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.

This was a fun read, but it took me a lot longer than usual to form any emotional connection with the characters. I didn't realize that this was the second in a series from author Erin La Rosa, and I think that might have been why! I really enjoyed the spotlights on alcoholism/recovery, as well as the bi/pansexual representation in the main character. Both I feel like were handled well, although I can only speak to the experience of queerness directly. Thank you for the opportunity to read and review this title!

This book gave all of the cute, contemporary vibes you want and need.

It explored addiction in a way that felt serious and approachable. Dash went through very real struggles with his addiction and there were heart breaking moments that made you want to cry for him. Sophie's relationship problems brought a lightness while also forcing you to look at your own relationships and maybe see where you might be failing. I loved the balance between Sophie and Dash and the way they both had to come into themselves before they fell in love. I thought the message of letting go of perfect and just embracing where you are was so important.

This book was fun and light hearted for the most part with a little bit of spice. I think the incorporation of Tiktok didn't feel out of place, but really made the book as good as it was.

Definitely recommend if you want a book that feels good while also making you think.

An imperfectly perfect romance filled with heart, realistic relationship drama, and spice!

The description of a romance author who has never experienced love drew me in. The idea that he's a previous teen movie star she had a crush on alongside the forced proximity had me in for the reading long haul. I'm so glad I had the opportunity to read this love story full of chemistry as well as messy characters that need to fall in love with who they are just as much as they need to fall in love with eachother by the end.

I think that this was not a great follow up to the first book, I didn’t real feel much chemistry and felt weird about their backtracking on the rules regarding relationships and recovery

Thank you to the publisher, author and Netgalley for the arc

Very cute romance about a romance author who has never been in love. Would recommend if you like mild spice!