A romance writer who’s never been in love goes on a mission to discover why. By revisiting her past relationships, she hopes to learn about what went wrong and why she can’t fall under love. Meanwhile, her handsome neighbor suggests she use tiktok to tell her story…and maybe there are ways he can help her.

First off, the spice in this was great. But other than that I felt like I was missing pieces of the story, or maybe they were saying it but I didn’t pick up on it? I know it is the second in a series, but I felt like some details were glossed over and missed. There were a lot of emotional moments and heavier topics for a romcom. Overall it was just ok.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an advanced copy of this book.

This was such a great follow up to "For Butter or Worse." Sophie has a romance novel due to her publisher, and she is struggling to find inspiration because...she has never been in love herself. She's certainly wanted to, but never felt deep enough feelings for a partner. With the help of her landlord, Dash, Sophie decides to re-connect with her exes to find out what went wrong in her past relationships, and document the dating experiences on social media. Throughout these adventures, Dash and Sophie open up to each other, and their friendship grows into something more. This was a fun, light read.

A great story about imperfect people finding love while healing from their pasts and current issues they struggle with. I enjoyed this read!

This book was a lot of fun. I enjoyed every time I picked the book up. I will definitely read my by this author in the future

I really love books about books, usually, but this just wasn't the one for me. I don't like cheating (even on page) at ALL. I'm also not a fan of how much this leaned into the tropes rather than the characters and plot. There was a lot of content about addiction here, and the book had good LGBTQ representation, but overall, this just wasn't for me.

A good ole friends with benefits strikes again 😅

I don’t think I’ve ever heard to many stories of FWB actually staying just as that and no feelings getting involved and this book didn’t fail to uphold that lol

I loved reading from a writers experience, there was a lot of book talk and heavy on “tropes”, etc. Also overall there were just a lot of things happening in the book like there was a checklist trying to be met.

Now meeting up with all your exes seems a little far fetched to me, they’re exes for a reason and honestly it felt very self centered of Sophie the FMC and kinda annoyed me but I know in real life I’d be following right along on TikTok and socials 😅 But Dax.. I loved him 🥹 & the steam was steaminggggg 🔥🔥

Overall I liked the book & will def continue to read this series!

Thank you netgalley for the e-arc!

This book is a super cute and quick read! If you like the best friend's brother trope then this book is definitely for you. I also really like the concept of revisiting all past relationships to decide where things went wrong.

Let's get right to it. In this book, you get:

Opposites attract (sunny v. grumpy)
Sister's best friend/best friend's brother
Forced proximity
Friends to lovers
Secret identity
Sworn off relationship

This is a fun and quick read with some spice and good characters. Our main character is a romance writer who hs never been in love and is resisting her ex. It's a storyline we have seen before but it is still a fun take on it-Enjoyable all around!

I ended up going into a huge reading slump and just got into reading again for 2024. This book is so cute, I really wish I did read it before it came out when I was approved for this arc. I love that Sophie takes time to learn what love is and puts what she writes in books into real life.

Plot Twist was a sexy with a dash of sweet romance novel. It handles some hard hitting topics like familial issues, alcoholism, and a couple of other tropes.

Sophie and Dash are adorable, and the storyline is one that any authors dreams of. A spicy neighbor next door that helps you with some inspiration for your next smut novel that will undoubtedly be a success is right up there with the things that dreams are made of.

Thank you to NetGalley, Canary Street Press, and Erin La Rosa for providing me with a digital copy of this book. This is my honest review.
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While I initially loved the characters and the storyline, I felt myself growing more disillusioned the further I read. PSA to all romance authors: A whirlwind romance is not a cure for mental health or substance abuse struggles 🗣️

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa is a fun romantic comedy for fans of steamy romcoms. Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood or Nisha Sharma.

I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to NetGalley and Erin La Rosa for providing me with an ARC copy of Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa in exchange for an honest review.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The premise was engaging and unique, capturing my interest from the very first chapter, which I was finding hard to find more recently. La Rosa's writing style is fluid and captivating, making it easy to get lost in the world she created. Her characters are well-developed and relatable, adding depth and authenticity to the narrative.

One aspect I particularly appreciated was the dialogue. It felt natural and dynamic, enhancing the interactions between characters and adding layers to their relationships. However, while the dialogue was generally endearing, <spoiler>I found the conversations during the spicy scenes a bit off for me. They tended to take me out of the story. Admittedly, I'm very particular about the dialogue in these moments, so this might not be an issue for other readers.

I also have a hard time with the one-bed trope within contemporary romances, but it was a bit tongue in cheek as she did mention that trope within the book, so I could get past it. </spoiler>

In summary, Plot Twist is a delightful read with a compelling premise, strong writing, and mostly great dialogue. Despite my minor qualms about certain scenes, I highly recommend this book to fans of contemporary romance looking for an engaging and enjoyable story. Thank you again to NetGalley and Erin La Rosa for the opportunity to read and review this wonderful book.

Sophie Lyon’s first novel was a hit, but as a romance novelist it may not have been wise for her to tell the world she’s never been in love. With an upcoming deadline and no words flowing onto the page, Sophie decides to visit each of her exes to see why she’s never fallen in love and to document it for her followers. She reconnects with one ex and thinks maybe there’s a chance to rekindle something.

Dash Montrose, Sophie’s landlord and her best friend’s brother offers to help her with her social media. He doesn’t tell her that he has a social media presence as an anonymous online crafter nor that he’s a recovering alcoholic.

Is it possible that they are able to help each other out and be the support that the other needs?

I enjoyed this novel as it was a fun, easy read. I will be recommending it to others.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing and Canary Street Press for allowing me to read an ARC of this book. #NetGalley #PlotTwist

Best friends brother + Grumpy x Sunshine

A cute, sexy romance with a twist! I liked that this book incorporated real, raw life issues.
Struggling writer Sophie and ex-actor Dash dealing with sobriety, come together in this story.

This one pleasantly surprised me! It was the best ratio of earnest, sweet, and spicy. I think the pacing was done well, and given the trope, I would say done especially well. I would absolutely read more from this author and serie!

I’m afraid I did not look into this book enough before requesting a copy of it.
I did not read this, but I feel bad simply leaving it sit waiting for a review as those are the agreed upon terms.
Therefore I will give it as neutral a rating as possible, so as not to lie or degrade the authors work.

"Plot Twist" by Erin La Rosa is a rollercoaster ride of wit, humor, and unexpected turns. La Rosa takes readers on a journey through the twists and turns of her own life, offering hilarious anecdotes and insightful reflections along the way. From navigating the challenges of adulthood to embracing the chaos of unexpected plot twists, La Rosa's storytelling is both relatable and refreshingly honest. With each page, she invites readers to laugh, cry, and ultimately, find comfort in the unpredictability of life. "Plot Twist" is a captivating memoir that reminds us to embrace the unexpected and find joy in the journey.

Just ok - the premise was promising but it lacked a certain something. I liked the characters but thought it too slow moving and then too fast.

I loved this one! It was unique and fun to read. I’m not a huge fan of the cartoon style cover art, but the writing itself is worth it.