A Simple Twist of Fate was an adorable, second chance, paranormal romance. With found family that will warm your heart, characters that feel like home, and a storyline that was all the fun, this book was so easy to enjoy!

I liked and clicked with Harlow Pierce, aka Harry, right away. She had the biggest heart ever, and I loved how her thoughts like 9pm being after her bedtime were so relatable. After thirteen years she found herself returning to her small hometown to help her goddaughter, Grace. And there was no avoiding her ex, Jaxon Atwood. I loved that we also got this story from his point of view! He was a shifter who easily had me in his clutches with just a few words. Sigh.

With a fun and flirty vibe and moments that will have you giggling, this small town romance was so effortless to love! There was a hilarious and meddling Aunt, old best friends that had Harry’s back, and tension that was delicious. The steam was perfect, and I loved the mystery about what was going on with everyone's magic. The ending will have you smiling for our couple, and I love that other characters stories were left open so we can revisit this world. I have all my fingers crossed that we’ll be back in Fates Haven. I loved this world!

Magical small town romances are my guilty pleasure and A Simple Twist of Fate had everything I love! A sweet and sensual romance with no third act break up, laugh out loud banter and found family antics, and of course a DRAGON. Jax and Harlowe had so much healing to do and they did it without any unnecessary miscommunication. Their love was so pure and FUN! Grace’s relationship with Harlowe just tugged on the heartstrings. She’s a teenager dealing with a lot of changes and I love how the gang made her feel right at home. Silas and Elodie I need their book stat, the banter and sexual tension in that is going to be through the roof 😂. But also Gavin has me soo intrigued, he’s a LIBRARIAN VAMPIRE. So yes I’ll definitely be continuing the series.

Thanks to the publisher for the eARC, thoughts are my own.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

April Asher's "A Simple Twist of Fate" is an absolute delight that masterfully blends paranormal romance with laugh-out-loud humor. From the very first page, I was hooked by the witty dialogue, quirky characters, and the captivating storyline that kept me turning pages late into the night.

The chemistry between the protagonists is electric, filled with playful banter and heartfelt moments that had me swooning and chuckling in equal measure. Asher's unique take on paranormal elements adds an exciting layer to the romance, making it fresh and utterly engaging.

What truly sets this book apart is its perfect balance of humor and heartfelt emotion. The situational comedy is spot-on, providing laugh-out-loud moments without overshadowing the deeper connections and character development.

If you're looking for a paranormal romance that’s not only magical but also hilariously entertaining, "A Simple Twist of Fate" is a must-read. April Asher has crafted a story that’s both enchanting and delightfully funny—I can't recommend it enough!

Thank you so much @youhadmeathea for the gifted digital copy for an honest review.

I had so much fun reading that book. It was funny, lovely and just so cute. The war between the girls and the boys with the tasks made me laugh out loud many times.

The chemistry between Harlow and Jaxon was exquisite. We could feel all their history, their inner conflict and how much they still want each other.

You should definitely read that book if you love :

✨ Paranormal Romance ;
✨ Second Chance Romance ;
✨ Found Family;
✨ Small Town Romance ;
✨ Spicy ;
✨ Fated Mates.

This book is small-town magic that I couldn’t put down. April Asher is one of my auto-buy authors, and in my opinion this book is one of her best. I love a good second chance romance!
Harry and Jaxon should have been matched up their first Finding Ceremony, but Fate had other ideas. Harry left, but she’s back now with a goddaughter who could use some town magic. When she sees Jaxon, their reunion sets the page on fire.
If you love witches, shifters, and fated love, this book is for you.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Second chance • paranormal fantasy romance • small town •Shifter x witch -
I thoroughly enjoyed this read!!
Harlow leaves her quirky hometown of Fates Haven after witnessing her love interest Jax “finding his mate.” Thirteen years later she returns with her best friend’s daughter to find answers for the teenager. Jax and Harlow reunite in this hilarious, sweet and a bit of spice story.
Banter, friendship, love, humor.

