This romance, while somewhat predictable, was still an absolute joy to read, and I finished it in an evening after work. The author is able to weave in tough topics like sobriety, and family difficulties in a thoughtful way that made sense, and added to the storyline instead of taking away, which can sometimes happen. The spicy parts were indeed spicy, so if this isn't something you enjoy reading, I might lean away.

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

Sophie Lyon is a romance writer with writer's block who has never been in love. After a viral tiktok, and with the help of dreamy, ex child star, recently sober, landlord / neighbor Dash Montrose, she decides to fight the writer's block by finding out why her previous relationships did not work, and document them on social media. Through a journey of self discovery and self love, Sophie and Dash may just find what they need in each other.

This is my first book by Erin La Rosa and I loved it. It is sweet, spicy, full of love from chosen families, and very engaging and entertaining. She captures so well the essence of a people pleaser who doesn't know how to find happiness for themselves. Sophie and Dash are flawed, they are weary, but they are good, and at the end, they are very good for each other. I loved their journey to love themselves, learn to accept help, trust in others, and find themselves worthy of love. I loved the sweet ending and I cried throughout. It was a great read and would highly recommend it!

Read if you like -
Best Friend's brother
forced proximity
friends to lovers
friends with benefits

Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade for the ARC!

The cover is dreamy, and the love story is appealing. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more Erin La Rosa romances in the near future.
I enjoyed this sweet and sexy romance, which included hints of necessary angst and tackled sensitive subjects such as alcoholism and dysfunctional family relationships. The forced proximity and friends-to-lovers tropes were also well-executed.
Story was gripping and I struggled to put the book down, finishing it in less than one day.
Would absolutely recommend to anyone

Predictable but charmingly told, with characters you'll root for and unexpected depth. This is a debut, and it's clear in places that the author is still settling into her voice and style. Line level needs some development. Finished this in an afternoon. 4/5 stars

The cover of this book was too cute to turn down. Unfortunately, I couldn't get into the story or its characters. It has potential but comes across as a bit too forced and unnatural. I agree with the other reviewers who mentioned it being built around the tropes. I'm giving this 2 stars because I could see others liking it. This one just wasn't for me.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This was the fun read that I needed in my life! I read it in one sitting and enjoyed all the elements it threw at me including: going viral (but not for the best reason) secrecy, a friends-to-lovers troupe, and a best-selling romance writer who has never been in love. ...??!!! AMAZING! If you love the HEA style, this one is for you! Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I was excited to read Plot Twist. The cover was cute and the summary sounded really good. The day I got my ARC through NetGalley, I quickly opened the book up and read the first chapter. I was soon disappointed. The chapter wasn't bad, but the writing felt cliche. Sophie just read like every other main character in a RomCom, and the same could be said about her lover interest, Dash. I kept reading, but I wasn't excited anymore. It was really difficult to keep reading. That being said, I don't think this a bad story, and in fact, I'd be willing to read it again to see if a different mindset might make me view it more positively. For now, though, the story is just very mid for me.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for this ARC opportunity!

I truly enjoyed this book. It beyond exceeded my expectations and included real life issues such as the heroine of the story having a pacemaker, and characters in the book grappling with addiction, recovery, and complicated family dynamics. I loved the main characters, Sophie and Dash. I find it unique that I was truly rooting for each of them as individuals and as a potential couple. I was invested in their stories and liked them as people.

This story has typical tropes that are still interesting including forced proximity, and friends to lovers. It was sweet, funny, deep, and had romantic spice. It begins with Sophie experiencing writers block and trying to discover how she can best finish her next book, including recording tik tok videos exploring her past relationships. At the same time, Dash is trying to establish his new life while maintaining his secrets. I loved these characters and would love a follow up story. I will definitely read any book by this author!

Thank you net galley for the advance reader copy of this novel. I couldn't get into this modern romance novel. The characters, plot, etc were not for me.

Disappointed. I was so excited after the first book, but Plot Twist was an apt title for my experience—and not in a good way. Here’s hoping if the series continues it will reflect the first book.

I was underwhelmed by La Rosa's debut novel, FOR THE BUTTER, but was willing to give her second a chance because of how much I loved the synopsis. Unfortunately, this one also didn't have the impact I was hoping for. I thought large swaths of the story were boring and overwritten, and didn't see the chemistry between the LIs.

