Plot Twist
Published on 22. July 2021
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-0-7852-4448-6 (ISBN)
Description
An aspiring screenwriter has a chance encounter with an actor who could be the man of her dreams. Over the next ten years, she'll write the story . . . but will he end up being the star?
February 4, 2003, promises to be a typical day for Olivia Ross-a greeting card writer whose passion project is a screenplay of her own. But after she and a handsome actor have a magical meet-cute in a coffee shop, they make a spontaneous pact: in ten years, after they've found the success they're just sure they're going to achieve, they'll return to the coffeehouse to partner up and make a film together. The only problem? Olivia neglected to get the stranger's name. But she doesn't forget his face-or the date.
For the next ten years, every February 4 is marked with coincidences and ironies for Olivia. As men come and go and return to her life, she continues to write, but still wonders about the guy from the coffee shop-the nameless actor she's almost certain has turned out to be Hamish MacDougal, now a famous A-lister and Hollywood leading man.
But a lot can happen in ten years, and while waiting for the curtain to rise on her fate, the true story of Olivia's life is being written-and if she's not careful, she'll completely miss the real-life romantic comedy playing out right before her eyes.
Praise for Plot Twist:
"Plot Twist gave my rom-com loving heart everything it could hope for . . . Perfect for anyone who loves love or dreams about meeting George Clooney."-Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks
"Funny, clever, and sweet, Plot Twist reminds us that sometimes love doesn't look just like the movies-and that it can be so, so much better than we ever dreamed."-Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of The Cul-de-Sac War
"Bethany Turner just keeps getting better! Plot Twist is like experiencing the best parts of all my favorite rom-coms, tied together with Turner's pitch-perfect comedic timing, an achingly sweet 'will they or won't they?' romance, and the BFF relationship most girls dream of."-Carla Laureano, RITA Award-winning author of The Saturday Night Supper Club and Provenance
Sweet and playful contemporary rom-com
Full-length, stand-alone novel (approx. 86,000 words)
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Katherine Reay
Includes discussion questions for book clubs
February 4, 2003, promises to be a typical day for Olivia Ross-a greeting card writer whose passion project is a screenplay of her own. But after she and a handsome actor have a magical meet-cute in a coffee shop, they make a spontaneous pact: in ten years, after they've found the success they're just sure they're going to achieve, they'll return to the coffeehouse to partner up and make a film together. The only problem? Olivia neglected to get the stranger's name. But she doesn't forget his face-or the date.
For the next ten years, every February 4 is marked with coincidences and ironies for Olivia. As men come and go and return to her life, she continues to write, but still wonders about the guy from the coffee shop-the nameless actor she's almost certain has turned out to be Hamish MacDougal, now a famous A-lister and Hollywood leading man.
But a lot can happen in ten years, and while waiting for the curtain to rise on her fate, the true story of Olivia's life is being written-and if she's not careful, she'll completely miss the real-life romantic comedy playing out right before her eyes.
Praise for Plot Twist:
"Plot Twist gave my rom-com loving heart everything it could hope for . . . Perfect for anyone who loves love or dreams about meeting George Clooney."-Kerry Winfrey, author of Waiting for Tom Hanks
"Funny, clever, and sweet, Plot Twist reminds us that sometimes love doesn't look just like the movies-and that it can be so, so much better than we ever dreamed."-Melissa Ferguson, bestselling author of The Cul-de-Sac War
"Bethany Turner just keeps getting better! Plot Twist is like experiencing the best parts of all my favorite rom-coms, tied together with Turner's pitch-perfect comedic timing, an achingly sweet 'will they or won't they?' romance, and the BFF relationship most girls dream of."-Carla Laureano, RITA Award-winning author of The Saturday Night Supper Club and Provenance
Sweet and playful contemporary rom-com
Full-length, stand-alone novel (approx. 86,000 words)
Perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella and Katherine Reay
Includes discussion questions for book clubs
Reviews / Votes
'Turner (Hadley Beckett's Next Dish) crafts an entertaining rom-com that spans 10 years and keeps the reader guessing who will claim the heroine's heart . . . This is a treat.' * Publishers Weekly * 'Turner's (Hadley Beckett's Next Dish) humorous latest has an enjoyable New Adult vibe . . . There is a happily ever after, but not the one most readers will be expecting.' * Library Journal *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Nashville
United States
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 138 mm
Thickness: 20 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7852-4448-6 (9780785244486)
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Person
Bethany Turner has been writing since the second grade, when she won her first writing award for explaining why, if she could have lunch with any person throughout history, she would choose John Stamos. She stands by this decision. Bethany now writes pop culture-infused rom-coms for a new generation of readers who crave fiction that tackles the thorny issues of life with humor and insight. She lives in Southwest Colorado with her husband, whom she met in the nineties in a chat room called Disco Inferno. As sketchy as it sounds, it worked out pretty well in this case, and they are the proud parents of two grown sons. Connect with Bethany at seebethanywrite.com or across social media @seebethanywrite, where she clings to the eternal dream that John Stamos will someday send her a friend request.