Are you up for a new paranormal series from April Asher! Yesssss!
Cute, fast-paced, and very, very readable, a book to curl up on the sofa and devour in a day.
I love a good second chance story in all genres, but give me a romcom with an author whose sense of humour I can rely on...and I'm hooked.
There was something about Harry (Harlow), the protagonist of A Simple Twist of Fate, that immediately made me relate to her and root for her to reclaim her perfect match and her magic legacy. Fabulous characters, witty banter, sizzling chemistry between the protagonists with a few hot, spicy scenes, and some sweet, emotional moments that made the book even more enjoyable for me.
The setting - a magic town with Most Fated Mates per Population- is really promising April Asher's faithful fans lots of fantastic new stories and I'll be there for all of them!

Ahhh I loved this book. A Simple Twist of Fate by April Asher is full of sizzling chemistry and angst and I just loved it way too much.
I absolutely adored this one… well written, emotional yet fun and humorous, this was exactly what I needed right now. The romance was just spot on. Possibly my favourite one so far!
She writes the most charming contemporary paranormal romantic comedy.
Overall, "A Simple Twist of Fate" is a cute and enjoyable read that will appeal to fans of paranormal romance and those who appreciate a good second chance story. April Asher successfully delivers a novel that is both magical and heartwarming, making it a standout in its genre.

First and Foremost, I would like to give my thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Griffin for allowing me the honor of reading this arc in exchange for my honest review.

⭐️rating : 4.5
🌶️ rating: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

I absolutely adore the world we get to experience in this paranormal romcom it feel like a cross between Gilmore Girls and Halloweentown with a sprinkle of the humor of Revenge of the Bridesmaids. There’s a perfect balance of found family, crude humor or addictive spice.

What can you expect?
🎃🍂🔮

🔮- kooky childhood friends
🎃- a tight knit magical community
🍂- mysterious subplot
🔮- found family
🎃- fated mates
🍂- curvy FMC
🔮- grumpy shifter alpha
🎃- hilarious chapter titles
🍂- a spicy cabin scene

m a huge fan of paranormal romance, so I scooped this book right up. The story follows a shifter and a witch who should be fated mates but complications arise and keep them apart for an extended period time. Thanks to more extenuating circumstances Harlow is forced to return to her small town to save her best friend’s daughter. There we meet her true love Jaxon and a motley cast of characters (who will definitely be getting their own books in this series). Lots of hijinks and twists, but ultimately a happily ever after.

Thank you #netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

It's suburban fantasy, it's funny, cozy, lighthearted. This book had so many interesting ideas, I’d say imagine the Crescent City universe had the characters of Bride (love them) living in a Mystic Falls meets Stars Hollow town, with a killer sense of humour. I loved the main characters, they had great chemistry. The banter was authentic and easy to connect with. The intrigue and romance felt well balanced. A Simple Twist of Fate is aptly named as it's a really fun little twist on the fated mates trope that will uplift and inspire you.

Tropes:
second chance romance
Fated Mates
Childhood Friends
Paranormal

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC of this story.

A Simple Twist of Fate is a cute, cozy, fluffy, low stakes, paranormal romance with all the makings of a Hallmark channel movie.

Characters: The characters were forgiving and sweet. I felt most of the characters were very surface level, not much depth or growth.

Pacing: The pacing of this story was medium paced.

Plot: For me, this story was a smooth, easy read. Most issues were remedied almost immediately or if not, then by the end. I found the plot twists to be very predictable.

Spice: I would rate the spice in this book as 🌶️🌶️/5

World Building/Imagery: The world building and imagery are very whimsical and reminiscent of a tv small town. The description of the butterfly garden in Tomlyn’s office was very well done.

Note: The author used the word “snortled” (mix between snorted and chortled) multiple times in this book, and each time it made me chuckle.

Overall, I think if someone likes Hallmark movies or Gilmore Girls, they will enjoy this light, easy read. The banter is cheesy but cute, with lots of schmaltz. I’m giving this book 3.5 stars.

Tropes:
- fated mates
- found family
- second chance romance (13 year split)
- shifters
-small town romance

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martins Press for the ARC.

This is a really cute paranormal romcom with second chances, snarky teens, and fated mates. It was a fun read from start to finish - I literally finished it in one sitting. The author crafted a compelling story, characters I cared about, snarky commentary that made me giggle and some hot spicy scenes that made me fan myself. I really hope this is going to be a series because I need to see Harlows besties find their happy every afters and see how Grace grows up.

