This story was so cute, unique and fun!! The characters are relatable, messy and fun to follow along. I especially liked Allies and Martins relationship and how they bonded over their writers block. The story touched on so many aspects of writing and it felt refreshing seeing that POV. The ending was perfect, pretty predictable but still worth the read, and it had me swooning.
There were a few issues I had with the book. There were sometimes too much happening and I feel like some moments felt a little unfinished/rushed because of that. I think if the focus was on fewer story lines and with more depth on those I would’ve enjoyed the book even more. But overall it was an enjoyable read and perfect if you like books about books or authors!

Thank you to the author, Harper Collins UK and Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This was a feel good, wholesome book! The dedication of the book is one of my favorite Taylor Swift lyrics so I knew from the start that I would love this book. Allie is awkward and adorable and felt so relatable. Martin is the cutest, grumpy old man and him and Allie bonding made my heart happy. Not to mention Will is the kind of man I hope to find! What I really loved about this book was the feeling of wanting to be in love and not feeling like it is meant for you. A good reminder that being a hopeful romantic is possible!

I’m really sorry, but I had to DNF this book. I’m really tried my best to have an open mind about where the store was leading but after 20%, and I just simply cannot force myself to continue reading something that I did not enjoy. Maybe it was because I was in the headspace of reading a cute romance book and it felt more like a fiction book with a hint of romance.
I didn’t really get that connection from the first moment she met Will, which I skip throughout the book and read little parts to figure out that he is the love interest.
There seemed to be too much going on in the first 10% of the book and I felt like the plot for the book or even the set up for what to expect wasn’t really done very well.
I really am not a harsh critic. I tend to read everything with an open mind and I’m really sorry but I just couldn’t enjoy this one.
I am not one to leave ugly reviews on the internet, so therefore, I will not share a negative review on my socials or Goodreads.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Allie is a 33 year old romance writer who has stopped believing in happily ever afters. Martin is in his 60’s and was a popular crime novelist in the 90’s. Both have a severe case of writers block and are behind on the deadlines for their latest novels. With a shakeup at their publisher, the two writers must make every effort to get a book in by their deadlines.

After meeting at a party for the publisher, Allie and Martin decide to “swap plots” and help each other with their novels. The two then form a friendship/mentorship while working with each other. I enjoyed reading about their friendship, but also found Allie to be rather harsh and judgmental towards Martin.

At that same party, Allie meets Will, who works for the caterer. The two then begin to date. The actual details of their relationship were very glossed over. There was kissing on page, and at one time Allie wakes up in Will’s bed and has to collect her clothes. So it is assumed that they have a sexual relationship, but it is never directly stated or discussed. Their relationship really felt flat and lacking in chemistry. I couldn’t pick Will out of a lineup. Was he blonde or brunette? Did he wear glasses? Have a beard? Was he tall? I honestly can’t remember a single detail about him.

Allie, as a character, is very unlikable. For a majority of the story she is using Martin and Will to get what she needs out of them and seems to care very little about them. She often was zoning out of conversations with them and her “bestie” Jess, too wrapped up in her own life. I can appreciate a character with flaws, but Allie didn’t seem to have any redeeming qualities.

While I like the idea of there being more to the story than just a basic plot, there was just too much going on throughout the book. The side plot with the horrible Jake guy at the publisher and her former editor took up too much space. That, along with the friendship and plot swaps with Martin, Martin’s relationship with his wife and the secrets he is keeping from her, the budding romance with Will, and the minor minor subplot of whatever was going on with Allie’s friend Jess and it felt like no one plot was the main plot or had enough time to develop fully.

i liked the premise and plot of the book, but honestly it was way too slow and but the time it picked up and i was getting into the plot (maybe about 35/40% in) it slowed down again and it felt like a chore. i liked will and Allie together and her salad realization of her wanting more out of life and a partner felt great reading but it was the pacing that messed the experience up for me.

all opinions and reviews are my own - arc provided by netgalley and publisher for my honest opinion.

Thank you to NetGalley and Canary Street Press for this ARC, in exchange for an honest review.

