Thank you to NetGalley for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest opinions.

This was such a cute read. I had never read any of her books before so I was pleasantly surprised.

This felt a lot like Gilmore girls meets paranormal romance. It was such a small town, feel good, cozy vibe.

When Harry’s best friend takes off to find her daughter’s father she becomes her guardian. The problem is she’s developing powers and no one knows how to control them. So when things begin to get out of hand she knows she has to take her back to her hometown to find answers.

While she’s there she runs into her first love. Will they be able to rekindle the flames while helping her niece conquer her newfound shifting powers?

Super cute quick and easy read.

3.5/5 stars for me and I would definitely recommend!

I always enjoy stories from April Asher. Harry is a witch who left her magical Colorado town 13 years ago. She returns now as guardian of Grace, a teen shifter who needs help controlling her powers. Grace's mother is off searching for the father. Harry is surprised to learn that Jaxon Atwood, a cougar shifter, is now in charge of the Rocky Mountain Pack. Jax is the reason Harry left town originally after seeing that Jax was fated for someone other than her.

The story is a second chance romance but spends a lot of time on finding Grace’s dad and on the interactions of the friend group. The small town gives Hallmark vibes but with an R rating. I have the feeling that a lot of this book is setting the stage for future books in the series. There is also a lot of immature humor like naming the town bakery Sugar Tits but I expect this having read the author before. Jax is an alpha male type, which I don’t usually love. But where he is the alpha for his pack it fits. There is a lot of miscommunication that could easily have been cleared up with some honest conversations. I had fun with the story and like the small magical town setting. I do want to see where Grace’s story is going to go.
(3.5 Stars)

I loved the setting and the "vibes" of this book, but I can't explain exactly why I feel this way, but it just sort of felt as if I was thrown into the story with zero information? I know world building can sometimes be a negative if done in a way that feels heavy or forced, but a little bit would have been a positive in this case. It was definitely a cute paranormal read, but I didn't connect with either character which made it hard to get through.

⭐⭐⭐.5 | 3.5 stars rounded down

✔️ Cute witch x shifter romcom
✔️ Paranormal Stars Hollow-esque setting
✔️ Second-chance romance
✔️ Fated mates
✔️ Found family
✔️ Dual POV

I really enjoyed this book and all the quirky cast of characters and setting that came along with it. While there were opportunities to demonstrate a deeper emotional connection and yearning between Jax and Harry that I think the author missed, I still flew through it. Grace, in all her teen angst, was a very welcome addition to the story. A fun, lighthearted summer or autumn read for sure!

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press | St. Martin's Griffin for the eARC!

This was a really cute read! I love a paranormal, cozy rom com, especially in a fantasy setting. I also listened to the audiobook and enjoyed it as well! I wish there was a little more of the fantasy element with magic, but it was a decently fun read. I think if you enjoy quick reads similar to the Pumpkin Spice Cafe, this is along the same vein but with fantasy elements.

Thank you st Martin's publishing, Netgalley, & April Asher for this magical book! I truly enjoyed this book! My favorite sentence was: Because holy hexes in a baked bread basket.

This was a great story and I love that Harry's aunt understands what is happening before everyone else.

I like the way the story ended, but truth be told, I am hoping there will be more books that take place in Fates Haven. I love these characters and the town and I need to know what happens with some of these characters after this book ends. I will keep my fingers crossed that there are future Fates Haven books. :)

So stinking cute! I need more.
A Simple Twist of Fate by April Asher was a delightful surprise! I honestly didn't expect to enjoy it quite as much as I did. This book perfectly blends humor with genuinely swoon-worthy romance, creating a vibe that's part Hallmark movie, a dash of Halloweentown, a pinch of Gilmore Girls, and a touch of steam.
I absolutely adored this quick read. The chemistry between Harlow "Harry" and Jaxon "Jax" is incredibly cute, and they share moments that truly make your heart flutter. The scene where Harry imagines Jax's arms as her safe haven was just the sweetest thing. Their evolving second-chance relationship is a joy to witness, and it's easy to root for them from start to finish.

If you're looking for a charming, funny, and heartwarming romance with a touch of magic and a great cast of characters, you absolutely need to pick up A Simple Twist of Fate.

DNF'd at 50%. It was going well and then the whole plot went weird and inconsistent with the environment.

This adorable paranormal Rom-com is everything you are looking for in a standalone romantic fantasy book. Would definitely recommend to my audience.

I cannot put into words how much I loved this cozy fantasy romance. A witch and a shapeshifter along with a cute small supernatural town. Count me in. I am still hoping this is the first in a series and we get to see more of Fates Haven. Add in Harry's teenage god daughter who is half human and half shifter(literally the best character in the book) and you have a great hilarious novel.

Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for a honest review.

April Asher has become an insta-read author for me - every book is a win. I loved this paranormal romance and I hope we get more books set in this town. Asher does a fantastic job of setting up these paranormal worlds in a very natural way that isn't info-dumpy at all. I loved the family dynamics that were explored. I'm a bit of a hard sell for second chance romances, but this one hit all my very particular constraints and I loved it.

April Asher never misses! I love her world building and the depth of her characters. She makes the reader feel like they are part of the story. I preordered this book immediately so I can display it in my bookshelf. I’m jealous of those who get to read this for the first time.

I really was looking forward to this one! The writing just felt really juvenile and I thought the audiobook might save it for me but unfortunately, it didn't. I tried to get through it multiple times and couldn't.

I really wanted to love this book, it had so much heart behind it. Overall, it just fell a little flat. Harry, a witch and guardian of Grace is in search of answers on why Grace keeps magically setting things on fire. So she returns to her hometown, where she left love behind. There were so many parts of this book that just kind of conveniently happen and quite a few little side things that just kind of junk up the story, it wasn’t completely fluid. In the end it was a satisfying conclusion even if it was predictable.

This was a fun read! If you enjoy the Dream Harbor series but wish there was a bit more magic in their town, then you'll absolutely love this one!

I love a cozy small town, I love witches, shifters, and vampires, I love a found family and a coming home story. Overall. it was light and warm and a perfect summer read!

Fate can be a bitch. It messes up Harry and Jaxon’s young love when it tells them they aren’t meant for one another. Years pass without seeing one another but their feelings haven’t.

This story has shifters, magic witches, and a second chance love story. The love scenes were good and there wasn’t an annoying third act break up. I recommend it.

Thank you St Martin’s Press for the ARC.

This is another fun and lighthearted witchy romance from April Asher. If you liked Not the Witch You Wed and the other Supernatural Singles books, you’ll probably enjoy this as well. It features snarky characters with unpredictable powers and ride-or-die friends. Be prepared for off-color jokes, pop culture references, a long lost one night stand, steamy love scenes, rogue garden gnomes, and fiery teenage outbursts.

Bonus points for fun chapter titles!

A Simple Twist of Fate feels kind of like if Sam and Leah from Twilight got a HEA. Such a fun, entertaining read that really nicely meshed paranormal and small-town romance. I love the relationships created outside of the one between our MCs, but especially the relationship between Grace and Harry- the love between the two of them was palpable. I liked Harry and Jax as a couple, but it felt like they got back together a little too easily and I would have liked more longing and angst between the two of them. Thanks Netgalley for the e-ARC!

Thank you so much for giving me the opportunity to read A Simple Twist of Fate. I found the story entirely cringey and desperately quirky while also being very heartwarming and cozy. I would compare it to the Pumpkin Spice Cafe meets Back in a Spell. I really enjoyed it although I didn’t find it super original.