A quirky, sexy romp that had me turning pages into the night. An ex-actor struggling with sobriety and a frazzled writer struggling to meet her deadline decide to help each other out, with sizzling results. Will definitely look for more from Erin de la Rosa.

Thank your for the Arc of Plot Twist

I enjoyed this romance story. It took me a little bit to get into this story but once I was hooked on Dash and Sophie, I fell for their connection. She was looking to find out why she couldn't fall in love. However, Dash wasn't looking to anything serious so the two connected without pressure and ended up falling for each other.

Talk about hard topics! Alcoholism, family dysfunction, imposter syndrome, and writer’s block!

This story is fun and spicy! The characters’ problems draw the reader in and add a layer to the blooming romance.

Sophie having to visit her exes to find out why she never fell in love is an awesome concept. It is cringey at certain points but had this reader at the edge of my seat. Like watching a disaster in slow motion is an excellent description. You can’t take your eyes off it.

The description of how brutal recovery is for any substance was done in a beautiful and compassionate manner.

The characters facing their own hardships and on their own paths of self-discovery are enjoyable. This author has mastered character growth and development on the path of self-discovery.

The spice is wonderful and adds to the plot and the connection of the characters.

Such a cute, spicy romance!

I enjoyed this story so much! It was a sweet story with friends to lovers and forced proximity tropes executed well. The author does a great job of tackling very sensitive issues like addiction, and dysfunctional family dynamics. I also appreciated the diversity in relationships that were displayed in the story. This was my first book by Erin La Rosa and definitely not my last. Thank you to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC.

"Plot Twist" was an absolute delight! This book combines a medley of classic romance tropes, delivering a heartwarming and swoon-worthy story.

First, we meet Sophie, a romance author who's never been in love, and Dash, her landlord, and best friend's brother, navigating sobriety. They have a magnetic chemistry and the palpable tension between them had me grinning.

The characters are lovable and authentic, with Sophie's writer's block and Dash's journey towards self-discovery adding depth to the story.

This book is a quick, engaging, and at times, steamy read, making it an ideal choice for those seeking a heartwarming happily-ever-after romance. La Rosa doesn't hold back on the heat, so get ready for some spicy moments!

This is a must-read for romance lovers. It's an enchanting, entertaining, and occasionally sizzling tale that artfully blends classic romance elements, relatable characters, and a fascinating plot. Prepare to be swept off your feet by Sophie and Dash's journey – it's a delight!

Special thanks to Netgalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the eARC.


• Reviews will be posted on goodreads and amazon.
•GoodReads review will be posted on: November 13 and Amazon's on: November 14, 2023

Plot Twist was an easy and fun read. Sophie is a writer struggling with finishing her second novel, who lives next door to Dash, her landlord/best friends brother/handsome ex teen movie star. It had some spice, pacing was good, I would have liked a little more depth from the characters but overall a good time.

I really loved this book!

Dual POV featuring Dash, a former actor and recovering alcoholic, and Sophie, a romance writer who’s never been in love battling a looming deadline. They also happen to be landlord and tenant, and Sophie’s best friend is Dash’s sister. These complications, plus personal issues on both sides make them both unsure if a relationship will work. It’s a fantastic read as they work through their issues (together and apart)

Things I loved:
✔️ Friends with benefits
✔️Best friend’s brother
✔️ Dash’s sweet tooth (and dirty mouth!)

Thank you to @netgalley , @htpbooks and @erinlarosalit for a chance to read this funny and touching love story

📖 I received a gifted e-book copy in exchange for an honest review ✍🏻

Read dates: 10/04/2023-10/06/2023
Goodreads review: 10/06/2023
Instagram review: 10/07/2023
Blog review: scheduled 11/14/2023

PLOT TWIST by Erin La Rosa is a raunchy, sexy romance about a struggling romance writer and an actor from a famous family who is a year and a half sober. This book wasn't for me—I struggled to connect to the characters, finding their problems, like Dash's recovery journey, to be more of plot devices than character development. However, I think this romance will appeal to readers who enjoy raunchy romance with heightened premises.

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

When I saw this cover I INSTANTLY had to request it, and I was lucky enough to receive an ARC. This one is so cute and I was immediately hooked by the blurb. Sophie and Dash were adorable together and their banter was top tier. The forced proximity trope really worked for me here and I appreciated that both MCs were older. While I do still love my HS and college romances, it's always nice to read about characters my own age, dealing with problems that I know well.

There was also some S P I C E here and I really appreciated that. It was well written and very enjoyable. I would definitely recommend.