If you’ve been searching for a fun, lighthearted story with romance and a touch of self-reinvention, 'Plot Twist' by Erin La Rosa might just hit the spot. It’s one of those books that hooks you with charming characters, awkwardly cute moments, and a plot that feels fresh and relatable.

Let’s dive into the story: Sophie Lyon is a popular romance writer, and her life seems perfect—until a huge secret about her goes viral: she’s never been in love! For a romance writer, that’s like a chef admitting they’ve never tasted salt. Cue the public backlash. With her career suddenly on thin ice and a pressing deadline looming, Sophie comes up with a bold solution: she’ll track down her exes (including Carla, her ex-girlfriend who might have been *the one*) to figure out why love has always escaped her. To make things even juicier, Sophie plans to document this emotional journey for her growing legion of online followers. What could possibly go wrong, right?

Enter Dash Montrose, Sophie’s landlord and a former teen heartthrob. These days, Dash prefers to stay far from the Hollywood spotlight, spending his time crafting anonymously and leaning on his creative hobbies to help maintain his sobriety. While he’s charming and generous in helping Sophie navigate social media, Dash also has his own secrets, particularly his complicated history with alcohol and family drama tied to his famous lineage.

As Sophie and Dash spend more time together, sparks start flying. The pull between them is undeniable—think steamy romance-novel-worthy chemistry that rivals the heat of Dash’s pottery kiln. But, of course, it’s not that simple. Sophie is trying to figure out who she is without basing her identity on relationships, and Dash isn’t sure if he’s ready—or even capable—of giving her the stability she needs. To avoid things getting too complicated, Sophie suggests they keep it casual—a classic friends-with-benefits deal. It sounds easy enough in theory, until, well, feelings start to sneak in.

If you’re picturing a sweet, feel-good rom-com with some meaningful personal growth thrown in, that’s exactly what this book delivers. 'Plot Twist' is the kind of story that’s perfect for curling up on the couch with a warm drink. The characters feel so real that you can’t help but root for them, even when they make messy, human mistakes. The blend of humor, heart, and sizzling chemistry makes this an enjoyable read.

Whether you’re a die-hard romance fan or just in the mood for something light and fun, 'Plot Twist' is a delightful pick. The pacing is quick, the writing is easy to get lost in, and the overall vibe is just plain entertaining. Erin La Rosa serves up the perfect dose of romance sprinkled with all the awkward, sweet, and heartfelt moments that keep us turning the pages.

This was a fun short read. It is a bit predictable but still enjoyable.
Allie is a romance author and Martin writes crime novels.
Allie is likeable and relatable, very realistic character with flaws.
Martin is older and grumpy, he’s been around the book world longer.
Both authors are struggling with what to write and they decide to switch plots. Allie will write a crime book and Martin will write romance.
The book gives great insight to the chaos of writing a book. All the little things that as a reader you don’t even think of.
This would be a great pallet cleanser book. It is lighthearted and funny.

I really wanted to like this book. There were aspects of it that I *did* like, such as how is depicts the difficilties writers go through during the writing process, dealing with editors and publishers, and the more public-facing requirements of the job. There were aspects that I *didn't* like, such as the fact that it was really kinda boring. Everything was very straightforward, there were no realy conflicts, and Will (the MMC) was just too perfect.

I did love Allie and Martin's relationship. It was a twist on the classic grumpy/sunshine dynamic, and I really enjoyed their interactions and how they learned to appreciate and trust one another.

I received a free copy of The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer, from the publisher and netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I found it a little bit hard to get into this book initially. However, I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it. It's not a life changing book but, it's a cute read.

Some spoilers ahead -


Allie is a best selling author who is currently suffering from writer's block. She joins forces with another author Martin, who also has writer's block and they share ideas on writing. I really enjoyed the relationship between Allie and Martin, it was lovely to see a friendship form between these two.
I did find parts of this book predictable, such as Allie's romance with Will I guessed quite quickly that he was Martin's son Liam and that he would be owner of the catering business.
I did find some of the writing a bit repetitive but it was mainly the use of 'ha bloody ha'.
I found myself being more interested in the relationship between Martin and his wife Angie, rather than Allie and Will.

