Sophie and Dash! Oh, how I heart thee.

The plot twist of author Sophie and former teen heartthrob Dash was just the perfect amount of sizzle, pottery, and situationships. This was a read that I was eager to devour and equally didn't want to end!

Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

This was cute but I didn’t love it. I read it about a month ago and don’t even remember much. I liked the sobriety and disability rep but did not love the focus on TikTok blogging or the Hollywood family plot line.

Dash Montrose leaves me wanting more at every turn. The stoic nature in which he first conducts himself leaves me wanting to just give him a hug. You can tell that simply because of his family and his stardom left him keeping people at arms length, if not even further away.

Sophie's hidden starstruck for the local heart throb reminds me of all the times that people see celebrities out in public in LA. The interconnection between the families and how they know each other I loved seeing, especially with how protective Poppy is.

Plot Twist is the second book in The Hollywood Series by Erin La Rosa. This book was just okay. I felt like the author was trying to include as many pop culture references as possible and it was a distraction from the story and the characters. But I would recommend this book.

I did not finish this book due to not having enough time. But I did enjoy the story so far. I do plan on picking it up again one day soon.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for the free e-arc in exchange for an honest review.

I think this romance novel had a ton going for it! A fun, slight walking disaster of a female lead who's struggling with writer's block, and a broody male love interest with a secret love of pottery and crafting.

I appreciate that there are real obstacles that keep the couple apart throughout the story, and that both characters do have to learn a lot about themselves and how they perceive themselves before they're ready to enter into a real relationship with each other. While a romantic, Sophie has a lot to discover about herself through both her past relationships and how she still currently treats the people closest to her. And as someone in recovery from substance (alcohol) use, Dash has a lot to tackle and untangle about both his relationship with his family and what he will allow himself to experience and feel worthy of.

I personally do not like when social media is brought up in contemporary novels, and here TikTok is both constantly referred to and the platform of choice for both pivotal character moments and plot developments. I was okay with it.

Very steamy and a quick read!

Plot Twist by Erin La Rosa is an absolute delight! This fun, romantic comedy takes readers on a rollercoaster ride through the unexpected twists and turns of Olivia and Jack’s story.

La Rosa's witty writing and relatable characters make it hard to put down. I loved how the book mixes humor with heartfelt moments, making it both laugh-out-loud funny and touching. If you enjoy stories about love, serendipity, and finding your way, this book is a must-read. It’s perfect for anyone looking for a feel-good escape! :)

I hadn't realized this was a second book in a character series, but this can definitely be read as a standalone. Overall, Plot Twist is a mostly enjoyable modern romance. I found it a bit slow and lacking in fine tuning of characters and plot, but would absolutely read something else from Erin La Rosa. Don't let the cutesy cover fool you - contains heavy topics and steaminess!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing for this ARC

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.