What a FANTASTIC start to a new paranormal small town romance series! This first book is a second chance romance featuring Harry (Harlow) and her half human, half fae goddaughter Grace, who wants to find her mysterious fae shifter father. The two return to Harry's magical hometown and are reunited with her ex, Jaxon leader of the Rocky Mountain shifter pack in hopes he can help Grace with her shifter identity. This book had a little of everything, romance, friendship, magic, found family and mystery. I loved it so much and can't wait for more in the series! Perfect for fans of Nora Roberts and Kelley Armstrong. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early audio and digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

First and foremost, thank you to the publisher and the author for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. I loved this story and it was definitely worth the read!

Oh what’s that? A witchy romcom? Shocking!

Thanks to St. Martin’s Press and the folks at NetGalley for access to this eARC!

If you’ve been here for a bit then you know this is my go to genre when I need an unserious, goofy, good time is a completely unrealistic romance with witches and or/shifters/vampires/any combination of these! I am here for a good time, not a long time, hashtag no regerts.

Anyways, A Simple Twist of Fate revolves around a magical small town, and a witch (Harry) who ran from the town 15 years earlier when the towns annual Fate Ceremony went awry. Her boyfriend (and jaguar shifter) at the time was revealed to be fated to her best friend. Heartbroken, she leaves and magically covers her tracks. When she returns she has to face everyone she left behind including her ex!

Overall, this book was all vibes. I thought that the second chance romance was sweet, and as predicted I ate up the found family aspect of the story. Were there some absolutely cringey moments? Yes. 100%. But I soldiered on. And there are obviously 2 other connected stand alone that are going to come out of this and I will absolutely be here for them.

If you want a magical pallet cleanser in your reading life then I think this is a great low stakes funny choice. If you want a solid magic system or complex story, you should look elsewhere.

This title is out tomorrow May 13th!

Looking for a cozy magical soap opera to fall into for a little while? Look no further. “A Simple Twist of Fate” is exactly that - cozy, low stakes, and teeming with fun moments designed to make your cheeks hurt from smiling. This book was exactly what I needed to switch things up this weekend.

You can expect:
Second chances
Magic Festival
Fated Mates
Meddlesome Aunts
Wonderful side characters
HEA with the potential for future stories from Fates Haven

I think there could have been a few plot lines tightened up, but overall I really enjoyed this book. It felt like watching a magical soap opera and when I was done with the last chapter I wanted the next episode/season to binge. I hope there will be more stories about Elodie and Silas, and Lenny and her vampire mate. Maybe even Cassie and the mysterious Luke.

As always, I requested this ARC not knowing anything about the book except that the cover was pretty and there was a dragon on it!

I have not read any April Asher books before this one but I would definitely pick up another one, and I wouldn’t be mad if this turned into a series of standalones!

This book is paranormal rom com that felt like Gilmore Girls (in the small town vibes) meets Halloweentown (mostly just because everyone is some sort of supernatural person, like shifter, witch, angel, seer). It was a fun read and I enjoyed it! There was some great found family and fated mates. And some spice 🌶️

4.25/5
This is such a cute, kick your feet story. The relationship between everyone is amazing for how short the story is. Harry is a great representation of a strong, female who admits to her flaws. Also she's a curvy representation. The relationship she has with her old friends and her charge is wonderfully built. The chemistry between Harry and Jax is sizzling and the spice is definitely there. If you are looking for a cute (non frustrating) romance this is it. It has a broody MMC and fun energetic FMC and is in dual POV which is always amazing for a romance!
Thank you NetGalley and St Martins Press for the opportunity to read this book!

Fates Haven is essentially Stars Hallow with paranormal creatures. A Simple Twist of Fate is heartwarming, whimsical, and endearing. Watching Harlow (Harry) interact with Grace and encouraging her to find herself while Harry healed her broken relationships with her friends (the Fearsome Four) made me emotional. However the highlight was watching her interactions with Jax which made me want to giggle and kick my feet. Plus I am always here for a cat shifter romance.