I really enjoyed this book, however I did find it hard to read sometimes as there were a lot of paragraphs that were enormous so might be worth reviewing breaking some of them up at some point? But I did really enjoy the story and was really happy with how it ended.

Enjoyable read and good story; but failed in execution. Chapter 1 is already a red flag when it is 45 pages long, I have never read a book where over 11% of the book is the first chapter - it was a struggle to carry on reading.

If you enjoy books about authors and the problems they may encounter when writing; this is the story for you. I am struggling to write this review because I did enjoy the story but overall there were to many issues to give the book more than 2 stars. My goal this year has been to finish reading books if I don't hate them, so I did push myself through this book to finish but perhaps that could have been a mistake.

The characters lack development throughout the story and Will keeping to himself during the dates put me off. There wasn't really any chemistry between the characters, the story lacked the romance.

Furthermore, the writing style was rather confusing and often scenes were cut short.

Misunderstood identity
Strangers to lovers
Setting: London

This started off really strong for me. I enjoyed the premise (writers block, loveless relationship, meets stranger and has immediate connection). As the story continued, I felt Allie lacked the emotional maturity of a mid to late 30 year old. This story would have been more believable if she was mid 20s. I don’t want to spoil the plot so I won’t go into detail here.
I will say I loved her friendship with Martin, outside of how she talked down to him.

Allie paints herself as a horny and cheeky gal, but this is closed door 0 spice and created a disconnect in the chemistry between Allie and Will.

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins/OneMoreChapter for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

What a great book! I absolutely loved how cute and funny this one was! I was totally engrossed from beginning to end and would definitely read from this author again, So, so, so good!

I had great fun reading this! It was an easy read with great characters and fast pacing. I loved the idea of the two characters switching novels and the added romance was also great for the story.
Whilst the story was a bit predictable at times, it was still fun to read.
This would make the perfect February read!

Cute but overall the pacing felt off. I enjoyed the beginning and the very end but the middle dragged. The main character, Allie, was often frustrating and I couldn’t understand the choices she made. Too much miscommunication between all characters involved.
I thought the relationship between Allie and her writing mentor/partner Martin was so sweet. But while that relationship developed, the romantic relationship between Allie and Will was not as prominent and thus fell a little flat because we really didn’t get that many scenes with the two of them.

This story started out very interesting and it kept me hooked for a long time. Unfortunately I started to get a little bored towards the ending, even though the ending itself was pretty cute. Still a nice romantic read!

The Plot Twist by Eleanor Goymer is a light and cozy romance with a fun premise. Allie, a romcom author with writer’s block, teams up with crime novelist Martin to swap stories, leading to an unexpected mentor-mentee bond. While I enjoyed their dynamic, I felt the romance between Allie and Will lacked depth and chemistry. Some characters, like Angie and Tessa, stood out, but Allie’s decisions were sometimes frustrating. The story was predictable but still an enjoyable read. If you love sweet, feel-good romances with a touch of humor, this book is a nice choice for a relaxing read!

(3.5)Thank you for the arc!! I did really enjoy this book. It was a very uplifting cute romance book. This book is about Allie a writer that is struggling through witter block. And her struggles on the way to try to write the perfect story.

This is a really well-written book surrounding a romance author who is struggling to write, and the paths she takes for inspiration. One of those inspirations is Will, and boy are their interactions swoony! The only negative thing I could say about this book is that I want more interactions with Will, but that's really because I'm greedy. It wraps up really well! Maybe I just want a sequel *hint hint*.

I really liked Allie. You know when you want to yell at the main character? I really only felt that way a couple of times, but not in a ragey-way, just a light frustration. Most of the book was spent with me fully engaged with Allie's life and highs and lows. I had a lot of fun reading this!

The character development in The Plot Twist is really good. The story is from the perspective of Allie, and a few people that orbit her current situation/life. Even though some of the side characters' interactions with Allie were brief, I genuinely felt like I understood their personality and involvement in the plot. Martin, her writing buddy, is such a fun one too! Their dynamic is punchy, feisty, and intelligent.

I highly recommend this feel-good read!

Thank you NetGalley, HarperCollins UK, and One More Chapter for this ARC!

I dont know, I didnt entirely mesh with this book. I think the POVs confused me. But I will check out more from this author