I personally love a rom-com as well as a fantasy, both genres thrown together? Easily a good read for me. I really enjoyed the relationship between the FMC and the MMC, it felt realistic (well as realistic as a fantasy romance can be), and true to both characters. I hadn''t read April Asher before but I cannot wait to read more of her books. It was such a fun read and cannot wait to have our readers enjoy it!

Thank you so much for the eARC!

First, thank you for the opportunity to read this book early. Second chance romances can be tricky but this one was a total delight. The town is so fun and full of great characters. Would absolutely read another book in this setting.

This was such a fun and quick read. This book has all the fluff of a Hallmark movie mixed with all of the paranormal elements and atmosphere of Hocus Pocus. Witches and shifters, fated mates, magic is on the fritz, and a great second-chance romance round out this whimsical story. I loved all of the magical elements as they truly immersed me into the story. While I would have liked a bit more depth to the story and characters, it was overall a really enjoyable read. I’m hoping we will be getting more books from this fun new world!

Thank you so much to April, St. Martin Press, and NetGalley for the ARC in return for my honest review. My opinions are my own.

Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for providing a free e-arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately I'm DNFing at 26%. I just couldn't take the useless bantering anymore. There wasn't much of a plot to keep me fully engaged, and I could care less about the characters. The premise sounded good, but the execution is just done poorly, including the pacing of the story, which just feels off. I could have also done without the corny titles of the chapters, it just kind of felt worse as I went along. I can see how some may like this kind of story, but I need something with a little more substance.

This book was “just ok”. It jumps in the trope of “fated mates” but without any of the tension and spice that the genre promises. Also, there’s too much detail on past and not enough focus on the present. Felt like the pacing was a bit uneven, as some parts seemed to happen too slow and others too fast. Overall not a bad read but not what I was expecting when reading the blurb.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my review.

I am so sad. I have loved this authors paranormal romances. However, this book felt rushed. The magical system was unclear. Neither if the MC’s was particularly memorable and there was no spark between them.

I had no expectations going into this one, but it was truly a lot of fun. A quick, magic-filled read, with just the right amount of spice. Looking forward to more! Thanks to SMP for the ARC.

Witch Harlow “Harry” Pierce attended her first Fates Festival Finding Ceremony at the age of 18, and learned that her high school sweetheart was fated mates with her best friend. She moved out of their small town, weaving a spell so that no one could find her, and restarted her dreams in the big city. Thirteen years later, she's returning with a teenager in tow. Her goddaughter is half-shifter and needs serious help.

Why I started this book: Asher is really great at premises. Her stories have a great hook.

Why I finished it: This is my second Asher novel and I have found that her build up is better than the follow through but your mileage may vary. It's a decent story, with fun supporting characters.

A Simple Twist of Fate had all the tropes, plus an adorable cover! Harlow “Harry” Pierce thought her first Fates Haven Finding Ceremony would lead her to her cougar shifter boyfriend Jaxon Atwood, except it pairs him with her best friend, so heartbroken, she runs. Thirteen yers later, she returns home with her half-shifter goddaughter looking for answers from the Alpha of the Rocky Mountain Pack, but when that turns out to be her ex, there seems to be a simple twist of fate. I really enjoyed Harry and Jax. I wanted more moments of them getting to know each other on a more vulnerable level as the adults they are now; I felt the story leaned a touch heavy on their past. But I also am always in for fated mates, so I was mostly able to look past it. I felt like Harry was really well developed and interesting, and I enjoyed seeing her find her place back in her home. This is a great magical small town, and I loved the community and the friendships. Harry really finds her roots again and I loved the connections and the community festival. It has big Gilmore Girls vibes, and it’s a great second chance, paranormal rom com. It’s cute and an easy, feel-good read!

I’m so excited to be reading a new April Asher book I really enjoyed her Supernatural Singles series and I was excited to see her continue with a new Paranormal romance series. April did not disappoint with “A Simple Twist of Fate” honestly I enjoyed it more than her original series!

Y’all this was such a cute read! I had such a fun time reading it and I easily devoured this book in less than 24 hours. “A Simple Twist of Fate” follows our main characters Harlow & Jax childhood best friends and lovers. When the fated ceremony shows them to be not compatible it destroys Harlow. Forcing her to run away from everything she knows. 13 years later Harlow is forced back to her hometown with the hopes of finding someone who could help Grace. The child she had guardianship over with controlling her powers. Immediately she runs into Jax and he offers to help but with some rules. Being forced to work together to help Grace couldn’t possibly stir up an old flame, or could it ;)

Don’t come for me I know my description was cheesy, but I loved it. “A Simple Twist of Fate” is an adorable second-chance romance filled with magic and love. My heart broke reading about Jax & Harlows journey but then April put me back together by creating such a heartfelt story of watching these two make their way back to each other. Our main characters weren’t the only ones that I feel in love with. I also loved our side characters. Especially Elide and Silas and I can’t freaking wait for their book.

