was okay. I couldn't really get into the TikTok/social media competition. It just felt very forced. Also, instalove on the main characters. Personally just not for me, but I can see other readers enjoying this book

It’s cute. I enjoy when authors write about authors. It has an interesting dialogue about social media and writers/the book industry.

But the amount of focus on TikTok, how often it was mentioned and even going into the analytics of the app, was too much for me and became quite repetitive.

I enjoyed the quips between the characters. Mira’s line about cats made her an instant fave.

She’s a romance writer who’s never been in love, and he’s a recovering alcoholic with family issues from a life of childhood acting.
-1 bed
-best friends brother

This book was good! I feel like I understood their daily struggles and fear of not being enough for each other.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher and the wonderful author Erin La Rosa for this eARC in exchange for my review

This book had the potential to be exceptional, and there were aspects I genuinely enjoyed. However, it fell a bit short for me.

I truly admired the author's sensitive portrayal of a character in recovery from substance abuse. It was handled with great care, which I found commendable. The initial setup of Sophie and Dash's friends-with-benefits relationship was delightful, filled with flirtation and endearing moments.

Regrettably, there were numerous cringe-worthy moments that overwhelmed the story for me. I don't mind social media in books since it's a part of our daily lives, but Sophie's attempt to document her journey with Dash for her TikTok followers felt forced, and I couldn't help but feel second-hand embarrassment for her.

I hope that critique doesn't come across as too harsh. Perhaps TikTok is too new and prevalent for it to seamlessly fit into a romance novel without feeling like an attempt to stay trendy.

I would recommend this book if you can overlook the TikTok element and Sophie's quirky yet occasionally grating personality. Another reviewer compared her to Bridget Jones, which makes sense because, like those movies, this book wasn't bad but didn't become a personal favorite.