This was a cute quick read, I don’t read a lot of contemporary romance but this was a nice change of pace from my usual dark romance. Overall I enjoyed it and would recommend to a friend. Very cute. 3.75/5 stars.

Surprisingly addictive…

We follow a burnout romance author in need of her next book, Allie, who sadly hasn’t written anything for months. Things are definitely not going well for her: a new and mean boss puts more pressure on her deadline and her love life is crumbling. One night, at an event, she meets a thriller author, Martin, and they end up coming up with a plan to write the books they need to submit. They decide to meet and switch plots. At the same time they are working together, Allie meets a cute events caterer, Will.

I loved the plot, how well Martin and Allie worked together and how the professional relationship develops into a genuine friendship. Will and Allie are also very cute and have chemistry.

All in all, I give this book a 5/5 stars. I would definitely buy it.

I’m not always a big fan of writer romances however I loved Homer’s last novel so decided to give this one a go. Unfortunately it didn’t work for me the slow burn was a little to slow (I forgot it was a romance at time). There were times where the story was a little over the top and made it hard to connect with our main characters. However if you are a fan of books about books I feel you would enjoy this one.

Amazing! I enjoyed this book so much!! Thank you so much to letting me read this arc!

I will be looking forward to reading more from this author

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

I struggled with this book. I fell in love with the premise and everything to do with the idea of this book but the execution unfortunately fell short for me. I think there was too much going on for this book with the romantic plot line but then also a somewhat mystery plot line with the agent and a seperate plot line with Martin. I kind of wish this book wasn’t a romance and only focused on the mentorship and friendship with Martin and leant more into the mystery element with the agent and made the stakes higher with that.

2/5 stars.

Good premise, but badly written and way too predictable. I definitely do not recommend this book.

This one was not for me. This is hardly a romance? That was the most disappointing part. The FMC is supposed to be in her 30s but reads so young. It was hard to like her and relate to her. It was also hard to follow along the pacing seemed weird.

First of all thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Unfortunately, while the book is well written and I do mostly like the characters, I've had to DNF at 40% because it is just a little too predictable for me. I've guessed the plot twist, mainly because I think it's a bit too obvious. It's kind of sapped my desire to read the book. I might go back and finish the book, but at the moment, this is a miss for me.

Not much to say other than that I had a lovely time with this book and would read anything Eleanor Goymer writes in the future. Sometimes that's all you need.

This delightful romcom is a love letter to storytelling, complete with writer’s block (relatable), plot swaps, and a touch of unexpected magic. When romance author Allie and grumpy crime novelist Martin team up to write each other’s books (it's giving Beach Read!!), it sparks not only creativity but a heartwarming friendship that becomes the soul of the story.

Allie is relatable, funny, and refreshingly self-aware, and watching her bond with Martin is just as satisfying as the romance itself. Their dynamic is full of wit and warmth — think odd couple meets creative soulmates. As she finds her footing again, Allie also meets Will, a swoon-worthy caterer who brings both heat and heart to her life (and manuscript). Their romance is light, flirty, and genuine, and adds just the right amount of spice.

This book beautifully blends humor, vulnerability, and the chaos of chasing a deadline, all while exploring what it means to write your own story—literally and figuratively. It’s about love, yes, but also about reinvention, creative courage, and the unexpected people who help you find your voice.

Funny, feel-good, and full of heart—this is the perfect read for fans of books about books and happily-ever-afters.

Clever and utterly charming! A love story for book lovers, full of meta moments and unexpected turns. Eleanor Goymer delivers a witty, page-turning romance with a twist you'll love.

What happens when you're blocked but the monster of publishing fires your editor and threatens you to make your deadline or else? Apparently, make friends with one of the most famous authors under the publishing house though he also was having issues writing, decide to fix this author's life problems and start dating a handsome guy you keep running into. There is so much fun with this multigenerational discussion of writing and publishing, and the ideas of family.
This was such a sweet book and it was so hard to put down.

This book had me GRIPPED from the start and I loved it all the way through. Loved the characters and was really invested in their stories. Eleanor’s ability to intertwine serious topics with a lighthearted tone and humour, is clever and effective.

I received an advance reader copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This story had a lot of good elements; however, I overall found it went into too many tangents too quickly and made it difficult to effectively build solid character development. In sum, it felt scattered. And there were many times where the author’s attempts at subtle hints of where the story was headed were just painfully obvious and dragged out well beyond necessary (and in at least one case, maybe not at all - eg. Was Jess even pregnant??). I really wished the book would hurry up to the end versus being disappointed that it was already over. 2.5 stars.

Just a little too much going on in terms of mistaken identity before revealed to the characters - at a certain point it feels too contrived.

I loveeee a good romance author who has writers block trope. I eat it up. I also love when they seek help from another author who writes in a totally different genre than they do. This book was so cute, I absolutely adored it

Really enjoyed this book. The characters were really enjoyable to read about and it was just a fun time. Thank you so much for letting me read the ARC!

Allie is a romance author who is struggling to write her next novel, despite many extensions, though the romance in her life is definitely lacking, especially when her boyfriend leaves her for another. Martin is a crime writer who is also struggling to write his next book. The two team up to help eachother, Allie gives Martin ideas ona crime novel and she helps him with ‘saving’ his marriage. During this time Allie meets Will, and the new boss at their publishing house is making waves in all the wrong ways.

This book started off promising, and I was sucked in with the blurb and the gorgeous cover, and as this is a rom com I did expect some more romance and comedy than this book gave me, but I did enjoy it! It’s definitely a nice read for when you need something lighter, when you need something to make you feel happy!


There were some more serious topics that were touched on, but Eleanor Groymer managed to keep a lighthearted theme throughout the book. I enjoyed the writing style as it flowed well, but I think some of the plots just needed a little more depth to them, but overall it was an enjoyable read! I am giving The Plot Twist 3 stars, and I would pick up another book by Eleanor Groymer!

I love a rom-com. They're so easy to read and I love the direction they all take. The plot twist was a great story and I loved the characters. The storyline was created well and I really enjoyed following the characters and their antics. It was a great read.