This was a fun book overall that also tackled some more difficult subjects. The romance was cute, the characters felt real, and I constantly found myself smiling while reading it. If you're looking for a fun and flirty Hollywood plus writer romance, this is the book for you!

(Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change upon final publication.)

This book was fun, but ultimately not for me. I enjoyed parts of it but had a hard time getting through it. I think this would definitely be a good read for other people who love romance though. I also did not love how big a role tiktok played.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this ARC. This was so cute! It had a good story line with just enough spice.

This was a book that pleasantly surprised me, because this followed a women who’s a writer and on a deadline and on the verge of losing everything needs help with her book. Her next door neighbor, Dash who she’s a crush on forever is trying to stay sober.

To figure out with if she can ever fall in love, she decides revisits all of her exes and figures what’s the problems in why they didn’t work out. As she goes through these interviews, she’s realizing that she has to look within herself. Dash is trying to continue to be sober and tying to write this speech and enlist Sophie’s help with his complicated family situation and trying to get out of the acting business.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced preview. While this book was enjoyable, it just wasn't for me. I had a hard time getting in to this book. I think that if you are a fan of things like The Kardashians, 28 Days, and spicy rom-coms this is the book for you.

A cute book about two main characters in their thirties healing from past traumas while trying to find love. I appreciate the delving into difficult topics like alcoholism and dysfunctional families balanced with some fun romance tropes including grumpy x sunshine, best friends' brother, close proximity, and friends with benefits. The inclusion of a pansexual MC and a pacemaker was important for representation but not fully developed for my liking. While the story premise was fun, overall I liked but didn't love it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

A fun little trope filled romance.

It took me a little bit to get into it, but overall I really enjoyed it. I liked seeing the character development, and seeing how our main characters interacted with each other.

thank you to netgalley and harlequin trade publishing for the ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts.


*The review is pending on Amazon, but I have left the link to where you can find it when it's published.

This was my first book by Erin and I loved it! It was a sexy romance filled with a little bit of angst and dealt with some real life topics, which I appreciated.

Our heroine, Sophie Lyon, is a romance writer having major writers' block and has only six weeks to finish her second book. She's convinced that her writers' block stems from her never having been in love. Determined to get her creative mojo back, she decides to meet with her exes to learn what wrong in their relationships and why she's never been able to say "I love you." Her landlord and former actor, Dash Montrose, who just happens to be her best friend's brother and her childhood crush, offers to help her. As Sophie documents this journey on TikTok, Sophie and Dash's attraction to each other becomes harder to ignore. They agree to being friends with benefits, but what happens when they both start wanting more?

One of the things I enjoyed about this book is the representation. Sophie has a pacemaker, which is something I've never seen in a romance before. I thought that was such a great thing to portray in the story. Dash on the other hand, recent sobriety is something he's kept secret from his family. As Dash tries to stay out of Hollywood limelight, his family keeps trying to pull him back in. Dash's issues are a little heavier than Sophie's but I do think Erin does a great job of balancing it out. And even though Dash is dealing with these issues, the book manages to be fun and sexy.

If you're looking for a fun, steamy romance with characters dealing with real issues, I think you'll enjoy this book. I should also mention that this is the second book in a series -- but I didn't read the first one and this one felt like a stand-alone.

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for an arc of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Yes Yes Yes! I know there is a flood of romance books where one of the main characters works in the book world but I don't care, give me all of it! I absolutely loved this book and thought it was perfect to read as a standalone as well. The characters, the love, the fight, everything was great. Highly recommend and would be perfect for fans of Emily Henry, Carley Fortune, Falon Ballard, and much more!

This was my first book by the author. It took a little bit to get into but when I did I devoured it. There were a lot of things I really enjoyed: LA setting, best friend’s brother, one bed, grumpy x sunshine, author FMC, and crafting MMC. I recently took up pottery and loved that the MMC has a home pottery studio. The social media aspect provided an interesting twist to the story.

3.5 (rounded up)

A book about two main characters in their thirties that aren't perfect. This book covers alcoholism and dysfunctional families, among other things. A fun romance with a few steamy scenes.

thank you to netgalley for the advanced reading copy. I really enjoyed this and will be getting copies for my shop.