Overall, I highly recommend this paranormal romance. Especially for fans of Aprils previous books as well of fans of Juliette Cross “Stay a Spell” series. Lastly big Thank you St. Martin’s Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read a free copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

super quick and fun little romantasy read. i enjoyed the humor and thought the characters were adorable together.

This book had me giggling and kicking my feet from the very beginning. I loved that this book wasn't just about Harry and Jax's relationship, but also explored found family and Harry's relationship with her niece Grace as they navigate some difficulties. I adore Grace and just want more of her desperately.

The pacing never felt rushed, but rather was medium to fast paced and was always propelling forward. I honestly didn't think that all of the challenges would be wrapped up before the end of the book, but they were. It didn't feel forced at all though. April also wrapped up all the mysteries while also leaving the opening for future novels set in Fates Haven.

If you're looking for deep explanation about magic, this is not for you. Rather it is a fun, cozy, paranormal romantic comedy that will having you devour it as quickly as possible. I can't wait to see what is in store for Fates Haven!

Review coming April 14

This book was such a quick fun read. The main characters are adorable with their witty dynamic and narration. The setting and plot were a fun rom-com fantasy. It had just enough cheesiness in the end that it was predictable but very enjoyable. Loved it!

A Simple Twist of Fate was such a cute rom-com! I really enjoyed reading it. I loved the banter between the characters and the world the author created. The romance between Harry and Jax was so sweet. I do think the ending was a little predictable, but I loved it anyway. I'm not sure if this is meant to be a part of a series, but I would totally read Elodie and Lenny's stories. This was my first read from April Asher but it won't it'll be my last!

April Asher has been a favorite of mine for a little while. And I can’t say enough good things about this book. It was so fun and magical. I’m a sucker for a quick fantasy read and this was just what I needed.

3.75/5

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for this eARC.

Like April Asher’s other books, A Simple Twist of Fate is a cute and cozy paranormal romance. This was an easy, quick read with a magical small town setting. I can’t wait to see Asher will bring us next in Fates Haven with the other fate matches!

3.5 Stars!
Thank you, NetGalley and St. Martin's Press, for an arc of this one!
I really enjoyed getting to know Harry and Grace and the residents of Fates Haven! I loved that Harry was willing to do whatever it took to help Grace, even if that meant returning to her hometown and the heartbreak that was waiting for her there. The town is wild, every supernatural that you could hope for lives there, and since Harry swore her aunt to never speak of the town or of town gossip, there's a lot that Harry missed out on in the last 13 years. As friendships are mended, the mystery of Grace's shifter dad and Harry + Jax's second chance romance become the main storylines. I liked the reconnecting, but I felt like a lot was glossed over in the Fated Mates/Fated Witch side of the story! A little bit of miscommunication that we pretended to never happen and maybe some missing conversations to clear the air? 
But A Simple Twist of Fate is a fun and cozy paranormal romance that was a quick, easy read - I can hope that Asher will bring us back to Fates Haven for a few more stories with a few more of these fate matches!

I love a chance to find myself back in a world April Asher dreamt up. Her banter and character building is just so endearing and quick that falling in love with a new cast of characters felt so easy in A Simple Twist of Fate. I assume this is the start of a new cozy paranormal series with a plethora of cutie couples to watch develop in a magical mountain town and, let me tell you, I'm in.
It's a little cheesy. And *sigh* the steamy scenes were slight repetitive in description, but still enjoyable. I was so enjoying just reading all the dialogue that I didn't mind that the steam was slightly lacking... though I know Asher can step it up.
I'll definitely continue if this is a series and now I feel the need to go back and re-read some of her backlist. A quick, cute, cozy paranormal romance with some mystery twists and an adorable Gilmore Girls town.

This book was a perfect mix of small town magic, fated mates, and an interfering granny who steals the show!

When Harry fled Fates Haven thirteen years ago, she left behind heartbreak and the shifter she thought was her destiny. Now she’s back with her goddaughter in tow, hoping the town’s magic can help. But with a reluctant Alpha, a town losing its fated mate magic, and plenty of old wounds, Harry’s return is anything but simple.

This book is pure fun and an easy, charming read that hits all the right notes for fans of fated mates and small town magic.

Fate’s Haven is the kind of place you wish you could visit, and I absolutely adored Nora, the meddling older relative who brings humor and heart to the story. If you love light, feel good paranormal romance, this one’s for you!

Thank you St Martin and NetGalley for the ARC!

5/5 Stars

Welcome to Fates Haven, a little town where magical things can happen…

Harry left town 13 years ago when a mating ceremony led her bestie and her boyfriend to each other. Heartbroken and vowing never to return, she set off to live life in the Big City… until life, and a teenage fire shifter, send her (mostly against her will) back to her hometown.

Follow Harry as she and Jax, pack Alpha and her ex, have to work together to help Grace. Throw in some wonky magic and a bragging rights contest and you’re in for the ride of your life!

The only thing better than the relationship between Harry and Jax is Nora. I love the interfering granny/older relative character and Nora is a hoot!

Cannot recommend this more highly for romance fans or anyone who enjoys a good read.