This is my first book by La Rosa and I know it won't be my last! Love the blending in this swoon worthy romance of Hollywood and small cozy town. The dynamic between Sophie the romance writer and Dash the reformed Hollywood star is magical. From the hilarious mishap that catapults Sophie into social media stardom to the heartwarming moments of vulnerability, La Rosa crafts a narrative that resonates with authenticity and humor. The characters are refreshingly unique, tackling relatable issues like commitment and sobriety with depth and sincerity. The inclusion of crafting, candles, and a surprise pottery wheel scene was so much fun, making it a must-read for fans of romance and rom-coms. La Rosa's ability to infuse the story with both joy and emotional depth makes Plot Twist an absolutely phenomenal read.

I DNF'd this book at 35% after trying to give it a fair shot. I normally don't mind pop culture references but it just felt like I was being inundated with tiktok references. And while I love a good trope, when the book seems to be focused on hitting as many as possible instead of building a story around the characters themselves and the plot then it just doesn't have the same amount of payoff.

I do think that there are a lot of people who will enjoy this, I might just not have been in the right mindset for it at the time or it really is just not my cup of tea. Either way, I had to put it down.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

Plot Twist is the second book in The Hollywood Series, and just like the first book (For Butter or Worse), I was left greatly unsatisfied...
This is sadly one of those stories where it's more trope focused than the actual plot or characters. It's as if the author took a trope and created a story around that rather than let the story naturally flow.

Maybe it's my fault, but I didn't know this was going to be so heavily "TikTok" impacted. Whether it's a trope or technique, it's not my favorite.
Ultimately, Plot Twist just wasn't for me. I didn't click with the writing, and the constant pop culture references and the use of TikTok/online presence got tiresome.

The cover was initially what pulled me in to request this book; I think it's simplistic and stunning! But I guess we can see where that got me in the end...

Read if you like:
• romance author x former teen heartthrob
• pansexual mc
• fwb to lovers
• best friend’s brother x landlord

*𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘵𝘰 𝘕𝘦𝘵𝘨𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘏𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘲𝘶𝘪𝘯 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘦 𝘗𝘶𝘣𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘯 𝘢𝘳𝘤 𝘪𝘯-𝘦𝘹𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸*

This was such a cute read! I loved the main character, and I always love a book where writing or authors are involved. I had a fun time reading this one and found the characters and relationship to be believable. <3

This is a perfectly fine romance. Very sweet, layered characters and an enjoyable enough romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I received an ARC from NetGalley

So refreshing to see a romance with two deeply flawed main characters. Both have their struggles and neither is devalued by the other. Even the happily ever after is so fitting for what we've come to learn about the characters and it doesn't just magically whisk away their struggles, but gives the reader hope for what their future holds as they work through it together. I stayed up until three in the morning to finish reading this because I enjoyed the romance between them even as they flip-flopped about their feelings for awhile. Sometimes that can get tiresome but this is one of the few cases where it wasn't. I look forward to more from this author!

Did not finish. I wasn’t able to connect with the plot or characters which is what keeps me reading a book

Erin La Rosa's "Plot Twist" offers a refreshing take on romance with elements that set it apart. The inclusion of a heroine with a pacemaker adds a unique layer of representation, a commendable and underexplored facet in the genre.

The story follows Sophie's courageous journey as she confronts her past by reconnecting with her exes, a relatable and often cringe-worthy experience for many readers. La Rosa skillfully weaves a narrative that delves into facing one's history, showcasing the character's resilience and growth.

"Plot Twist" excels in portraying characters with depth, grappling with family drama and personal struggles. The exploration of finding love while healing from past wounds is well-executed. The author's ability to create characters who evolve into great partners after personal growth is a testament to her storytelling prowess.

The romance between Dash and Sophie brings together beloved tropes like grumpy x sunshine, best friends' brother, close proximity, and friends with benefits. The chemistry between the characters is palpable, and the forbidden element of the best friends' brother trope adds an intriguing layer to the narrative.

As a first-time reader of Erin La Rosa, the reviewer expresses a newfound appreciation, indicating that this won't be their last book by the author. The genuine enthusiasm for the characters, the engaging plot, and the heartwarming grand gesture at the end make "Plot Twist" an enjoyable and satisfying read.

Thank you to Harlequin and Netgalley for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.